This is a fine basic no frills example of Bulova watches. After all, you just want the time and date - really - that's all. I chose this as a Christmas present for a friend who is a Nurse. She has remarked that she has sought an easy-to-read dial, with date feature: as she works night shifts, the easy-read in low lighting is a necessity. This Bulova fills the needs as stated. It will be a nice Christmas for her, and I'll tell her I found it on Amazon where all the best buys are available.