This was my first real automatic/mechanical watch, let alone a Seiko, and I can guarantee it will not be my last Seiko watch. For the very modest price, you get a lot for the money you pay. I have not lost more than a minute in the three weeks I have worn the watch, which is very impressive given that this is a lower-end model. In addition, it is very aesthetically pleasing, and the pictures on Amazon do not do the watch justice (seriously, take a look at some better, clearer pictures on Google images to see what I mean). At first, I really wasn't too thrilled about the nylon strap and thought about replacing it with something leather, but to be honest, I have kind of grown to like it.

I only ask this of Seiko: PLEASE make this watch water resistant!!!

So, to break it down with pros and cons:

Pros:
- very reasonably priced
- very accurate
- aesthetically gorgeous for a lower-end military-style watch

Cons:
- strap is very sporty (may or may not be a con, and it is still a good and sturdy strap)
- rotor is a little noisy/grindy
- not water resistant - despite that the watch says it is water resistant, I would not get this watch near water EVER and have heard similar comments. It is not rated for water at all.

For the price of this watch, you really can't go wrong and is a great starter watch for any beginner.