I needed to replace a Casio watch that I had come to hate...too many functions I didn't use.  Decided to get a more "formal" looking watch for every day wear that was stylish, with an analog face, perpetual calendar and it had to be waterproof enough that I could shower and swim with it.  Looked all over Amazon, read reviews and settled on this one.  Couldn't be more happy with this Seiko.  My  other watch is also Seiko but it has a leather band so I only wear it for special occasions.  Good job, Seiko!