I bought this because I wanted a watch that was casual enough to wear on the weekends, formal enough for an occasional trip to work (office environment), cheap enough that I wouldn't mind knocking it around with the kids, and that had at least a little brand appeal. This watch fit the bill perfectly.

Functionally, the watch is great. The face is large without being too big for my small wrists. That, along with the large, clear numbers and the lack of chronograph features make it very easy to read at a glance. The leather strap feels pretty solid, and the clasp is a nice convenience.

In terms of look and feel, you can tell that this is definitely not a thousand dollar watch, but it is much better that what I would have expected for two fifty. For example the leather strap is nice but not luxurious. The clasp is pretty thin (as in they probably reduced it to cut cost) but still good for the price. The case, numbers, and crown are all highly polished which creates a premium look. And they are all pretty hefty (actually just shy of being clunky) but all in all, I think the heft helps to give the watch a premium look and feel.

The thing that really pushes this watch into five star territory (again, given the price) is the little flourishes of quality, detail, and finish. The hands are slightly tapered (thinner at the center) which fits well with the rest of the design and again adds a feeling of heft. The red highlights on the outer edge of the face add a nice touch that you only notice upon closer inspection. The "T" on the seconds hand is a neat flourish, as is the screw down crown and the accent stitching on the band. Also, you can call me a snob, but I didn't want to buy a fossil diesel, or guess watch. I wanted something with a bit more of a name as an actual watch brand. Tissot typically positions itself nearer to a $1,000+ price point, so they way I see it, the Tissot branding on the watch is also a flourish that you would not typically see on a watch at this price.

The caveat in my review is that I only paid two fifty for the watch while the msrp is closer to four hundo. At full price, I'd probably say that this watch is about average; not a bad deal but not great either.