I've always preferred analog to digital when it comes to watches. But I also want the day and date, and this one has that in an easy to see display. It's also fairly (not chronograph, but you shouldn't expect that anyway) accurate.

Initially, I was impressed that it's solar powered. The one distinct advantage is that the watch is thinner. Why not that it doesn't need a battery? Because, if experience serves, I've had only two watches (out of probably 8) where I've changed the battery before I either got tired of the watch, or I wrecked it playing racquetball. I have to say that I've never had a watch where the battery needed to be changed in fewer than 4 years, and the cost of a watch battery is about $5.

Two reviews mentioned that the band was one piece with the watch and not replaceable. That would be a deal break, but it isn't true. If you look at the back of the watch, you can see the pins for taking the band off, and it's a simple process. Finding the replacement band may be more difficult.

The size of this watch is deceptive if you look at the watch on the (mannequin) wrist in the photos. My normal watch is 38mm. This one is 46. For those of us metrically challenged, that's a huge difference. Much as I'd like to wear this watch, I find it very uncomfortable. Considering that one of my daughters wears a watch that could hang in Grand Central Station, let me stress that *I* find it uncomfortable. That shouldn't dissuade anyone from buying a watch that is highly visible in every sense of the word and function.

I'm giving it 4 stars, not because of the size, but because as with most of these watches (I have two other Casios), setting it is a tedious task especially if you can find the instructions for the three basic settings most of us want, and no I don't care what time it is in Dehli. For the person who said, "Whatever you do, don't lose the manual," just google "Setting the Casio AQ-S810W-1AV" and you'll come up with three videos (though one is in Japanese) as well as one printed manual.

P.S. I wanted to post a photo of the difference between the two watches that I have, but there is no place to do so. Very unusual for Amazon. Did I miss the link?