I bought this watch because of the nice price, and it has the timing features that I want (lap memory, repeat countdown timer as well as single countdown, and alarm).  I am disappointed that the shortest increment in the countdown timer is minutes (so you can't have a timer for 30 seconds, or 5 minutes and 30 seconds).  The programming sequencing is a bit awkward, and the "stop start" and "lap split" buttons are very stiff and sometimes do not engage.  I like the very visible screen - nice large numbers.  I am keeping the watch, as it was a good price.