The band that comes on the watch is plastic and stiff and digs into your arm and thus the 3 star rating. I purchased the Modena silicone band w/deployment buckle to replace it and it is WONDERFUL. The watch itself is great and I'd give it 5 stars. The luminous markings on the face are not that great, but the two Leds are so bright you can use the watch to illuminate your path in a pinch.