I have read some low ratings on this watch due to it's lack of a simultaneous display of the day of the week and the date; I read the reviews after purchasing, and began to worry... until the watch arrived. For anyone who read these same reviews and frets, don't. The only thing you have to do to see the day is press the adjust key, and to see the date again, press it once more. That's all... if that's too much work for you, then the last thing you should worry about is a watch. Also, if you need to be reminded more than one time in a day which actual day it is, again, you have more problems then simply telling time will solve.

This watch is perfect for the minimalist... someone who is looking for something cheap, durable, unostentatious, and above all, functional, then this is the watch for you. It is under 100$, has a solar cell battery, and receives it's time from radio transmissions (aka, atomic). The band is very comfortable, the light does not remain on for 5-10 seconds (it simply flashes you the time, then fades), and there are even power saving functions and special auto-lighting modes available. 5 alarms (4 single and 1 recurring "snooze" alarm), a stopwatch, and a 60-min max countdown timer round out the basic features. No compass, altimeter, or any of that fancy crap that will only be used in special circumstances.

This watch is perfect for the everyday task, whether it be at home or on duty, it will take a beating and keep on ticking, so to speak. It really looks very nice, and I have no idea how Casio can get away with selling these at such a great price.