I got this watch after always having to replace batteries in my old Timexes.  I also always had to replace the bands and could never find one that actually matched the watch itself.  The clasps sometimes broke though the watches themselves probably "keep on ticking!"  This Citizen watch is beautiful! It is the perfect face size with easy to read white roman numerals on a black background. The wrist size is perfect for me- I didn't even have to remove  a link since I don't like the band too tight.(I have a medium size wrist.) It is still as shiny and new looking as the day I got it two months ago! The date is one day ahead because when winding it I guess I went to far, but it can be corrected. Sometimes I can't see the date even with reading glasses on and since I don't really use that feature it doesn't bother me.  I also notice at times that it glows in the dark somewhat but not for long and not all the time????? Aside from these minor things I absolutely love this watch and hope to have it for years to come!