The face is a little "busy" but I expected that with the G-Shock.  What is most disappointing is the alarm function - it certainly can't be counted on to wake you up in the morning - it is very quiet.  After I received the watch I called Casio customer service and inquired as to why this alarm is so much more quiet than two of my older casio watches.  I was told it must be a battery problem because casio has not reduced the volume.  So I returned the watch to Amazon and received a replacement - same near silent alarm on this one as well.
Do not recommend this watch if the alarm function is important to you.  Otherwise, watch is ok.