I bought this watch for my husband. He got the same model as a gift 10 years ago, and it finally wore out a few months ago. The only difference in this watch and the older model is the faceplate. It used to be black, and now it's white. He preferred the black face plate, but this watch is perfect in every other regard. If you are looking for a watch that will last a very long time and it's like wearing a rock on your wrist, then this is the watch for you.