I am a pediatric nurse and I have to wear a watch.  I like this one because it is thin, lightweight and mostly waterproof.  There are three things that are drawbacks and why I gave it 4 stars:  1.) the second hand can be hard to see and distinguish from the minute hand.  I wish it was red and have been tempted to have the crystal removed temporarily so I can paint it with red nail polish.  2.) I sometimes pull out the stem when I am removing my rubber gloves and this stops the time. I don't think they can change this; I just have to be more careful.  3.) the mesh band holds water when I wash my hands, but I have learned to hold the paper towel for a moment longer on the band and that usually takes care of that.  If I forget and I drop my hand down to my side, water drips out from the band.  It is better than a leather band under the same circumstances.  I am also allergic to nickel but I can wear this watch with no problems.  I have owned this watch for three years.  Every year when I need to replace the battery I just send it away to Skagen and they replace the battery and I think they clean it and sometimes I have them replace the crystal or band.  I have pinched the band and damaged it once.  This last time I just bought a second one so that I have two.  I bought one for my daughter who is off to college and she loves hers, too.  There are no rough edges so I don't have to worry about scratching my patients when I have to pick them up or hold little babies.  It looks smart and functional.  I may never own anything but a Skagen.