This is the best watch for the money.  This is my 3rd Ironman 30 Lap.  They are virtually indestructible.  I only upgrade when the battery gets low after about 4 years.  I've tried other watches for a few months between 30 laps, but can't find anything I like as much and keep going back.  Thinner than most.  Forward and backward setting of times and alarms- you don't have to go 'around the horn' to set your alarm for 10 minutes earlier.  Great features, accurate, and tough.