Have had the plain or standard (no stop watch or alarm functions) version of this watch for 2 1/2 to 3 years and used it as an everyday watch. Weight, size (both footprint on the wrist which is fairly large, and the thickness which is thin and Great for wearing with sport coat & cufflinks), and operation of the standard version were excellent. Both the standard and the upgraded watch look impressive (dynamite looking white background) as well. I had managed a few scratches on the standard version in the past few years so upgrading by buying a new watch was warranted. Of particular interest in purchasing the upgraded version was the alarm function. If the new watch operates and lasts anything like the standard watch I will be veeeery happy. Only cons are I just wish I had the oportunity / luck of purchasing the new watch for 35 - $40.00 some bucks as others had....and as others have commented - needs some sort of illumination.

I haven't worn a watch in years..I'm usually very tough on them and they just don't last. When I saw this watch offered at $25 bucks...I figured what the heck. I love it! I've read the other reviews, and I agree with all the favorable ones for all the right reasons. The time was set when I got it, and its kept exellent time in the month that I've owned it. I'm kindof an atomic clock nut...I have three in my home so I know the time precisely 24/7. This watch is dead on. I see it's been offered now for twice the price I paid for it, and thats a bargain in my opinion. Had I come across it today, I'd buy it again.

I found this watch for $24.99 on Amazon and I couldn't resist! it was $185.00 originally and I was so thankful to spot and pick it up. It is a bit on the heavy-side at first, but you get used to the weight. It is not fragile and has a very polished chrome finish. Easy to read with the white face and black dials and keeps time well. The alarm is not super loud if you sleep hard but loud enough to wake up the average joe. For this price, it is a great find. Easy to set the alarm, I don't understand all the complaints in the other reviews, just read the 4 line section on the alarm (10 seconds) and you are off!

I bought this watch as a closeout at Amazon for $25 and with free shipping it was a rare bargain. This is a large heavy watch more suited for a large man with a large wrist. It has no accents and with the white dial it is has a rather plain but rugged appearance. The Japanese quartz chrono movement keeps accurate time as expected. All functions work as advertised. Two negatives I find in the watch is one: that you can only roughly size the band by removing or adding links....it has no fine adjustment at the clasp. Second: it is has a snap-on rather than screw-on backplate and thus only water resistant to 3 atmospheres or 100 feet. I get away taking a shower with it on but I would not recommend bathing or swimming with it on.

Well, I've had a few watches. What I need are an alarm, a stop watch and something that tells me the date and time. This watch does that, and it doesn't look too bad either.
It was a bit of a challenge to set, and I did have to take it to a jeweler to adjust the band ($10). But the alarm works and has a nice ping sound which is fairly loud. The stopwatch is a nice feature and easy to use.
I give this watch 4 out of 5 because I'd like it to be easier to set the alarm, and I would like it to have a timer (countdown), and backlight. Still. It looks good and it does the trick.