When I read some of the reviews for this watch they mentioned that the watch was not as black as the picture suggests. I was expecting to open the box and see a watch that was gray, or titanium colored. To my delight, when I opened to box the watch looked just like the picture on the amazon web page (like the picture provided by the vendor, not the four customer supplied images).

I have to say, I am very happy with the look and feel of this watch. It fits my small wrist nicely (I had to remove 4 links) and does not look too big. When I bought the watch I did so thinking I may return it if it did not look as dark as I wanted, or if it did not fit my wrist nicely. When my wife and daughter saw the watch they both were impressed and urged me to keep it, which I did.

I get lots of compliments when I wear this watch.

Seiko did it right when they designed this watch!!

I like this watch so much, I am thinking of getting another Seiko model SNAC41 which is listed on Amazon in a couple of different places Seiko Watches- Seiko Men's Coutura Alarm Chronograph Watch #SNAC41 Seiko Watches- Seiko Coutura Alarm Chronograph Men's Watch.

This watch is excellent for the price; as stated, it's mean-looking and sleek. I do have a couple of issues: 1) The band scratches quite easily. This is especially a problem due to its color; and 2) For some reason, the date goes ahead too quickly (I will change the date at 12:05 in the morning, and by that afternoon it'll be on the next day...annoying). It's weird, and I'm sure it's not endemic with all this model.
However, for $200 it's hard to beat. It's so attractive, and I've had so many positive comments, I've basically put my Tissot and Techomarine in the bullpen.

This is a slick, rugged-looking, macho watch where the quality of the craftsmanship is obvious. Despite the fact that I have fairly thin wrists, it is a prefect size, and doesn't engulf the joint as a watch with a larger face might. I've acquired a nick or two on the strap (I tend to be hard on watches - wear them all the time), but the crystal hasn't a single mark - testament to its durability.

I thoroughly recommend this timepiece.

I received the watch within days of ordering it. As a few have already stated, the pictures DO NOT do this watch justice. Very easy to read. It was a little bigger then I thought and not as lite, but it is one of the finest watches I have ever owned or looked at. Looks like a very high end watch at a very affordable price. Can't say enough about how pleased I am and the compliments I get about it. You would be silly paying more for any watch, if a sports watch is what you want I would HIGHLY recommend this one. BTW this watch does not have the day of the month on it, but I could care less LOL.

Mine just arrived yesterday. After looking at it in several stores, I decided to pick it up from Amazon.com, who's price was considerably better than what I found at a duty-free shop on St Thomas while on vacation. Look and feel is great, and it's a Seiko, so the quality is without question.