This watch is great for wear on the weekends, when doing lawn work, paddling a canoe, etc. I have purchased two since I first found this item at EMS many years ago. I will definitely buy another when my current watch is lost or is broken. It can be submerged in water without worry, although a velcro band is better for water. The watch has a timer, and an alarm which is very handy when traveling. The Indiglo face light-up is also a very nice feature. Battery life is very good. The only problem with the watch is familiarity with the settings buttons which must be pushed in sequence to set alarm, timer, etc.