More than 10 years ago, my wife bought me a Nixon watch, which I absolutely loved. It took a beating before it finally stopped working a few years ago. So, when I decided I didn't want to tell time soly with my iPhone anymore, I looked really hard at the entire line of Nixons. I chose this model because of the large face, and my wife helped me choose the color. This is a very sturdy, fairly weighty watch, but never feels or looks oversized. It's simplistic design is clean, striking, and easy on the eyes. The only drawback I'd consider is worth mentioning, is that if you choose the black/black color scheme, it can be difficult to tell the time in certain types of lighting. Overall, an excellent, very well crafted watch.