I have owned this model (with the black dial and rim option) for several years. It is Fantastic! It keeps great time, looks solid, and the weight is just right and well balanced - you know you are wearing a watch, but it isn't intrusive. I love the oversized four numerals at; 12, 3, 6 and 9. It's distinctive and masculine, yet refined. I would recommend the black colour trim because it looks equally good with a shirt and suit, or with a chunky knit-sweater and jeans. It's really adaptable - and - it isn't at a wallet busting price. I only have one minor negative to say about this watch: the date-display is very small. It's probably too small for most people to be able to see the date clearly, without raising their wrist close to their face. But given the overall price, quality, and style of this watch, it having a small date-display is a very minor issue. Well done Stuhrling; you created a brilliant "all-rounder" watch with this model.