Amazon EssentialsMen's Easy to Read Strap Watch

By far the best value in a watch ever!It keeps time better than the Timex that cost more that twice as much and took on water almost immediately when I went swimming. (It was supposed to be water resistant to 30 feet)This very inexpensive Amazon Watch was in the pool for 3+ hours and hasn't shown any signs of problems. The band, however was rather flimsy and I have replaced it. Definitely not a deal breaker because the watch is so reliable. I always seem to destroy a watch before it wears out. This one has so far proven to be a real value. Buy it!

Good everyday watch. Had it for two years now. Battery finally ran out. Will post update on battery type needed as it is not listed in product information. Previous posts by others that the battery can not be replaced are inaccurate. The poster of that review did not inspect their watch closely enough. There is a slot in the back for a watch opening tool to fit in and pry the back off. A small knife blade or fine screwdriver tip might do also if you lack such a tool.UPDATE:Went and removed the snap on back using a small, fine, flat screwdriver blade. There is a miniscule notch for just such an operation. The watch takes a SR626SW replacement battery which is available at Amazon for a reasonable price. An earlier post by another reviewer stating that the battery is not replaceable and that the back can not be removed is inaccurate. They obviously did not perform a close inspection of the case back. Just FYI.

Excellent-looking watch with 30/31 date tracker (you'll need to adjust every March). Leather strap looks classic. And waterproof to 10 feet or so, so I wear it in the shower and when swimming. I bought it over 1.5 years ago and the strap is just starting to look funky and the time is starting to delay as the battery dies. I have no idea how to pry off the back of the watch, so I may just get a new one or finally fix my main (expensive) watch. At ~$15 USD, it has held up well for nearly 2 years.Easy to use, just like every other watch. Pull the crown a little to adjust date and pull it out fully to adjust the time.

Excellent watch at this price point. Don't expect a Rolex for sure. A bit twitchy to set but be patient. You'll get it. Does not compensate for 30/31 day months. You have to make that change. At this price point what do ya expect? A different review says it's a throw away watch because you can't change the battery. NOT SO!!! The back pops off and there ya go. I don't know specifically what battery it takes but it's button type and will be quite common. The watch gets a passing grade overall.

The media could not be loaded. Amazon Essentials Easy to Read Strap Watch ReviewAfter searching for an affordable, readable watch on Amazon, I settled on the Amazon Essentials Easy to Read Strap Watch. At just $16, it was among the cheapest options that looked promising.First ImpressionsThe watch comes in a 42mm case size, which is typically more suitable for men, though it's not exclusively marketed as such. Upon unboxing, I found the watch already running (indicating its quartz movement) with a protective film over the face that easily peeled off.The watch face is impressively legible with large numerals - perfect for someone like me who struggles with smaller displays. However, I immediately noticed there's no anti-reflective coating on the crystal, though that's expected at this price point.Specifications & FeaturesJapanese quartz movement (noted on the caseback)Leather strapClaims 100m water resistance (though I wouldn't test this limit)Date function (slightly small for older eyes)Luminous hands (but not markers)Plain polished bezelOn the WristThe watch fits my nearly 8-inch wrist on the second-to-last hole of the strap, suggesting those with larger wrists might need a longer band. The leather strap is quite stiff initially but should break in with wear.The case is notably lightweight, which raises questions about its construction. While not specified, I suspect it might be brass with plating rather than solid stainless steel. I deliberately chose the silver-tone model over gold-plated options to avoid potential wear issues where plating might rub off.ProsExceptional legibility with large numbersGood luminous hands that charge with regular lightClean, attractive design with polished accentsSimple to set and operateExtremely affordable at $16ConsStiff leather band needs breaking inDate window is rather smallLightweight construction may indicate less durable materialsStrap has stitching only in one direction, suggesting partial glue constructionBattery Life & DurabilityWithout complications to drain power, I estimate the battery should last 2-3 years. While it claims water resistance, I wouldn't recommend showering with it due to the leather strap, which could deteriorate with frequent wetting.For $16, the Amazon Essentials Easy to Read Strap Watch delivers exceptional value. It's not a fashion statement or luxury timepiece, but it serves its primary purpose beautifully - telling time in a highly readable format. I'd recommend it particularly for older users or anyone who values legibility over fancy features. The 42mm size works well for wrists 6.75 inches or larger, while smaller wrists might prefer the 38mm version.

Getting the time set is challenging. The hour and minute hands are very twitchy. The second hand doesn't land on the time points as one might expect. The day thing is questionable as it shows days but not months so it can't account for any month that doesn't end in 31. I think I may have figured out how to get it to mostly keep time by noting that the minute hand needs to be slightly behind the 12 position because the second hand skips it by about 4 seconds. Then when you push the crown all the way in there is a bit of a jump. Basically play with a bit to see what quirks it has but after you figure out that so far it has been keeping time better than I thought. Other than that it is comfortable to wear and is easy to ready.

Amazon Essentials Men's Watch: This is a well-made watch. It keeps accurate time. The band is nice, being leather, it is easy to adjust its size. It is waterproof. The downside, it does not have a glow-in-the-dark feature, and the date area is small to read.

Are you an old schooler that has to wear a watch even while working with your hands and the watch can get damagedFor the price you can not beat this watch. My first one took a beating until it's battery died. I may replace the battery but until then I bought another one. I think with battery replacements that before this watch dies the band will break.