A beautiful watch with a striking dark blue bezel complemented with a dial, indices and hands touched by a hint of blue. The subdials are designed to be completely dark with the digital reads appearing like "Magic 8 Ball" answers under strong light. The digital features are ghost like until a bright light captures their essence - a technical feature supporting the formal elegance of this unique timepiece!The watch definitely is celestial beauty over function. The digital subdials' features can only be seen under bright lighting -- therefore not practical for those who need convenient digital functionality under average light conditions.The analog hands' contrast and color for the purpose of telling time are outstanding and the overall appearance is stunning ... MoreA beautiful watch with a striking dark blue bezel complemented with a dial, indices and hands touched by a hint of blue. The subdials are designed to be completely dark with the digital reads appearing like "Magic 8 Ball" answers under strong light. The digital features are ghost like until a bright light captures their essence - a technical feature supporting the formal elegance of this unique timepiece!The watch definitely is celestial beauty over function. The digital subdials' features can only be seen under bright lighting -- therefore not practical for those who need convenient digital functionality under average light conditions.The analog hands' contrast and color for the purpose of telling time are outstanding and the overall appearance is stunning regardless of available lighting. The hands are very easy to read in dim light and even in complete darkness when illuminated with the internal light. Consistent with this watch's elegance, the light is a reminder of a golden tequila sunrise highlighting the analog hands and dial.Solar power benefits the environment and atomic daily update from Ft Collins, Colorado, ensures perfect timekeeping – the core mission of a watch. Except for setting up the operations and options, the digital capabilities are impractical for general use which many people will not use anyway because I-phones are more convenient and effective.This timepiece is for people appreciating the stunning beauty of this G-Shock combined with the flawless solar, atomic and world time capabilities. It is unique among G-Shocks for its elegance, technical finesse, and proportional comfort on average wrists. Truly, a crafted work of art and a perfect keeper of time!

This watch is very nice looking and several people commented on the beauty. In fact, one review was so over the top it was almost like he worked for Casio.For me functionality is the most important. The watch is difficult to set up and use because the three digital circles are nearly impossible to read. I returned this watch and have ordered a Casio Pro Trek. So we'll see how it works out.I have another Casio G Shock atomic solar watch that I've owned for 10 years and it functions perfectly. It's digital display and well lighted back screen are easy to read. I do not recommend this solar-atomic analog black/blue watch.

This is a good-looking and robust watch, but it is not perfect. One of the reasons I chose an analogue watch was due to failing eyesight, but there are issues with the lack of contrast with the hands on this model. In low light conditions, the watch can be difficult to read. In darkness, it is also problematic to use the light because it causes the 6 numeral to glow so bright that it is impossible to see the hands. The world time abbreviations are impossible to read and should have been backed up by the abbreviations appearing on the digital display, something that would have been easily achieved. £699 is a lot of money that is hard to read and essentially needs more development. I may have chosen a different watch with the benefit of hindsight. If I could, I would ... MoreThis is a good-looking and robust watch, but it is not perfect. One of the reasons I chose an analogue watch was due to failing eyesight, but there are issues with the lack of contrast with the hands on this model. In low light conditions, the watch can be difficult to read. In darkness, it is also problematic to use the light because it causes the 6 numeral to glow so bright that it is impossible to see the hands. The world time abbreviations are impossible to read and should have been backed up by the abbreviations appearing on the digital display, something that would have been easily achieved. £699 is a lot of money that is hard to read and essentially needs more development. I may have chosen a different watch with the benefit of hindsight. If I could, I would change out the hands for a more contrasting colour.