I've been wearing this watch for the past 3 weeks or so and overall, I'd say I'm very pleased with how it looks. The all-gunmetal coloring keeps this watch from looking too flashy, but due to it's size, it looks like a manly tank of a watch. When I first got it and put it on my wrist, it was so much bigger than my previous watch (Nixon Player) that I was worried it looked gaudy. Now that I've given it some time and have gotten opinions from friends, I think if you have a relatively larger wrist size, it can look pretty darn handsome.So, to sum up the aesthetics, I'd give it a 9 out of 10. It looks well made, feels substantial, and the hidden clasp on the back is pretty slick looking.The reason I knocked a star off though is due to comfort and convenience. As nice as the hidden clasp looks, the actual clasp underneath doesn't sit perfectly flush with the band, so it does press into the underside of your wrist a bit. I'm hoping I just get used to this, but after wearing it all day, it can get annoying. Also, the massive size of the watch face, while looking awesome, tends to limit your wrist flexibility. If it slides down to the bottom of your wrist, it is so big that it can make it difficult to bend your hand, which can be remedied by sliding the watch further up your arm. One other thing I noticed is that the screw-on cap over the time adjustment knob sometimes catches individual arm hairs and pulls on them.I also agree with the other reviews that the dark watch face can be pretty hard to read in dimmer light. I'm not talking about a dark room, I'm talking about anything besides direct sunlight. Having gunmetal colored arms, numbers, and background, can make all of it blend together if you don't move the watch into better light. Is it a big deal? No. But if you're trying to quickly tell someone the time, it makes you looks like an 8 year old when it takes you a while to actually read the watch face.I'm blown away with this 316L Surgical Steel watch. It feels solid but isn't a cow on yiur wrist. it's Hefty 50mm case made for men with a big wrist or a small one...;) with the push buttons on the left side which makes for a very comfortable timepiece to wear on either wrist. I wear it on my left. I get compliments on it here and there and I tell them that I got it from Amazon. The 25mm band is masculine yet very very easy to wear. no pinching what so ever. back to the case, it's numbering system is easy to read and it's made out of stainless steel as well, which catches light and attention nicely. it's hands are attractively done especially the white tip on the second hand. the chrono movement is a quartz, yet operates smoothly and the reset action is delightful how it smoothly moves back into place in reverse. the case back is truly a work of art, which I've never seen such beauty on a case back like this; highly detailed and just drop dead gorgeous. I especially love the way it refracts light. the Vestal branding on the bezel is tastefully done, which is uni directional and novelty, yet rotates smoothly and has a high quality sound. The canteen is easy to unscrew and rescrew and I just love the red pusher which gets questioned by people. I forgot...the band is easy to unlatch and latch when putting it on or taking it off. 5 stars on this watch. I just wish that I could own every Vestal watch. my new favorite Brand.Update 04/02/13:Well, I sent the first one back after a week because the Chronometer stopped working. The second, the clasp kept coming undone...When I brought it to a jeweler, I quote, "It's a poorly designed clasp. If it didn't break now, it surely would have in the near future."So, I'm glad it broke and I had a professional look at it.Shame too, it's a really good looking watchI was looking for Something between Citizen and Seiko and stumbled on this one. I have several of the Seiko and Citizen watches, even a 49mm titanium Seiko Dive. This is slightly bigger, but looks like a tank! Which is good, because I usually beat the snot out of a watch.Pros:Band is really modern and unique. Heavy too.The knobs are on the opposite side, so they don't dig into the top of my hand.The Crystal is depressed! So the bezel actually does what it's supposed to, protect.It's heavy, every piece.I always get questions.(keeping in mind, I'm not small, and I work a lot with my hands daily, the watch is great)The numbers look really cool when they reflect even the slightest bit of light.Love the canteen lever protection for the knobs.The Chronograph works.The Laser etching underneath is really cool too!Cons:It's dark. It would have been perfect with tritium dots!Update 04/02/13:Well, I sent the first one back after a week because the Chronometer stopped working. The second, the clasp kept coming undone...When I brought it to a jeweler, I quote, "It's a poorly designed clasp. If it didn't break now, it surely would have in the near future."So, I'm glad it broke and I had a professional look at it.Shame too, it's a really good looking watchI've been wearing this watch to work everyday for a year. I had no idea how big and heavy it was going to be. It took a few days to get used to it and now I love it. It's the easiest watch to read that I've ever seen. The chronograph works great. It's also been submerged in the ocean quite a few times and still looks and works great. The hidden butterfly clasp is awesome and has never let go once. I highly recommend this watch as long as your a larger man. I'm 6'2" 220lbs and it still looks big. I get compliments all the time on it. The last photo is next to a 47mm Invicta that I used to think was large. Lastly, I only paid $120 for this watch brand new on Amazon. At the time of this review it's priced at $292. It's a great watch but I wouldn't pay that much.Nice watchEs imponente. Grande y con buenas proporciones, el grosor y diseño de los eslabones es muy atractivo. La caja venía un poco maltratada y bastante tallada, eso le resta un poco de puntos, hasta me da la impresión de ser algo que alguien devolvió... de ahí en fuera el reloj está bienThis was purchased as a gift for my husband. There was something about it that made me think of him. I have to say , i was so happy and impressed when it was delivered. Large size, great quality, nice fit and heavy. This does not look like a cheap watch at all. So worth the price i paid. Strongly recommend it.This is a great product, exactly what I was expected, good quality! But it’s my second Vestal and it’s the second time that the watch arrives with the battery dead!Really sharp looking watch, always get compliments about itLove this watch.I may need to order in other colors.