I have a small wrist and always buy watches with a leather band that allows me to choose the last "hole" on the band. I actually use the next to last opening-- this is made for a smaller wrist! The black face with gold hands and numbers show up clearly. It's easy to read, even without my glasses! Would buy again.
So when I first got this I just liked it and then when it shipped and I saw it in person I instantly fell in love with it and knew my boyfriend would love it!