Received this watch a couple weeks ago. I mainly wear as a casual-sport watch. And I got it at a pretty nice price -just around 200..IT's heavy and well built, very sturdy in feel and appearance. It's big, but not unreasonably so as to draw unwanted or unecessary attention to it. The band is a fairly thick, durable silicone and works ok with this watch. The band, if hot outside, does seem to grab a bit on your skin and stick after wearing it for several hours, but it's apparent durability and resistance to the elements makes up for this (it's moisture/sweat resistant). But these are just minor issues and certainly not deal-breakers. The watch is also easy to operate and not too complicated to be practical at keeping chrono time. This is a 'man-watch'...understated, solid, strong, and it makes a bit of a statement, the right kind of statement for any guy who's not into "jewelry", but demands a solid, good looking timepiece. Overall happy with this purchase. Delivery was fairly prompt and I received it in brand new condition. Wenger Men's 70890 Swiss Raid Commando Patagonian Expedition Race Watch
I would agree with the other posters as far as quality and watch construction, it's good and solid. The poster who talked about dust clinging to the band was dead on. I received my watch yesterday, love the look and feel but the band collects dust, fuzz and other fine particles like crazy and it's a little annoying. I'm sure if I run it under water it will be perfectly clean again but it won't stay that way very long. Other than that I love the watch. If Wenger makes other bands for this watch I may look into that option.
I ordered this watch about two weeks ago and am enjoying it. It looks great with casual and dressy clothing, which is what I wanted. It's substantial and reminds you that you're wearing something on your wrist. The other reviewers are correct in saying that it attracts dust and other particles. With a black band, this is kind of annoying because the dust is visible. However, this is my only problem and it's easily remedied by a quick splash of water. So far, the watch keeps excellent time. I synchronized it two weeks ago with www.time.gov and it is on point today.
After a years wear and use of this watch, I have come back to update this review, and am raising the rating from 3 to 4 stars.
Overall it is very well built and a good product, and it keeps excellent time. It is a fairly heavy watch - you know you are wearing it; it is just a bit too fussy / cluttered in the watch face which can make reading it difficult at times (especially in low light). It has proved to be a great watch, very sturdy and well made. The watch maker says it is waterproof to a 100 meters, but got to wonder with no screw crown - I have now used this in the water and no problems - so well done Wenger.
On the positive side, its a solid well made watch, keeps good time and is comfy to wear with its rubber silicone strap, which will fit most wrists (especially larger wrists).
Would I recommend it, yes if you can afford it, its not 'top dollar' but its not cheap either, and there are lots of watches out there that will do the job equally well. That said, I am wearing it and I have grown to like the watch a lot more over the past years! Overall I will give the watch a 4 out of 5.
Awesome watch. Pros: Looks fashionable, always get compliments from people, can wear it swimming, running, snowboarding, etc.
Cons: the band is constantly dirtied by random little fibers and dust-like particles.
Overall, I'd recommend it to a friend. I bought two for my brothers, they love them.'
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