Good Aesthetic Bad Timekeeping
349425
Although it has good aesthetic value, it doesn't work AT ALL for a functioning timepiece.  The entire mechanical system stops working if exposed to even the slightest physical shock.  If you're looking for something to add a little class to a dress vest or something like that, then by all means this is a good purchase.  However, if you are looking for a dependable watch without batteries, I'd recommend going solar or something.
3653979
This clock looks good, everything is good about it except the time it shows it just runs too fast ...faulty cheap electronics..
4872644
I never wear a watch any longer, and my cell phone is usually at the bottom of my purse. Hence, I thought this would be a great way to keep track of the time. It looks great clipped to purse or jeans, but the time keeping function is so off it's not funny. It loses close to 5 minutes an hour and by the end of the day I'm resetting and making excuses for why I'm always late. I'd send it back, but it's not worth the postage.
3234093
It is all right except for the fact the it has thin gold colored hands on a background of the same colors.  This makes it difficult to read, especially with a casual glance.  Timekeeping is good.
2688907
It's a reasonably good looking item. If you plan to rely on it as a clock, though, look elsewhere. Precision isn't this item's strong suit -- I'm seeing about 2-3min per month lag. Considering it's mounted on the wall, constantly adjusting the time isn't super convenient.
2602673
I really wanted to like the watch because it was self-winding, but my watch runs about 5 minutes fast for every week.  So, after about a month, I'm really just guessing what time it is.

It looks nice and does in fact wind itself, but the whole not being able to accurately keep track of time thing is a big let down.
3476281
Its a nice looking watch, however it does have some annoyances.
I came from an citizen eco-drive, which was great but pricey and scratched easily
It can lose up to 30 seconds a day! It only lasts on a single wind for about 12 hours, so you have to shake it before you go to bed and wear it everyday or it will die.

So if you depend on accurate time and don't want to bother, maybe a battery, eco-drive, or kinetic watch is for you.

However there is something elegant about mechanics of this watch, i use it everyday, but it should be for formal wear.

Wish it wouldn't loose time so much, it actually gained 30 seconds today.

Also setting accurate time can be a pain. The second hand does not stop unless you fiddle turning the crown, its very hard to get it synced with another clock.
Overall if i had to do it again, i would go for a battery/eco drive.
875199
I like the looks of the clock but the hands are not in the correct position.  The hour hand can't be moved separately, it moves in conjunction with the minute hand but is never in the correct position.
4684811
It's sleek, modernist appearance is about all this supremely non - functional travel alarm has going for it.

Pros - The style - it looks good. The display, for the brief time it stays lit, is very cool looking.

Cons. - Too light, as in weight. More than once I have knocked it over while searching for it In the dark.

The alarm on/off button is integrated into the display button so you can easily turn off the alarm just by checking the time. I have done this more than once.

No capability for a constant dim display. I'm a poor sleeper and it's nice to be able to glance over at the time rather than groping blindly for the clock.

Braun maintains its reputation for innovative design with this one but falls short on practicality.
3397966
Doesn't keep accurate time well. Have to adjust the time often.
1939685
I love the style of this watch; works for both office and weekend.  Watch has a nice heft without being heavy, and the strap is comfortable.  Three stars only, however, due to performance:  I've used the watch for less than a year under normal conditions and recently have had three episodes in which the watch lost substantial chunks of time, falling behind by 30-45 minutes.  Most recently, I saw that the second hand "stuck" at 12, ticking but not advancing until I gave the watch a whack to get it moving again.  Now I find myself checking the watch against other clocks to make sure it isn't losing time again, which is the opposite of the reason I wear a watch.  Writing this review now because I came to Amazon to buy a replacement, and it probably won't be another Vestal.
993282
Stuhrling has some of the coolest designs out there(for the $) and I've bought two of them in past year as a result.  The rubber band is great because it doesn't soak up liquids(water, sweat) and can be cleaned easily in comparison to a leather band that soaks up liquid and wears down faster.

That being said, both of my watches have not been accurate at their main purpose for being on earth... Telling time.  Both move ahead about two minutes a week..  If I didn't love the designs and compliments received from wearing these watches they would have been returned.  5 stars for design, 1 star for ability to tell time.
3565685
I like the design but it doesn't keep time. I need to adjust the time occasionally. The design is good but as a clock, I think it's a failure.
1222510
I bought this model at a store. I like the looks, it has a small footprint and dual alarms, both requirements for me.

But it gradually begins running faster and faster and requires you to unplug the clock, then plug back in and manually set the CORRECT time.

I am at a loss as to understand how something that is supposed to be auto setting the time, based on some information pulled from a satellite (?) can run 5-6 minutes fast.

Seems like correct time is a basic feature of a clock, no? "You had just one job" and this flunks.
3613164
I had a previous, presumed clone, of this watch. It kept time within about 2 minutes/month for ten years. Now it wanders, so I have another. The first new one lost 2 minutes/week, and I sent it back. It's replacement is good to about 1 minute/2 weeks, so I'm keeping it. But I would rather have a watch that does as well as did it's much older brother. I had thought to keep sending watches back until I got one that kept time more accurately, but there is no guarantee that I would ever find another one. Alas.

It's a nice watch and isn't a bad timekeeper, just not a really good one.
4484607
I really like the look of this watch. In fact, the one I had before mysteriously broke -so I bought this one. Then, after a few months it was the same thing. Stopped keeping accurate time (off by hours and minutes). I've always taken care of my stuff, and just can't justify buying one of these every few months. Looks great -but works terribly. Both times!
3366027
Fails at the most basic function of keeping time.