"Thanks kindly for the email. Here are my impressions of the watch:

1. At first, I thought I had made a mistake because it felt clunky to wear. I'm a big guy with a large wrist and it was uncomfortable.  Over the next several days however, the strap softened up, and became much more comfortable and now, I couldn't imagine wearing anything else.

2. The Strap is gorgeous. Compared to some of my other high quality watches, it stands out.

3. The finish is top notch, and the crown is tremendously smooth.

Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase and I'm now eyeing the Aircraft-8! Thanks again." Mike Warning