The media could not be loaded. Amazon Essentials Easy to Read Strap Watch Review After searching for an affordable, readable watch on Amazon, I settled on the Amazon Essentials Easy to Read Strap Watch. At just $16, it was among the cheapest options that looked promising. First Impressions The watch comes in a 42mm case size, which is typically more suitable for men, though it's not exclusively marketed as such. Upon unboxing, I found the watch already running (indicating its quartz movement) with a protective film over the face that easily peeled off. The watch face is impressively legible with large numerals - perfect for someone like me who struggles with smaller displays. However, I immediately noticed there's no anti-reflective coating on the crystal, though that's expected at this price point. Specifications & Features Japanese quartz movement (noted on the caseback) Leather strap Claims 100m water resistance (though I wouldn't test this limit) Date function (slightly small for older eyes) Luminous hands (but not markers) Plain polished bezel On the Wrist The watch fits my nearly 8-inch wrist on the second-to-last hole of the strap, suggesting those with larger wrists might need a longer band. The leather strap is quite stiff initially but should break in with wear. The case is notably lightweight, which raises questions about its construction. While not specified, I suspect it might be brass with plating rather than solid stainless steel. I deliberately chose the silver-tone model over gold-plated options to avoid potential wear issues where plating might rub off. Pros Exceptional legibility with large numbers Good luminous hands that charge with regular light Clean, attractive design with polished accents Simple to set and operate Extremely affordable at $16 Cons Stiff leather band needs breaking in Date window is rather small Lightweight construction may indicate less durable materials Strap has stitching only in one direction, suggesting partial glue construction Battery Life & Durability Without complications to drain power, I estimate the battery should last 2-3 years. While it claims water resistance, I wouldn't recommend showering with it due to the leather strap, which could deteriorate with frequent wetting. For $16, the Amazon Essentials Easy to Read Strap Watch delivers exceptional value. It's not a fashion statement or luxury timepiece, but it serves its primary purpose beautifully - telling time in a highly readable format. I'd recommend it particularly for older users or anyone who values legibility over fancy features. The 42mm size works well for wrists 6.75 inches or larger, while smaller wrists might prefer the 38mm version. Read more
Texas schools have banned use of any electronic devices in schools including smart watches, so my 15 year old picked out this old school analog watch to wear everyday instead. It's a simple, classic elegant design and it suits his needs perfectly. It has a decent weight to it and it is versatile enough to wear with everything. He has been very pleased with it and works perfectly. Decent inexpensive watch for everyday use. Read more
This is a nice looking watch and is a very good value for money. For the money, the watch looks great. Finish is pretty good at this price point. Numbers are easy to read and the hands will glow when exposed to sunlight. Case is 42mm which is a little big for small wrists, but if you're looking for easy to read it's great. Mine says the movement is Singapore (see case back photo) and feels a little loose compared to a Casio. Keeps decent time. Runs off a SR626SW battery that is very common and easy to replace. The downside to this watch is the watch band which is junk, but decent looking for this price point. It is probably a paper thin coating over fiber board which is why it is so stiff. If you can, upgrade the watch band. I had an older Fossil leather band that fits perfectly (lug width is 22mm). As long as this watch stays in this price range it's a good value. If not, I'd get a Casio. Read more
I bought this watch about a year ago. This watch has kept perfect time the whole time I have owned. The only thing I have had to reset the time for was a time change. I have had other watches but I have not had any that kept better time than this one. This one is very attractive to boot. I would buy this one all over again and probably will. Read more
I love this watch , the numbers are big it’s quiet . The battery lasts like forever.. it made really well. I even sleep with it on cause it’s so light weight and comfortable. It helps me at night when I have to get up and just hit my watch and it lights up so I can see what time it is and helps me to get back to bed ( use it as a flashlight) . Read more
For the price I paid, this is a very good quality watch. Looks good, the band feels great. And overall, a very sleek look. Read more
I am pleased with this purchase so far, it is easy to see the time because of the contrast between the face and the minute and hour hands. For the price point I'd recommend it. If it falters I'll simply put it aside and pick up one of the two other digital watches I have. The luminescent hands are fairly visible at night, so so. My only complaint is the size of the date window, it is too small, as are the numbers, to easily see the date. Otherwise I'm content with the purchase. Read more
perfect classic face watch. solid build. perfect time. easy to set time and date. but i switched out for an elastic band. watchband buckles are too fiddly for me Read more
