ArmitronSport Men's Digital Chronograph Resin Strap Watch, 40/8397

I've worn Armitron watches for nearly 30 years now, and I have absolutely loved them. They have all the features of the more expensive brands, but at half the cost, and in my opinion, more durable. I abuse my watches at work, and these have always held up well. I've only had 1 battery die out on me, after like 8 years, the other 2 I've worn, the bands ended up wearing out and tearing, both at around the 8-10 year marks. They are waterproof, the light works well, and it's easy to read day or night.

I love watches. Let me just put that out there to start. I have quite a few, though I'd consider my collection very "budget friendly". I have some nicer watches I've received as gifts, but generally I like to stay around the $100 mark. Less if I can help it.I usually (always) gravitate towards G shocks, and have quite a few of those, but I wanted something, different. I feel like I'm getting bored of G shocks, especially for the money. I'll be honest with you- nothing I do in my daily activities warrants needing anything "shock proof". I'm laid up with a bad back as we speak, so unless I stumble limping to the refrigerator and miraculously bash my wrist against the wall, I'll probably make it just fine with a standard watch.Don't get me wrong, I love em and have daily driven one for the past 6+ years. They make many cool styles and colors, I just don't need the ruggedness that brings up the price tag.Which finally brings me to this little beauty by Armitron. Never have I ever even considered this brand, until the other day I was watching a Yankees game, live on Prime (well played Amazon), and they ran a commercial stating that Armitron has been a sponsor to the Yankees since.....I dont remember when..... not important....but here we are!I really wanted a fun watch with some color for the summer, but again, wasn't feeling G shock prices for a colorful watch I may or may not wear more than once.Well let me tell you, I was very pleasantly surprised! You know how when you hold a cheap watch, you just know? Well I didn't get that vibe from this watch. I've received a fugazi G shock once and could instantly feel the difference. This watch, at a very modest $22 bucks, doesn't even feel like that did. I put it on right out of the box, and it just felt right. It's comfortable, the band is pliable but doesn't have sharp plasticy edges....it's just nice!I can't speak for accuracy or if it's going to hold up to my vigorous activities of laying on the couch, but only time will tell.**I've read so many watch reviews and I promised myself I'd never make that tacky pun, and yet I couldn't help myself. I suck.If you made it this far in the review, you owe it to yourself to just buy it now. Like I said, I've been laid up on my back staring at the ceiling and window shopping for cheap watches, so I feel like I've seen them all.Admittedly I was a little worried on the yellow, but it has a touch of orange in it so it's not AS bright as you might be thinking, but still a statement piece for sure.As for functions, I have no clue. I haven't used a function on any of my watches since.....ever. I don't wanna be the nerd beeping through functions on my digital watch. "Hold on *beep* *beep* just looking for the timer, *beep* woops one too many, *beep* *beep*...." I'm good on all that. We have smart phones for a reason. Which, by the way, it does beep at every button press and according to reviews, I don't think it can be silenced. As long as the time and date are displayed, I'm golden. Maybe I should start using functions....I can use the stopwatch to see how long it takes me to get from the couch to the bathroom on my knees and try to improve my times. Hmph.Oh, and the backlight is pretty decent, too! Unlike similar watches that I discussed earlier whose lights are TERRIBLE. Hundred dollar watch and the light is a measily little bulb that barely does anything. Really Casio? It's 2021 guys. Time to step it up. This one though is cool as heck. The numbers all light up in blue and easy to read, almost reminiscent of the Timex Indiglos, and that just makes me happy.Buy it. You'll like it./fin

Nice watch, especially for the price. Well designed, strong and comfortable band, clear display.

my son wanted to watch that was not a kid one this thing is pretty high-quality for the price. It takes a good beating from a kid who plays football and many other sports. He leaves it on practically every day doesn't show any sign of wear or tear and looks great on him. It is big, but that's a style he was looking for or highly recommend if someone's looking for an every day watch is cheap but durable.

Works great looks good water resistant you can read the time just fine battery. Life is great overall a very good watch to wear if you work in a field where it’s going to get beat up.

As stated this watch is bodacious, meaning it is attractive and admirable. It is bold, because it's a BIG watch (52.5 mm) with some bold features, and in my case it's a bold color (yellow). I've attached a photo of this watch next to my Casio Aviator watch to illustrate how large this Armitron 40/8397 is. And it really is a beautifully designed and executed watch. The numbers, markings, functional groupings, indicators, and artistic design elements are well thought out, functional, and easy to read. This isn't a ridiculously large watch, like one that would need to be worn on a chain around your neck, but it is BIG and makes a big statement when worn. It's a fun departure from my many other 'normal sized' (38-43mm) watches. I wear it sometimes when I bicycle or e-scooter around the city and definitely wear it as a casual watch on the weekends. It only cost $15.55! It has an amazing list of features and it comes from a long-lived company with a good reputation for quartz watches. I own numerous Armitron dress watches and sports watches and you definitely get your money's worth with Armitron. Highly recommend - buy it, love it, and have fun with it! I'm going to purchase the awesome RED one next!

It's so yellow! It's bright. It's plastic. It has lots of information at one time. It looks neat, and you can wear it in the shower! It's durable, and the included instructions make it easy to set the time and date, and learn all of the many functions that it has. The band is cheap plastic, but it's durable cheap plastic. It's rather thick, though, and kept snagging on my long sheeve shirts when I was working. Other than that, it's a great deal for what it costs.

Love this watch...Excellent wrist strap ! It is rather large but I have big hands. It handles the ocean waves well too.