I am hard on watches. So let's get that straight. I have had this one over four months and it's holding up wonderfully. A smaller woman will have to have links taken out but my husband did that with ease. A larger woman will be thrilled to get this watch because it's going to fit. That was honestly a concern of mine because I have bought them before and had the band be too small. I was concerned with the metal band pinching my skin but it hasn't. The clasp is strong and stays shut. It keeps time wonderfully. Works great as a casual OR dress watch. Best of all it survives my swimming and taking a shower without having to take it off. If I lose it I will be buying another one!