This stopwatch was designed for durability and simplicity above all else. It doesn't have a lot of extra features - no illumination, no alarm, and no beep to confirm start & stop. But it makes up for that with its almost tank-like build quality. The switches actuate with a firm click which is tactile and audible (I like that better than a beep!). And they are firm enough that they're unlikely to be accidentally activated by pressure. The switches are rated for 1 million cycles(!), so they're not going to break off like can happen on cheap stopwatches. This one is somewhat large and heavy, with a large LCD display, and it's waterproof. Other than the battery, I can imagine it lasting me for 10 or 20 years. You gotta love the selection of fun colors.Things I'm not crazy about: The switches are hinged at the front, so they angle back as they're pressed ...it just feels odd. They actuate with a click that is robust, but slightly dull, rather than a sharp, precise click (this is due to the internal waterproof rubber membrane design). I find the completely flat backside is not very comfortable to hold in the palm but I got used to it. Lastly, the 'Lemon' model isn't a bright lemon yellow as it looks in the original product photo, it's a deeper, duller yellow (see the pics I added).
Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]