I wanted something completely different with a little summer flair and I am really digging this Xeric Halograph Chronograph 3. My initial thoughts are that it is actually pretty easy to read, the blue circle indicates the hour on the bottom two lines while the pink circle indicates the minute on the top two lines. I wish the hour markers were on top of the minute markers as I think that it would be easier to read. That being said I know that it is arranged in that for spacing. The chronograph is pretty useless as it is small and cramped, but I never personally use that function anyway and it offers an excuse to add some color at the bottom of the watch. Although unconventional for a chrono I appreciate that the second hand constantly ticks as it would hurt the legibility of the watch if it rested at 12. I wish it had the Seiko VK movement as the second hand ticks pretty clunky (I have become too accustomed to an automatic), but I have confidence in the Miyota. It has a big domed sapphire crystal which is nice and the strap is a very nice and soft horween leather. It is going to take some practice to read at a quick glance, but it is a fun piece that I am excited to wear and show off!