For Labor Day holiday (which people really need to know WHY this is observed), this old Helbros Sub I purchased at a K-Mart back in Sept. of '09, a month before I discovered reps, then RWI. The watch is a quartz, has a 100m water resistance rating (which I wouldn't try), and is an over-all excellent performer. Pearl fell out again. First time, the factory replaced it under warranty; the second time, it stays out for that certain "rugged" look. dave: