I got this because I wanted a very thin watch at a reasonable price. It fits the bill well - attractive, thin, keeps time (of course). However, the paint on the band came off within a month or two, so now the band is silvery with a black tint instead of black.

I read the reviews about people saying their watch scratched and lost paint on it. Mine has not done this with the exception of the clasp. Since the watch and band are titanium it should be anondized, meaning it's not going to come off. However the clasp and a few other small parts (watch hands) are made of stainless steel, so they will start losing their finish after awhile.
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br /After wearing this watch for a few weeks, I went and put on my old stainless steel Citizen watch. It felt huge and felt like it weighed a ton. I went and weighed each of them. The Citizen came in around 4.5oz, while the Skagen came in at around 1.5oz. It is also very thin, I used to not be able to wear a watch since typing on a computer all day the band would irritate me, have not had any problems with the Skagen.
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br /One other thing to note, the picture for this item shows the Steel watch (you can see it on the face), if you want to see a picture of the titanium one, take the product number and go to skagen's site, or google.
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br /The skagen lost a star because of the paint coming off the clasp (not the band).

I looked at a lot of these watches and the designs are really superb! However, like other reviewers have pointed out, the black on the band scratches easily. Also, mine arrived DOA. I took it to a watch repair place and had them check the battery. I was a bit suprised to see MADE IN CHINA stamped on the inside. They had to replace the movement. I am disappointed.

great watch! I have had mine for several years. very elegant and very lightweight. The only issue I had with the watch is that the black mesh wears off over time. Eventually the whole band turns a metallic gray/black. I recently lost mine after several years of trouble free use and plan on buying a new one even with the worn band.....

I tried to get in touch with Skagen to get the actual grade of the watch, but even after 6 months, no answer. Titanium is strong but its alloy is greater (Aircraft Grade, of commercial grade is used in many cases for an almost scratchless effect). This may be only pure titanium (like a pure gold, softer, hypoallergenic and usually preffered, but its lasting quite nicely. I have worn this watch every other day and there are no scratches on the titanium or the crystal even after banging against walls and stainless steel.
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br /The Stainless steel band obviously is not as great but i havent seen any scratches on it either. I am very happy with this watch and would recommend to anyone who doesnt want to spend too much. This watch is great quality and great design. It's shaped like a spaceship on the bottom kind of, so when its worn it looks even thinner than it actually is. I love it. Slim and elegant, perfect watch to wear to impress.

My son has severe reactions to the nickel used in most watches. His flesh actually blisters in reaction. Finding a watch for him has been difficult until we stumbled upon Skagen Titanium. This is his second Skagen. He wore the first for years until it was damaged in a basketball game. (He refused to take it off!) He's a junior in college now and I just purchased a second Skagen for him. In addition to being a beautiful watch, it's an excellent time piece and we don't have to worry about any negative allergic reaction.
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This is my second skagen titanium watch and both are great products. I have one silver and the latest is black. Both watches wear and feel great when worn, they look sleek and nice while being very durable, and yes, they keep excellent time. I am very impressed with the quality and will definitely have Skagen in mind when it's time to purchase another watch. You will love this watch. You can wear it for style, for dress and casual; it's a good fit for all occassions.

I've had two Skagen Watches and have to say they are my favorite. I love the large face and the Titanium bracelet (you don't have to remove the watch in order to shower!). A lot of people have complimented me on the watch, too. Given the price and quality, you can't go wrong. If you ever need a part replaced, you just send it to Skagen; the work is completed in a couple of weeks! In summary: an elegant watch at a reasonable price.

I fell in love with this watch just by looking at it in a retail store, and trying it on just confirmed it. Of course, Amazon's price was about half of the store's, so that convinced me.
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br /Only problem is that you have to read the directions to figure out the band. The clasp is tricky the first time if you haven't, but is very simple once you see the sequence.

Really thin and beautiful. The hands are quite readable at all angles (not like some of the other Skagen watches that have concentric ridges on the dial).

I bought this watch for my boyfriend, who had previously destroyed two other watches that I've bought him. This watch is very durable. The black on the mesh band does not peel or scratch, even if your rough with it. The construction is tight and exact(no loose or shaky parts). The band doesn't pull out hair either which is a plus. The overall watch is very light as well (because it is titanium and not steel). But the best thing about the watch is the slim design. It looks even better than the picture because the watch has a very slim profile. It is actually so thin that it looks much like a bracelet or a watch with no battery (very high tech looking). When your wearing it, it only looks about 3 mm thick. My boyfriend loves the watch and was very impressed with it. It is a good buy for the price as well. I highly recommend it and I'm a product designer.

I like this watch because it is thin, thin, thin. It doesn't have a bulkly weight or size. The best part is that it looks sophisticated. It can be casual in casual clothes or can be very dressy when I'm dressed up.

This is my third Skagen watch. The design is ultra thin and the titanium consturction makes it ultra light. The design is sophisticated enough for dress and sleek enough for sports wear. They have proven to be reliable timekeepers and I liked this one so much I bought two more for my sons. At less than $80.00 each they are a real bargin.

Everyone loves this watch. I wear it for work, and it's sleek enough to look sharp. Women constantly compliment me on how it looks.

The watch is super thin; you barely know you are wearing it. In two weeks, I have had over 10 compliments!

As expected, the black titanium model turned out to be a superior product with excellent design and sleek finish. Th dial is simple and elegant. The mesh design and the metal used ensures that the strap lies very flat on the wrist.
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br /I have owned a Skagen model prior to this and am convinced of the durability and quality of the Skagen line.

This is my second Skagen watch purchased from Amazon.
br /The first one has been so great for several years, it still works great and I still use it but I just wanted a new one. The price is so great for the looks and quality of this watch, that I just had to have a new one.

Ordered mine Jan 28 and received it Feb 5. Other than having to resize the band a little, I have no complaints. The watch is beautiful, simple, light weight and so thin you forget that you're wearing it. Goodbye to the days of heavy, bulky metal watches!

A beautiful watch that is thin, lightweight and hopefully durable. I've only had it a week or so, but I really love wearing it. I find myself checking the time more often than I should. My only fear is that it will develop the same problem as some other Skagen Titaniums where the crystal falls out or explodes. But so far I'm really happy with it.

This was a college graduation gift for my daughter's boyfriend. He absolutely loved the watch and thought it looked very classy. You can't go wrong with a Skagen watch. They are affordable and look like they cost more than they actually do. I like them so much that everyone in the family has a Skagen. Many nice comments from people too.

Awesome watch...until the some of the woven metal links in the band came apart and started snagging on any cloth that came near my wrist. Not too expensive to replace the band, but still a hassle.

This watch is, by far, the best watch purchase I have ever made. I have owned this watch for several months and have not had any problems. It looks great. It looks like it should cost five times as much. No problems so far.

I like this watch a lot. It's very stylish. Because of the titanium case it is so lightweight you hardly feel it. That, and the fact that it's very thin. Only four stars because of the lack of a date feature and the water resistance is questionable. (I'm careful to take it off in the shower.)

This watch compares to any high end watch with a sleek minimalist design that Scandinavians are famous for. The is almost too little for such a nice watch.

Skagen Performance Steel - Black All Weather Strap - Black Face
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br /Best damn men's watch after a game of golf. You may be over-dressed with this Skagen but you won't be attacked by gangstas and thieves when they see it. Such is the respect this watch conveys to the informed and elegant. No better place to buy it than Amazon with free shipping guaranteed!

The design on this is beautiful, slim and classy. The price was reasonable and the function is good. I would suggest it to any of my friends.

I really like the look of this watch. I'm having trouble with the clasp not staying closed, but other than that, it's perfect.

Good Watch, looks good very slim and light. For someone who does not want to shell out a boat-load of $'s while still have good looking european watch. Granted you can get a Timex for cheaper but nothing comparable in looks and design to a Timex. It is a starting point towards the Swiss watches - Omega's, Rolex's,
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br /For those who like who have the dough get a Seamaster ot submariner ;)

This is one of the nicest watches I've ever owned. The slim/flat design of the watch makes it a pleasure to wear, and the titanium mesh band is comfortable. The watch is light enough that I barely notice I'm wearing it. Add to that that it looks fantastic, this is a great product.

This watch has a sleek look and is very light. I have received several compliments from friends on how nice it looks. Keeps accurate time. Excellent value on Amazon too.

Lightweight, easy to see dial, comfortable and fits flat to the wrist. I would buy it again should I ever need a replacement.

Excellent watch and extremely attractive. It is practically as thin as the band, and overall sleek and sophisticated. The blue face is spectacular, particularly if you like blue. The pictures really do not do it justice. It is also very light and comfortable to wear. Really catches peoples attention; I get many compliments and inquiries as to where I bought it.
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br /The band is really easy once you figure it out, but there is a few minutes of confusion when you first get it. The watch holds up well so far, and I abuse my watches pretty well.

I wanted a light weight watch that did not pull hair and looked great. This watch meets all my requirements and more. IT is so light I forget it is on my wrist. It looks great. High quality watch that took me 15 years of product research to find. I won't settle for less than great quality.

This is a very attractive watch, I've looked for a long time to find it at a good price. But when I got it, the clasp didn't work-it immediately fell open. In reading the fine print in the instructions for the watch, it states that the seals have to be replaced every two years under normal usage. I've never seen another watch in my life with this limitation. It would be interesting to hear from people who have owned the watch for 2-4 years. I sent it back, but it is too bad because I love the way it looks.
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excellent watch. great looking. would be even better if it had date.

This could be a very nice watch if the designer had spent as much effort in the design of the bracelet clasp as in the watch. The locking clasp is extremely difficult to use and is definitely not "heavy duty". Also - the packaging for this product was very poor - my watch arrived with all of the "protective containers" separated into multiple pieces in a box much larger than required. When I asked for another watch - the 2nd watch arrived with worse packaging than the first!