Unquestionably, this is a novel watch. That doesn't mean it's not a good one. Clearly, as you can see from the pictures, you read the lights to figure out the time. Is it the easiest way to tell the time? By no means. The lights stay on briefly, sometimes not long enough to actually read those lights, but it can also depend on what time it is. 1:10 is easier that 9:53. The less lights, the better. The display also shows the date, but it's the same challenge as the time. The watch is fairly easy to set. The included instructions are fine. It's a solid watch, but not overly bulky. Removing links was surprisingly easy, which I appreciated