I absolutely love this watch! It's a very handsome and rugged watch that's easy to read, built like a tank and is extremely accurate. I went with the basic black version with the distressed leather band which feels very comfortable around the wrist and gets a lot of compliments from everyone that sees it. No matter if you get the basic Nixon Scout with the nylon webbing band or the classier looking Nixon Scout Leather, you won't be disappointed.
i'm currently deployed and fighting in the middle east and i ordered this watch to replace my aging g-shock. this watch is tough. it can handle the 130 degree desert heat and withstand the frequent sand storms. i can kill and look good doing it. nice.
I really love this watch and it has stood a season in one of the toughest jobs in theatre. I have banged it on all sorts of things and have not broken the face. I have bent the clasp and the small band rentention strap... wore off... so I replaced it with gaff tape... other then that if you are not doing such intense things like moving steel scenery all day I would say go for it
My boyfriend is world traveled so he knows a great thing when he sees it. But he is ALSO very minimalistic and into the "nut and bolts" of things. I own a Nixon so I scouted one out for him for Father's Day. This one was perfect. The band is wide enough to be stylish without looking ridiculous. The silver components are durable and not too shiny. He LOVES IT!! Go for the Black band / White face (I initially got what I thought was a black band / black face, but it ended up having a brown band. Maybe ok for someone younger but but I didn't like the black on brown at all.)
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Very nice. stays in place and doesn't wiggle around. I do first aid and EMT work, so its a must to have a watch that's comfortable and readable. only thing is there are no ticks for time in between 5 minute intervals, but i still manage time to the minute with the oversized face.
i used to have the roadie watch and lost it. i was devistated as it was far above the rest. the leather scout is a close second. it awesome! great look and great feel. i highly recommend this watch especailly if you think the rocker face is too small.