. . . than the one that came on my GS - plusher, more comfortable, and with the deployant buckle, a snug fit that doesn't roll around on my wrist.
I'm not really much for large watches; this one is at the upper edge of my comfort zone. A matte case finish would've helped reduce its 'signature' on my wrist. All in all, though, it's not overpowering, so it passes my most critical test. A watch that appears overly large on my wrist gets the heave-ho, no matter how much I like it objectively.
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