The numbers are truly visible and with the light background assist button, it's great when lighting in low and you can not see it at night. The color combo is excellent if your looking for a black and blue watch. I would recommend this watch to all my co-workers who inquire to me about it. I have been getting good compliments because of the style and the color mix of this watch. Thank you very much and I hope this will help anyone else in the future.My son wanted a Navy SEAL watch, but any full sized men's watch was way too big. This is small enough for his 8 year old wrist, with the same rugged design he was looking for. He isn't gentle on his things and it has held up well.Scratched easlyWatch strap is very short. Did not fitToo small was not unisex , didn't fit my husband's wristI have returned 1 and am stuck with the new one which died after 1 month.