I'm glad you liked the Tissot.... Everyone has issues.... But, the real thing is, after you've tried ALL THE WATCHES you can GET YOUR HANDS ON..... Which one is best for you? :dontknow:

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Because, me and you BOTH know, Kevan.... We can't afford to have a CUSTOM watch built for us.... :dontknow:

That is the equivalent of having Dodge build a custom SRT-10.... JUST ONE.... because we want... say GREEN piping on the interior.

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:dontknow: .... It just won't happen.
You just have to make a compromise, my friend. ........... I do HOPE you tried on different, (maybe higher priced) models, while you were there. :dontknow:

THAT will give you the best idea of what you're buying. :rock: I told Tim (Django), just last night.... I didn't like my Rolex.

I bought it, sight-unseen.... just because I got a KILLER deal.... and I always wanted one... :rock: .......... But, I thought it felt cheaper than my TAG or Omega. :dontknow:

.......... So, I sold it (at a profit) to a member on the forum. :rock: and from what I hear, he LOVES IT!

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I'm glad you made the effort to go and PHYSICALLY try on some watches.... Yes, the Tissot does not have a back-lit DIGITAL feature... But, the analog hands have tritium G.I.D. lighting. :rock: (If you're using the compass, barometer, chronograph, or time/date.... will you REALLY need a back-light? :dontknow:

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The watch strap is INFINITELY ADJUSTABLE.... I'm SURE it's a "Normal" size strap that can be changed to your specs.... There are literally THOUSANDS of strap/band manufactures out there.

:rock: If the bracelet on the watch is not to your liking, then CHANGE it! :dontknow: (There are VERY FEW picky folks out there like you, Kevan... BUT, there are ALSO many strap/bracelet manufactures that are more than willing to accommodate you.

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I think that Tissot is a great buy for you! (with my "limited" experience of over 16 years in the watch buying market...

) BUT, ultimately, it's up to you, of course... :dontknow:
Good luck, my friend.
It's fully up to you, Kevan....