A couple of points to make before getting into it. 1. The leather strap is actually a hybrid/stainless strap 2. The rose gold is much more a traditional gold colour. I should say that in the past I have 2 issues I have to overcome when buying a watch, the strap has to be leather and as I have such a small wrist I tend to find a lack of adjustment for that "just right" feel. The hybrid strap I was initially disappointed about but upon wearing for just an hour, I have to say that it works really well, very secure and also plenty of adjustment for a good fit and no pinching which is the problem I have faced with metal straps in the past. The look of the watch is first class, the photo on the website does not convey how sharp it looks, I cannot stop looking at it!!!!!! The day/date display is a little small for my eyes but any larger I feel would ruin the overall look so I'm not complaining.
I purchased this incredible ROLAN watch by Citizen as a stand-in while my Citizen Dive Watch is being given some attention after 20 hard years of wear. The ROLAN is beautiful on the wrist, better looking than even its pictures. It is sophisticated, eloquent and purposeful in appearance. It is as functional as it is attractive. Yes the ROLAN has a sapphire crystal, separate day & date windows and is water resistant to 100 meters. It is slim and the perfect size, not too big or too small at 40mm. The padded allegator- embossed leather strap with a metal butterfly closure is the most comfortable I have ever worn. The ROLAN keeps very precise time, and the second hand aligns exactly with the hour markers. The lack of the 'sun-ray' effect coupled with luminous hands enable the ROLAN to be highly legible and versatile. This watch is worth it at twice the MSRP. The ROLAN is a winner! ...Dr. C ... ...N`est Pas!
Has a clear professional look to the watch. I highly recommend this watch.
The Rolan watch looks nice and shipped quickly. Very satisfied with the quality and really enjoy the eco-drive feature. First time experiencing a deployment clasp, which does take some getting used to, but I do like the extra security vs a traditional pin buckle clasp