The dial is black and it features large sized, index hour markers and silver tone luminous pencil shaped hands for superior readability. Seiko SNE527 also features a day and date display window. This model has a sapphire crystal for scratch resistance. Powering this superb timepiece is Japanese made V158 solar movement. The water resistance stands at 100 meters. The Seiko SNE527 watch is brand new in its original packaging and is backed by a 3 year manufacturer's limited warranty.