The dial is silver tone and it features conservatively sized, index and Arabic numeral hour markers and silver tone luminous dauphine shaped hands for superior readability. Citizen BM8550-81A also features a approx. 6 months power reserve, insufficient charge warning, overcharge prevention, day and date display functions. This watch has a mineral crystal for scratch resistance. Running this superb model is Japanese made E101-00M Eco Drive movement (Eco-Drive is fueled by light so it never needs a battery change). The water resistance stands at 100 meters. The Citizen BM8550-81A watch is brand new in its original packaging and is backed by a 5 years manufacturer's limited warranty.