The dial is black and it features conservatively sized, index and Roman numeral hour markers and silver tone luminous dauphine shaped hands for superior legibility. This piece has a sapphire crystal for scratch resistance. Governing this superb piece is Eco Drive mechanism. The water resistance stands at 50 meters. The Citizen EX1500-01E watch is brand new in its original packaging and is backed by a 5 year manufacturer's limited warranty.