Not that long ago I would have agreed with you both, but I have come around to liking it/them.
Many of the posts I read about this watch gets similar responses, and those who have tried one on, or lived with one say the same thing - that they are surprisingly different when you wear it.. and I have to entirely agree. Somehow you don't notice the fussy details that some observe when studying a photograph. I'm not saying that if you tried one you would be converted, but I certainly am!

Cheers
Stewart