The dial is black and it features tasteful sized, Arabic numeral hour markers and white accents black and silver tone luminous pencil shaped hands for optimum readability. Citizen BM6835-23E also features a approx. 6 months power reserve, 12/24-hour time and date display functions. This watch has a mineral crystal for scratch resistance. Running this fine model is Japanese made E111 Eco Drive movement (Eco-Drive is fueled by light so it never needs a battery change). The water resistance comes in at 100 meters. The Citizen BM6835-23E watch is brand new in its original packaging and is backed by a 5 years manufacturer's limited warranty.