I bought a Timex Ironman for, well stopwatch duties and keeping track of time when kayaking. It is an ugly lump of waterproof plastic.
Since buying it, I've started wearing it now and then, just because it has reminded me how convenient it is to be able to check the time with a glance at your wrist (vs dragging a phone out of pocket, squint at screen, oh, I have to unlock it etc).
My daughter commented on "what a nice watch you are wearing". Shows how modern aesthetics have changed. Chunky lumps are 'nice'.
It is a butt-ugly lump. To a young person's eyes, it is an attractive watch.
Functionally, it is a bloody bargain. Easy-to use buttons, good backlight, actually waterproof for swimming down to a reasonable depth. Under £30.