<< It's a clean,simple design which I like but that band wouldn't appeal to me. >>
Ditto. It looks like a bangle-style watch, which can be a pain to wear. Otherwise, it's a nice watch - and if your g/f is the kind of girl who likes bangles, then she'll probably love it.
You're a nice b/f to buy it - I don't think even when I was married my husband would spend that much on me.