The dial is sand and it features conservatively sized, index hour markers and white accents sand luminous pencil shaped hands for optimum readability. Protek 3106 also features a Swiss self-powered ProGlo illumination system that glows continuously for 25 years (no need to be charged by an external light source). This watch has a sapphire crystal for scratch resistance. Running this fine model is Japanese made Citizen/Miyota Super 2035 quartz movement with 4-year battery. The water resistance comes in at 100 meters. The Protek 3106 watch is brand new in its original packaging and is backed by a limited warranty.