I have three Skagen watches. They are beautiful. However here are the issues I have with them:

Most importantly, everything about this watch is propriatery. Changing batteries is a pain as you can't find them locally and it costs $14.95. Bands are $34.95. Also you better keep your sales receipt even though they have lifetime warranty.

I sent in my replacement band and battery with payment for two watches in July and they cashed the check and didn't receive anything until January.  I called them and they promised to send a free battery, but when I received the items finally in March, no battery was included (let alone a free one).

Other issues:

a) Wire mesh bands: The clasp is not always tight and over time will slide and get a little loose. Also the titanium mesh is made of tiny small circles of metal interlocked and if one of them gets open (say you hit something), it starts unraveling slowly but surely.

b) Leather band: The one I have fell apart so quickly it is surprising. It also started smelling bad due to sweat (I do not sweat that much and I owned other watches with leather bands). This seems to be a very bad quality.

c) Water - my watch started fogging after 2 years of light usage.

I will NOT buy another Skagen watch. Their customer service and business practices are shady. They are great watches when they work.

I am now an owner of a Citizen watch.
I have three Skagen watches. They are beautiful. However here are the issues I have with them:

Most importantly, everything about this watch is propriatery. Changing batteries is a pain as you can't find them locally and it costs $14. 95. Bands are $34. 95. Also you better keep your sales receipt even though they have lifetime warranty. I sent in my replacement band and battery with payment for two watches in July and they cashed the check and didn't receive anything until January. I called them and they promised to send a free battery, but when I received the items finally in March, no battery was included (let alone a free one). Other issues:

a) Wire mesh bands: The clasp is not always tight and over time will slide and get a little loose. Also the titanium mesh is made of tiny small circles of metal interlocked and if one of them gets open (say you hit something), it starts unraveling slowly but surely. b) Leather band: The one I have fell apart so quickly it is surprising. It also started smelling bad due to sweat (I do not sweat that much and I owned other watches with leather bands). This seems to be a very bad quality. c) Water - my watch started fogging after 2 years of light usage. I will NOT buy another Skagen watch. Their customer service and business practices are shady. They are great watches when they work. I am now an owner of a Citizen watch.