Second, I found that I didn't like the metal band

Unless you're sure you want a metal link band, I'd recommend getting this watch with the leather band - if you don't like that, the band is easy to replace with almost any 22mm band

The band is comfortable and stays in place on your wrist

I can have a conservative watch face and band for a professional look during the day, and switch to a band better for athletics when playing sports or exercising

I can change watch faces, and with the Gen 4 I can easily swap watch bands among the other compatible Fossil bands