As for losing watches due to the band, the first thing you should do with any watch that has a band pinned on each end is take off the supplied band and replace it with one that goes under each pin and attaches to itself (velcro bands are excellent). That way when a pin breaks you don't lose the watch.., it will still be held by the other pin.

That gives you time to take the watch off and put it in your pocket.

By the way, another good feature of Ronstan's watch.., it has a band that is complete unto itself and goes under the pins and not attached at each end. You won't lose the watch due to a pin letting go.
Rick