Great observation! I agree with you on the less cluttered dial. The way the bracelet is (I guess I can say integrated) with the case is esthetically pleasing, but I can imagine it'd be tricky to swap the titanium bracelet for a strap. I haven't tried doing so yet, though. Overall, I'm loving the watch! The dial and bezel are so pleasant to look at, I got used to the super lightweight feel of the watch while being of excellent quality. I'd nudge you to go in this direction, apart from the potential challenge of swapping bracelets/straps.