I bought this a month ago to replace an old Rowenta that had been seriously dripping water for a year.  I like this new one: it heats up fast, has great move- ability and can get into tight corners, steam is super hot and works beautifully.  I’ve had no problems with seeing the amount of water in the iron but do have to remind myself to empty the iron when I’m done (which I think was the actual cause of the leak in the previous 11 year old Rowenta.) So as long as I dump whatever water is left in the iron I think this one will last even longer. I don’t find it too heavy by the way although it is a serious tool.