Pulsar Men's PAR147 Kinetic Two-Tone Stainless-Steel Bracelet Two-Tone Case Silver-Tone Dial Transparent Case Back Watch

I have seen other reviews complain about problems with the Pulsar Kinetic watches. After receiving my PAR147 some of the complaints make me wonder if people didn't read the instructions or understand how the watch works. But I'm getting ahead of myself.

This watch looks even better in hand than it does in the images. The white watch face is engraved/embossed with vertical "ovals" that reflect and catch light and that doesn't show in the images. The contrasting stainless and gold tone band is hefty, nicely finished and comes with a *good* 2 button deployment clasp. (As opposed to barely working, lightweight 2 button deployment clasps I have received on certain name brand watches...) Overall the finish and look is complete from watch band to bezel. Very nice.

The only let down might be the exhibition display window on the watch back. It's a small window. But there isn't a lot to look at anyway. The watch movement is very plain - no engraving - and is very...Read more

Shipping from the seller (CashClock) was fast, took 2 days to get to me. excellent price compared to other sources. It looks even nicer than in the picture - the dial face is actually textured. The crown protector looks somewhat obtrusive in the picture, but does not feel so on the actual watch. It's a bit heavy, but that's expected of a kinetic watch. I've been wearing it on and off (maybe only 4 ~ 8 hours a day) for about a week now, it hasn't run out of juice yet. wish it had a power reserve indicator, but if it indeed runs for 6 months after being fully charged, maybe an indicator is not that important afterall.

At the price I paid this watch is an outstanding buy.

The watch is well finished and the bracelet has solid links rather than folded construction links. You are getting a watch that uses a Seiko Kinetic movement which recharges the lithium ion battery via a generator operated by arm movement when the watch is worn. Early Kinetics had problems with limited life of the supercapacitor they used but this is supposed to be solved by the current rechargeable battery which is retrofittable to older Kinetic watches. Claimed life is now approaching 20 years. Time will tell.

The watch is fairly large and heavy and claims to be all stainless steel construction for the case and bracelet. I find the two tone finish attractive. I had no problem shortening the bracelet by one link for my 7.5" diameter wrist but if your wrist measures much over 8" the bracelet may be too short. Adjustment at the clasp is minimal so most adjustment has to be by link removal. Very limited...Read more