Are Pulsar watches any good?

[RKS]

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I wanted something interm for under $150. So if you have input on a nice watch for under that amount please leave some input.


Please don't recommend a high-end one. I have a nice TAG but I lost the link that attaches the band to the watch and it is gonna cost about $300 to replace the band since you can't buy just the link.
I will be buying a Breitling after I pass the Ohio Bar in July.

 

[tfinch2]

What about a low-end Seiko instead, or a Skagen?

I had a Pulsar and it was junk.

 

[eits]

screw a pulsar watch.... buy a spot watch. those things are awesome.

http://direct.msn.com/ <--- click on the demo... then change channels and whatnot to see more of what it can do

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
What about a low-end Seiko instead, or a Skagen?

I had a Pulsar and it was junk.

Pulsar is a loooooow end Seiko.

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: eits
screw a pulsar watch.... buy your dad a spot watch. those things are awesome.

sorry, the watch is for me. My father is fine with $5.00 knock-offs.

 

[eits]

Originally posted by: RKS

Originally posted by: eits
screw a pulsar watch.... buy your dad a spot watch. those things are awesome.

sorry, the watch is for me. My father is fine with $5.00 knock-offs.

edited.

 

[eits]

i've got a skagen... really sexy watch. if i'd known better, though, i'd have gotten a spot watch.

 

[zixxer]

get a seiko automatic. Search ebay for "Seiko 5". It won't be great for diving, but there are some nice looking ones.

Search for skx779k or skx781k both seiko auto's

I have a skx421k that I wub

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: eits
i've got a skagen... really sexy watch. if i'd known better, though, i'd have gotten a spot watch.

Is a SPOT watch the geeky looking one? If so it is not my style. Thanks for the suggestion however.

 

[eits]

Originally posted by: RKS

Originally posted by: eits
i've got a skagen... really sexy watch. if i'd known better, though, i'd have gotten a spot watch.

Is a SPOT watch the geeky looking one? If so it is not my style. Thanks for the suggestion however.

geeky looking? no... not at all. it's stylish.

 

[mercanucaribe]

That's a sweet looking watch... So what if it doesn't last 4 generations like a Rolex. It's also 1/10000000 the price.

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: RKS

Originally posted by: eits
i've got a skagen... really sexy watch. if i'd known better, though, i'd have gotten a spot watch.

Is a SPOT watch the geeky looking one? If so it is not my style. Thanks for the suggestion however.

geeky looking? no... not at all. it's stylish.

Is this what you are talking about? If so that is not the 'look' that I am going for.

 

[acemcmac]

It drives me nuts that there aren't many good looking watches that also show the day of the week in addition to the date. I currently have this fossil, but will probably look to replace it in a few years with something like this.

 

[DaiShan]

I had a pulsar for a while, it was a decent watch for every day use. It kept time, and because of the price I never felt bad if one broke/got scratched.

 

[apac]

I've had a pulsar for 4-5 years now and it's been great. The only thing thats happened is the crystal chipped where I crashed on my bike and landed on it.

 

[Descartes]

I personally do not like Pulsar, and in that price range the only thing I'd buy is a Seiko. I'd get a Seiko titanium. They're decent watches, really light, and sufficient quality to last longer than you'd probably care about.

Beyond that I'd just fix the Tag. $300 sounds like a heavy price though. You might want to check Time Zone to see if anyone is selling the bands. I'm sure you could get one a lot cheaper.

 

[eits]

Originally posted by: RKS

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: RKS

Originally posted by: eits
i've got a skagen... really sexy watch. if i'd known better, though, i'd have gotten a spot watch.

Is a SPOT watch the geeky looking one? If so it is not my style. Thanks for the suggestion however.

geeky looking? no... not at all. it's stylish.

Is this what you are talking about? If so that is not the 'look' that I am going for.

like i said before, I EDITED MY POST!

Originally posted by: eits
screw a pulsar watch.... buy a spot watch. those things are awesome.

http://direct.msn.com/ <--- click on the demo... then change channels and whatnot to see more of what it can do

not every spot watch looks the same...

 

[eits]

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0007X9F7E.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

this is my watch

 

[ATLien247]

I got this one for father's day, should I keep it?

I don't know the whole story, so I guess the real question is who gave you the watch? Kids? Wife?

I'd be hurt if I gave a watch to my dad for Father's Day, just to have him exchange it for something else...

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: ATLien247

I got this one for father's day, should I keep it?

I don't know the whole story, so I guess the real question is who gave you the watch? Kids? Wife?

I'd be hurt if I gave a watch to my dad for Father's Day, just to have him exchange it for something else...

My boys are 2.5 and .5 and I went with my wife to a few dept. stores to find an interm watch. She knows better than to shop for me and wouldn't care about returning anything as long as I like what I get.

 

[DurocShark]

I have a Relic I picked up on eBay that has hawaiian flower pattern that turns into a VW Bus.



My serious watch though is a Freestyle Chrono. That thing is bulletproof. Had it for like 4 years now.

 

[CTrain]

Why are people saying no to Pulsar and recommending Seiko ??
Pulsar are made by Seiko

 

[Electric Amish]

I have a very nice Pulsar ($200) that has been flawless for 13 years.

 

[ShOcKwAvE827]

I have a pulsar. It started rusting after 3-4 years, but it still works great. Not a bad watch for the money.