Upon initial inspection, this watch appeared to be of superior workmanship. It had a very smooth chronograph mechanism and looked terrific. It seemed to be comparable to highly durable dive watches I've used in the past. Other than cheap Casios, I've never had very good luck with the stated water resistance depth for watches rated below 100 meters. For this reason I typically buy only dive watches with screw down crowns. I run, hike, bike, swim, and play soccer in my watches under a wide range of weather conditions. I require my watch to be able to survive the same conditions I do.

The price on this watch was a bargain for a watch of this quality irrespective of the water resistance. That said, I was wary of the lack of a screw down bezel for my needs. Still, one would think that a brand with the reputation of Pulsar would give an accurate water resistance rating.

The watch performed flawlessly for the first few days. Then I wore it into the shower. Later that day I noticed that the watch had condensation under the face. Though there are causes for this other than leaking, temperature conditions were stable over this period and so the most likely cause was leaking from the shower. Being an ominous sign for longevity given my intended usage I promptly returned the watch.

I would be wary if the water resistance is important. If you would never think to expose your watch to water, this otherwise is an excellent watch based on my limited experience.