Accuracy and Power Reserve Update
"Following up on accuracy. I know buying a watch is a big decision so im trying to help provide info. Day 1 when I fully wound it and set it dial up it gained 6/7 seconds per day - outside of whay they promised but better than losing seconds to me. But this watch changed how I rotate, I didnt feel like taking it off. So I cut down my collection to 5 watches and I wear each for a week. So after a week of actual wear, taking it off at night and sometimes at work, its gaining about 13 seconds per week. I can also give it 20 winds, set time and its good for the whole week whether I wear for 16 hrs per day or 8. So you can pick it up, get it going , set the time, and wear it for the entire week without having to do any extra winding or time setting all week long. You could even wear it for a whole month and still be within a minute of actual time. Pull the crown out once a month for 60 seconds/ish and go for another month. Its super convenient. Also am enjoying the way the brushed ceramic bezel can look matte or shiny depending on the light."
— George S. (5/5)
So Far So Good
"Watches are hard purchases so ill put my initial impressions and update when I've worn for a few months. First impressions are great. The watch looks amazing, the strap matches well. And I really like the design. Its easy to read and the lume lasts a really long time. 30 min after a quick charge and it's all still bright even the bezel. Brushed ceramic bezel looks great. Bezel action isn't as crisp as some unidirectional, but it's still very good and the best bidirectional I've had. Its so useful, im already tempted to do a full spin when im 1 click too far but then I remember I can click back. Crown is big and the knurling doesn't start until it passes the bezel. It winds smooth. Its not really a thin or thick watch but wears pretty flat on the strap. Orange tab on the strap is convenient for putting it on, and the hardware is solid. I like the delugs but hate their plastic parts. I will report back on accuracy, power reserve and water resistance, all of which I will test over the next few weeks. I won't be diving but ill stick it in a glass of water for a while and see what happens. Ill also see how the scratch resistance holds up compared to other watches I have that do and dont have the tegimented case. I bought this to be the watch I can grab and go for everything but work."
— George S. (5/5)
Awesome field-ready watch with awesome lume
"I bought this watch because it’s different than all my other dive, field, and dress watches. The green dial and raised numerals and hour markers give additional legibility and dimension to this timepiece. And where it really excels in its legibility at night. The lume on this is super bright, similar to my Pilot X, and you can navigate around in a dark room with the glow coming off this watch."
— Scott S. (5/5)
Great quality and styling at affordable price with space for minor improvements
"I bought the Pursuit Pro Hunter after studying positive reviews online and examining images and specifications on the website. Initially, I was drawn to the Pursuit Pro Shadow because of its high-contrast black and white combination, which I favor for legibility—especially since my eyesight has degraded slightly at close distances and in low light. However, I already own a black Tudor Pelagos FXD, so I decided on the more playful color scheme of the Pursuit Pro Hunter. I intended to use it for outdoor activities, mostly hiking and trail running, and the green/beige scheme seemed like a good match while still being legible enough. I was impressed by the design, the expected quality, and the advertised regulation of +/- 5 seconds. My expectations were high, but I believed they were realistic. I placed a preorder, and the watch shipped a few days after it became available due to a backlog of preorders. Although the website states that the buyer is responsible for taxes and duties, I was pleasantly surprised as they were automatically charged when I placed the order. This made the final cost much more predictable, and the watch arrived without any import delays. The watch was very neatly packaged—I don’t want to spoil the experience, so I won’t share the details—and I loved the overall unpacking experience. The quality of the watch did not disappoint. While I rated it as "about what I expected," I have to qualify that with an explanation that my expectations were quite high. . The finishing is excellent, the bezel and dial are both beautiful and impressive. I love the color scheme: the green, beige, and orange accents complement each other perfectly and match the strap beautifully. The lume is excellent, and I appreciate that the digits are raised rather than printed. The bezel action isn't the most sublime tactile experience, but it's completely acceptable. The sizing is perfect for my 16. 5 cm (6. 5") wrist, and the watch is actually quite thin as it sits flush against the wrist. Judging legibility from pictures alone was difficult. It can’t match the white-on-black contrast, and the sword hands are less differentiated than the Tudor's snowflake hour and regular minute hands. On the Tudor Pelagos, I can easily tell time up close in low light, while the Pilot Pro requires more effort and takes a moment longer. Those with presbyopia who don't wear glasses full-time might want to consider this. I expected this trade-off, and it's not severe enough to make the watch unusable without glasses—just slightly more challenging. My biggest complaint and area for improvement relates to the strap. First, I think a 22mm lug width would create better proportions than the current 20mm. The strap seems a bit narrow for the watch. I have to admit that I prefer wider straps in general and am used to 22mm with my Tudor. Still, I do think 22mm would suit the watch better, especially since it's positioned as a tool watch for adventurers. Second, and I believe this was already mentioned in some online reviews, the strap implementation could be better. The soft loop part of the strap extends continuously all the way to the short hook part. This makes the strap quite thick where it folds through the loop ring, which makes handling more difficult. Instead of folding flat on itself, it creates a loop with empty space between the two layers. By comparison, the original and third-party straps I use with my Tudor FXD have the soft velcro end before the loop ring, making that section thiner, more supple and easier to manipulate. These are minor complaints, though. After wearing it for five days, the watch gains about a second per day. It seems to run slightly faster overnight when resting face-up on the table. Overall, I'm impressed with the watch. I love wearing it, and I'm happy it met my expectations. The quality at this price point continues to impress me."
— Grega R. (5/5)
