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Boschett Timepieces Cave DwellervsHalios Universa II

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Cave Dweller
Boschett TimepiecesCave Dweller
MSRP $750
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
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Boschett Timepieces Cave Dweller

Owners praise the Boschett Cave Dweller's rugged look, versatility, and reliable performance, with one owner noting its appeal due to limited production. A reviewer flags non-drilled lugs as frustrating and criticizes the bezel grip, while also noting average blue lume performance and a small date window. Overall, owners value the Boschett Cave Dweller for its robust design and dependable functionality, with specific features like the practical clasp being a highlight for some.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cave Dweller44mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Cave Dweller40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Cave Dweller1,000m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Cave Dweller$750
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
16.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gold
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW-200
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$995
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