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Boschett Timepieces Cave DwellervsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Cave Dweller
Boschett TimepiecesCave Dweller
MSRP $750
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cave Dweller44mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Cave Dweller40h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Cave Dweller1,000m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Cave Dweller$750
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
43.8mm
Thickness
16.5mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW-200
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$7,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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