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Boschett Timepieces Cave DwellervsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Cave Dweller
Boschett TimepiecesCave Dweller
MSRP $750
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cave Dweller44mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Cave Dweller40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Cave Dweller1,000m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Cave Dweller$750
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40.2mm
Thickness
16.5mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
1000m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Superluminova
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW-200
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$265

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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