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Boschett Timepieces Cave DwellervsZelos Mako 4

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Cave Dweller
Boschett TimepiecesCave Dweller
MSRP $750
Mako 4
ZelosMako 4
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cave Dweller44mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
Cave Dweller40h
Mako 440h
Water Resistance
Cave Dweller1,000m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
Cave Dweller$750
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
16.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Flare
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW-200
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$529

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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.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

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