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Boschett Timepieces Cave DwellervsHenry Archer Arkona

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Cave Dweller
Boschett TimepiecesCave Dweller
MSRP $750
Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cave Dweller44mm
Arkona40mm
Power Reserve
Cave Dweller40h
Arkona40h
Water Resistance
Cave Dweller1,000m
Arkona200m
MSRP
Cave Dweller$750
Arkona$4,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
16.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Sylva
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW-200
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$4,999

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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.

Henry Archer Arkona

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its dial, overall build quality, and value, with one owner calling it a "thing of beauty" and another a "shockingly good value for the price." The lume is noted as killer, and the 40mm case wears smaller. However, some owners find the guilloche dial standard and similar to other brands, and one commenter feels the brand sticks too closely to a "bling Explorer" niche. One owner found the bracelet detracted from the dial, preferring a rubber strap, and another noted the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its dial aesthetics and perceived value.

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