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Boschett Timepieces Cave DwellervsPagani Design PD-1685

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Cave Dweller
Boschett TimepiecesCave Dweller
MSRP $750
PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cave Dweller44mm
PD-168542mm
Power Reserve
Cave Dweller40h
PD-168542h
Water Resistance
Cave Dweller1,000m
PD-1685200m
MSRP
Cave Dweller$750
PD-1685$171

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
16.5mm
14mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW-200
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

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