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Boschett Timepieces Cave DwellervsBrew Retrograph

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Cave Dweller
Boschett TimepiecesCave Dweller
MSRP $750
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cave Dweller44mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Cave Dweller40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Cave Dweller1,000m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Cave Dweller$750
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
16.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
1000m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW-200
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$375

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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.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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