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Boschett Timepieces Cave DwellervsRolex Sea-Dweller

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Cave Dweller
Boschett TimepiecesCave Dweller
MSRP $750
Sea-Dweller
RolexSea-Dweller
MSRP $22,450
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.

Rolex Sea-Dweller

The Rolex Sea-Dweller is widely considered a masculine and substantial watch, with owners appreciating its clean look and red dial text. Some find its 43mm size and thickness make it feel like a "tank" and potentially cause arm fatigue, especially for those with smaller wrists or after weight loss, while others prefer its chunkiness and consider it more proportionally appropriate for larger wrists. The Rolex Sea-Dweller is seen by some as a niche product compared to the Submariner due to its size and heft. One owner considers the Sea-Dweller 43mm dial superior to other modern Rolexes, noting its matte-ish finish and red lettering. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sea-Dweller highly for its distinctive aesthetic and substantial presence, though its size and weight are polarizing factors.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cave Dweller44mm
Sea-Dweller43mm
Power Reserve
Cave Dweller40h
Sea-Dweller70h
Water Resistance
Cave Dweller1,000m
Sea-Dweller1,220m
MSRP
Cave Dweller$750
Sea-Dweller$22,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
1000m
1220m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
Superluminova
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3235
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$22,450
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