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Boschett Timepieces Cave DwellervsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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Cave Dweller
Boschett TimepiecesCave Dweller
MSRP $750
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cave Dweller44mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Cave Dweller40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Cave Dweller1,000m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Cave Dweller$750
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
16.5mm
13.18mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW-200
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$399

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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.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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