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oagaspar Site Founder 
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# 0002 checking in ...yahoo.gif Attachment: 004.JPG (Downloaded 561 times) |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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#20 made it in through the snow today...   |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS 
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So, I've been dying to know what you guys think of them. On a quality scale, how do these match up against higher priced watches (Omega, etc.)? |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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IMHO, the fit and finish on the Boschett watches is way better than you would expect on a watch at this price point, i also own two Reef Rangers. The bracelet on the CD is unbelievable, my wife just helped me size it and she even commented on how nice it looked and how well it was made....she usually just says "oh that's nice", and carries on with her day. The case is heavy and fitted together perfectly...the bezel even has the "as advertised" 120 clicks...I counted them (somewhat of an inside joke)!! With a different name on the dial I could easily see this watch sell for 4 or 5 times what we pay for them. |
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BOSCHETT 3T WIS 
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Nabco wrote: With a different name on the dial I could easily see this watch sell for 4 or 5 times what we pay for them. What name should I put on it? :P Thanks Nick, great pictures and love the joke, can't believe you counted them. And I thought I was anal. |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Nice Nick..........a real beauty for surehand6.gif |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Awesome pics Nick! Congrats! hand6.gif |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Once again the Miyota movement blows me away  I set my CD on Wednesday afternoon when I received it, it was exactly 6 seconds slow to my atomic clock....just checked it again, it is now exactly 5 seconds slow to the same clock....not to shabby perfect.gif |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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Indeed, this is VERY good news. My eyes have recently been opened to the solid quality of these independent watchmakers' offerings. I hope to run into one of you fellow Boschett owners someday (mine is coming Monday!). Talk about a niche group. This is awesome. The only thing which makes our vices more glorious is having a community in which to express them. |
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joerattz 3T WIS
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#65 Present and accounted for: Here is a link to a post with many, many, way too many photos: http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=15144&forum_id=44 |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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#0094 in the house/Awesome!!!  |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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El número cuatro está aquí!      |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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#0094 |
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BOSCHETT 3T WIS
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Great pics guys.  |
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Johnny P Advisor 
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Beautiful watch great job Keith,and O I'll let the pictures do the talking:)      |
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Bloom 3T WIS 
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#3 reporting for duty! |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Bloom wrote: #3 reporting for duty! Beautifully done |
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Johnny P Advisor
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Tony Duronio wrote: Bloom wrote:Must agreed with gumbayourock.gif nice shot#3 reporting for duty! this watch is just beautiful IMO!!!! some people just don't know what they are missing, it's better looking in the flesh. I believe Boschett and O has made a home run. The lugs and bracelet are wonderful, and unique!perfect.gif |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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I have to echo these sentiments too. Great shot of the Cave Dweller Bloom!!perfect.gif And this is a great watch!!yourock.gif |
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Johnny P Advisor
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Be aware if you decide to replace bracelet with the rubber strap, there are two hole in the lug area closest one to the case is for the rubber strap I wouldn't believe I'm saying this I'm more of a bracelet guy, but the rubber strap looks awesome on the watch.perfect.gifperfect.gifperfect.gif IMO it looks elegant than the bracelet. Excuse the lint this was quick an extremely dirty.:)        |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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I have to admit, the custom fit against the case is kind of cool....looks good |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Nice Johnny P....it really does change the look |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Tony Duronio wrote: Nice Johnny P....it really does change the look I'll say. Great find JP! I still lovin'the bracelet like mad!:D |
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Johnny P Advisor
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Paxman wrote: Tony Duronio wrote:Nice Johnny P....it really does change the look Mark I do understand what you saying, the only reason I put the rubber strap on was a fellow member ask to see some pictures with the rubber strap, the bracelet is just awesome. I'm glad this member ask to see pictures on a rubber strap, if not I wouldn't have never done it. :D:D but I'm very happy I did. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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after talking with JP I decided to check out the fit of the rubber strap as well and it really looks and fits awesome!...seems no matter what you decide as a strap option for the Cave Dweller will work supremely well but the bracelet still rules overall ....it's nice to have options imho! perfect.gif Attachment: 002.JPG (Downloaded 267 times) |
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Johnny P Advisor
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That's one good looking diver watchperfect.gif |
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BOSCHETT 3T WIS
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Nice clear picture Oscar.hand6.gif Your white sleeve makes the strap POP. |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Johnny P wrote: That's one good looking diver watchperfect.gif For sure.........day 3 still has me staring at the wrist in a restained but giddy manor....friggin' love this oneyourock.gif |
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esdonkeyboy 3T WIS 
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Can't wait for mine to show up DAMN Canada Customs! |
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Johnny P Advisor
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Tony Duronio wrote: Johnny P wrote:That's one good looking diver watchperfect.gif You too!  I can't stop staring at it. |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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My #49 (Yellow accents) arrived yesterday in perfect packaging. Keith and O know how to take care of their customers. Man, what a case--what a watch. It's a beast. I am a big guy (6'2", 220 lbs) with not so big wrists. This doesn't overwhelm, I believe largely because of the clean design. I believe the dive strap must be natural rubber, as it is far more comfortable than any other rubber strap (and just like my old SAR Marathon strap, which had the same feel). I have yet to test the lume under low-light conditions for more than a few minutes. I'm sure it will be good. This is a bargain watch (based on price, NOT on quality). It will surely garner looks from anyone who appreciates quality and quality timepieces. Thanks, guys! |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Wrath of Kwon wrote: My #49 (Yellow accents) arrived yesterday in perfect packaging. Keith and O know how to take care of their customers. Man, what a case--what a watch. It's a beast. I am a big guy (6'2", 220 lbs) with not so big wrists. This doesn't overwhelm, I believe largely because of the clean design. Good to see yours arrived. Wear it wellhand6.gif True story on this one, when it arrived at the office I did not have proper tools to size the bracelet so in my travels, I stopped at my local watch guy Eric...he specializes in vintage clock repair and pocket watches. When I handed him the watch to size...I could see a gleem in his eye:D I began to tell him about the forum and that this watch was made by members there.After he was done....he asked me how he could buy one Not a bad endorsement from someone who I'm sure has seen the gamut of fine timepiece.Keith/ Oscar you guys have a winner here..congratsperfect.gif |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Congrats everyone who received their Cave Dweller....it is just Awesome imho....as biased an opinion as it may be Attachment: 014.JPG (Downloaded 224 times) |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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#49. I have no idea how you guys take such great photos. Tips would be helpful (I am using the close-up mode with the flash off. Any other pointers?). I absolutely love this watch. I was wondering what it reminded me of, then I realized it's similar to the Kobold diver, but I actually like this watch more! Attachment: IMG_0549.JPG (Downloaded 220 times) |
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BOSCHETT 3T WIS
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Glad it arrived safe. Enjoy! |
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splitfire 3T WIS
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# 85 made it to Canukistan ( Canada) I love it!  |
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Nighthawk 3T WIS
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Number 36 arrived safe and sound! You guys took all the good pics already, so I'll just join the crowd to say what a great watch this is. I have to roll my sleeve over it at work if I want to walk more than 5 feet without someone wanting to see it. I love the clean, bold dial and unique lugs. The bracelet balances the watch head perfectly, so I find it incredibly comfortable as well. Great job, Keith and O. Steve |
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Moker 3T WIS 
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Mine is still not in!!!! Through USPS Track and confirm I found out that it is now in Netherlands customs AAARGH. It has been on the way now for more than a week!!! I cannot take it anymore...I want it NOW! Even worse...most likely I end up paying import taxes!!!:shock::shock::shock: Thanks to all for the nice pics! Ronald |
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Johnny P Advisor
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:):)    |
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Zarith 3T WIS 
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Finally got mine. It looks amazing. Thanks Keith and Oscar hand6.gif  |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Zarith wrote: Finally got mine. It looks amazing. Wow..some great photo's thereperfect.gif Love the caseback buddy;):D |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Tony Duronio wrote: Zarith wrote:Finally got mine. It looks amazing. No doubt. And kudos for some great work on the caseback! |
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Zarith 3T WIS
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Thanks Tony & Pax ;) Moker, I'm afraid you'll have to pay import taxes. For me it was €47. I suppose it will be something similar in The Netherlands. But don't worry, once you'll have the watch in your hands you'll forget this little nuisance and just smile :D Cheers! |
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Moker 3T WIS
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I'm afraid so Zarith..... How long did custom clearance take for you? Mine is in there from 02-02-2009 7.27pm Makes you wonder what the difficulty is....package is clearly labeled and insured.....???!!!! I have heard cases where a package (also watch packages) will take up to 2 months!!!!! to get out of customs. Hope it is not like that now!!!! Cheers |
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Zarith 3T WIS
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Moker wrote: I'm afraid so Zarith..... You should receive a notification soon. If nothing happens in the next day give them a call. That's what I did, and the package was there the next morning ;) |
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BOSCHETT 3T WIS
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Great pictures Zarith. And once again let me complement you on the fabulous caseback design. |
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elemental 3T WIS
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got #100 of 100 today.. ive named it the punisher.. First post BTW.  |
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BOSCHETT 3T WIS
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Great picture Allen. Welcome to 3T |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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elemental wrote: got #100 of 100 today.. ive named it the punisher.. First post BTW. Greetings to you and THE PUNISHER from #4. Welcome to 3T. :D |
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Johnny P Advisor
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elemental wrote: got #100 of 100 today.. ive named it the punisher.. First post BTW. the punisher perfect.gif Congrats! and welcome to 3T |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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JP that fish goes very well with the second hand there. :cool: |
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BOSCHETT 3T WIS
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Cool picture there JP. cool10.gifCamera_photos.gi |
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esdonkeyboy 3T WIS
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No.99 Cave Dweller Attachment: IMG_0867.jpg (Downloaded 177 times) |
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esdonkeyboy 3T WIS
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And with some of it's siblings Attachment: IMG_0793.jpg (Downloaded 176 times) |
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Moker 3T WIS
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FINALLY…no. 33 made it to the Netherlands!!! After spending a week in customs it finally arrived at my doorstep yesterday! The bad part… I HAD TO PAY 70 EURO IMPORT DUTIES & CUSTOMS TAX!!! S$#@%&*T!!!:shock::shock::shock: Nonetheless, all was forgotten when I unpacked this beautiful watch! perfect.gif It makes my Breitling Blacksteel jealous!!! Thanks Keith! Great job… Cheers, Ronald PS Quick & dirty snap shot! Attachment: Afb014.jpg (Downloaded 171 times) |
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dean 3T WIS 
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#87 from Bangkok yourock.gif TY Keith. Dean Attachment: Image363.jpg (Downloaded 138 times) |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS 
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Cave Dweller #76 is ready for active duty!   |
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T3isMe 3T WIS
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I am SO jealous of you guys! I really dig the Cave Dweller but can't get one since my puny 6.25 in. wrist will make it look like a clock! |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS 
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there are plenty of removable links in the cave dweller... you should get one. I have a 6.5 wrist and I only wear 44+ these days. I will shoot some wrist shots soon, but I want to try and capture how people see it from about 4 feet away and not 8 inches away, so I will have to set up the tripod. |
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T3isMe 3T WIS
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Thanks so much. It's not the dial width that concerns me. It's the lug to lug width and the height. I've had 44's before but never something almost 17 mm high! |
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Rhino-Ranch Guest
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Boschett Cave Dweller is as good or better in person, than photos. I own #069. A friend was over Sat night wearing Rolex GMT (his weekend "beater")... the Rolex GMT is an expensive watch... the crystal on the Rolex was scratched all over. Rolex GMT is about 38 - 39 mm? Compare the quality of stainless case, the Cave Dweller had as good or better finish. Rolex has deep grind marks on the top of the lugs. Cave Dweller has unbelievable presence, size, weight, and in a direct comparison (even overlooking the Rolex badly worn crystal) the comparison, was not really fair -- my brother looking at the Cave Dweller simply exclaimed "I've got to get a Cave Dweller." I have worn OMEGA Seamaster, and the watch is really nice... but a few minutes later, the thrill kind of fades. Quality of OMEGA is no doubt excellent, but you might expect, and demand perfection at that price. Certainly, someone can make a better technical comparison of the movements, watch history, and all the other unique mystique to which the OMEGA is appropriately deserving. But on a strict comparison of such things as the physical appearance of the Cave Dweller stainless, crystal, hands, clasp, indices, etc.... the Cave Dweller does not disappoint. Oh, and the OMEGA clearly has an incredible deeply etched classic back. Cave Dweller fairs well, but OMEGA wins in the case back finish department. Cave Dweller delivers exactly what is promised, BIG, BOLD, SOLID, MANLY dive watch with excellent readable dial, refined indices, striking presence, great package / watch case / manual, etc...and at a price that will leave you with enough money to go and get another. Add to this 1000 meter rating and auto Miyota mvt, and you really can't go wrong. Jim |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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As much as I love the Cave Dweller I would have to say the comparison to both the Rolex GMT MasterII and Omega Seamaster are a little over the top. I own all the above (a Seamaster Aqua Terra and Pepsi Bezel GMT Master II) and the Cave Dweller and while the Cave Dweller is a fantastic value for the price paid, it doesn't and shouldn't be compared to watches in the realm of the Rolex and Omega. And that's not to say fit and finish on the CD isn't superb... I just don't believe this is a valid comparison. JMHO!;) |
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Rhino-Ranch Guest
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I tried to qualify my comparison with appropriate disclaimers, and intend to disrespect to ROLEX GMT or OMEGA SEAMASTER that are quite remarkable, and amongst the legendary "classic" dive watches. You are correct, that technically and historically speaking -- that Rolex and Omega are deserving of their place in horological esteemed admiration. The question was compare the finish of the Cave Dweller to Seamaster... I through in the bit about the Rolex GMT because it in fact happened that way Sat night. And like I said, the Rolex was really beat up through years of neglect. Results might have been different, had the Rolex been in a presentation case. Conclusion:I think that we all agree, that if a BIG, BOLD, SS diver is on your wish list, then for the price Cave Dweller does not disappoint. We all need to thank Keith Boschett for the excellent watch ! Jim |
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Daan Muller 3T WIS
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Number 15 has been on my wrist for some weeks now, very nice and pretty accurate. Attachment: Foto 87.jpg (Downloaded 154 times) |
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elemental 3T WIS
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Daan Muller wrote: Number 15 has been on my wrist for some weeks now, very nice and pretty accurate. nice...i keep seeing everyone with the bracelet fitted, and i love how it looks..but ive changed over to the rubber strap and not looked back... it is sooo comfortable. |
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lukaszr 3T WIS
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new strap Bouncy.gif     Attachment: img3735t.jpg (Downloaded 119 times) Last edited on Wed Apr 1st, 2009 05:34 am by lukaszr |
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Rhino-Ranch Guest
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Beautiful strap ... who made it? Where did you buy it? Jim lukaszr wrote: new strap Bouncy.gif |
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lukaszr 3T WIS
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Hi Montauk this strap made "porcelain", strapmarker from Polish forum KMZiZ. It does strap on private order excellent quality, good price smile8.gif. Buckle is from TOURNBY WATCHES. |
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