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 Posted: Mon Mar 9th, 2009 11:25 am
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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