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DJRHodes71 3T WIS 
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As most know the Boschett Cave Dweller is going to be released with a ETA movement...I have read everything possible between the Miyota and ETA movements. They are both good movements in their own rights. But I still cannot decide what version of the Cave Dweller to purchase and if it is worth the extra $200 for the ETA movement. I was hoping someone has some insight or advise for me. Thanks, Dave |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Dave here is a way to look at it. Both very good movements and both rock solid. But here is how I would compare the 2 IMHO. :cool: Corvette 2009 (Miyota) vs. Porsche Gemballa 2010 (ETA) ;) |
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DJRHodes71 3T WIS
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Skipdawg, I like how you put that! Thanks! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Given a choice, I would say the Swiss movement is well worth the extra coin. |
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DJRHodes71 3T WIS
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I think I'm seeing a trend here.....  |
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redsub 3T WIS
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ETA. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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I have both the eta 2824-2 model in dove grey dial,pvd bezel and the pvd/black dial Miyota...both are awesome but the eta will always be more accurate in the long run along with the smoother sweep second and it hacks... I am more of a Swiss movemet WIS...eta's are easily repaired if ever needed and Miyotas which are also well known for longevity are more of a replace me movement due to less expense compared to an eta ...it's just your preference and how much you want to spend as they look identical hand6.gif |
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DJRHodes71 3T WIS
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oagaspar, How did you get your hands on the ETA version of the Cave Dweller? I thought they were not released yet? I am planning on getting the grey face also, unique color I think, but with the SS bezel. |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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ETA |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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I would go ETA, and the watches were released a few weeks ago... Owning a few watches with the Miyota MOVT, which is a very, very good affordable engine IMHO, I think it's just not in the same league as the ETA in terms of refinements. Like Oscar (Ogaspar) said, the sweep of the second hand is also waaaaay smoother than the Miyota, and for me, it's a small detail that would make me spend the extra $$$. I like smooth sweephearteyes.gif I appreciate hacking capabilities but can easily live without since there is different ways to set the time perfectly on none hacking mechanism...So, to me, if you don't care about a super smooth sweep second hand and the hacking function, go with the Miyota and you will save $$$ and get a watch as fantastic as the one with the ETA. One thing is for sure, you can't go wrong with this watch, no matter the configuration IMO. Very good choice hand6.gif Last edited on Tue Jan 5th, 2010 02:48 pm by DM71 |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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DJRHodes71 wrote: oagaspar, I have it well over a month now and it is a sweet watch that is running at +/- 4spd and that is awesome imho hand6.gif http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=18744&forum_id=2 |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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I cannot understand why it is a $200 "upgrade" seems a bit steep to me??:? |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Devin wrote: I cannot understand why it is a $200 "upgrade" seems a bit steep to me??:? Oh shoot there are companies out there that would add $300 to $500 if not more. $200 is not really that bad at all if you look at the market prices of like watches for 2009/2010. |
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DJRHodes71 3T WIS
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Thanks for the input guys. I am going to go with the ETA movement since I plan on keeping the watch for my collection. And now I feel it will be better in the long run! Last edited on Tue Jan 5th, 2010 09:50 pm by DJRHodes71 |
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