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Zirotti · 30 January 2010, 01:37 AM

Just got this in the mail this morning and thought I would share some quick photos. All I can say is that for $440 (MSRP), this thing is built like a watch costing 10x that much. Unreal. Check out that micro-adjust dive-clasp! Very similar to the DSSD! I need to size the bracelet which will be a pain in the ass, but I am a very happy camper so far.

Vitals:
Width - 44mm w/o crown
Height - 16.5mm
Lugs - 22mm
Movement - Miyota 8215

I realize this is a lot bigger than most of you would ever dream of wearing, but those that have wrists larger than 13 year old girls may want to gie this a try ;) Thoughts??

Here are more shots if you're interested: http://picasaweb.google.com/zirotti/Boschett#

Some comparison shots with my DSSD...

toph · 30 January 2010, 01:51 AM

lovely- love the blue lettering etc

Zirotti · 30 January 2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

lovely- love the blue lettering etc

I think the blue seconds hand and black bezel really make this watch pop. It's the only Boschett I think I like.

JBat · 30 January 2010, 02:20 AM

It's a handsome watch. The dial reminds me of an SMP. But zinging people who don't have "manly" wrists like you ain't helping you make your case.

Zirotti · 30 January 2010, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

But zinging people who don't have "manly" wrists like you ain't helping you make your case.

Haha, I should have know that of all people, you would take offense to something like that ;) And I don't think it has anything to do with "manly" wrists. There are a couple gentlemen on here that have wrists MUCH larger than mine that prefer 36mm watches. To each their own!

And I am not a lawyer, hence I have no case to make :)

Dan Pierce · 30 January 2010, 02:40 AM

That's a brut for sure. Looks like lots of value for the $$$.

dP

JBat · 30 January 2010, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirotti

Haha, I should have know that of all people, you would take offense to something like that ;) And I don't think it has anything to do with "manly" wrists. There are a couple gentlemen on here that have wrists MUCH larger than mine that prefer 36mm watches. To each their own!

And I am not a lawyer, hence I have no case to make :)

Given that I have been able to refrain from replying to about 25 of your posts, I think I'm doing pretty good, Jason!

JBat · 30 January 2010, 06:49 AM

Where is this watch made? It is striking looking, albeit too thick for my tastes.

Zirotti · 30 January 2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Where is this watch made? It is striking looking, albeit too thick for my tastes.

I believe in NY.

Also, they will be offering ETA 2824s soon, but I've had zero issues with any Miyota movement watch I've owned.

TheBluePrince · 30 January 2010, 08:11 AM

Fancy seeing you here, Zirotti ;-)

Liking the Blue second hand.

newmedia · 30 January 2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Where is this watch made? It is striking looking, albeit too thick for my tastes.

this is model is made in China using Japan automatic movement
this company also makes SWISS MADE models.

I like these internet watch companies who are able to offer very nice products at fair prices.

JBat · 30 January 2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirotti

I believe in NY.

Also, they will be offering ETA 2824s soon, but I've had zero issues with any Miyota movement watch I've owned.

How's the timekeeping?

Mike B · 30 January 2010, 10:26 AM

Wow, that is one THICK case !!! Lets see some Lume shots !! That sucker should light up a high school cafeteria at midnight !

toph · 30 January 2010, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirotti

I think the blue seconds hand and black bezel really make this watch pop. It's the only Boschett I think I like.

Yup, its like an electric blue, and it really stands out, as you say it makes the watch pop- enjoy

Psmith · 1 February 2010, 09:22 PM

That's an impressive chunk of SS, although at 44 mm diameter it's not especially wide. Looks like it has its own version of the Glidelock clasp

Cheers

Ultraman · 1 February 2010, 09:56 PM

That's a nice score!

How thick is it?

crazyfingers · 2 February 2010, 02:31 AM

I love that exact model. Its good to hear some good things about it. I am definitely getting one of these

everose · 2 February 2010, 03:43 AM

Looks like alot of steel for the $$$....maybe a good Marathon rival.

PS ...i am thinking of unleashing my 13 yo daughter on you!!!!!!!

ParisDakarBmw · 2 February 2010, 03:46 AM

Thick case, but looks well made, and a beefy watch. Looks cool!

Dr.B · 2 February 2010, 04:15 AM

That is one hell of a watch.

16.5mm thick...

Nice shots by the way.

Dr.B · 2 February 2010, 04:33 AM

It is nice that they will offer it with the ETA 2824-2...but when...?

If so, which grade: Standard, Elaborated or Top class.
Even better, I wonder if they will ever offer it with the ETA 2892 movement....?

* the Standard grade is adjusted in two positions with an average rate of +/-12 seconds/day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-30 seconds/day;
* the Elaborated grade is adjusted in three positions with an average rate of +/-7 seconds/day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-30 seconds/day;
* while the Top grade is adjusted in five positions with an average rate of +/-4 seconds/day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-10 seconds/day.

Dr.B · 2 February 2010, 06:36 AM

Just emailed Keith @ Boschett. The New Cave Dweller-S (with the ETA 2824) will be in next week. He told me: "The ETA is ellaboree grade but with better Incabloc shock protection" Only 50 ordered and some already gone.

wantonebad · 2 February 2010, 07:31 AM

its sharp, not my taste but sharp. It epitomizes "chunky". If it weren't so thick I might be interested but top hats on bracelets make it hard for me access certain itchy areas

I know I know TMI

Zirotti · 2 February 2010, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.B

Just emailed Keith @ Boschett. The New Cave Dweller-S (with the ETA 2824) will be in next week. He told me: "The ETA is ellaboree grade but with better Incabloc shock protection" Only 50 ordered and some already gone.

IMO, unless you are going to get a COSC certified movement, getting Swiss just to get a Swiss movement is not worth the premium. The Miyota in mine is currently keeping time with 5/secs a day which is fantastic.

BTW, another obligatory wristie...

RebreatherDiver · 2 February 2010, 10:32 AM

wow, just saw this post.

I like this watch A LOT!!!!!!!

thanks very much for sharing!

Dr.B · 2 February 2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirotti

IMO, unless you are going to get a COSC certified movement, getting Swiss just to get a Swiss movement is not worth the premium. The Miyota in mine is currently keeping time with 5/secs a day which is fantastic.

BTW, another obligatory wristie...

After some research....I agree with you.
Thanx for sharing your great picts.

Zirotti · 2 February 2010, 02:55 PM

No problem! It's definitely a helluva lot of watch for the money.

Duc-904 · 2 February 2010, 04:35 PM

Nice find, thanks for sharing. I like it! The PVD version looks nice as well.

30 January 2010, 01:37 AM	#1
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	Boschett Cave Dweller - a proper tool watch Just got this in the mail this morning and thought I would share some quick photos. All I can say is that for $440 (MSRP), this thing is built like a watch costing 10x that much. Unreal. Check out that micro-adjust dive-clasp! Very similar to the DSSD! I need to size the bracelet which will be a pain in the ass, but I am a very happy camper so far. Vitals: Width - 44mm w/o crown Height - 16.5mm Lugs - 22mm Movement - Miyota 8215 I realize this is a lot bigger than most of you would ever dream of wearing, but those that have wrists larger than 13 year old girls may want to gie this a try ;) Thoughts?? Here are more shots if you're interested: http://picasaweb.google.com/zirotti/Boschett# Some comparison shots with my DSSD...

30 January 2010, 01:51 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	lovely- love the blue lettering etc __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

30 January 2010, 02:40 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,170	That's a brut for sure. Looks like lots of value for the $$$. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 February 2010, 09:22 PM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	That's an impressive chunk of SS, although at 44 mm diameter it's not especially wide. Looks like it has its own version of the Glidelock clasp Cheers __________________

2 February 2010, 07:31 AM	#23
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	its sharp, not my taste but sharp. It epitomizes "chunky". If it weren't so thick I might be interested but top hats on bracelets make it hard for me access certain itchy areas I know I know TMI __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

30 January 2010, 02:20 AM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	It's a handsome watch. The dial reminds me of an SMP. But zinging people who don't have "manly" wrists like you ain't helping you make your case.

30 January 2010, 06:49 AM	#8
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Where is this watch made? It is striking looking, albeit too thick for my tastes.

30 January 2010, 08:11 AM	#10
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Fancy seeing you here, Zirotti ;-) Liking the Blue second hand.

30 January 2010, 10:26 AM	#13
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Wow, that is one THICK case !!! Lets see some Lume shots !! That sucker should light up a high school cafeteria at midnight !

1 February 2010, 09:56 PM	#16
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	That's a nice score! How thick is it?

2 February 2010, 02:31 AM	#17
crazyfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Arjun Location: India Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 347	I love that exact model. Its good to hear some good things about it. I am definitely getting one of these

2 February 2010, 03:43 AM	#18
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	Looks like alot of steel for the $$$....maybe a good Marathon rival. PS ...i am thinking of unleashing my 13 yo daughter on you!!!!!!!

2 February 2010, 03:46 AM	#19
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Thick case, but looks well made, and a beefy watch. Looks cool!

2 February 2010, 04:15 AM	#20
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	That is one hell of a watch. 16.5mm thick... Nice shots by the way.

2 February 2010, 04:33 AM	#21
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	It is nice that they will offer it with the ETA 2824-2...but when...? If so, which grade: Standard, Elaborated or Top class. Even better, I wonder if they will ever offer it with the ETA 2892 movement....? * the Standard grade is adjusted in two positions with an average rate of +/-12 seconds/day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-30 seconds/day; * the Elaborated grade is adjusted in three positions with an average rate of +/-7 seconds/day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-30 seconds/day; * while the Top grade is adjusted in five positions with an average rate of +/-4 seconds/day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-10 seconds/day.

2 February 2010, 06:36 AM	#22
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Just emailed Keith @ Boschett. The New Cave Dweller-S (with the ETA 2824) will be in next week. He told me: "The ETA is ellaboree grade but with better Incabloc shock protection" Only 50 ordered and some already gone.

2 February 2010, 10:32 AM	#25
RebreatherDiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: Greater Boston Watch: Rotational Posts: 666	wow, just saw this post. I like this watch A LOT!!!!!!! thanks very much for sharing! __________________ Thomas "Veritas"

2 February 2010, 02:55 PM	#27
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	No problem! It's definitely a helluva lot of watch for the money.

2 February 2010, 04:35 PM	#28
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	Nice find, thanks for sharing. I like it! The PVD version looks nice as well.

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