Boschett cave dweller or reef ranger - views?

[alfaman]

Hi all, looking around for a yellow faced dive watch.

Boschett look interesting however - I am a bit unclear as to how well made they are / if the cave dweller (or reef ranger)is just a decent looking watch assembled in China- and hence not really worth the additional $$$ vs a Seiko? Is the 2824 movement worth the extra $200 vs Miyota?

And hence would I be better off getting something like a seiko SKX A35 which is less than half the price?

any advice or suggestions welcome

[andy tims]

alfaman said:

Would I be better off getting something like a seiko SKX A35 which is less than half the price?

From my experience of "boutique" divers, I'd say yes if you can find one.

[alfaman]

andy tims said:

From my experience of "boutique" divers, I'd say yes if you can find one.

what was your experience?

( am also thinking of (say) getting a 007 and just mod ing the dial to yellow)

[andy tims]

I've had Ocean 7's & a Benarus. They were fairly crudely made, not very satisfying to own and I sold them (even by my standards)very quickly.

I've also handled several other boutique divers & not liked them. I know they are not very expensive, but they still lose a chunk of value if you buy new.

The Seiko on the other hand was a cracker



Modding a ordinary SKX is obviously an option

Edited by andy tims on Sunday 27th November 10:53

[sparkyhx]

I have one of the original limited numbered edition cave dwellers. Finish is good detail is good

Great watch, accurage, rugged - but weighs in at just over half a pound - which is a serious chunk of metal.

[CommanderJameson]

TBH, although I like the dial and bezel, I'd struggle to live with the vertical size of this:



...and I'm no stranger to big bd watches.