Reviewer: Don aka Tattoo Chef
Watch was donated to me for review.
Watch Being Reviewed: Boschett Harpoon 1000m Dive Watch
Company Website: http://www.boschett-timepieces.com/
About/History:It is our pleasure to offer premium quality watches at prices that are easy on your wallet. Our commitment to excellence assures your Boschett timepiece will be worthy of the utmost admiration and is destined to become the pinnacle of your collection.
Our timepieces are made in state-of-the-art facilities by the most experienced of watchmakers. Our Swiss manufacturing partner has been crafting timepieces for more than 100 years. Our China factory has been specializing in high water resistance dive watches for over a decade. Quality and attention to detail is paramount.
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/boschett
Boschett Harpoon Specs:Movement = ETA 2824
Solid end link bracelet with screws
316L surgical grade SS
Superluminova treated hands markers
1000m water resistant
Automatic helium release valve
4.34mm thick AR coated sapphire crystal
Screw-down crown and caseback
Includes 2 bezels - SS and black ceramic insert Dimensions: Case - 45mm w/o crown (9-3) 47mm (10-4), Height - 15.5mm, Lug width - 24mm, Lug-to-Lug - 52mm
Some of my own added measurements:
Width w/crown 48mm
8mm crown
Weight
260 grams with 3 links removed. 274 grams un-sized
Price $725
Watch was donated to me for review.
Watch Being Reviewed: Boschett Harpoon 1000m Dive Watch
Company Website: http://www.boschett-timepieces.com/
About/History:It is our pleasure to offer premium quality watches at prices that are easy on your wallet. Our commitment to excellence assures your Boschett timepiece will be worthy of the utmost admiration and is destined to become the pinnacle of your collection.
Our timepieces are made in state-of-the-art facilities by the most experienced of watchmakers. Our Swiss manufacturing partner has been crafting timepieces for more than 100 years. Our China factory has been specializing in high water resistance dive watches for over a decade. Quality and attention to detail is paramount.
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/boschett
Boschett Harpoon Specs:Movement = ETA 2824
Solid end link bracelet with screws
316L surgical grade SS
Superluminova treated hands markers
1000m water resistant
Automatic helium release valve
4.34mm thick AR coated sapphire crystal
Screw-down crown and caseback
Includes 2 bezels - SS and black ceramic insert Dimensions: Case - 45mm w/o crown (9-3) 47mm (10-4), Height - 15.5mm, Lug width - 24mm, Lug-to-Lug - 52mm
Some of my own added measurements:
Width w/crown 48mm
8mm crown
Weight
260 grams with 3 links removed. 274 grams un-sized
Price $725
Boschett Harpoon First Impressions:
My first impressions were very good. Good sized dive watch at 45mm, but nice low profile compared to some. Aggressive looking bezel, superb bracelet and clasp. Nice sleek subdued lines of the case construction.
Boschett Harpoon Packaging:
For anyone that has received one of the last batch of Cave Dwellers, you have seen this packaging before. Boschett does a fantastic job with the presentation box. It doubles as a travel case as it can hold two watches, and some rings and other jewelry. It also comes with the Boschett watch tool, which is very useful. I have 2 now and use them for most of my watch needs(sizing bracelet, spring bar tool, micro adjust, etc). It also comes with the warranty card, and something new for the Harpoon Model. A warranty and documentation PDF in the form of a flash drive usb card. Yes the plastic credit card looking thing you see below , has a fold out piece that you insert into your USB drive to download the PDF'S. Very cool in my opinion. Great packing all around A+.
My first impressions were very good. Good sized dive watch at 45mm, but nice low profile compared to some. Aggressive looking bezel, superb bracelet and clasp. Nice sleek subdued lines of the case construction.
Boschett Harpoon Packaging:
For anyone that has received one of the last batch of Cave Dwellers, you have seen this packaging before. Boschett does a fantastic job with the presentation box. It doubles as a travel case as it can hold two watches, and some rings and other jewelry. It also comes with the Boschett watch tool, which is very useful. I have 2 now and use them for most of my watch needs(sizing bracelet, spring bar tool, micro adjust, etc). It also comes with the warranty card, and something new for the Harpoon Model. A warranty and documentation PDF in the form of a flash drive usb card. Yes the plastic credit card looking thing you see below , has a fold out piece that you insert into your USB drive to download the PDF'S. Very cool in my opinion. Great packing all around A+.
Boschett Harpoon Dial:
The dial is a matte black dial. All white pointed hour , minute and second markers. White hands with a red "harpoon"second hand with a white tip . I originally thought, it would have been better to have the harpoon end in red, but then realized it is lumed and shows up really well in the dark, as you will see below. Very clean and easy to read dial with just the Boschett name and Harpoon and 1000m on the dial. Date window is between the 4 and 5 and is a black date wheel with white numbers. The pure white hands and markers against the black dial makes it super easy to read in the daytime, whether in doors or in sunlight.
The dial is a matte black dial. All white pointed hour , minute and second markers. White hands with a red "harpoon"second hand with a white tip . I originally thought, it would have been better to have the harpoon end in red, but then realized it is lumed and shows up really well in the dark, as you will see below. Very clean and easy to read dial with just the Boschett name and Harpoon and 1000m on the dial. Date window is between the 4 and 5 and is a black date wheel with white numbers. The pure white hands and markers against the black dial makes it super easy to read in the daytime, whether in doors or in sunlight.
Boschett Harpoon Case:
The case of the Harpoon is a unique and distinct case, while still having a classic styling to it. Even though 45mm , having a lug to lug of 52mm , and the lugs being very curved, give a great feel to the watch and makes it wear very well on the wrist. On the 9 o'clock side of the case, it has a helium release valve and you can see it is inset into the cut out of the case. The case is very well machined, no rough edges on the case at all, and a beautiful brushed finishing. The grain is very even on the finishing, and the case design with the slightly different levels give it almost a high polished look in certain spots, but this diver is all brushed steel.
The case of the Harpoon is a unique and distinct case, while still having a classic styling to it. Even though 45mm , having a lug to lug of 52mm , and the lugs being very curved, give a great feel to the watch and makes it wear very well on the wrist. On the 9 o'clock side of the case, it has a helium release valve and you can see it is inset into the cut out of the case. The case is very well machined, no rough edges on the case at all, and a beautiful brushed finishing. The grain is very even on the finishing, and the case design with the slightly different levels give it almost a high polished look in certain spots, but this diver is all brushed steel.
Boschett Harpoon Bezel & Crystal:
The crystal of the Harpoon is a sapphire crystal with an AR coating on the inside. The crystal is flat and I must say a very nice AR coating is used, as there is not much glare , even in bright sunlight or when I was using the light box lamps to take these photos.
The Harpoon was to ship with both a ceramic and stainless steel bezel insert, but the ceramic bezel was delayed in production. I will update this review when the ceramic bezel comes in. The bezel itself is very pronounced off the case, very easy to grip. As you can see in the photos below, the bezel actually raises up above the insert and creates a lip above it. This can be good, because it will probably protect the insert to a certain extent.
I will point out, I personally feel the bezel to be sharp. It is not going to make you bleed sharp, but does have an edge to it. I will say, it is not from rough finishing or machining, the bezel is very well made, but it is just part of the design.
The bezel is a 120 click bezel and is very firm. It rotates nicely, but you do have to apply some pressure. This , to me , is a plus rather than a con, as so many 120 click bezels can be too easy to turn. The Triangle lume dot also matches up perfectly with the hour and minute markers as well, and when put in place, stays there.
The crystal of the Harpoon is a sapphire crystal with an AR coating on the inside. The crystal is flat and I must say a very nice AR coating is used, as there is not much glare , even in bright sunlight or when I was using the light box lamps to take these photos.
The Harpoon was to ship with both a ceramic and stainless steel bezel insert, but the ceramic bezel was delayed in production. I will update this review when the ceramic bezel comes in. The bezel itself is very pronounced off the case, very easy to grip. As you can see in the photos below, the bezel actually raises up above the insert and creates a lip above it. This can be good, because it will probably protect the insert to a certain extent.
I will point out, I personally feel the bezel to be sharp. It is not going to make you bleed sharp, but does have an edge to it. I will say, it is not from rough finishing or machining, the bezel is very well made, but it is just part of the design.
The bezel is a 120 click bezel and is very firm. It rotates nicely, but you do have to apply some pressure. This , to me , is a plus rather than a con, as so many 120 click bezels can be too easy to turn. The Triangle lume dot also matches up perfectly with the hour and minute markers as well, and when put in place, stays there.
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