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Oris Aquis Pro 4000mvsRolex Deepsea Challenge

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Oris Aquis Pro 4000m

The Oris Aquis Pro 4000m is widely acknowledged as a substantial dive tool, with reviewers and owners alike noting its impressive 49.5mm diameter and 23.4mm to 25mm thickness. Despite its size, the titanium case and comfortable rubber strap contribute to surprisingly good wearability for some, though others find its dimensions impractical for daily wear. The patented Rotation Safety System for the bezel is praised for its intelligence and functionality, while the in-house Calibre 400 movement offers a 120-hour power reserve and a 10-year warranty. One owner notes that the clasp's quick-adjust pushers can be unintentionally activated during watch removal. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Oris Aquis Pro 4000m as a stunning, albeit chunky, tool watch whose impressive specifications are its primary draw.

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is widely recognized as an engineering feat, showcasing Rolex's first all-titanium construction and extreme 11,000m water resistance. Owners and reviewers consistently describe the 50mm Rolex Deepsea Challenge as a massive, gigantic, and barely wearable "monster" of a watch, with some finding its size and proportions impractical and uncomfortable for extended wear. Reviewers note a crude, charred-like brushed finish on the titanium bracelet and dial printing with soft edges and inconsistent spacing, which falls short of the brand's usual high standards. On balance, owners and reviewers view the Rolex Deepsea Challenge as an outstanding technical achievement and a unique collectible piece, rather than a practical daily wearer.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Pro 4000m49.5mm
Deepsea Challenge50mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Pro 4000m120 hoursh
Deepsea Challenge70h
Water Resistance
Aquis Pro 4000m4,000m
Deepsea Challenge1,000m
MSRP
Aquis Pro 4000m$6,900
Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
49.5mm
50mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
26mm
Material
Titanium
RLX Titanium
Finish
RLX titanium
Water Resistance
4000m
1000m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock system case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring and helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Oris Calibre 400
3230
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
70h
Jewels
21
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$29,100
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