Which is cheaper, the Azimuth Back In Time or the Rolex Datejust?

At MSRP the Azimuth Back In Time is the cheaper of the two at $2,600, against $7,700 for the Rolex Datejust — a $5,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Azimuth Back In Time or the Rolex Datejust?

The Azimuth Back In Time wears larger at 42mm versus 31mm for the Rolex Datejust — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Azimuth Back In Time or the Rolex Datejust?

The Rolex Datejust is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Azimuth Back In Time.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Azimuth Back In Time or the Rolex Datejust?

The Rolex Datejust carries a 55-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Azimuth Back In Time.

What movement does the Azimuth Back In Time run compared to the Rolex Datejust?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Azimuth Back In Time uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Rolex Datejust uses the 2236.

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Azimuth Back In Time

MSRP $2,600

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MSRP $7,700

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At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Back In Time42mm

Datejust31mm

Power Reserve

Back In Time38h

Datejust55h

Water Resistance

Back In Time30m

Datejust100m

MSRP

Back In Time$2,600

Datejust$7,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Dial Color

Turquoise

Light Green

Indices

—

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

2236

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

55h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,600

$7,700

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