Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $28,790 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 40mm for the Dan Henry 1970 — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 200m for the Dan Henry 1970.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1970.

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Dan Henry 1970vsRolex Deepsea Challenge

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Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197040mm

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Power Reserve

197040h

Deepsea Challenge70h

Water Resistance

1970200m

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

MSRP

1970$310

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

40mm

50mm

Thickness

14.8mm

9.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.7mm

46mm

Lug Width

22mm

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Material

316L Stainless Steel

RLX Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

RLX titanium

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

Caseback

Solid

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

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Orange

Black

Indices

Applied

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

3230

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$310

$29,100

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