Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $28,751 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 42mm for the Geckota Phalanx — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 300m for the Geckota Phalanx.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Geckota Phalanx or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Geckota Phalanx.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824 and the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230.

Side by side

Geckota PhalanxvsRolex Deepsea Challenge

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Add a watch

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

Deepsea Challenge70h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

42mm

50mm

Thickness

13.9mm

9.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

RLX Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

RLX titanium

Water Resistance

300m

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

Green

Black

Indices

Applied

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

3230

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$29,100

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Dan Henrymicro

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Geckota Phalanx vs Rolex Deepsea Challenge gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

Dan Henry 1970vsRolex Deepsea Challenge CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsRolex Deepsea Challenge Geckota Sea-Hunter Dive WatchvsRolex Deepsea Challenge Henry Archer NordsøvsRolex Deepsea Challenge Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire EdgevsGeckota Phalanx Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsGeckota Phalanx

Edit this comparison Add another watch More diver comparisons Best Diver Watches Under $500

Geckota PhalanxvsRolex Deepsea Challenge

At a glance

Full specifications

More watches worth a look

1970

C60 Sapphire Edge

1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

C60 Trident Lumière Limited Edition

Nordsø

Seapod S007

Skindiver Automatic

Follow this matchup

People also compared