Melbourne Watch Company SorrentovsRolex Submariner Date

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento at true scale

Sorrento

Rolex Submariner Date at true scale

Submariner Date

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

13mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$844

lowest

$50,900

Movement

Miyota 9015

3235

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
n/a
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
Yellow
Blue
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$844
$50,900
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento's attractive design, refreshing aesthetic, and the quality offered by smaller brands at a reasonable price. The Miyota 9000s movement is considered a positive feature. One owner found the dial's indices and raised markers cheap-looking, while another appreciated the dial's depth and classy feel, noting it wears well even on a small wrist despite its 14mm height. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento highly for its appealing design and perceived value from a smaller manufacturer.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely prefer the no-date Submariner for its cleaner dial symmetry and classic aesthetic, with some finding the date function and cyclops an unnecessary clutter. Others, however, find the date complication essential for daily utility and appreciate the cyclops as a key Rolex characteristic. The Rolex Submariner Date is described as a versatile, lifelong watch that holds its value well. Overall, owners are split on the Rolex Submariner Date, with a preference for the no-date version due to its cleaner symmetry and historical aesthetic, while others value the date functionality.