Which is cheaper, the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

At MSRP the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black is the cheaper of the two at $20,953, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $8,147 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 45mm for the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 300m for the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 60 hours on the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black.

What movement does the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black run compared to the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black uses the LW09 and the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230.

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Linde Werdelin Oktopus III BlackvsRolex Deepsea Challenge

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Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

oktopus-iii-black

MSRP $20,953

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Oktopus III Black45mm

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Power Reserve

Oktopus III Black60h

Deepsea Challenge70h

Water Resistance

Oktopus III Black300m

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

MSRP

Oktopus III Black$20,953

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

45mm

50mm

Thickness

13mm

9.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

46mm

Lug Width

20mm

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Material

Titanium

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

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

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Indices

Applied

Index

Lume

Superluminova

Chromalight

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

LW09

3230

Power Reserve

60h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$20,953

$29,100

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