Which is cheaper, the Rolex Explorer or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

At MSRP the Wren Diver 38 Aqua is the cheaper of the two at $1,595, against $14,600 for the Rolex Explorer — a $13,005 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Explorer or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Rolex Explorer — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Explorer or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Rolex Explorer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Explorer or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Rolex Explorer carries a 70-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Wren Diver 38 Aqua.

What movement does the Rolex Explorer run compared to the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Explorer uses the 3230 and the Wren Diver 38 Aqua uses the ETA 2892.

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Rolex ExplorervsWren Diver 38 Aqua

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Rolex Explorer

124273

MSRP $14,600

Wren Diver 38 Aqua

wren-diver-38-aqua

MSRP $1,595

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Explorer36mm

Diver 38 Aqua38mm

Power Reserve

Explorer70h

Diver 38 Aqua42h

Water Resistance

Explorer100m

Diver 38 Aqua200m

MSRP

Explorer$14,600

Diver 38 Aqua$1,595

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Inner

Indices

Arabic numerals

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

Swiss Super-LumiNova BL10 Grade X1 Lume on hour markers, hands and bezel scale.

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

3230

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

70h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$14,600

$1,595

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