Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Rolex Submariner Date?

At MSRP the Rolex Deepsea Challenge is the cheaper of the two at $29,100, against $50,900 for the Rolex Submariner Date — a $21,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Rolex Submariner Date?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 41mm for the Rolex Submariner Date — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Rolex Submariner Date?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 300m for the Rolex Submariner Date.

What movement does the Rolex Deepsea Challenge run compared to the Rolex Submariner Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230 and the Rolex Submariner Date uses the 3235.

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Rolex Submariner Date

126618LB

MSRP $50,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Submariner Date41mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

Submariner Date70h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

Submariner Date300m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Submariner Date$50,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

50mm

41mm

Thickness

9.5mm

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Lug-to-Lug

46mm

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Material

RLX Titanium

18kt Yellow Gold

Finish

RLX titanium

18 kt yellow gold

Water Resistance

1000m

300m

Caseback

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock system case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring and helium escape valve

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

3230

3235

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$50,900

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