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

At MSRP the Rolex Deepsea is the cheaper of the two at $15,550, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $13,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 44mm for the Rolex Deepsea — a 6mm difference across the dial.

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

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 3900m for the Rolex Deepsea.

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

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

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Rolex Rolex Deepsea

136660

MSRP $15,550

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Rolex Deepsea44mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

Rolex Deepsea70h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

Rolex Deepsea3,900m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Rolex Deepsea$15,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

50mm

44mm

Thickness

9.5mm

5.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

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Material

RLX Titanium

Oystersteel

Finish

RLX titanium

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Water Resistance

1000m

3900m

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. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

3230

3235

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$15,550

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