Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $28,877 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Sheffield 1A?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Sheffield 1A?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 200m for the Sheffield 1A.

What movement does the Rolex Deepsea Challenge run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230 and the Sheffield 1A uses the NH35.

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Rolex Deepsea ChallengevsSheffield 1A

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Sheffield 1A

diver-1a-40mm-white

MSRP $223

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

1A—

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

1A200m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

50mm

40mm

Thickness

9.5mm

12.8mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

RLX Titanium

Stainless Steel

Finish

RLX titanium

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

1000m

200m

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

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White/Blue

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

Swiss blue lume

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

3230

NH35

Power Reserve

70h

—

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$223

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