Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at $4,600, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $24,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 45.4mm for the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition — a 4.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 600m for the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition carries a 72-hour power reserve against 70 hours on the Rolex Deepsea Challenge.

What movement does the Rolex Deepsea Challenge run compared to the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230 and the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition uses the 8L45.

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Rolex Deepsea ChallengevsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

sla081j1

MSRP $4,600

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16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition45.4mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition600m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$4,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

50mm

45.4mm

Thickness

9.5mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

50.4mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Material

RLX Titanium

Titanium

Finish

RLX titanium

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

1000m

600m

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

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

3230

8L45

Power Reserve

70h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$4,600

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