Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $28,580 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Hull Commander — a 8mm difference across the dial.

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

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 300m for the Spinnaker Hull Commander.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull Commander.

What movement does the Rolex Deepsea Challenge run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Rolex Deepsea ChallengevsSpinnaker Hull Commander

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Add a watch

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Spinnaker Hull Commander

hull-commander-automatic-lapidary-limited-edition-sp-5114-33

MSRP $520

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

50mm

42mm

Thickness

9.5mm

13.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

49mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Material

RLX Titanium

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

RLX titanium

Brushed and polished

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

Solid