Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $28,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 43mm for the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 300m for the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon.

What movement does the Rolex Deepsea Challenge run compared to the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230 and the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon uses the NH35.

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Rolex Deepsea ChallengevsSpinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

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Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

tesei-forged-carbon-automatic-limited-edition-white-frost-sp-5143-01

MSRP $550

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Tesei Forged Carbon43mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

Tesei Forged Carbon40h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

Tesei Forged Carbon300m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Tesei Forged Carbon$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

50mm

43mm

Thickness

9.5mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

52mm

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

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

3230

NH35

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$550

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