Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $28,911 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic?

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

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

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 200m for the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic?

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

What movement does the Rolex Deepsea Challenge run compared to the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic?

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

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Rolex Deepsea ChallengevsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

wreck-distressed-black-sp-5089-01

MSRP $189

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Wreck Automatic44mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

Wreck Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

Wreck Automatic200m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

50mm

44mm

Thickness

9.5mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

50mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Material

RLX Titanium

316L 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

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Inner

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

3230

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$189

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