Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Seiko King Turtle is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $28,450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 45mm for the Seiko King Turtle — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 200m for the Seiko King Turtle.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko King Turtle.

What movement does the Rolex Deepsea Challenge run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230 and the Seiko King Turtle uses the 4R36.

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Seiko King Turtle

srpe03

MSRP $650

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15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

50mm

45mm

Thickness

9.5mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

47.7mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

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

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

3230

4R36

Power Reserve

70h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$650

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