Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

At MSRP the Tudor Pelagos Ultra is the cheaper of the two at $6,900, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $22,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 40mm for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 1000m for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 65 hours on the Tudor Pelagos Ultra.

What movement does the Rolex Deepsea Challenge run compared to the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230 and the Tudor Pelagos Ultra uses the MT5612-U.

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Rolex Deepsea ChallengevsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

m2543c1a7nu-0001

MSRP $6,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Pelagos Ultra40mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

Pelagos Ultra65h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

Pelagos Ultra1,000m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

50mm

40mm

Thickness

9.5mm

14.5mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Material

RLX Titanium

Titanium

Finish

RLX titanium

Satin

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 screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

Indices

Index

—

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

3230

MT5612-U

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

70h

65h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$6,900

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