Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish 3 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $28,701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Swordfish 3 — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 200m for the Zelos Swordfish 3.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish 3.

What movement does the Rolex Deepsea Challenge run compared to the Zelos Swordfish 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230 and the Zelos Swordfish 3 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Zelos Swordfish 3

swordfish-40mm-ss-coal

MSRP $399

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16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

Swordfish 340h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

50mm

40mm

Thickness

9.5mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

40mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

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

4 specs

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Bronze

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

3230

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$399

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