Which is cheaper, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

At MSRP the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver is the cheaper of the two at $12,300, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $16,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 42.5mm for the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver — a 7.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 600m for the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 60 hours on the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver.

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Rolex Deepsea ChallengevsZenith Defy Extreme Diver

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Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

Zenith Defy Extreme Diver

defy-extreme-diver-95-9601-3620-51-i301

MSRP $12,300

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Defy Extreme Diver42.5mm

Power Reserve

Deepsea Challenge70h

Defy Extreme Diver60h

Water Resistance

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

Defy Extreme Diver600m

MSRP

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Defy Extreme Diver$12,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

50mm

42.5mm

Thickness

9.5mm

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Lug-to-Lug

46mm

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Material

RLX Titanium

Titanium

Finish

RLX titanium

Brushed titanium

Water Resistance

1000m

600m

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

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Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

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Crystal Shape

Flat

—

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

Index

—

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

3230

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Type

Automatic

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Beat Rate

28,800 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

70h

60h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$29,100

$12,300

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