Which is cheaper, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $42,700 for the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona — a $41,705 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical.

What movement does the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona run compared to the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona uses the 4131 and the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical uses the 6R55.

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

126518LN

MSRP $42,700

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

spb503j1

MSRP $995

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Cosmograph Daytona40mm

Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

Cosmograph Daytona72h

Prospex Land Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

Cosmograph Daytona100m

Prospex Land Mechanical200m

MSRP

Cosmograph Daytona$42,700

Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Turquoise

Black

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4131

6R55

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$42,700

$995

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