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Rolex Sea-Dweller

The Rolex Sea-Dweller is widely considered a masculine and substantial watch, with owners appreciating its clean look and red dial text. Some find its 43mm size and thickness make it feel like a "tank" and potentially cause arm fatigue, especially for those with smaller wrists or after weight loss, while others prefer its chunkiness and consider it more proportionally appropriate for larger wrists. The Rolex Sea-Dweller is seen by some as a niche product compared to the Submariner due to its size and heft. One owner considers the Sea-Dweller 43mm dial superior to other modern Rolexes, noting its matte-ish finish and red lettering. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sea-Dweller highly for its distinctive aesthetic and substantial presence, though its size and weight are polarizing factors.

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea-Dweller43mm
Fire Exit Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Sea-Dweller70h
Fire Exit Watch
Water Resistance
Sea-Dweller1,220m
Fire Exit Watch100m
MSRP
Sea-Dweller$22,450
Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Yellow Rolesor
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1220m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Standard
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
3235
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,450
$1,495
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