Rolex Submariner DatevsSeiko 62MAS

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Rolex Submariner Date

Ref. 126613LN·MSRP $19,450

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Seiko 62MAS

MSRP $1,200

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Submariner Date

62MAS

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

41mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

47.6mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

n/a

13.2mm

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

70h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$19,450

$1,200

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

3235

Seiko 6R35

Spec

Submariner Date

62MAS

Case

8 specs

Diameter

41mm

40.5mm

Thickness

n/a

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.6mm

Lug Width

n/a

20mm

Material

Rolesor

Stainless Steel

Finish

18 kt yellow gold

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Caseback

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

n/a

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blue

n/a

Indices

Index

n/a

Lume

Chromalight

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

3235

Seiko 6R35

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$19,450

$1,200

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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Rolex Submariner Date

The Rolex Submariner Date is widely appreciated for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use. However, a significant portion of the community prefers the no-date Submariner for its cleaner, more symmetrical dial aesthetic and perceived historical accuracy. On balance, owners value the Submariner Date for its practicality, though its visual appeal is a point of division compared to the no-date variant.

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Seiko 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.