Rolex Submariner DatevsSquale Master

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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.

Rolex Submariner Date at true scale

Submariner Date

Squale Master at true scale

Master

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

n/a

15.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

1200m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

highest

38h

MSRP

$19,450

$2,785

lowest

Movement

3235

Sellita SW200-1

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Rolesor
Titanium
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
1200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Indices
Index
n/a
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
3235
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
70h
38h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$19,450
$2,785
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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.

Squale Master

Owners widely praise the Squale Master's outstanding quality and value, with one owner considering it the best dive watch at its price point. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the vintage dial and orange minute hand for excellent legibility, and the high-quality mesh bracelet is also a noted strength. A reviewer points out the Sellita SW 200-1 elaboré movement has an accuracy of ±7 to ±20 seconds per day, and the 17mm thickness and substantial 42mm size are noted as significant, though the reviewer found the stealthy, dressed-down design grew on them. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Master highly for its exceptional build quality and legibility at its price point.

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