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Rolex Submariner DatevsRolex Rolex Deepsea

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Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely prefer the Rolex Submariner Date for its versatility and value retention, with many appreciating the functional cyclops bubble. However, a significant portion of the community favors the no-date Submariner for its cleaner dial symmetry and historical aesthetic, viewing it as rarer and more classic. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its lifelong utility and brand recognition, though some find the no-date variant's aesthetic more appealing.

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its robust build and serious capability, with one owner calling it "bulletproof" and surprisingly less large than it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined case and bracelet for improved comfort, alongside the modern 3235 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve and running at +2 seconds per day. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear, though it serves as a good conversation piece. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build quality.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Submariner Date41mm
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Power Reserve
Submariner Date70h
Rolex Deepsea70h
Water Resistance
Submariner Date300m
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
MSRP
Submariner Date$50,900
Rolex Deepsea$68,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
5.5mm
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
300m
3900m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$50,900
$68,100
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