Which is cheaper, the Rolex Submariner Date or the Yema Diver?

At MSRP the Yema Diver is the cheaper of the two at $990, against $11,350 for the Rolex Submariner Date — a $10,360 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Submariner Date or the Yema Diver?

The Rolex Submariner Date wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Yema Diver — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Submariner Date or the Yema Diver?

The Rolex Submariner Date is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Yema Diver.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Submariner Date or the Yema Diver?

The Rolex Submariner Date carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Yema Diver.

What movement does the Rolex Submariner Date run compared to the Yema Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Submariner Date uses the 3235 and the Yema Diver uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Rolex Submariner DatevsYema Diver

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Rolex Submariner Date

126618LB

MSRP $11,350

Yema Diver

yema-diver-ydiv25-ams

MSRP $990

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Submariner Date41mm

Diver39.5mm

Power Reserve

Submariner Date70h

Diver40h

Water Resistance

Submariner Date300m

Diver200m

MSRP

Submariner Date$11,350

Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

41mm

39.5mm

Thickness

—

10.95mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Oystersteel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

18 kt yellow gold

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Caseback

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

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

3235

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$11,350

$990

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