Rolex DeepseavsRolex Yacht-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 Deepsea at true scale

Deepsea

Rolex Yacht-Master at true scale

Yacht-Master

Diameter

44mm

37mm

Water Resistance

3900m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

55h

MSRP

$68,100

$32,500

lowest

Movement

3235

2236

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Material
18 kt yellow gold
18 kt Everose gold
Finish
n/a
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
Water Resistance
3900m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
3235
2236
Power Reserve
70h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$68,100
$32,500
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Reviews

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

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its serious capability and "bulletproof" build, with some finding it surprisingly not as large as it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined comfort on the case and bracelet. The modern 3235 movement is credited with enhanced accuracy, running at approximately +2 seconds per day with a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear or smaller wrists, while others appreciate its unique visual identity and engineering. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build.

Rolex Yacht-Master

Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master 37 for its elegant and classy design, comfortable fit, and dressier appeal, with many finding it a "crazy beautiful" and great summer watch. The rhodium dial and blue second hand are frequently highlighted as particularly appealing features. Some owners consider it the dressiest of Rolex's professional watches and prefer its wearability and flashier style over other sport models. However, some find the grey dial unappealing and the watch wears top-heavy with a narrower lug width. The smaller dial aperture can make time-telling more difficult at a glance. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability, making it a distinct choice within the Rolex lineup.