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Rolex Rolex DeepseavsRolex Oyster Perpetual

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Rolex Deepsea
RolexRolex Deepsea
MSRP $68,100
Oyster Perpetual
RolexOyster Perpetual
MSRP $31,600
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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 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.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual as a versatile, understated daily wear and a great entry-level Rolex, valuing its excellent build quality, comfortable bracelets, and clean dial design. Some reviewers and owners specifically highlight its stellar chromalight lume and sharp dial indices, while others note a 70-hour power reserve and accuracy around +/- 2 seconds per day. However, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is notoriously difficult to acquire at retail due to high demand, with significant waiting times often exceeding a year for specific configurations, leading some to consider the grey market. Some owners find the unicoloured dials boring, and one reviewer criticized the faint lume on the hands. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its versatile wearability and solid build quality, despite the acquisition challenges.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Oyster Perpetual31mm
Power Reserve
Rolex Deepsea70h
Oyster Perpetual55h
Water Resistance
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
Oyster Perpetual100m
MSRP
Rolex Deepsea$68,100
Oyster Perpetual$31,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Mechanical
Diameter
44mm
31mm
Thickness
5.5mm
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
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
3235
2232
Power Reserve
70h
55h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$68,100
$31,600
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