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Rolex Rolex DeepseavsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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

Rolex Deepsea
RolexRolex Deepsea
MSRP $68,100
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189
What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Rolex Deepsea70h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Rolex Deepsea$68,100
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
5.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
3900m
200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
3235
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$68,100
$189
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