Which is cheaper, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Rolex Day-Date?

At MSRP the Decima Gatekeeper is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $69,000 for the Rolex Day-Date — a $68,401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Rolex Day-Date?

The Decima Gatekeeper wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Rolex Day-Date — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Rolex Day-Date?

The Rolex Day-Date is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Decima Gatekeeper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Rolex Day-Date?

The Rolex Day-Date carries a 70-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Decima Gatekeeper.

What movement does the Decima Gatekeeper run compared to the Rolex Day-Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Decima Gatekeeper uses the Miyota 9039 and the Rolex Day-Date uses the 3255.

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Decima GatekeepervsRolex Day-Date

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Decima Gatekeeper

gatekeeper-white

MSRP $599

Rolex Day-Date

128345RBR

MSRP $69,000

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15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gatekeeper38mm

Day-Date36mm

Power Reserve

Gatekeeper42h

Day-Date70h

Water Resistance

Gatekeeper50m

Day-Date100m

MSRP

Gatekeeper$599

Day-Date$69,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

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Indices

Applied

Roman numerals

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

3255

Power Reserve

42h

70h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day-Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$69,000

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