Which is cheaper, the Rolex Submariner or the Rolex Deepsea?

At MSRP the Rolex Submariner is the cheaper of the two at $10,050, against $15,550 for the Rolex Deepsea — a $5,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Submariner or the Rolex Deepsea?

The Rolex Deepsea wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Rolex Submariner — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rolex Submariner or the Rolex Deepsea?

The Rolex Deepsea is rated to 3900m versus 300m for the Rolex Submariner.

What movement does the Rolex Submariner run compared to the Rolex Deepsea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Submariner uses the 3230 and the Rolex Deepsea uses the 3235.

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

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Rolex Submariner

124060

MSRP $10,050

Rolex Rolex Deepsea

136660

MSRP $15,550

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Submariner41mm

Rolex Deepsea44mm

Power Reserve

Submariner70h

Rolex Deepsea70h

Water Resistance

Submariner300m

Rolex Deepsea3,900m

MSRP

Submariner$10,050

Rolex Deepsea$15,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

41mm

44mm

Thickness

—

5.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

3900m

Caseback

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

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

3230

3235

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,050

$15,550

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