Rolex Deepsea Or Rolex Sea-Dweller: Which One Is For You?

Do you strive to combine luxury and adventure? If you find yourself frequently struggling with finding the perfect balance between grandeur and functionality, these watches are for you.

 

These Rolex deepsea watches will take to new depths quite literally! The Sea-Dweller and Deepsea collection by Rolex is designed to take everything you’d expect to find from a regular Rolex watch and make it better, sturdier.

 

Either collection features two watches that are designed with slight differences. These differences cater to one’s personal taste, preference, and diving capability.

Rolex Sea-Dweller

When looking at your options for the Rolex Sea-Dweller, you will first notice that there are two options in terms of the design and colour selection used.

 

You are presented with the option of choosing between the Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel and the Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel and yellow gold.

 

One might stop to ask what exactly is Oystersteel and how does this affects the quality of my Rolex watch? The Oystersteel that you will hear about frequently if you’re a fan of Rolex watches actually refers to a specific type of stainless steel.

 

It is also referred to as 904L stainless steel and can be traced all the way back to Rolex’s earliest watches. Essentially, Oystersteel or 904L stainless steel has become one of the defining factors of a Rolex watch.

Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel

If you’re looking for something simpler and a little bit more subtle, the Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel would be an obvious choice for you.

 

The aforementioned Oystersteel provides a matte finish that is highly resistant to scratches and damage.

 

Being made almost entirely from Oystersteel, the finished product gives off a timeless feel. The Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel remains classic as it can be seamlessly be paired with countless items from your wardrobe.

 

What this means is that you can easily take your Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel from a dive straight to a fancy restaurant. You would, however, need a change of attire.

Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel And Yellow Gold

Alternatively, if understated isn’t your style, opt for the Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel and yellow gold. Featuring the same timeless design as the Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel, you are given an added touch of luxury with a gold-accented design.

Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel and yellow gold came out in 2019. Personally, we feel that the gold accents give this Rolex watch an added pop. For the gentleman who isn’t afraid to stand out from the crowd.

 

Additionally, since the gold is only accented throughout the design, it does not become overwhelming. You won’t need to worry about it looking garish.

How much is the Rolex Sea-Dweller 43MM?

Prices start at roughly USD$13 000.

Rolex Deepsea Oystersteel 44MM

If you are planning to go even deeper into the unknown of the ocean, the Rolex Deepsea Oystersteel 44M has been designed specifically to cater to dives of 12 800 feet.

 

This means that you won’t have to worry about damaging your Rolex watch during those deep-sea dives we know you love.

 

 

With the same Oystersteel or 904L stainless steel, you can rest assured knowing that its hardy outer casing will remain resistant to all kinds of scratches. The Rolex Deepsea Oystersteel 44M comes with the option of either a blue or black dial.

How much is the Rolex Deepsea Oystersteel 44MM?

Prices start at roughly USD$14 000.

The Sea-Dweller 43MM Oystersteel VS The Rolex Deepsea Oystersteel 44M

However, if you’re a man who is only concerned with specifications, choosing between the two collections will depend highly on your needs.

 

As we’ve mentioned, the Rolex Deepsea Oystersteel 44M is waterproof up to a depth of 12 800 feet. However, the Rolex Sea-Dweller 43MM is only waterproof up to a depth of 4000 feet.

 

With over 8000 feet difference between the watches, it would do well to take into consideration the type of dives you will be taking.

 

The Rolex Deepsea is equipped with a Helium escapement valve. This is what allows the watch to withstand such intense depths.

You can also expect to find a Fliplock system on the Rolex Deepsea that gives the watch an extra 26mm. This feature allows you to fit your timepiece over a heavy-duty dive suit.

 

Both the Rolex Deepsea and the Rolex Sea-Dweller come with anti-corrosive properties. Simply put, this means that you needn’t worry about the colours on your watch fading against even the harshest of UV rays.

 

Both collections come with Chromalight display and a long-lasting luminous fill. Meaning that even in the darkness of the ocean depths, you won’t struggle with telling the time.

 

Additionally, all models come with the Rolex Caliber 3135 in-house automatic movement making it shock resistant.

 

You will also find that both watches are equipped with a paramagnetic Parachrom hairspring. This is designed to protect your Rolex from temperature changes and fluctuations.

Conclusion

All models within both the Rolex Deepsea and Sea-Dweller collections are very well equipped for deep-sea divers. The differences come into play when you take a closer look at the type of deep-sea diving that one intends to be doing most often.

 

Once you’ve decided that, selecting the Rolex best-suited to accompany you on your dives becomes a breeze!