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cornerstore · 20 October 2010, 06:04 AM

Rolex very rarely has events - at least in the US. In Switzerland that don't even really advertise - "because they don't need to." Which is actually quite strange for us Americans as we see Rolex ads everywhere. Anyhow, In conjunction with watch retailer Tourneau in New York City, Rolex will be hosting an event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Deep Sea watch. Now an extension of the Submariner collection, the original Deep Sea (as seen in the above image) was basically a wrist worn diving vessel. The original one was actually taken about 7 miles underwater - and survived.

Aside from having other watches at the event, you'll be able to view the original Rolex Deep Sea Special watch, along with those from the new collection. Also attending the event is US Navy Captain Don Walsh who piloted the Bathyscaphe submersible to 35,180 feet under water - apparently the deepest recorded dive in history (manned dive I am assuming).

The Rolex event will be on October 21st, 2010 from 5-8pm at the Tourneau Timemachine store located at 57th and Madison Ave. in New York City. You can RSVP by calling (212) 758-7300 or via the e-mail address located on the invitation in the image gallery below.

ersnyder · 20 October 2010, 06:13 AM

I attended the one in SoCal last year and it is definitely worth making the effort to attend. By all means spend a few moments with Walsh, a great guy with some cool stories. Might even be some Rolex "swag" available!

cornerstore · 20 October 2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ersnyder

I attended the one in SoCal last year and it is definitely worth making the effort to attend. By all means spend a few moments with Walsh, a great guy with some cool stories. Might even be some Rolex "swag" available!

Too bad I'm on the west coast like yourself,it might be interesting to check it out.

kokota · 20 October 2010, 06:33 AM

Pretty cool. Thanks for the tip.

psv · 20 October 2010, 10:07 AM

I was at the one in McLean, VA back in the Spring time. Nice time had by all.

exxondus · 20 October 2010, 10:16 AM

Is the deep sea gonna get a hint of green then?

HL65 · 20 October 2010, 10:58 AM

Even though not a Tourneau fan--I would go! Should be pretty cool event.

Subfiend · 20 October 2010, 12:28 PM

If you go, check out the 1960 GMT Ref. 6542 that will be on Don's wrist. He still wears the watch that Rolex presented to him after the record setting Trieste dive. It was on his wrist during his tour of duty during the Vietnam War and on countless trips to Antarctica during his career as an oceanographer.

chrono24seven · 22 October 2010, 09:31 PM

I too made the SoCal event last year... GREAT to know they have brought the show to the Big Apple!

And here's THE star of the show: http://bjsonline.com/watches/articles/0022_4.shtml

Actually MORE impressive in real life

Absolutely recommend the visit

cornerstore · 24 October 2010, 06:44 AM

Anyone take any pics?

kokota · 24 October 2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by patrick09

Anyone take any pics?

Pics? Somebody say pics?

Here you go: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...93#post2133093

cornerstore · 25 October 2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kokota

Pics? Somebody say pics?

Here you go: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...93#post2133093

Great shots

rosspanics · 25 October 2010, 08:59 AM

I'm surprised the didn't have cleaner examples of the vintage models...

20 October 2010, 06:04 AM	#1
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	Rolex Deep Sea Watch 50th Anniversary Rolex very rarely has events - at least in the US. In Switzerland that don't even really advertise - "because they don't need to." Which is actually quite strange for us Americans as we see Rolex ads everywhere. Anyhow, In conjunction with watch retailer Tourneau in New York City, Rolex will be hosting an event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Deep Sea watch. Now an extension of the Submariner collection, the original Deep Sea (as seen in the above image) was basically a wrist worn diving vessel. The original one was actually taken about 7 miles underwater - and survived. Aside from having other watches at the event, you'll be able to view the original Rolex Deep Sea Special watch, along with those from the new collection. Also attending the event is US Navy Captain Don Walsh who piloted the Bathyscaphe submersible to 35,180 feet under water - apparently the deepest recorded dive in history (manned dive I am assuming). The Rolex event will be on October 21st, 2010 from 5-8pm at the Tourneau Timemachine store located at 57th and Madison Ave. in New York City. You can RSVP by calling (212) 758-7300 or via the e-mail address located on the invitation in the image gallery below. Attached Images

20 October 2010, 10:58 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Even though not a Tourneau fan--I would go! Should be pretty cool event. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 October 2010, 12:28 PM	#8
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	If you go, check out the 1960 GMT Ref. 6542 that will be on Don's wrist. He still wears the watch that Rolex presented to him after the record setting Trieste dive. It was on his wrist during his tour of duty during the Vietnam War and on countless trips to Antarctica during his career as an oceanographer. __________________ Subfiend

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20 October 2010, 06:13 AM	#2
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	I attended the one in SoCal last year and it is definitely worth making the effort to attend. By all means spend a few moments with Walsh, a great guy with some cool stories. Might even be some Rolex "swag" available!

20 October 2010, 06:33 AM	#4
kokota 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,276	Pretty cool. Thanks for the tip.

20 October 2010, 10:07 AM	#5
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I was at the one in McLean, VA back in the Spring time. Nice time had by all.

20 October 2010, 10:16 AM	#6
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	Is the deep sea gonna get a hint of green then?

22 October 2010, 09:31 PM	#9
chrono24seven Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 111	I too made the SoCal event last year... GREAT to know they have brought the show to the Big Apple! And here's THE star of the show: http://bjsonline.com/watches/articles/0022_4.shtml Actually MORE impressive in real life Absolutely recommend the visit

24 October 2010, 06:44 AM	#10
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	Anyone take any pics?

25 October 2010, 08:59 AM	#13
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	I'm surprised the didn't have cleaner examples of the vintage models...

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