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Minutehand · 26 March 2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Philipp

JimCameron is the first person in history to solo dive to the deepest place on Earth, a record 35,756ft/10,898m

zak98 · 26 March 2012, 08:08 AM

super interesting.. thanks for sharing.

psv · 26 March 2012, 08:09 AM

This is just awesome. I cannot wait to see this movie on Imax with my kids!

Minutehand · 26 March 2012, 08:16 AM

Deepest tweet ever.......

Boothroyd · 26 March 2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Minutehand

Deepest tweet ever.......

Boothroyd · 26 March 2012, 08:25 AM

One last comment on this. It may be viewed as a publicity stunt (at least as far as Rolex's involvement goes), but they do hope to get 4-6 hours of scientific observation on the bottom out of this effort. They only got 20 minutes of looking at kicked-up silt from the Trieste (which was much more of a human drama, and a mind-boggling achievement for 1960). For that alone, I think the current effort deserves credit.

psv · 26 March 2012, 08:34 AM

I switched from my Explorer to my DSSD this morning to celebrate this historic day - on Isofrane, of course!

gwalker · 26 March 2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

One last comment on this. It may be viewed as a publicity stunt (at least as far as Rolex's involvement goes), but they do hope to get 4-6 hours of scientific observation on the bottom out of this effort. They only got 20 minutes of looking at kicked-up silt from the Trieste (which was much more of a human drama, and a mind-boggling achievement for 1960). For that alone, I think the current effort deserves credit.

WHOI's ROV Nereus has been diving the trench the past few years and made many discoveries. I'm not saying if discoveries will be made or not, and I hope there will be but if truly in the name of science a scientist, not a film maker should be in the sub. I think this is mostly about film making and I'm sure a kick a$$ movie will come out of it!!! Can't wait to see it.

Dr. Robert · 26 March 2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

I switched from my Explorer to my DSSD this morning to celebrate this historic day - on Isofrane, of course!

Looks perfect on the Isofrane strap.....Rolex should include one w/ every new sub!

Philipp · 26 March 2012, 09:03 AM

Cool!!

http://rolexpassionreport.com/4522/j...5756ft-10898m/

GradyPhilpott · 26 March 2012, 09:16 AM

To the naysayers:

Have any of you ever heard the words "fundamental research?"

That's what the watch is about. Fundamental research is not supposed to be practical, it's to add to the base of scientific knowledge.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_research

psv · 26 March 2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Looks perfect on the Isofrane strap.....Rolex should include one w/ every new sub!

Not to say twice as comfortable! :-)

theloxmyth · 26 March 2012, 10:15 AM

>LINK<

Yesterday we got a look at the first wristwatch that keeps time at over 13,000 feet (4,000 meters).

“It’s a lot like our new sub,” said operations manager Dave Wotherspoon with a laugh. “It’s got a viewport, a penetrator plate, and a pressure-resistant ‘sphere’ to protect its ‘instruments.’”

ecsub44 · 26 March 2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

To the naysayers:

Have any of you ever heard the words "fundamental research?"

That's what the watch is about. Fundamental research is not supposed to be practical, it's to add to the base of scientific knowledge.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_research

You're not going to get anywhere...I've been trying.

Boothroyd · 26 March 2012, 11:25 AM

Off the bottom after 4 hours...should surface in 90 minutes. Hope some abominable unidentified evolutionary relic of a fish didn't steal the Rolex off of the submersible's robot arm!

Boothroyd · 26 March 2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Hope some abominable unidentified evolutionary relic of a fish didn't steal the Rolex off of the submersible's robot arm!

You know, its just possible that sentence above has never been written before!

ecsub44 · 26 March 2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

You know, its just possible that sentence above has never been written before!

That's a safe bet!

Actually, the more you read it (especially out of context)...it might be the most ridiculous sentence EVER!

...yet, it still makes perfect sense!

iwcwatch · 26 March 2012, 11:50 AM

I'm very excited to hear the news,thank you for share.

Boothroyd · 26 March 2012, 11:57 AM

Back at surface waiting for diver support. Wow. Remember the Trieste from my grade-school science class. Very cool accomplishment, whatever you think of Cameron (myself included).

Christiaan · 26 March 2012, 01:32 PM

I would gladly wear one!

OceanView · 26 March 2012, 02:08 PM

I thought the DSSD was big, this thing is gonna be a monster.

aeon888 · 26 March 2012, 02:12 PM

Rolex does make some of the toughest quality watches out there but the irony of it all, this new Rolex 12KM waterproof watch when bought by a Rolex owner would sit inside a locked safe. LOL The closest liquid it can encounter would be the owner's sweat. hehehe

I see people take off their Submariners when dipping in the pool or going out, snorkelling in the sea. LOL

Philipp · 27 March 2012, 03:49 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zklD1...gpKb-idG54sHs=

aeon888 · 27 March 2012, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Philipp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zklD1...gpKb-idG54sHs=

Really cool!

Philipp · 27 March 2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by aeon888

Really cool!

check this one: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...ve-record-vin/

First Footage of the Deepest Sea..

Philipp · 27 March 2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Philipp

check this one: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...ve-record-vin/

First Footage of the Deepest Sea..

RPR latest update..

http://rolexpassionreport.com/4522/j...ea-challenger/

Dr. Robert · 27 March 2012, 08:14 AM

So, I assume the watch took a licking but came up ticking?????

Boothroyd · 27 March 2012, 08:18 AM

In all the press information, I haven't seen a definitive statement about that yet, Dr. Robert.

GradyPhilpott · 27 March 2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

So, I assume the watch took a licking but came up ticking?????

In this picture you can see the crystal seems to be intact.

I would suspect that if the crystal survived, there is no reason that the watch wouldn't come back up ticking, given that it had the trusty 3135 installed.

Dr. Robert · 27 March 2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

In this picture you can see the crystal seems to be intact.

I would suspect that if the crystal survived, there is no reason that the watch wouldn't come back up ticking, given that it had the trusty 3135 installed.

Piccard & Walsh cabled Rolex & told them the watch was working......I wonder if Cameron called Bienne?????

26 March 2012, 08:08 AM	#302
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	super interesting.. thanks for sharing. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

26 March 2012, 08:16 AM	#304
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26 March 2012, 08:25 AM	#306
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	One last comment on this. It may be viewed as a publicity stunt (at least as far as Rolex's involvement goes), but they do hope to get 4-6 hours of scientific observation on the bottom out of this effort. They only got 20 minutes of looking at kicked-up silt from the Trieste (which was much more of a human drama, and a mind-boggling achievement for 1960). For that alone, I think the current effort deserves credit. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

26 March 2012, 09:16 AM	#311
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	To the naysayers: Have any of you ever heard the words "fundamental research?" That's what the watch is about. Fundamental research is not supposed to be practical, it's to add to the base of scientific knowledge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_research __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 March 2012, 10:15 AM	#313
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	>LINK< Yesterday we got a look at the first wristwatch that keeps time at over 13,000 feet (4,000 meters). “It’s a lot like our new sub,” said operations manager Dave Wotherspoon with a laugh. “It’s got a viewport, a penetrator plate, and a pressure-resistant ‘sphere’ to protect its ‘instruments.’” __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

26 March 2012, 08:09 AM	#303
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	This is just awesome. I cannot wait to see this movie on Imax with my kids!

26 March 2012, 08:34 AM	#307
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I switched from my Explorer to my DSSD this morning to celebrate this historic day - on Isofrane, of course!

26 March 2012, 09:03 AM	#310
Philipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: worldwide ;) Posts: 390	Cool!! http://rolexpassionreport.com/4522/j...5756ft-10898m/

26 March 2012, 11:25 AM	#315
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Off the bottom after 4 hours...should surface in 90 minutes. Hope some abominable unidentified evolutionary relic of a fish didn't steal the Rolex off of the submersible's robot arm! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

26 March 2012, 11:50 AM	#318
iwcwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: China Watch: IWC,Rolex Posts: 3	I'm very excited to hear the news,thank you for share.

26 March 2012, 11:57 AM	#319
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Back at surface waiting for diver support. Wow. Remember the Trieste from my grade-school science class. Very cool accomplishment, whatever you think of Cameron (myself included). __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

26 March 2012, 01:32 PM	#320
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I would gladly wear one! __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

26 March 2012, 02:08 PM	#321
OceanView "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 123	I thought the DSSD was big, this thing is gonna be a monster.

26 March 2012, 02:12 PM	#322
aeon888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 746	Rolex does make some of the toughest quality watches out there but the irony of it all, this new Rolex 12KM waterproof watch when bought by a Rolex owner would sit inside a locked safe. LOL The closest liquid it can encounter would be the owner's sweat. hehehe I see people take off their Submariners when dipping in the pool or going out, snorkelling in the sea. LOL

27 March 2012, 03:49 AM	#323
Philipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: worldwide ;) Posts: 390	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zklD1...gpKb-idG54sHs=

27 March 2012, 08:14 AM	#327
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	So, I assume the watch took a licking but came up ticking????? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 March 2012, 08:18 AM	#328
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	In all the press information, I haven't seen a definitive statement about that yet, Dr. Robert. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

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