HOT NEWS: Rolex present us soon the new, 45 mm DeepSea Challenger, 11 km Waterproof..

[VAWATCHGUY]

Impressive to think a watch can withstand a place where the pressure is over 8 tons per square inch. My question is this- What happens if the watch were to fail on the voyage down? Would Rolex admit it, bury it or make up a story?

[mjclark32]

Wow, that is a massive piece. Looking forward to seeing during the dive.

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by VAWATCHGUY

Impressive to think a watch can withstand a place where the pressure is over 8 tons per square inch. My question is this- What happens if the watch were to fail on the voyage down? Would Rolex admit it, bury it or make up a story?

I kind of wondered the same thing. I'm sure it couldn't be any better engineered but when dealing with pressures this high it is still a big gamble. There is a reason no one has been back since 1960.

[ecsub44]

Originally Posted by VAWATCHGUY

Impressive to think a watch can withstand a place where the pressure is over 8 tons per square inch. My question is this- What happens if the watch were to fail on the voyage down? Would Rolex admit it, bury it or make up a story?

They have designed it and tested it to ensure that they will be successful. I'm positive there is 0.0% chance of them failing.

[Melanotaenia]

Pardon my ignorance, but how come no HEV? Is it due to the extreme depth? I know the original one did not have an HEV either, but curious since all the SD and current DSSD do.

BTW, what a watch!!!

[snowpea]

Awesome looking piece, if they release it I'll have to add it.

[andrew79]

so thick !!!!!

[MP5]

Ok, I got to say It is huge but the proportions and especially the side profile looks more like a direct decendent of the SD 2K and 4 K than the Dssd. I don't think there is anyway I can pull off the size though. I want a new SD 4 K!

[inspires]

Very impressive article, not only the part about Rolex, but all the time and efforts putting this expedition together.

[Philipp]

Originally Posted by jason71

i'll believe it when i see it.

lol !!

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

Pardon my ignorance, but how come no HEV? Is it due to the extreme depth? I know the original one did not have an HEV either, but curious since all the SD and current DSSD do.

BTW, what a watch!!!

Probably because it would be a weak point in the case, and there would be no need for it - a HEV is only needed in compression diving

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Probably because it would be a weak point in the case, and there would be no need for it - a HEV is only needed in compression diving

I agree. Rolex had to make this thing as structurally sound as possible to have any chance of it being a success. Since it's just hanging on the outside of the sub no need for it.

[Pep04]

Call me crazy, but I would like to try one on. I would buy it simply because of the engineering genius behind this watch.

Most (if not all) of the Submariner owners and DSSD will never use it at the depths that these were designed for, so why is this any different? We buy watches that tickle our fancy not the specified design.

I fail to see the negative responses to this watch. No one, and I mean NO ONE, can admit that it is not an impressive watch. Recreational divers wearing a Rolex will not dive any deeper than 100'. I have been a diver since 1996 and I can tell you that I have never dove recreationally deeper than 85'. The amount of air in the cylinder and the compression of the lungs (make you breath faster using more air) make deep dives very short. Not to mention that there is not much to see past 60' ( it keeps you in the 6-8 pressure bar meaning you breathe 6-8 times faster than on the surface) save for a wreck or wall dive. Diving too deep increases your chances of nitrogen narcosis (loss of senses and movement) if you are not thoroughly trained. I was certified by the Navy Seals and the deepest we were trained at was 150' (thats over 10 times faster than you breathe on the surface) and that was using Nitrox and two tanks with a mixture of Helium in order to stay down longer. Anything more and you were in a different program. There is simply nothing to do deeper other than research or exploration of a different nature.

My point is, that we buy what we like. So, if you like the watch, buy it. If you don't, then well, don't.

[Alfredo14]

All I can say is WOW! Is anyone else looking at this watch as an investment?

[joe100]

Everyone on here whines that Rolex has lost their way, so what does rolex do? They go back to their pioneering roots and a lot of people on here think they're being ridiculous. I'd hate to have to live with some of you.

Why so serious?

[Pep04]

Originally Posted by joe100

Everyone on here whines that Rolex has lost their way, so what does rolex do? They go back to their pioneering roots and a lot of people on here think they're being ridiculous. I'd hate to have to live with some of you.

Why so serious?

Amen brotha!

[Ducky]

Originally Posted by Philipp

Soon, after the successful dive from James Cameron to 11 KM down deepest point on earth,
Rolex will announce the new, 45 mm Rolex DeepSea Challenger, with domed crystal, to the world.


http://rolexpassionreport.com/4194/t...it-could-look/

Thanks for sharing, I'm excited to see footage of the dive!
I wonder if Rolex performed the standard pressure test of 125%...if they did, the DeepSea Challenger would actually be able to go down to 15,000 m

[dimitros]

You wouldn't need diving weights with this watch.

Form does follow function but only up to a point--
whereas the sub ND is a beautiful classic watch, this watch is FUUUUUUGLY. The coke-bottle glasses of the horological world.

The sub ND could hold its own in the MoMa for the world to see, this one is aptly designed and for all I care could be thrown into the darkest depths of the Mariana trench.

Hey Rolex, BMW called-- they want Bangle back....

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/02/chris-bangle-le/

[Subfiend]

Personally, I am glad to see this watch, and I am extremely happy to see this upcoming achievement. I admit that I am biased, but I think this is really, really cool.

[withthesword]

my guess would be that they will probably attach several to the hull. if any one makes it there and back again, it could be deemed a success publicly. if all, even better.

Matte

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by Ducky

Thanks for sharing, I'm excited to see footage of the dive!
I wonder if Rolex performed the standard pressure test of 125%...if they did, the DeepSea Challenger would actually be able to go down to 15,000 m

I wondered this too. I'm excited for the dive but as a scientist with today's technology the Submariners are taking a calculated risk. I pray for all their safety but WHOIs Nereus is so much safer and has many upsides over a manned sub. Not having a life support system really frees the ROV from a lot of cost and weight plus the ROVs can stay down so much longer and used for days at a Tim. . This is being done moreso for the exploration aspect than the actual science. The views at the surface are just as good as any views a sub captain would have and would be completely safe. Many do not know that the Trieste was almost lost around 9000m on the record dive. The outer pane of acrylic cracked. The crew was very lucky. Technology has come a long way but with that much pressure there will be many unforeseen variables. it's going to be awesome to follow and I hope all goes well

[xxthe_remedyxx]

Did anyone see the presentation box at the end of the video? Hmm...

[NYC6]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Looks like a bloated DSSD... Pretty cool going back their roots though.

A little redundant.

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[Ebruner]

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[Subfiend]

Originally Posted by withthesword

my guess would be that they will probably attach several to the hull. if any one makes it there and back again, it could be deemed a success publicly. if all, even better.

Matte

Not really. Nothing will be attached to the hull unless it is guaranteed not to implode. You don't get any second chances at this depth.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by desmo996

Quite a feat but it would be like wearing a pocket watch on your wrist...

So, what's new?

[xxthe_remedyxx]

Originally Posted by Subfiend

Not really. Nothing will be attached to the hull unless it is guaranteed not to implode. You don't get any second chances at this depth.

Exactly. You wouldn't want potential grenade like objects strapped to the side of the vessel would you?

[GradyPhilpott]

Rolex has an ad for the Sea Dweller in which the watch was exposed to so much pressure that the watch was crushed, but somehow managed to remain dry inside.

The ad contained a picture of the watch and a detailed explanation of the various failures.

Whatever happens at maximum depth, Rolex will still be the only watch company to actually test any watch at that depth in the ocean--twice.

I suspect that Rolex has learned an awful lot since that first dive and it is a giant leap forward that they can conduct this experiment with a watch that looks like a normal watch, however big it might be.

Ever since Mercedes Glietze swam the English Channel, Rolex has been managing risks and capitalizing on the results.

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

Exactly. You wouldn't want potential grenade like objects strapped to the side of the vessel would you?

It's an implosion so the event shouldn't be that violent like an explosion. Most likely it would be a quick loud "burp" and that's it. The air will be replaced by water instantly and that's about it. Highly doubt any damage could be done to the sub or there is no way they would risk strapping anything to the outside of the submarine that would risk the submarine. Light housings implode all the time on the outside of subs. Is just a rapid release of air and the volume of in a light canister is multiple times larger than that of a watch.

[Subfiend]

An unmanned dive to the bottom of the Challenger Deep was successfully completed on Tuesday morning.