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robm · 2 January 2007, 12:51 PM

I remember seeing a picture of a deep sea diving Rolex. If I remember correctly, it was from the 1940s or so. It was meant for very deep diving. I don't think it was a production model. Seems like the crystal was 3/4 inch thick. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Does anyone have a picture?

Thanks,
Rob

tonyp · 2 January 2007, 01:03 PM

I think your talking about the AD that featured Lloyd Bridges.

colemanitis · 2 January 2007, 01:05 PM

It's called the Deep Sea Special.

robm · 2 January 2007, 01:30 PM

Yes, that's it. Upon surfing a little more I found a topic about it.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=11030

Good story along with it.

Thanks,
Rob

Subfiend · 2 January 2007, 01:49 PM

Only 7 were made, but never sold. Used for testing and publicity only.

Subfiend · 2 January 2007, 01:51 PM

Is this the "Lloyd Bridges" ad you were referring to?

mike · 2 January 2007, 01:53 PM

Yeah, the Deep Sea Special. One was strapped to the outside of the Treiste.
Went down something like 11,000 meters or so.

It's a bear getting under a shirt cuff! LOL!

TexasRolex · 2 January 2007, 02:07 PM

Wow, the whole glass is a giant cyclops. Wonder how much that watch is worth.

ROLEX4EvEr · 2 January 2007, 02:10 PM

That watch is just insane, Im trying to figure what the bubble reminds me of?

Gedanken · 2 January 2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEX4EvEr

That watch is just insane, Im trying to figure what the bubble reminds me of?

On both counts, why do you think JJ's such a big Rolex fan?

JJ Irani · 2 January 2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

On both counts, why do you think JJ's such a big Rolex fan?

tonyp · 2 January 2007, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

Is this the "Lloyd Bridges" ad you were referring to?

Yeah that one. lol

2 January 2007, 12:51 PM	#1
robm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 262	Looking for a picture of deep sea watch I remember seeing a picture of a deep sea diving Rolex. If I remember correctly, it was from the 1940s or so. It was meant for very deep diving. I don't think it was a production model. Seems like the crystal was 3/4 inch thick. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Does anyone have a picture? Thanks, Rob

2 January 2007, 01:05 PM	#3
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	It's called the Deep Sea Special. __________________ Member #471

2 January 2007, 01:49 PM	#5
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Only 7 were made, but never sold. Used for testing and publicity only. __________________ Subfiend

2 January 2007, 01:51 PM	#6
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Is this the "Lloyd Bridges" ad you were referring to? __________________ Subfiend

2 January 2007, 01:03 PM	#2
tonyp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 78	I think your talking about the AD that featured Lloyd Bridges.

2 January 2007, 01:30 PM	#4
robm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 262	Yes, that's it. Upon surfing a little more I found a topic about it. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=11030 Good story along with it. Thanks, Rob

2 January 2007, 01:53 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Yeah, the Deep Sea Special. One was strapped to the outside of the Treiste. Went down something like 11,000 meters or so. It's a bear getting under a shirt cuff! LOL!

2 January 2007, 02:07 PM	#8
TexasRolex Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Posts: 17	Wow, the whole glass is a giant cyclops. Wonder how much that watch is worth.

2 January 2007, 02:10 PM	#9
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	That watch is just insane, Im trying to figure what the bubble reminds me of?

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