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robrobin · 16 July 2013, 01:39 PM

So, to continue tonight's escapade......in addition to the 51.4mm DSSD Challenge a second case had another experimental watch (which was only 2 seconds off after setting the time 3 days ago!) called the Deep Sea Special.
It was a 42.7mm diameter and almost as thick at 36mm. Oddly enough it had a plexiglas 18mm thick crystal and a 1570 movement. In 1960 this watch was strapped to the outside of the dive vehicle the Trieste. It was taken to a depth of over 10,000 meters. From what I was told this is the only Deep Sea Special in existence. It was not designed as a divers watch, though it did have a oyster riveted bracelet on it. The main purpose was to show the world just how good Rolex know-how was at the time.

My interest lately in watches had been waning. Too many models, special editions, escalating prices, etc. But seeing these two historically significant watches really got my interest up again. Here's a pic of the Deep Sea Special.

joe100 · 16 July 2013, 01:43 PM

You can read a lot about this watch here and at Rolex Passion Report. Hell of a story

joe100 · 16 July 2013, 01:51 PM

Here is another DEEPSEA model: the 6532. The forgotten deepsea

robrobin · 16 July 2013, 02:04 PM

As I noted in the previous post, I've read about many great creations and looked at the marvelous pictures. But seeing things like the Hope diamond or the Grand Canyon in person changes your whole perspective. I did understand the significance of these watches when I read the articles published about them but in 30 years of collecting I never felt it......especially on the Deep Sea Special.

joe100 · 16 July 2013, 02:18 PM

Rolex's relationship with exploration is what draws me to the brand

Thebiglagu · 16 July 2013, 03:50 PM

They are two very interesting pieces! I've read about the deep sea special but I've never seen the 6532. I'd love to own one of those. What year is that from?

joe100 · 16 July 2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Thebiglagu

They are two very interesting pieces! I've read about the deep sea special but I've never seen the 6532. I'd love to own one of those. What year is that from?

The top one you can't own and the second one can be found for around $2500.

travisb · 16 July 2013, 07:34 PM

Cool to get the opportunity to see first hand.

nickng · 16 July 2013, 08:14 PM

Awesome!

cop414 · 16 July 2013, 09:04 PM

The top one looks like it was built like a battleship.

bonbonson · 17 July 2013, 10:57 PM

THIS. This is why i buy rolex. Their history is rich andnstays true to their roots. You are Very lucky to see even just 1 of these of those 2 deepsea specials. Congrats. Cannanyone shed light on the 6532 deepsea? Never saw one. Just now

16 July 2013, 01:39 PM	#1
robrobin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Sacco Location: Disney World, FL Watch: Pepsi Rolex GMT Posts: 2,505	Rolex Deep Sea Special - 1960 So, to continue tonight's escapade......in addition to the 51.4mm DSSD Challenge a second case had another experimental watch (which was only 2 seconds off after setting the time 3 days ago!) called the Deep Sea Special. It was a 42.7mm diameter and almost as thick at 36mm. Oddly enough it had a plexiglas 18mm thick crystal and a 1570 movement. In 1960 this watch was strapped to the outside of the dive vehicle the Trieste. It was taken to a depth of over 10,000 meters. From what I was told this is the only Deep Sea Special in existence. It was not designed as a divers watch, though it did have a oyster riveted bracelet on it. The main purpose was to show the world just how good Rolex know-how was at the time. My interest lately in watches had been waning. Too many models, special editions, escalating prices, etc. But seeing these two historically significant watches really got my interest up again. Here's a pic of the Deep Sea Special. Attached Images

16 July 2013, 01:43 PM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	You can read a lot about this watch here and at Rolex Passion Report. Hell of a story __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

16 July 2013, 01:51 PM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Here is another DEEPSEA model: the 6532. The forgotten deepsea __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

16 July 2013, 02:18 PM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Rolex's relationship with exploration is what draws me to the brand __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

16 July 2013, 08:14 PM	#9
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	Awesome! __________________ NickN

16 July 2013, 02:04 PM	#4
robrobin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Sacco Location: Disney World, FL Watch: Pepsi Rolex GMT Posts: 2,505	As I noted in the previous post, I've read about many great creations and looked at the marvelous pictures. But seeing things like the Hope diamond or the Grand Canyon in person changes your whole perspective. I did understand the significance of these watches when I read the articles published about them but in 30 years of collecting I never felt it......especially on the Deep Sea Special.

16 July 2013, 03:50 PM	#6
Thebiglagu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: New jersey Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 457	They are two very interesting pieces! I've read about the deep sea special but I've never seen the 6532. I'd love to own one of those. What year is that from?

16 July 2013, 07:34 PM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Cool to get the opportunity to see first hand.

16 July 2013, 09:04 PM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	The top one looks like it was built like a battleship. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

17 July 2013, 10:57 PM	#11
bonbonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: philippines Posts: 387	THIS. This is why i buy rolex. Their history is rich andnstays true to their roots. You are Very lucky to see even just 1 of these of those 2 deepsea specials. Congrats. Cannanyone shed light on the 6532 deepsea? Never saw one. Just now

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