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dinan545bmw · 22 March 2012, 10:11 AM

http://www.rolexblog.blogspot.com/

DSSD fans: Have you seen this yet? I couldn't believe me eyes when I first ran across this article. In fact, thought it was some sort of joke. But no, this is Rolex's latest and newest DeepSea Challenger timepiece, which will accompany famed film maker and explorer, James Cameron, down to the deepest spot on Earth, the mysterious Mariana Trench in the South Pacific, near Guam.

Their latest timepiece is, as you imagine, a TRUE MONSTER, supposedly capable of withstanding the pressures at 39,000+ feet below. Sure it's HUGE all right, with that extra thick and even larger and thicker sapphire crystal sticking out over the case and bezel top.

But overall, it doesn't look too bad in terms of an everyday piece. This begs the next obvious question. Will Rolex, assuming Cameron's expedition, with the new DeepSea Challenger in tow, is a resounding success, consider mass producing and marketing this new timepiece??

All I can say is "WOW". Amazing Rolex engineering and manufacturing prowess once again. Assuming they do in fact go full production on the new Challenger, I probably wouldn't pull the trigger on it though. After all, I'm still very happy with my current big boy, the DSSD. I mean, talk about excesses in life and OVER engineered and then some!?!??!

But then again, the Challenger does look mighty nice. WOW!!! And talk about iconic and instant lore and accolades after Cameron's impending successul expedition and dive.

So, to this end, NEVER ever Say NEVER. Ha ha. Sure others might feel the same. Thoughts?? WOW.

BEST REGARDS

smallcandle · 22 March 2012, 10:46 AM

This has been a "hot topic" the past few days.

thlax · 22 March 2012, 10:57 AM

Lock the thread...

horseco · 22 March 2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thlax

lock the thread...

hahahah!!!

wildsidemtb · 22 March 2012, 01:02 PM

Just saw it myself, looks great. I wonder if any will be sold.

DCgator · 22 March 2012, 01:16 PM

Vanity.

htc8p · 22 March 2012, 01:18 PM

looks like a steel tampon

horseco · 22 March 2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htc8p

looks like a steel tampon

A steel tampon would be sleek, it looks like a steel brick...

MortgageGuy · 22 March 2012, 02:07 PM

OMG... 11mm thicker than the current DSSD... I cannot imagine this becoming something in production for Rolex. Perhaps I am wrong but what is the MSRP going to be... 22k?

gwalker · 22 March 2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

OMG... 11mm thicker than the current DSSD... I cannot imagine this becoming something in production for Rolex. Perhaps I am wrong but what is the MSRP going to be... 22k?

Atleast..... I bet its $25k.......

MoBe · 22 March 2012, 03:50 PM

Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved the Rolex video where they pressure test the watch.

JIFF1975 · 22 March 2012, 04:05 PM

Please close this thread.

david_ord · 22 March 2012, 04:18 PM

51.4 mm case is cool. The biggest Breitling is about 51mm. However, 11mm thicker than the current DSSD, I don't know how one would wear it as an everyday watch.

MoBe · 22 March 2012, 05:29 PM

I don`t think we`ll be seeing it at an AD any time soon.

22 March 2012, 10:11 AM	#1
dinan545bmw Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 365	A New DeepSea Timepiece in the Works?? http://www.rolexblog.blogspot.com/ DSSD fans: Have you seen this yet? I couldn't believe me eyes when I first ran across this article. In fact, thought it was some sort of joke. But no, this is Rolex's latest and newest DeepSea Challenger timepiece, which will accompany famed film maker and explorer, James Cameron, down to the deepest spot on Earth, the mysterious Mariana Trench in the South Pacific, near Guam. Their latest timepiece is, as you imagine, a TRUE MONSTER, supposedly capable of withstanding the pressures at 39,000+ feet below. Sure it's HUGE all right, with that extra thick and even larger and thicker sapphire crystal sticking out over the case and bezel top. But overall, it doesn't look too bad in terms of an everyday piece. This begs the next obvious question. Will Rolex, assuming Cameron's expedition, with the new DeepSea Challenger in tow, is a resounding success, consider mass producing and marketing this new timepiece?? All I can say is "WOW". Amazing Rolex engineering and manufacturing prowess once again. Assuming they do in fact go full production on the new Challenger, I probably wouldn't pull the trigger on it though. After all, I'm still very happy with my current big boy, the DSSD. I mean, talk about excesses in life and OVER engineered and then some!?!??! But then again, the Challenger does look mighty nice. WOW!!! And talk about iconic and instant lore and accolades after Cameron's impending successul expedition and dive. So, to this end, NEVER ever Say NEVER. Ha ha. Sure others might feel the same. Thoughts?? WOW. BEST REGARDS

22 March 2012, 10:46 AM	#2
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	This has been a "hot topic" the past few days. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

22 March 2012, 10:57 AM	#3
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22 March 2012, 02:07 PM	#9
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	OMG... 11mm thicker than the current DSSD... I cannot imagine this becoming something in production for Rolex. Perhaps I am wrong but what is the MSRP going to be... 22k? __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

22 March 2012, 01:02 PM	#5
wildsidemtb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller, 5512 Posts: 602	Just saw it myself, looks great. I wonder if any will be sold.

22 March 2012, 01:16 PM	#6
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Vanity.

22 March 2012, 01:18 PM	#7
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	looks like a steel tampon

22 March 2012, 03:50 PM	#11
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved the Rolex video where they pressure test the watch.

22 March 2012, 04:05 PM	#12
JIFF1975 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Hague Watch: SDDS, 116610LV Posts: 384	Please close this thread.

22 March 2012, 04:18 PM	#13
david_ord Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: David Location: Florida, USA Watch: Deep Sea 116660 Posts: 495	51.4 mm case is cool. The biggest Breitling is about 51mm. However, 11mm thicker than the current DSSD, I don't know how one would wear it as an everyday watch.

22 March 2012, 05:29 PM	#14
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	I don`t think we`ll be seeing it at an AD any time soon.

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