Dssd put to the test

[TARDIS]

Here's a link showing two scuba divers who have ventured under the Arctic ice.
You will see the diver on the left in the third picture down on this link is wearing what I believe to be a DSSD. This adventure was sponsored by Rolex:

http://www.outeredgemag.com.au/featu...he-north-pole/

I have dived when I was younger in some pretty cold water, but never under ice.

It would be interesting to see how the watch faired in such temperatures. Did it affect the movement? Etc.?

Steve

[Lol-x]

Thanks for sharing

I would be pretty confident the hermatically sealed Oyster case would withstand the sub zero waters

The blue colour of the ice reminds me of the blue lume on the DSSD dial

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Thanks for sharing

I would be pretty confident the hermetically sealed Oyster case would withstand the sub zero waters The blue colour of the ice reminds me of the blue lume on the DSSD dial

Agreed...

I can attest to that with the experiment I just completed!!!

I just spent 2 hours outside shoveling my driveway and sidewalk + the inlaws in a temperature of -21c with the SD (16600) strapped to the outer cuffs of my gloves in full exposure to the elements...
With no ill effect at all..

Admittedly, it wasn't underwater.

[TARDIS]

The Rolex official site shows more, but the videos are extremely slow to download with my ISP. Some great photographs though.

Yes Stevo I'm sure the case of the DSSD would withstand the punishment, but I would wonder if the movement would be affected by the sub-zero temperature. Extreme cold can slow a movement.

I recall reading about the Explorer II having to have a special lubricant put in the movement when Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge wore his on his trek to the South Pole, alone and unassisted.

The lubricant had a lower freezing point I believe.

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by TARDIS

The Rolex official site shows more, but the videos are extremely slow to download with my ISP. Some great photographs though.

Yes Stevo I'm sure the case of the DSSD would withstand the punishment, but I would wonder if the movement would be affected by the sub-zero temperature. Extreme cold can slow a movement.

I recall reading about the Explorer II having to have a special lubricant put in the movement when Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge wore his on his trek to the South Pole, alone and unassisted.

The lubricant had a lower freezing point I believe.

Possibly over extended periods of time, you could be right Steve....However, I'd believe it to minimal at best...
Mainly because we mostly all wear our watch on the wrist with contact to the skin..Your own body heat will keep the watch from actually falling to sub zero temps, otherwise you wouldn't be able to wear it as it would literally start to burn your skin if that happened.
Just a thought...

By the way, they are great links you posted at the start...
The ice is beautiful from those underwater shots!!

[Sixxgrand1]

Have we not already seen Rolex frozen in ice and boiled in water? No new ground covered here...

[TARDIS]

Originally Posted by Sixxgrand1

Have we not already seen Rolex frozen in ice and boiled in water? No new ground covered here...

I find exploration, terrestrial or marine of great interest, especially if a particular brand of watch is involved. I thought it prudent to mention it here.

Might not be 'new ground' as you put it, I just thought it might be a slight change from some of the more boring repetitive hedonistic posts I've seen on this forum lately.

[TARDIS]

Originally Posted by sleddog

Possibly over extended periods of time, you could be right Steve....However, I'd believe it to minimal at best...
Mainly because we mostly all wear our watch on the wrist with contact to the skin..Your own body heat will keep the watch from actually falling to sub zero temps, otherwise you wouldn't be able to wear it as it would literally start to burn your skin if that happened.
Just a thought...

By the way, they are great links you posted at the start...
The ice is beautiful from those underwater shots!!

Yes you are most certainly right on that point sleddog. I cannot imagine temperatures as low as you guys get each winter over there. Skin being burnt by cold....ouch!

You will see in the photo, the scuba diver is wearing his DSSD on the outer side of his drysuit. Leaves me to ponder if there was any slowing of the movement. If there was not, then I'm sure the DSSD lives up to all its engineering standards and accolades.

I'd love one myself, but I haven't won the lottery as yet

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by sleddog

Agreed...

I can attest to that with the experiment I just completed!!!

I just spent 2 hours outside shoveling my driveway and sidewalk + the inlaws in a temperature of -21c with the SD (16600) strapped to the outer cuffs of my gloves in full exposure to the elements...
With no ill effect at all..

Admittedly, it wasn't underwater.

Brrrrrrr.

-21c !!! Yikes Rob, no wonder you scoot on down under to our sunshine and warm water whenever you get the chance

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Yes you are most certainly right on that point sleddog. I cannot imagine temperatures as low as you guys get each winter over there. Skin being burnt by cold....ouch!

You will see in the photo, the scuba diver is wearing his DSSD on the outer side of his drysuit. Leaves me to ponder if there was any slowing of the movement. If there was not, then I'm sure the DSSD lives up to all its engineering standards and accolades.

I'd love one myself, but I haven't won the lottery as yet

Neither have I, but it could be a possible in the near future!!

Originally Posted by Porsche

Brrrrrrr.

-21c !!! Yikes Rob, no wonder you scoot on down under to our sunshine and warm water whenever you get the chance

I know.....I'm becoming more of sissy in this weather every year that goes by...It's supposed to get down to -28c tonight without the windchill factor!!

Any chance you could offer a good paying job John??....

[Rob_b]

Thanks for sharing Steve

All I can say is that they are a long way from home, or help, if something goes wrong. Just part of what drives these individuals I suppose.

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by TARDIS

I find exploration, terrestrial or marine of great interest, especially if a particular brand of watch is involved. I thought it prudent to mention it here.

Might not be 'new ground' as you put it, I just thought it might be a slight change from some of the more boring repetitive hedonistic posts I've seen on this forum lately.

[swatty]

Originally Posted by TARDIS

I find exploration, terrestrial or marine of great interest, especially if a particular brand of watch is involved. I thought it prudent to mention it here.

Might not be 'new ground' as you put it, I just thought it might be a slight change from some of the more boring repetitive hedonistic posts I've seen on this forum lately.

Nice read and stunning pics, thanks for posting this Steve

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by TARDIS

I find exploration, terrestrial or marine of great interest, especially if a particular brand of watch is involved. I thought it prudent to mention it here.

Might not be 'new ground' as you put it, I just thought it might be a slight change from some of the more boring repetitive hedonistic posts I've seen on this forum lately.

Indeed, it is a welcome change. Haven't been too many exciting threads recetly. Using the DSSD on an expedition such as this should ease the paranoia of those convinced that having a ceramic bezel on a watch immediately makes it unsuitable for anything more strenuous than desk diving. I also know that deep sea oil rig divers have been seen using the DSSD professionally as well, which just goes to show what esteem Rolex is still held in in diving circles

[bayerische]

Wow, some extreme diving alright!

Thanks for sharing the link.

[wokafu]

hardcore SUBs...respecto..

[Jason71]

Thanks for taking the time to post the link.

[HL65]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[Sixxgrand1]

Originally Posted by TARDIS

.........

Might not be 'new ground' as you put it, I just thought it might be a slight change from some of the more boring repetitive hedonistic posts I've seen on this forum lately.

Amen brother....

[mjclark32]

quite cool, thanks for sharing

[Johny]

cheers steve. that was interesting.

[SS Oyster]

Absolutely stunning. Navy Submariners have been under ice for 40 years, but of course that's been in a submarine. So, seeing what it looks like from under the ice is amazing.