Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Challenge 126067
Rolex has launched its first all-titanium watch. With a water resistance of up to 11,000 metres, the new Deepsea Challenge pushes the limits not only of horology but also of the laws of physics.
The information we got before is that Rolex purchased a large amount of titanium. Since then, people have been very curious about how the Swiss brand uses so much titanium. The Sea-Dweller Deepsea model is currently the largest model in the range with a caseback made of titanium, but there should be something bigger behind this: a brand new model made entirely of titanium.
The Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Challenge 126067 is the brand's first all-titanium watch and the most deeply valued mass-produced watch ever. The first new Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Challenge 126067, introduced in 2012, was attached to the robotic arm of the submersible used by James Cameron to dive into the Mariana Trench, here believed to be The deepest point in the world (10,994 meters). After 10 years, the mass-produced version of the same Rolex is here again.
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The new case and bracelet are made of grade 5 titanium alloy containing aluminum and vanadium. Case diameter 50mm, height 23mm. The 9.5mm thick sapphire crystal is one of the reasons behind this value. This model is water resistant to 11,000 meters/36,090 feet. Additionally, each watch is tested to exceed 25% of this value according to dive watch standards. In other words, this model is actually water resistant to 13,750 meters. A depth that doesn't exist in the world...
Rolex has equipped the Deepsea Challenge model with special technology to withstand these amazing depths. The patented Ringlock system prevents deformation of the case by transferring the excess load on the crystal to the stainless steel ring. According to Rolex, thanks to the ring lock system, it is possible to make thinner dive watches that can reach extreme depths. So without the Ringlock we would have a thicker Deepsea Challenge model. We could have given Rolex more of an effort to resist the stress of having the watch on our wrist. The Deepsea Challenge model also has a helium escape valve, like other Deepsea models in the Rolex catalogue.
This model has a unidirectional bezel carrying a ceramic insert. The dial features a black background and large accents. This model is powered by an in-house Caliber 3230 that does not have a date function. The automatic movement beats at 4Hz (28,800vph) and offers a power reserve of up to 70 hours when fully wound.
The titanium bracelet of the Rolex Deepsea Challenge has a Glidelock clasp and a special diver's extension, allowing it to be easily worn on wetsuits up to 7mm thick. Honestly, the watch weighs 251g but is 40% lighter than stainless steel and you don't just need a solid bracelet but a solid wrist too.
The Deepsea Challenge's 61mm lug-to-lug distance doesn't guarantee a comfortable experience in everyday life. On the other hand, adding such a high-tech model to the Rolex lineup as a standard production model has attracted the attention of many watch enthusiasts, not just collectors. Lastly, I wish we could see the chamfered lines on the sides of the case that extend to the lugs of other Rolex watches.
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