The basis for creating the Deepsea Challenge was an experimental submarine watch that film director James Cameron plunged into the Mariana Trench 10 years ago.

Features of the new watch

• The novelty is almost a third lighter than its prototype and An enormous power margin, enough to withstand a depth of 15 kilometers or a load of 17 tons.
• The case diameter is 50 millimeters and the thickness is 23 millimeters.
• Made from titanium.
• The watch is equipped with a rotating bezel and the dial is covered with an ultra durable bezel. sapphire glass 9.5 millimeters thick.
• In addition, the winding mechanism has a built-in exhaust valve, through which the helium that enters the watch is released during its stay in the pressure chamber. This protects the mechanism from damage during decompression.
• Of course, the watch is waterproof.

Rolex designed Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge ultra durable watch / Rolex Photo

Inside the case is Rolex’s own 31 ruby ​​self-winding movement powered by a bidirectional permanent rotor. The accuracy of the Deepsea Challenge course is +/- 2 seconds per day. The markings on the matte black dial are made of 18K gold with chrome accents.

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