Rolex rarely introduces new models or materials. The brand carefully maintains the classic features of its watches and has enjoyed tremendous success so far with this approach. I[t was a surprise when, in November 2022, the manufacturer presented the new Deepsea Challenge with a water resistance of 11,000 metres. And, what's more, in a case made of titanium-—an innovation for Rolex—that was larger than the company's usual rather modest dimensions with a 50-mm diameter and 23-mm height.
SPECS
Rolex
Deepsea Challenge
Manufacturer:
Rolex SA, Rue-François-Dussaud 3-7, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Reference number:
126067
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Movement:
In-house Caliber 3230, automatic, chronometer, 28,800 vph, 31 jewels, stop-seconds, Paraflex shock absorber, Glucydur balance wheel with Microstella regulating weights, 70-hour power reserve
Case:
Grade 5 titanium, ceramic bezel, curved sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating, helium-release valve, screw-down Triplock crown, fully threaded caseback made of Grade 5 titanium, water resistant to 11,000m.
Bracelet and clasp:
Oyster bracelet in grade 5 titanium, safety folding clasp with Glidelock fine adjustment and Fliplock diving extension
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