i dont see the point in rolex making such a watch for the sole purpose of "maybe it'll hold at depth", and spending all that cash into R&D and then not releasing it into production. Just doesnt make sense. Im pretty sure this will be available sooner or later.
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Deepsea Challenge watch
- Thread starter Lelouch
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I do, it's called publicity. We are talking about it and so is every single watch related site/blog. Also, I don't think the costs were all that high, a computer probably did most of the design work and what it did cost can be amortised as R&D that will flow into lessor models the same way F1 tech flows down into street cars eventually.
What you saw in the video is pure marketing BS. A lot of guys in suits did not stand around a table and design this. It simply doesn't happen that way. The design team would have been one or two people and a computer. All they did was bulk up the already built DSSD. There is no "stunning technical achievement" here, just good marketing. In fact, I bet the team in marketing that ensured Rolex got maximum mileage out of this was bigger than the team that built the watch.
After 52 years they could only make it another 3570 feet??? 
The video of the watchmaking is impressive but gawd, I hate the inner bezel/rehaut with the writing on it (just like the DeepSea).
The video of the watchmaking is impressive but gawd, I hate the inner bezel/rehaut with the writing on it (just like the DeepSea).
Too much text on the dial was one of the deal breakers for many who anticipated the DSSD in 2008. It's probably one of the reasons why they introduced the Sub-C two years later. If the DSC ever does make it to production, you can bet your boots collectors everywhere will be chomping at the bit to get one. Imagine what the price could be.
Someone on VRF even had the audacity to post a WTB for one.
Someone on VRF even had the audacity to post a WTB for one.
You have the make the crystal thicker instead of making the movement thicker. But that's pretty funny! :biglaugh:
At least he was successful making his dive. Not bad for a fellow Canadian. Note the watch in question strapped to the submersible's arm. His next two projects are Avatar 2 and 3.
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