Rolex has just announced the addition of an exciting new model to the 2008 lineup, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA. If you’re a fan of big watches, the Rolex DEEPSEA will most likely be your cup of tea.
The Rolex DEEPSEA was developed to withstand extreme depths and its waterproof rating is an impressive 3,900 metres (12,800 feet). While the watch at first glimpse may appear to share the same case as a normal Sea-Dweller or Submariner, the DEEPSEA features a brand new case design with a unique architecture called the Ringlock System.
The ring is positioned inside the middle case between the crystal and the caseback and it withstands exerted water pressure. The middle case is made from 904L steel and the gorgeous sapphire crystal is slightly domed and has a greater thickness than previous Oyster watches. The caseback is made of titanium and the watch features a helium valve which during the decompression phase of a dive, releases gases that enter the watch.
The Triplock winding crown is triple sealed and screwed onto the case.
The Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA features a unidirectional, rotatable bezel with a 60-minute graduated black CERACHROM disc that allows a diver to keep track of dive time. A new capsule containing luminescent material which emits a blue glow is used for the zero marker, and provides increased visibility in dark, underwater conditions. The indexes and hands on the dial are coated with this same material.
The Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA features the calibre 3135 Rolex movement, known for being precise, reliable, and robust. Other features of the movement include:
- A PARACHROM hairspring with high resistance to shocks and magnetic fields
- COSC chronometer certification
- A power reserve of 48 hours
The DEEPSEA bracelet is made from solid 904L steel and can be easily adjusted to wear over a diving suit due to the new GLIDELOCK clasp and fliplock extension links.
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[...] Well, opinions vary as to how large it is but Rolex launched a new watch called the Sea-Dweller Deep Sea with a depth rating of 3900 meters. It’s not on a rubber strap, but it could be Some people say it is 42mm others 43.5mm, either way it is bigger than the old Sea Dweller, but not a monster, however it is supposedly 16mm thick. You can find a great post about it on The Men’s Watch Review [...]
That domed crystal is killer! Not a huge fan of the excessive amount of text around the dial however.
Nah, I prefer the regular Sea Dweller. There is simply too much text around the inner ring. Resembles advertisements!
43mm? Trying to compete with Paneri?
I LIKE THE CERACHROME BEZEL. RETROFIT IT TO A REGULAR SEA DWELLER AND IT WOULD BE SUPERB
The text makes the whole watch look so horrid. What has happened to rolex? Very big mistake.
Regardless of all negative commnets, we already have a waiting list that has 278 people that want the watch!
As an avid rolex collector, I love it.
New SD looks fantastic! The writing makes the watch some what younger, very sharp. Love the look, but still not a fan of the rolex echted on the innerr ring, makes the watch look cheesy.
The domed glass adds such a fresh feel to the watch!! Very excited about getting one!!
Now for some friendly banter;
Rolex does not compete with panerai.
Panerai needs to compete with Rolex.
-tony-OUT~!
I had the pleasure today of strapping on a DeepSea and all I can say WOW! as a long time Rolex fan this has to be the ultimate Rolex I’ve own lots of them in my time this is an absolute cracker. I thought my GMT 11C was impressive and big beside my older GMT the DeepSea make the GMT 11C look like an Datejust not all is positive Rolex could have made the bracelet 22mm all the way instead the chose to reduce to 20mm however that will not deter my purchase can’t wait to get my own
cheers B
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