Here's Why Rolex's Deepsea Challenge is a Game-Changer

[@ID-Guy]

Edit: Thank you to everyone for the feedback on this video! There have been some great comments made about watches I did not know existed like the Bell & Ross Hydromax and others when it comes to depth ratings (as well as standouts that come to mind like the Seiko Tuna and Sinn UX) At this point I’ve made about 3 videos on the channel about the Rivalry between the Rolex & Omega and the prototypes they used (didn’t really want to repeat myself and talk about Omega's “Five Deeps Expedition” again) Omega has the record when it comes to prototypes, as far as production models go Rolex has created a piece that travels down further than Omega’s 6km production model. Is it necessary? Of course not. I feel that Omega had a better approach of making a more “wearable” version of a deep diver (something I omitted from the video) Personally I prefer the design of the Ultra Deep (something else I omitted) BUT all that said, this is merely a *depth measuring competition between the two brands 😉 Reaching "Full Ocean Depth" - this result from Rolex is spectacular. No matter the brand name, this is one of those rare lifetime achievements that cannot be overstated. They smashed it out of the park with this one 🥃 (Titanium is 30% less heavier than steel - so 1/3rd lighter)

[@koolpep]

Untrue. Check h2o Kalmar 2 deep dive. Costs 1,600 euro and is rated to 25,000 meters.

[@alvinmick218]

Yes!!! This is what Rolex used to be all about. I’d love to see them return to their tool watch making heritage instead of becoming a bling accessory or status symbol. Bravo to Rolex for offering this and to you for giving us this preview! 🥃

[@lousyshot1]

Yes it is amazing. But I prefer an NHL hockey puck outfitted with an ETA movement.

[@robertlock6041]

@@koolpep Damn Ralf! I was going to say that!

[@omarion07]

@@koolpep I don’t believe for a second that thing is WR to 25K.. I was looking on their website to see how they tested the watch to be WR to such depth and there was absolutely nothing. They claim it was certified by “German institute”. German institute of what exactly? of horse sh*t maybe? If that watch was legit it would’ve made the headlines everywhere!

[@louisbrandt5386]

That depth rating on a wearable dive watch is completely pointless. Omega now holds the world record for depth regarding a wrist watch.

[@512bb]

As a retired Green Beret with combat dive certification that still wears my 1982 Sub 16800 that I wore all through the army, I found this super interesting. My first thought was this was a bit over the top but as I listened to you, it makes complete sense. As I'm not a saturation diver as your friend & have no need for it's specs, I still want it. As for the people who are knocking the watch, lets face it they are Rolex hater's that don't understand the brand. As it may look a bit pedestrian to some, the devil is in the details. The grade 5 titanium is a big deal, the no date & mat dial are simply awesome, a no nonsense instrument indeed. I have no doubt they could construct it without the HE valve but I like the historical tie & it serves as a nice way to break up the mass of the case. I guess some just arn't open minded enough to consider it's merits even if it's not their cup of tea but I bet they'll sell everyone they can build, I will be calling my dealer tomorrow.

[@thetimemachine3828]

Good comment (so good you were selected for a giveaway I see!!). I'm simply jumping in to agree with you re. the stupidity of the "evidence that Rolex has lost its way" type comments re. this release. No. IMO the gloss dialled/bezelled flashiness of much of today's Rolex catalogue is better evidence of that - if you are truly looking at the brands ethos for the vast majority of its history.

[@TomasWatchReviews]

Invicta was copying Rolex. Now Roles is copying Invicta. How the tables turn.. hmm..

[@ID-Guy]

The tables always turn 😆 Freaking hilarious 🥃

[@cjbartoz]

I didn't know Invicta made a 11km waterproof dive watch?

[@ramoncote1620]

Lol so true

[@authorjohnwquinn]

I love it and compare it to F1 racing or the development of military aircraft - both industries push the boundaries of what is possible. The result of this are seen in modern cars and commercial airplanes. Well done to the engineers!

[@paulstone9667]

Not anyone can have it! The Rolex ADs will see to that. But if you want the Omega Ultra deep just pop into your nearest Omega shop and get one. If you can't get it then there they will get it in for you within a few days, and your money will be as good as anyone else's.

[@DDWGG1]

Dude this thing is incredible. It’s baffling to me that so many watch enthusiasts are looking past the engineering of this thing to rag on the price or the size. You don’t have to buy it man!! But I think it’s so easy to appreciate how cool this thing is. Def Rolex’s best release of the year!

[@ID-Guy]

That's just it brother. Everyone's saying how big it is and it's titanium etc. Nope, not the point 😉

[@williamstalvey6920]

I agree ...incredible watch and glad Rolex jumped up the size from 44 to 50 mm....

[@impoautosguatemala9847]

Fan boy

[@giovannibucio]

OMEGA Ultra deep is the real king 👑. rolex is for fans not for the sea.

[@Maarten_official_account]

It’s a bit like making the SSC Bloodhound commercially available for commuters 😉

[@ID-Guy]

EXACTLY! Such a great analogy Maarten 😉🔥

[@jameshoward9700]

Spot on! For a watch to be able to deal with this level of pressure and still be wearable is remarkable engineering. This is a frontier of huge significance to any diver, oceanographer or enthusiast. It's a huge, ungainly beast that I'll probably never wear, but I'm so glad it exists and I have renewed respect for Rolex for making it. As for 'where now?' Well, someone could make the tech slimmer, but I doubt it's possible without entailing excessive cost. I hope this paves the way for a new Sea-Dweller - a pure tool, ti diver.

[@ID-Guy]

Thank you James! It's so nice to see a great comment after scrolling through so much innate hatred of this machine 😆

[@sanghoonlee5171]

It's a game changer because it's the first watch designed to be worn on the ankle.

[@watchsixto]

That is insane how deep are they willing to go both Omega and Rolex

[@ID-Guy]

The Depth measuring contest continues 😆🥃

[@watchsixto]

@@ID-Guy guess whoever reaches the bottom and make it all the way wins lol

[@nickbrooker1411]

@@watchsixto not sure that's true! You only have to look at the popularity of the Explorer, where many think it was the first watch on Everest's summit - it wasn't, that was a Smiths watch, but Rolex have the marketing nouse and budget to change the perception. Also in many cases the first to do something is great however quite often in engineering a competitor will learn from the episode and produce a rival that has features or design to address the former's issues..... I think Omega and Rolex will keep going head to head for years and including improvements on both the Ultra Deep and Deepsea Challenge.

[@malcolmbeckett9802]

Has anyone heard of the H20 Kalmar 25000, it's made of titanium and under £2000

[@giantdipper]

Compelling video. I love the verbal stumble at the end--a little humour keeps us entertained!

[@ID-Guy]

I do it so much... sometimes sentences escape me y'know? 😆 Thank you brother 🥃

[@watchnut]

I like the return of a matte dial and case chamfer, I hope these make it back to the Submariner. I agree, the bezel should have been matte as well.

[@cjmcaulay]

“Depths we couldn’t possibly fathom…” Nice 😉

[@ID-Guy]

Coffee is a wonderful thing 😆🥃

[@BandrewScott]

What a really cool watch and great coverage illustrating why it’s cool. Keep up the great work!

[@ID-Guy]

A real pleasure sir! Thank you for taking the time to watch the clip! 🥃

[@actionarslan]

What is the footage of the one WITH the date complication?

[@ID-Guy]

That's the "Deepsea Challenge" of 2012 that was attached to Cameron's Sub - basically the inspiration for this new model that can now be bought 🥃

[@actionarslan]

@@ID-Guy yes! Thank uou

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

I’m more excited about the fact that maybe chamfered edges are coming back to Rolex!

[@ID-Guy]

Right??? Full Titanium Explorer with Chamfers confirmed! 😉🥃

[@mr_watchaddict3146]

I'd love to see Sinn answer the challenge and make a name for themselves in one hit, rather than Omega, and release an oil-filled 15,000m diver...and in true Sinn style, 12mm thick. 😁 Glad to see you're looking healthy and well sir. Just catching up on some vids! 🥃😉👍

[@ID-Guy]

Sinn with their Oil Filled machines could crush this... You're right! If there's one brand I'd want to see explore this it would be them 🔥 And thank you sir (everything thats been going on behind the camera, I'm quite surprised I'm still going 😆)

[@koolpep]

@@ID-Guy h2o Kalmar 2 deep dive crushed 25,000 meters.…. In a 44mm case, though nearly 20mm thick. But 1/10th the price of the Rolex.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

@@koolpep Seiko makes 300m dive watches that are 1/20th the price of a Submariner. There's more to a watch than just the outside.

[@koolpep]

@@bloodymarvelous4790 But this „innovation“ has a standard 3230 movement inside. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I love Rolex, have a SkyDweller and an Explorer II myself but the helium valve was developed way back with Doxa, the movement is not new, ring lock is old, and there are way more depth resistant watches like the h2o for lower prices and in smaller cases… where is the innovation?

[@pedromanuellopez142]

The Sinn UX case is rated to 12000m, based on their in-house testing. They do not talk about it, since it is impossible to test it in real life conditions. That's Sinn for you.

[@theJade]

Didn't omega also have a non-production version of their ultra deep that actually went 11k meters or am I remembering wrong.

[@ID-Guy]

You're right! I tried to feature it many times (it was the one on the bright blue strap) and is actually pressure tested beyond 15k's 🥃

[@davidb5720]

An engineering masterpiece, this is great to see watch manufacturers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, however, I reckon Omega have something in the bag….. let’s see what happens in the next round!

[@thatmexicanguy2989]

Omega still hold the world record at over 16,000m deep however they chose to create the ultra deep which is 7,500m but actually wearable. The other one was huge so they didn’t make it a production model… rolex however don’t care about if it’s wearable or not 😂 they just want people to think they’re the best

[@davidb5720]

@@thatmexicanguy2989 exactly so! It’s all about public perception for Rolex. Omega just go about the business of being the best! 👍

[@uglynugget914]

@@davidb5720 Really, Omega has been riding the first watch to the moon for over 50 years.All the manufacturers are about public perceptions don’t kid yourself.

[@davidb5720]

@@uglynugget914 I’m not kidding myself. If you look at the history of how Rolex became as big as it has, it was all about public perception, the Rolex explorer is a prime example. It was actually a Smiths watch that made the summit but the public perception is that an Explorer was the only watch involved. A Speedmaster did make it to the moon. It doesn’t take a watch genius to know that there are better made watches out there for the money but what do most people want…… a Rolex. Brilliant marketing from the company, I’m not knocking them one little bit. If you’re saying that Rolex aren’t the best at this and that this doesn’t play a part in their marketing, then you are kidding yourself

[@uglynugget914]

@@davidb5720 I never said that Rolex is not mastered in the art of marketing, my reply to your statement was based on your comment about Only Rolex does this and Omega is all about silently being the best. Omega is far from being the best, great watches yes, wide selection yes but far from the best.

[@college9602]

I‘m gonna wait for the Rainbow Deepsea Challenge…

[@ID-Guy]

Rainbow bezel? Pavé dial? Count me in! 🔥

[@condal32]

Don't know if anyone else has noticed this but the dot dash dot on the crown is also morse code for the letter R. Coincidence?

[@markikn3183]

Nigel Tufnel : The numbers all go to eleven. Look, right across the board, eleven, eleven, eleven and... Marty DiBergi : Oh, I see. And most amps go up to ten? Nigel Tufnel : Exactly. Marty DiBergi : Does that mean it's louder? Is it any louder? Nigel Tufnel : Well, it's one louder, isn't it? It's not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your guitar. Where can you go from there? Where? Marty DiBergi : I don't know. Nigel Tufnel : Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do? Marty DiBergi : Put it up to eleven. Nigel Tufnel : Eleven. Exactly. One louder. Marty DiBergi : Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder? Nigel Tufnel : [pause] These go to eleven

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Crystal a centimetre thick!!!! This thing is an absolute beast. From an engineering perspective, wow. Good for them. This is going to be highly prohibitive from owning due to its size/price/rarity etc but to me it’s a statement piece. We are the best. And credit where it’s due. Amazing. Thanks for the video, great as ever

[@robertsullivan4773]

Next Is a challenge to Omega match the dept in a more wearable watch. Great review usual.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

I remember when I was selling my Submariner Bi Metal (blue dial) looking at the then better Sea Dweller everyone banged on about heft, thickness, rattles, being top heavy etc etc I love it. This is a cracking watch. In its on right. Great Review

[@sarahgoldfarb913]

Best release in a long time. Huge size provides a new center of gravity for the entire Rolex range. So cool that it goes to the deepest point in the ocean.

[@lawrenceh7182]

Let’s not forget that Bell & Ross Hydromax that is certified to 11km too! They were waaaay ahead of the game

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Nobody cares about B&R.

[@chrisgrieves1468]

I think a real game-changer for Rolex would be to come up with a design they haven't been making for more than half a century. You'll be holding your breath long enough that you'll need more than specialised diving equipment :)

[@betochiwas]

Rolex was a company that used to push boundaries and thrive in innovation, now their innovations are change dial color and add water resistance, I love their designs but they are stagnated from many decades now

[@JinKee]

6:50 you may need a helium escape valve if you are sitting in a saturation dive habitat and decide to unscrew your crown in a helium pressurized atmosphere to adjust the time or, if there is a date version, change the date after a 30 day month.

[@thetruebatman4632]

I’d wear the hell out of it. I’m a big guy, all my watches in are above 42mm, and i think the Deepsea Challenge is incredible. I mean I would never, ever purchase one lol but if a client or family member gifted it to me (😂) I probably wouldn’t ever take it off.

[@ID-Guy]

I feel you, got a few friends who could rock this watch easily and it's all but confirmed that this will be their next pickup 😉 Great piece at a helluva price! 🥃

[@JasonMilner]

I recommend Watchfinder & Co.'s video on this. They cdetail the Omega vs Rolex battle for the depths very well, & point out that the actual watches used on those expeditions to the bottom of the Marianas trench were actually prototypes, rated to 15000 metres. Omega have apparently gone marginally deper than Rolex with their prototype, *but* Rolex have made a big leap by making their 11000 metre watch a production item, so bravo Rolex!

[@WatchMeEDC]

Awesome video. Learned quite a few new things in this one, really enjoyed it.

[@mjf2377]

Nice but is it save to keep on wrist while showering?

[@ID-Guy]

I wouldn't risk it... Rolex's and water. Yikes! 😆

[@martinkaplan1805]

Very cool. I’d love to see it in person.

[@SniperKing029]

They win the “depth” measuring contest🤣 I love it I want one

[@DouglasRosser]

This watch is grotesque. It is the horological equivalent of Flav-a-flav wearing an alarm clock hanging from his neck.

[@ID-Guy]

I can just see rappers going mad for this watch right now... skinny lil wrists with this hokey puck on 😆

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Hey hey hey...that was a Timex around his neck. Show some wuv.

[@alfieakaronaldog]

Not the prettiest, but it’s about the brawn, and technical beauty. How do you rate Omega’s UltraDeep(Sea)’s looks?

[@fabreezethefaintinggoat5484]

It's not meant to be pretty..it d meant to break records

[@deepseadweller687]

I'd take one for sure tomorrow!

[@Timjacks01]

A truly stunning watch. Just hope the AD favours me!

[@timothyjones9804]

A technical marvel, but yet again, a case of Rolex giving the fan base exactly what they didn’t ask for. “Give us a Submariner on an Oysterflex!” Screams the Rolex collectors, Rolex says “Here’s a two tone explorer!”, “Where’s the Oysterflex Sub?” asks the fan base, “Here’s a left handed GMT in really ugly colours!” says Rolex. They do it on purpose.

[@scottwexlin6456]

It's a halo piece, and not expected to be high volume. That being said, I would rock this all day on my 7.375" wrist. However, at $26K, not anytime soon!

[@juniorjr5328]

What’s class would be new tech that can allow the same depth but still wearable under 42mm and thickness less than 15mm

[@ID-Guy]

Very true... Wouldn't put it past brands like Seiko or Sinn to create something like this 🥃

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Compression resistance and expansion resistance are not even close to similar. When the watch is compressed, the ring keeps the watch from collapsing. When the watch is expanded, the screw threads are all that keep the watch together. Screw threads will fail well before a solid metal ring. The only way you can keep a watch from exploding, is to keep pressure from accumulating over the course of time. For that you need to seal a watch to the extent that even the smallest gas molecules (He) can't pass the barriers. You can't do that with rubber o-rings. You'll need metal gaskets.

[@richardf9980]

This is why I love dive watches rather than just luxury bling... technical masterpieces and bringing genuine competition to the market...I have seen the Kalmar watch registered to 25000 metres but very few reviews... any thoughts? Ps great review

[@DavidDatura]

Due to that ring lock mechanism, the dial itself looks way too small in comparison to the rest of the watch and especially the dive bezel.

[@ID-Guy]

Very good point David! Something that Omega has nailed nicely with their latest pieces 🥃

[@lawrenceh7182]

For me the only thing they can do now is to improve the dimensions which will come with technical development. How long that takes though who knows. To make this superlative in terms of accuracy is just bonkers too 🥃

[@michaelfierman3256]

I’m waiting for the two-tone version

[@billcore6295]

Lol...not a game changer. It's titanium similar to what is used by many other manufacturers. It's $26K which is ridiculous

[@ID-Guy]

Titanium's not the game-changing part 😉

[@fark69]

It's a game changer due to how deep it can go. Divers use dive computers now, but it's still a feat how far it can go

[@niallvbrennan6629]

Have to commend the depth (sorry!) of your research and the quality of your production. Imo, I appreciate that Rolex is pushing engineering boundaries again. Thank you for your thoughts and insights, rarely do watch channels respect the design behind watches☘

[@ID-Guy]

It's a pleasure to share Niallv and thank you for taking the time to watch the clip! Really means a lot 🥃

[@regisbarou4922]

All of a suden the deepsea challenge makes the regular 44 mm deepsea lighter and more wearable. It highlights also how important is the Pelagos in the story of Rolex Tudor evolution. Deepsea challenge shoukd remain for a long time the ultimate version of Rolex divers.

[@ID-Guy]

Great point. It's pretty unreal how the Pelagos has paved the way (and proved the concept) 🥃

[@russell996]

Great review of an amazing piece. Good call with your previous video predictions. Too big for me. 😢 I assumed the RLX Titanium name was simply down to a keyboard fault with certain vowels. 😊

[@ID-Guy]

"it can only be three letters" the Director said 😆 Love it. 50x23 (and the L2L is probably like 55mm's) is just... monstrous! 🥃

[@russell996]

@@ID-Guy Same keyboard for the FXD - those dammed sticking keys for the vowels. 🤣🤣

[@WestCoastAce27]

Great job as always and interesting points. But… you’re grasping. You know very, very few of these watches will ever get wet - the low numbers are going to celebrities and very longstanding Rolex customers.

[@ID-Guy]

I know, I know... the same Navy diver I mention in the video is hoping to get one in a year or two SO there's at least one person in the world who deservingly is going to use it like the brick it is 😉

[@WestCoastAce27]

Would be cool if he did. I’m a tech guy now - Mch Eng by education - so I’m impressed - and trust me, if they make a documentary about how they designed and tested the watch, I’ll definitely watch.

[@chadhansen2198]

Mic drop by Rolex to Omega. Wonder if the D-Blue Cameron dial will be discontinued.

[@ID-Guy]

As an Omega fanboy, I have to agree this is an absolute slam dunk. And I feel like the JC will still be around. The difference between 44mm's and 50mm's is night and day 😆 Like taking a 36mm Explorer and comparing its size to a 42mm Pelagos haha! 🥃

[@chadhansen2198]

@@ID-Guy Love me my Omegas. Just funny that Rolex just went to the ocean bottom on this one. Bring a shovel if you wanna win now Omega. Being the 10 year anniversary of the D-Blue I could see it going away is all. Great video as always. Miss the lives!

[@almac9203]

@@chadhansen2198 this never went to the bottom of the ocean as far as I am aware. This has only been tested in a lab. Omega tested their watch in the actual ocean.

[@chadhansen2198]

@@almac9203 Don't disagree at all.

[@khaledsafoury7518]

If possible make a review on sea wolf avenger brietling comparing the robustness , the price & all other specs .of the watch vs deep sea & the omega ultra deep

[@Konsaliki]

As with halo and/or hypercars it's the trickle down effect that's potentially significant. It's because of Tesla and Rimac that regular mid-sized family SUVs can now comfortably do 0-100 times that used to be sports car exclusive. I'm not entirely sure what could trickle down from the nostrils of this freaking beast that we as normal watch guys could benefit from, but hey, I thought my analogy read as somewhat sophisticated anyway. 😅

[@TheFrankencrx]

i want this watch so damn badly.

[@Valera_Scotland]

Look forward to watching. Matey, please get your hands on the opposite of this rolex (my 36mm Hamilton khaki pilot pioneer).... I know I've said this before but it is STUNNING

[@ID-Guy]

I recieved your email and LOVE it. Honestly, such a super move to go after these brother... I'm very, very biased, but the aesthetic of that W10 just pips it. Cushion case, clean dial with texture, , mechanical... what else do you need?? 🥃

[@Valera_Scotland]

@@ID-Guy that's exactly it! It feels like a gorgeous little pebble on the wrist. Just pure class. I got a bulang and sons strap for it (Speedy black)...its just a comfy classy piece. I've not liked a watch this much before. The hand winding is a real joy too... and the dial is a grey stone.. it looks prehistoric in certain light.

[@mirroredanglage3460]

Wow. A return to proper tool watches by Rolex. Titanium, and fully brushed (but why not a matt bezel). This could open the floodgates to more titanium models in future...interesting....However, I'm excited about the return of the chamfers....almost like mirrored anglage...🥃

[@olivierorban787]

This is a concept watch, just to tell that this can go at 11000m. Well,good job Rolex for the performance. It’s a nice watch, the real tool watch. I have a a good wrist, perfect for my Blancpain FF 45mm and my Omega PO 45,5mm But 50mm, huge! And I’m not talking about the price! Only for professional diver, collection or Superman

[@ID-Guy]

50mm's is massive I agree... and the price is just as huge. But hey, pretty amazing feat. Great choices between the FF and the PO, two stellar watches that I'd have in a heartbeat! 🥃

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

It's not a concept. It's a production watch.

[@olivierorban787]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 i want to see one of this days someone have this piece on his wrist. I see lot of sub, sometimes SD, but this one would be a surprise. I think that Rolex are going to produce a few pieces per year.

[@olivierorban787]

Omega for 15000m ?

[@petrokersta5293]

This watch has a Rolex DNA that goes all the way back to the 1953s Sub. Evolutionary chain is now complete Sub -> Sea Dweller -> Deep Sea -> Deep Sea Challenge. Each new model is built on the foundation of the predecessor. Hence the so familiar and maybe even ubiquitous looks and tech. What’s interesting is the use of Titanium. Is Titanium Stainless Steel of the XXIst century? A material for true modern tool watches. Tudor released all Pelagos watches in Titanium. Now Rolex starts with the Deep Sea Challenge.

[@impexRQ]

Funny thing - some Rolex fun boys used to say that the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms was the perfect diver but too large … now they will go out and defend this monster of watch 😂😂😂

[@ID-Guy]

I'm seeing the opposite at the same time too! Even the fanboys are hating the size 😆 Think we can all agree it's ridiculous as a size BUT the big wristies could pull this off easily

[@hugohernandez3651]

Omega's fanboys made a huge deal when the Ultra deep was released (Rightfully so). Now they look for every single thing to critize this amazing piece of engineering. I will continue wearing my Planet Ocean that is as thick as my Deepsea. 🤣....just for desk diving.

[@almac9203]

@@hugohernandez3651 the difference is the Ultra Deep is wearable. It outclassed the Deep-sea with a watch comparable in size whereas Rolex produced a 50mm by 23.5mm watch which is ridiculous.

[@shaunpatrick8345]

The first watch visible from space.

[@ID-Guy]

Bet it gets amazing AM/FM coverage with a dish that size 😆🥃

[@raymondhernandez]

This is the “King Tiger” of Rolex watches.

[@gregsheridan]

I think it is obvious that Omega chose to make a more reasonable size and wearable version of the experimental watches. The experimental models actually went to the deepest point as opposed to just being tested. This is a cool factor. If they wanted to release this version, I believe it was the same size. This is just physics of dealing with the immense pressure. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should is likely the Omega approach on the Ultra Deep 6000M.

[@ID-Guy]

Very good point here Greg 🥃

[@hughming]

Why the bezel in on minute? If you are diving to like 11000m, you should consider spending hours underwater. Minute bezel looks odd.

[@oliver1965]

GrAcie 4 your review. Get going 🚀

[@-DC-]

Engineering Masterpiece ❤️

[@herbmerced7780]

I’m glad it exists….I will be more impressed when they can miniaturize and achieve those depths…

[@thetimemachine3828]

Yup - and/or use what they learned when/if a time comes when the tech is useful for looking skyward?

[@alfieakaronaldog]

It’s pretty much the only (production) watch that can go to the bottom of the world, where as any watch could have gone to the moon 🌝

[@WatchMeEDC]

Next up... "Center of the Earth: 1 Million Miles Deep Invicta" 🤣

[@alfieakaronaldog]

With a case that thick it needs a HEV to break up the non crown side.

[@ID-Guy]

I agree, it does give that side something instead of being a horrendously large slab side. Aesthetics 😉

[@greaterbayareahero1401]

I think if I need a frying pan when diving this one meets the criteria.

[@Thomas-vq5pb]

Thanks for the video! I think this watch serves several purposes for Rolex: 1. It reminds everyone that Rolex is a technical brand and not just a luxury one. 2. It’s not a watch to wear, it’s a tool watch to admire as a technological marvel. 3. It makes a point to differentiate itself from Tudor: - Pelagos 39 : Grade 2 Titanium, lifestyle - Rolex Deep sea: Grade 5 titanium, professional You admire this watch not for the money it represents but for its technological achievement. Rolex going back to its core value.

[@ID-Guy]

On the money Thomas! That's really what I wanted people to take away from this release. It's not for everyone BUT for the rare few and can be admired for what it's achieved as a "consumable" diver 🥃

[@normanwatson9056]

first decent review bingo

[@ID-Guy]

I tried...and am getting lambasted 😆 All we can do is try though 🥃

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Yup I’ve got over 9inch wrists so that’s a bit of me even though I won’t ever be able to afford one😢 I’m also an Omega Fan and now the Gauntlet has been thrown down by Rollie I still can’t see Omega Topping this just to be top dog as what’s the point🤔,None of us are ever going that deep so it’s just boys with toys if you get one or own one, Plus most WIS Dive watch owners won’t even get their Divers Wet😜⌚️

[@manfred2434]

Rolex- really now - The Rolex product marketing has shot the buck and actually launched a watch that no watch fan needs. Rolex has maintained for many decades with only marginal changes in the existing model range. Some people will want to call this the maintenance of tradition, others as a lack of innovation. Now the change Bigger (50mm) Lighter and Deeper is announced. Already the DEEPSEE James Cameron, was not comfortable to carry because of its weight, but the swapping was made much easier and so one could calmly do without the one or other lead weights. Also, James Cameron is now too old for deep diving and can't even read the date at 11,000m, should he ever get the date for the dive wrong. Titanium Grade 5 saves 30% weight, but does not justify the totally exaggerated price of about 25.000 EURO. It can't be because of the used titanium KG- price of just 45 EURO. The currently used 904L steel costs even less. Why Rolex used such a small dial for the Challenge in relation to the 50 mm case is a mystery. I already didn't understand with the DEEPSEE, why Rolex wasted valuable space on the dial. The senseless engraved lettering "ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE" and "RING LOOK SYSTEM" could have been saved by Rolex this time. Every watch fan knows that it is not possible without a helium valve and that it is visible on the case anyway. Anticipating this, Rolex has already engraved "Marina Tresch" in the caseback. I prefer to stay with my only true Rolex SEADWELLER 126600.

[@opporknockitytoots]

Obviously, this raises the bar for useful tool watches. The next step must be a 72mm diver able to survive the pressures near Jupiter’s center, operating reliably at temperatures of Venus and Pluto, and keeping Earth time while traveling at 99% of the speed of light. Must be small enough for a Klingon to wear comfortably😂

[@funNactive1]

I'm a submarine, I need this watch! 🤣🙃

[@hugohernandez3651]

Of course the haters cannot stop hating 🙄. It is an amazing piece of engineering. Omega's version is 5mm smaller in diameter, but with Rolex's has twice the WR. Both watches are quite difficult to wear due to their dimensions, but it is amazing to see this level of engineering.

[@almac9203]

Omega outclassed the Deep-sea with a watch comparable in size whereas Rolex produced a dinner plate to beat Omega. The Rolex is not only 50mm but 23.5mm. The Omega is 45mm by 18.1 and the OG Deep-sea is 44mm by 17.7mm. The Rolex is far bigger watch and less wearable than the Omega.

[@hugohernandez3651]

@@almac9203 The Rolex is 5mm bigger in diameter indeed, but 5K higher WR. Not even close. That is where the magic of the engineering is. I have a Planet Ocean. 43.5mm 600WR. A very thick watch as well. My Deepsea JCE is 44mm, but with more than 5X the WR. No Helium valve required btw. Eventually Omega had to produce a real contender. The Deepsea seems to be more wearable than the Ultra Deep. Of course I just tried it on for a couple of minutes at one Omega's boutique. I have owned a Deepsea for a couple of years.

[@hugohernandez3651]

I forgot the Ploprof. Amazing watch...a 55mm x 48mm beast!...1200WR. Not even close to Deepsea WR.

[@almac9203]

@@hugohernandez3651 where is the engineering when omega outclassed the Deepsea with the Ultra Deep that is barely bigger? Compare the dimensions of the OG Deepsea and Ultra Deep and you will see that the Ultra Deep goes over 50 percent deeper whilst barely bigger. The Rolex challenge isn't just slightly bigger but laughably bigger. 50mm by 23.5mm is not close to the Omega in dimensions. The Rolex isn't just wider but look at how thick that is. It is basically a dinner plate.

[@almac9203]

@@hugohernandez3651 the ploprof dimensions are actually misleading. If you try one on it wears far more comfortably than the dimensions would indicate. It is a quirky design so it is difficult to compare to more conventional designs. I think the amazing engineering task is how superior the Ultra Deep is to the Deepsea without resorting to just supersizing the watch. That is engineering. Anyone can make a hockey Puck sized watch.

[@jimhim585]

Why do they go from here? They keep the same depth rating for something half the size through advancement in engineering and materials. Like a front loading watch with a tungsten core for example.

[@GarethDix]

Nice to see Rolex making an actual tool watch again without the bling

[@ID-Guy]

I'm so glad someone pointed this out! 🥃

[@Phil-p7p]

But this watch has never actually travelled to its rated depth. Omega still hold the world depth record a few metres more than Rolex achieved with James Cameron. A strong bid by Rolex to outdo Omega for sure. But I'm not sure its a game changer to have a watch that says it can go somewhere it has in fact never been, and where no-one in their right mind ever actually intends to go. Obviously the engineering is impressive and may, or may not, yield technologies that can be applied to lesser watches. Personally I'd still take it off when I'm doing the washing up, so it wouldn't really be a game changer for me 🤷‍♂

[@zulu6ix290]

That’s what I was waiting for. Did they go deeper yet then omega yet…No? Hmmm….ok…

[@simmysharma6845]

Next goal would be to keep reducing the size of these deep divers. If that's possible

[@koolpep]

H2O Kalmar 2 Deep Dive is certified to 25,000 meters. And that in a 44mm case

[@richardtoewater3113]

I’m buying one as soon as the AD let’s me

[@anthonystevens8683]

As a piece of engineering it really is a great achievement, you would have no worries if it fell off your wrist into the Mariana Trench, the watch would survive. If you just happen to have a deep sea sub at your disposal you could pop down and get it back maybe as long as some unknown deep sea being hasn't beaten you to it. But that isn't the point of this watch. As a production item it is incredible. Why did Rolex make this watch? Because they can and should be applauded. What next? I dunno but I'd guess some one just might produce a GMT version as I guess a Chronograph with its pushers is probably a week point for water ingress. Well done Rolex.

[@drdavidfoo6632]

Omega has gone to Mars

[@unworthyServant08]

This watch is t my cup of tea, but release it in moderate dimensions, and I’m sold!

[@martincox3946]

bel and ross did the hydromax back in 2012, 11100m depth

[@dakotaxu4792]

I love the watch but no one can travel to that depth and physically be in the water wearing the watch on his/her wrist. It however, is Rolex’s technically most advanced watch.

[@williamrizzo1285]

Who knew Rolex would make a titanium watch? Next, a watch that can withstand a 20 ton hydraulic press!

[@Thomas_Burnett]

I love the fact that the Rolex fanboys are rushing around saying that this is the deepest dive Watch of them all and beats the Omega Ultra Deep. Well, Omega still have the record for the Watch that can go deepest. Granted it is not commercially available but, the record still stands at 15,000m with the Ultra Deep prototype FOD-X1. Not 11,000 that the Rolex can go to. Well, at least Rolex fanboys will now hopefully start to appreciate what a great material Titanium is when used to build Watches. A Titanium Explorer II would be awesome! Another great video here boet. ✊

[@fark69]

I'm not a fanboy btw. I'll never buy a Rolex, it's off my list of desired watches

[@Thomas_Burnett]

@@fark69 I hope no offence was taken. Apologies if it was. I guess being more of an Omega fanboy I got carried away with my comment.

[@treasurecoastgypsy]

What innovation 💡? ROLEX USES A movement used, in other unobtainable watches, for us , regular folk, and Titanium, which is already used in other Deep capability divers, of other brands. Building an enormous case, just to brag, that you can go no deeper on the ocean floor, is ridiculous. OMEGA, ,already beat Rolex, with the Ultra Deep, prototype, when it was part of the Deep Five, expedition.!

[@ForbinColossus]

Who is this for? Since real divers don't wear mechanical watches, is this like building an Apollo lunar module for a NASA program that no longer exists to use it? I'm guessing the Deepsea is for the man who seemingly has everything and wants one more thing. Going back to the design, are its hands like pencil-thin legs on a bodybuilder's massive torso? And would you want the 'challenge' callout braggadocio on the rehaut or for the wearer alone on the caseback?

[@Nefville]

I don't think its a game changer, I think its a step backwards. A step backwards in size, in competition even. When did depth ratings become the end all be all of a watch brand? What happened to accuracy, complications or any other measuring stick that could have been used that has an actual practical application? A step backwards for PR as well, I see it being called an Invicta, that Rolex is now chasing Omega, Omega did it better... And they're not bragging? I call BS. This watch is the light up Mercedes emblem, its flexing in the most cringe-worthy way. Also I struggle to think in what way is this a game changer. What's the next logical step after this one, a watch that can be worn on the surface of Venus? In a volcano? There is no innovation - everything on this watch has been done before and there's nowhere to go from here. Its a magnum-dopeus, the DurpSea, its pointless. I like you IDGuy, we're of different minds on this one!

[@ID-Guy]

Magnum Dopeus! 😆😆 Brilliant Nef! I get what you mean though. All of these deep divers take it a step too far (deep) I should've given Omega more kudos (love it's design more truth be told) BUT fear not! Sunday will be all about the Chrono Chime... actual horology 😉🥃

[@562mjohnson]

Titanium sub incoming.

[@mydna1967]

Why no one mentioned the Ultra Deep Professional?

[@John..18]

Watching this, with my totally inadequate, smp 300m, on my wrist,, 😭,,, it's like a Moonswatch, compared to this monster of the deep,, 😀😀.,, great video btw,, 👍.,

[@SK-ej5lg]

Just collected my dsc today. I can’t empathise enough how different this watch is to any other watch rolex has made. There are so many small details that are new. This will definitely become a huge collectible 😱😱

[@shepleonard8695]

Omega actually took the 15,000m Ultra Deep Professional down successfully, Rolex not so much. 🤷‍♂️

[@chriszivoder2650]

I don't think the deep sea challenge actually went to this depth, I think Omega still holds the title for actually achieving highest depth. However, for the watch to be available to buy , Rolex has the deepest rating along with the Bell and Ross. I'm not sure what the excitement is all about. Still interesting discussion never the less.