Rolex Deepsea Challenge 126067

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge with the reference 126067 captivates with its deep black dial. This is complemented by the case with a diameter of 50mm and the Oyster bracelet in titanium. The watch features a central second hand and a screw-down crown. As a Chronometer, the watch runs with exceptional precision at all times. The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is powered by Caliber 3230.

Rolex RLX titanium, a Grade 5 titanium alloy selected by Rolex, is characterized by its lightweight properties and its resistance to deformation and corrosion. The experimental stainless steel 904L dive watch with which James Cameron descended into the Mariana Trench was able to withstand the pressure of the deep sea, but due to its weight was uncomfortable to wear. By using Rolex RLX titanium for the case and bracelet of the Deepsea Challenge, the weight of the watch has been reduced. It now weighs 30% less than James Cameron's experimental timepiece. The bracelet and the entire case, with the exception of the crown guard, are finished with a distinctive satin treatment. To emphasize the curved contours of the lugs, the upper edges have been beveled and subsequently polished.

The patented Ringlock system is used in Rolex diving watches designed for extreme water depths. This system is the result of continuous research into the water resistance of the Oyster: a reinforced case structure consisting of a thick, slightly domed sapphire crystal, an inner compression ring made of nitrogen-alloy stainless steel, and a Rolex RLX titanium case. Thanks to this construction, the Deepsea Challenge withstands pressure at depths of up to 11,000 meters and is guaranteed to be water resistant to this depth. In collaboration with the French company Comex (Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises), Rolex has developed an ultra-high-pressure test chamber to verify the water resistance of the Deepsea Challenge. Each timepiece is tested in accordance with the standards applicable to diving watches with a safety margin of 25% by being subjected to pressure equivalent to a depth of 13,750 meters.