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Roffensian wrote:
The Rolex site describes it as "Experimental"

Which translates to - "A one-off non-production model that will never see the light of day, and is therefore essentially a waste of time".

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OK, I just watched the video, and I take back the "it's essentially pointless" post of mine above. After seeing the video I now officially love that watch! :thumbsup:

(Wonder if it'll be on an 18mm tapering bracelet though! :poke: )

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Driver8 wrote:
Which translates to - "A one-off non-production model that will never see the light of day, and is therefore essentially a waste of time".

Pretty much like all of Tag Heuer's innovations.

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Not sure about the protruding crystal. Love the rest though.

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Someone on the rolex forums said they confirmed today that Rolex is only making one of these.

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jnelson3097 wrote:
Someone on the rolex forums said they confirmed today that Rolex is only making one of these.


What a waste.

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Lordofmpower wrote:
been combing the forums I've seen 51.4 mm diameter, 28.5 mm thick several times
thats 1.12' thick

http://rolexpassionreport.com/4345/there-it-is-the-new-rolex-deepsea-challenger-super-submariner-of-james-cameron-waterproof-to-12-000-meter/

That being said I still want one


Correct, the case is 51.4mm.

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Not sure that there is ever going to be a production version of this - the Rolex site describes it as "Experimental"


Thank you Roff. This is NOT a production watch!
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Roffensian wrote:
Well I like it!


:huh

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Thank you Roff. This is NOT a production watch!

And some of us can now breathe a collective sigh of relief.
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What a gimmick. Just terrible.

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I'm really with the Perpetuelle guys on this one - their blogger wrote "Too bad the Challenge is “Experimental” only. This baby would sell like water in the desert. (hint, hint, Rolex)"

My feelings towards Rolex in general have been well documented in the past, but I would buy one in a heartbeat.
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Roffensian wrote:
I'm really with the Perpetuelle guys on this one - their blogger wrote "Too bad the Challenge is “Experimental” only. This baby would sell like water in the desert. (hint, hint, Rolex)"

My feelings towards Rolex in general have been well documented in the past, but I would buy one in a heartbeat.


Yes. I'm sure there would be a few footballer knobs wearing this thing but, Rolex is innovating while their "competition" is adding celeb endorsements, python patterns, etc. IMHO, Rolex has taken some big Rolex steps this year. A 39k ft diver and a watch that adjusts via positions of the bezel? That is almost 30 years in Rolex time!

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Rolex Has copied an INVICTA

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Rolex Has copied an INVICTA

To be fair, Rolex does put form in service of function. I can't say that about Invicta.
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Why no He valve?
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