What’s the latest on the DeepSea Challenge?

[gtnator]

I’ve heard from some ADs that after the initial release, over a year ago, they haven’t received any. But other ADs say they get one here or there. Anyone have new info to share?


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[ArtNouveau]

I think they’re few and far between but not much demand either. I think a bigger AD would be happy to try getting one for you.

[Oryx]

There is a lot of demand from collectors for this model but the supply appears to be a lot more limited than people expected. Not sure if anyone knows the production volumes / how long this will be and for.

[Tom Arai]

It’s very big so no one can wear it, only people looking to put it away for the future and they probably stop making them.

[TonyD]

Originally Posted by Tom Arai

It’s very big so no one can wear it, only people looking to put it away for the future and they probably stop making them.

I wear mine all the time. It’s actually quite reasonable for daily wear.

[RTG]

Originally Posted by Tom Arai

It’s very big so no one can wear it, only people looking to put it away for the future and they probably stop making them.

That makes me "no one", which is a good thing.

Fun timepiece. Can't look at it without smiling. We need more fun in the world.

My kids like this Rolex so much they named it, then my wife named it. The ladies always smile when they see my giant watch.

I have worn this at least once a week since acquiring it from my AD in November. It was the first and only Deepsea Challenge they have received.

It's such a rare and special timepiece that Rolex gave it it's own unique box. Rainbow Daytona came in a generic Rolex box, Deepsea Challenge is special, it got its very own box.

[gtnator]

Originally Posted by RTG

That makes me "no one", which is a good thing.

Fun timepiece. Can't look at it without smiling. We need more fun in the world.

My kids like this Rolex so much they named it, then my wife named it. The ladies always smile when they see my giant watch.

I have worn this at least once a week since acquiring it from my AD in November. It was the first and only Deepsea Challenge they have received.

It's such a rare and special timepiece that Rolex gave it it's own unique box. Rainbow Daytona came in a generic Rolex box, Deepsea Challenge is special, it got its very own box.

Nice! Thanks for the pictures to you and others who posted pics.

Also, thanks all for the good information. It sounds like what my AD said is consistent with what you all are hearing. As soon as Rolex makes more, I can’t wait to get mine!


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[hellofromthebay]

AD just told me that Rolex has a titanium supply problem due to the troubles in Russia.


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[geoach]

Originally Posted by hellofromthebay

AD just told me that Rolex has a titanium supply problem due to the troubles in Russia.


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lol I don't think Rolex needs that much Ti to build a few watches there 4 or 5 other countries the U.S imports from.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by geoach

lol I don't think Rolex needs that much Ti to build a few watches there 4 or 5 other countries the U.S imports from.

Originally Posted by geoach

lol I don't think Rolex needs that much Ti to build a few watches there 4 or 5 other countries the U.S imports from.

??? Rolex makes all their watches in Switzerland….

Kat


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[geoach]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

??? Rolex makes all their watches in Switzerland….

Kat


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talking about Ti getting imported not Rolex

[geoach]

Originally Posted by geoach

talking about Ti getting imported not Rolex

opps sorry just realized I put U.S

[BlondesNwatches]

Originally Posted by hellofromthebay

AD just told me that Rolex has a titanium supply problem due to the troubles in Russia.


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The war started in 2022 and the titanium watch came in 2023. No way does Rolex release a watch if they had a supply problem which would have been known before the release.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by gtnator

I’ve heard from some ADs that after the initial release, over a year ago, they haven’t received any. But other ADs say they get one here or there. Anyone have new info to share?


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[1William]

Rolex has not brough this watch or the Titanium Yacht Master to market in any reasonable numbers. While I would like to see both watches, I don't know that I am a buyer but it is bad business to release a watch and not move them into the market in a reasonable timeframe.

[2001jesper]

Saw one in the window of one of my local ADs last week and it was available. Can't imagine that demand is high

[gtnator]

Originally Posted by 2001jesper

Saw one in the window of one of my local ADs last week and it was available. Can't imagine that demand is high

Are you sure it wasn’t an exhibition watch? I’m surprised it was sitting in the case.


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[aehaas]

I wear mine much more often than my 43mm SD and my DSSD James Cameron.

Ali

[gtnator]

Originally Posted by aehaas

I wear mine much more often than my 43mm SD and my DSSD James Cameron.

Ali

That looks awesome. Yeah I want one too, and I also have a DSSD and 43mm SD and glad to hear the Challenge gets more wrist time.


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[joli160]

Originally Posted by aehaas

I wear mine much more often than my 43mm SD and my DSSD James Cameron.

Ali

Nice, the diver of all divers

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by aehaas

I wear mine much more often than my 43mm SD and my DSSD James Cameron.

Ali

That is an impressive wrist!

[Moondoggy]

I like it, it's almost an instrument not a watch

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by Moondoggy

I like it, it's almost an instrument not a watch

Completely agree. I don't think I could pass on this if available/offered.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Moondoggy

I like it, it's almost an instrument not a watch

It’s a helium escape, ring lock notification device.

[steveclr]

Originally Posted by Easy E

It’s a helium escape, ring lock notification device.

I love the watch but that's a great comment.

[TonyD]

Originally Posted by gtnator

I’ve heard from some ADs that after the initial release, over a year ago, they haven’t received any. But other ADs say they get one here or there. Anyone have new info to share?


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I have one. My AD received 2 in the first allocation. I got one. My guy told me they haven’t seen one since. I was lucky to get it and i love it!

[Driver8]

You can take this as a "he said, she said"/"my AD said" type of thing, but I heard from senior guy I trust from a huge watch group, that Rolex are alternating production of the DSC and the Ti YM each year, as both use the same machining tools in the production process.

Don't know if it's true or not, but there definitely seems to limited production of both models.

[diracpoint]

Originally Posted by TonyD

I have one. My AD received 2 in the first allocation. I got one. My guy told me they haven’t seen one since. I was lucky to get it and i love it!

Originally Posted by TonyD

I wear mine all the time. It’s actually quite reasonable for daily wear.

+1

My AD received their only one when it was released back in Nov 2022. Nothing since then.

It turned out to be my most worn watch since I got it, which I did not expect!

[mile2424]

Is the inner bezel ring white? I would love to try one on!

[diracpoint]

Originally Posted by mile2424

Is the inner bezel ring white? I would love to try one on!

It's brushed metal (nitrogen-alloyed stainless steel, I believe).