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HogwldFLTR · 23 June 2019, 03:43 AM

Anyone else catch this today?

https://www.esquire.com/uk/design/a2...ve-watch-ever/

May 2019, undersea explorer Victor Vescovo successfully piloted his submersible Limiting Factor to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which at nearly seven miles beneath the Pacific Ocean, set a new world record for the deepest dive. Vescovo's 4.6m-long, 3.7m-high craft was built by the US-company Triton Submarines, with the aim of having a vessel that could make repeated dives to any part of the ocean, with a 9cm-thick titanium pressure hull that can withstand 1,000 bars, the equivalent of 50 jumbo jets piled on top of it.

What wasn't known until now was that Omega’s new experimental dive watch, the Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional, was strapped to the outside. (In fact, there were three Ultra Deep Professionals on the dive, codenamed FOD-X1, -X2 and -X3, standing for Full Ocean Depth – one on each of the main vessel’s robotic arms and one on the detachable lander vehicle. After a technical hitch meant that one of the robotic landers remained on the ocean floor for two-and-a-half days before being retrieved, its watch was still ticking).

Lemieux66 · 23 June 2019, 04:17 AM

Wrong forum, but I do like this new Omega. Maybe they’ll make some less extreme production versions?

Etschell · 23 June 2019, 05:20 AM

I did. I guess it is about as cool to me as the deepsea challenge.

HogwldFLTR · 24 June 2019, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

I did. I guess it is about as cool to me as the deepsea challenge.

Yes, I agree however it no longer leaves the accomplishment to Rolex alone. For those who justify their Rolex purchases by their depth accomplishments of the Deepsea Challenge this marks a distinct change.

ras47 · 24 June 2019, 01:02 AM

So Omega has watches worn OUTSIDE of suits/vehicles at the highest point man has attained (Moon) and the lowest point (bottom of the Marianas Trench).

Ian Macdermott · 24 June 2019, 01:06 AM

Saw this yesterday on another forum and thought Oh dear RFBs will be selling their DSSDs on mass.

tie219 · 24 June 2019, 01:17 AM

Can't wait for the Ultra Deep Sea limited edition

Reinhard in SA · 24 June 2019, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

So Omega has watches worn OUTSIDE of suits/vehicles at the highest point man has attained (Moon) and the lowest point (bottom of the Marianas Trench).

Only if you believe man has set foot on the moon

lamnyc · 24 June 2019, 01:19 AM

Omega now owns space and sea.

Art 1 · 24 June 2019, 01:21 AM

Congrats to Omega. Surly a historic company that makes some very watches.

Dr. Robert · 24 June 2019, 01:36 AM

Bah humbug, Rolex did the deep ocean dive first, end of story.

Ian Macdermott · 24 June 2019, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Bah humbug, Rolex did the deep ocean dive first, end of story.

True just not deep enough.

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ltmgeller · 24 June 2019, 01:57 AM

Pretty cool

Onikage · 24 June 2019, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Bah humbug, Rolex did the deep ocean dive first, end of story.

Yaa who cares if someone else comes up with another (best part of an inch) thick watch that can do it.

returntorolex · 24 June 2019, 02:28 AM

From the linked article (credit to author):

“Explorer Victor Vescovo set a new deep-diving record, reaching what is commonly known as the deepest point on planet Earth: Challenger Deep within the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean.

Vescovo descended in a submersible called DSV Limiting Factor, reaching a depth of 35,853 feet, which is 52 feet deeper than any manned dive, and beating a record made in 2012 by filmmaker and explorer James Cameron, who reached a depth of 35,787 feet on a dive in his submersible, the Deepsea Challenger.”

Isn’t the delta 66 feet, not 52 feet?

SeaAndSky · 24 June 2019, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

So Omega has watches worn OUTSIDE of suits/vehicles at the highest point man has attained (Moon) and the lowest point (bottom of the Marianas Trench).

And properly priced as well.

Cesium137 · 24 June 2019, 02:38 AM

Another example of omega playing bridesmaid.

Dsmith1974 · 24 June 2019, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

Saw this yesterday on another forum and thought Oh dear RFBs will be selling their DSSDs on mass.

What’s an RFB?

omx5o · 24 June 2019, 02:48 AM

Can you actually buy these at retail?

Dr. Robert · 24 June 2019, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

What’s an RFB?

Rolex fan boy

Rashid.bk · 24 June 2019, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Bah humbug, Rolex did the deep ocean dive first, end of story.

I agree, they went a few meters extra. Several decades too late really. Not sure why Omega would even bother. This is like that neighbor that after a few years of seeing your Xmas decorations copies your exact same design.
To me it screams little brother chasing big brothers accomplishments.

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Originally Posted by omx5o

Can you actually buy these at retail?

No, but would you really want to wear such a watch. Ironically, Omega might just sell it since they sure love thick unnecessary watches.

inadeje · 24 June 2019, 04:56 AM

Nice info for comparison but, not Rolex focused.

Dsmith1974 · 24 June 2019, 05:11 AM

I sometimes think that anyone (prospective Omega or Rolex) buyers, if they’re basing their decision on what watch to buy based upon its ability withstand pressures over 300M are somewhat kidding themselves.

Beyond a certain limit it’s all dickwaiving. Like these guys.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4043105.stm

SS Oyster · 24 June 2019, 05:24 AM

Will they release a 3900m plus 25% version for public sake?

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Burlington · 24 June 2019, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ras47

So Omega has watches worn OUTSIDE of suits/vehicles at the highest point man has attained (Moon) and the lowest point (bottom of the Marianas Trench).

Quite the achievement!

ras47 · 24 June 2019, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

And properly priced as well.

And unlike Rolex watches, you can actually walk into an Omega Boutique and buy a stainless steel watch.

ras47 · 24 June 2019, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

I sometimes think that anyone (prospective Omega or Rolex) buyers, if they’re basing their decision on what watch to buy based upon its ability withstand pressures over 300M are somewhat kidding themselves.

Beyond a certain limit it’s all dickwaiving. Like these guys.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4043105.stm

I did exactly that when I bought my first Rolex, the original all black DSSD. Mistake! Didn't like the overall geometry of the watch and ended up trading it straight up for my 16710 GMT Master II BLRO.

brandog · 24 June 2019, 07:48 AM

Rolex is already crowned with the achievement of going to the deepest part of the Ocean, who cares if they went a little bit deeper.

ecdc · 24 June 2019, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brandog

Rolex is already crowned with the achievement of going to the deepest part of the Ocean, who cares if they went a little bit deeper.

Umm...people who care about the deepest? I love to see the different technical solutions each manufacturer comes up with to survive such pressure. Like F1, but for diving. Competition improves all competitors.

Cryten · 24 June 2019, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tie219

Can't wait for the Ultra Deep Sea limited edition

The? I'm sure they can milk this for at least 50 different "limited" editions

23 June 2019, 03:43 AM	#1
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Seamaster Sets Record for the Deepest Dive Anyone else catch this today? https://www.esquire.com/uk/design/a2...ve-watch-ever/ May 2019, undersea explorer Victor Vescovo successfully piloted his submersible Limiting Factor to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which at nearly seven miles beneath the Pacific Ocean, set a new world record for the deepest dive. Vescovo's 4.6m-long, 3.7m-high craft was built by the US-company Triton Submarines, with the aim of having a vessel that could make repeated dives to any part of the ocean, with a 9cm-thick titanium pressure hull that can withstand 1,000 bars, the equivalent of 50 jumbo jets piled on top of it. What wasn't known until now was that Omega’s new experimental dive watch, the Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional, was strapped to the outside. (In fact, there were three Ultra Deep Professionals on the dive, codenamed FOD-X1, -X2 and -X3, standing for Full Ocean Depth – one on each of the main vessel’s robotic arms and one on the detachable lander vehicle. After a technical hitch meant that one of the robotic landers remained on the ocean floor for two-and-a-half days before being retrieved, its watch was still ticking). __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 June 2019, 05:20 AM	#3
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I did. I guess it is about as cool to me as the deepsea challenge. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

24 June 2019, 01:02 AM	#5
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	So Omega has watches worn OUTSIDE of suits/vehicles at the highest point man has attained (Moon) and the lowest point (bottom of the Marianas Trench). __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

24 June 2019, 01:06 AM	#6
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Saw this yesterday on another forum and thought Oh dear RFBs will be selling their DSSDs on mass. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

24 June 2019, 01:36 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,262	Bah humbug, Rolex did the deep ocean dive first, end of story. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 June 2019, 04:17 AM	#2
Lemieux66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: UK Watch: $10 Casio Posts: 521	Wrong forum, but I do like this new Omega. Maybe they’ll make some less extreme production versions?

24 June 2019, 01:17 AM	#7
tie219 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Troy Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16710 GMT, BBR Posts: 926	Can't wait for the Ultra Deep Sea limited edition

24 June 2019, 01:19 AM	#9
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,751	Omega now owns space and sea.

24 June 2019, 01:21 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Congrats to Omega. Surly a historic company that makes some very watches.

24 June 2019, 01:57 AM	#13
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,370	Pretty cool __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 June 2019, 02:28 AM	#15
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,649	From the linked article (credit to author): “Explorer Victor Vescovo set a new deep-diving record, reaching what is commonly known as the deepest point on planet Earth: Challenger Deep within the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean. Vescovo descended in a submersible called DSV Limiting Factor, reaching a depth of 35,853 feet, which is 52 feet deeper than any manned dive, and beating a record made in 2012 by filmmaker and explorer James Cameron, who reached a depth of 35,787 feet on a dive in his submersible, the Deepsea Challenger.” Isn’t the delta 66 feet, not 52 feet? __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

24 June 2019, 02:38 AM	#17
Cesium137 Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 450	Another example of omega playing bridesmaid.

24 June 2019, 02:48 AM	#19
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,611	Can you actually buy these at retail?

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24 June 2019, 05:11 AM	#23
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	I sometimes think that anyone (prospective Omega or Rolex) buyers, if they’re basing their decision on what watch to buy based upon its ability withstand pressures over 300M are somewhat kidding themselves. Beyond a certain limit it’s all dickwaiving. Like these guys. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4043105.stm

24 June 2019, 05:24 AM	#24
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	Will they release a 3900m plus 25% version for public sake? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 June 2019, 07:48 AM	#28
brandog Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Posts: 370	Rolex is already crowned with the achievement of going to the deepest part of the Ocean, who cares if they went a little bit deeper.

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