Rolex Deepsea Challenge 50 mm – Ref. 126067 (RLX Titanium, Ultimate Professional Diving Watch)
Overview
The Rolex Deepsea Challenge 126067 is Rolex’s pinnacle of deep-sea engineering. Constructed in ultra-light and corrosion-resistant RLX titanium, it is designed for extreme depths with water resistance rated to an astonishing 11,000 meters. Built to excel in the harshest underwater environments, this watch is a statement piece for professional divers and horology adventurers alike.
Design & Materials
- Case: RLX titanium (grade 5) with a massive 50 mm diameter and robust build for deep-diving resilience.
- Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable diving bezel with Cerachrom ceramic insert and engraved minute scale for precise dive timing.
- Dial: “Intense Black” matte finish, with large luminous hour markers and hands (Chromalight) designed for high visibility in low-light underwater conditions.
- Bracelet: Matching titanium Oyster bracelet featuring Glidelock extension and Fliplock system, allowing the watch to expand to fit over thick wetsuits.
- Aesthetic: Rugged, purposeful, and modern — a tool watch built for performance while still carrying Rolex’s design DNA.
Movement & Functions
- Caliber: Rolex manufacture Caliber 3230, a robust self-winding mechanical movement.
- Functions:
- Hours, minutes, seconds (time-only layout for maximum legibility)
- Rotating dive bezel to track immersion and decompression time
- Helium escape valve to protect against pressure build-up during saturation diving
- Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours.
- Precision: Certified as a Superlative Chronometer, with performance tolerances of about ±2 seconds/day after casing.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 126067
- Collection: Deepsea / Deepsea Challenge
- Case: RLX Titanium, 50 mm diameter
- Bezel: Unidirectional diving bezel with ceramic insert
- Dial: Intense Black with Chromalight luminous markers
- Bracelet: Titanium Oyster with Glidelock + Fliplock extension systems
- Crystal: Thick sapphire (designed to withstand extreme pressure)
- Water Resistance: 11,000 meters / 36,090 feet
- Functions: Timekeeping + dive bezel + helium escape valve
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Full set (Rolex presentation box, warranty card, documents)
Prestige & Value
The Deepsea Challenge 126067 is not merely a luxury dive watch — it is a feat of engineering, designed for those who push boundaries. With unmatched depth rating, titanium construction, and Rolex’s hallmark precision, this timepiece is a statement in endurance, innovation, and daring. For serious collectors and professional divers, it’s among the most extreme, desirable tool watches ever made.
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