Pristine watchmaking technology encapsulated in an 18ct gilded powdered yellow bezel is what that defines the all-new 2024 edition of the Rolex Deepsea. Combined with hints of RLX titanium and ceramic, the watch is certainly unrivalled in the aspect of its appeal and protection alike. Adding on to its uniqueness is the company’s in-house production of the finest quality of gold alloys in their own foundry, renowned for their startling shine and purity.

Amidst the glamorous external appeal lies an engineering marvel synonymous for its productivity and functionality, guaranteeing impressive levels of water resistance of up to a staggering 3,900 metres (12,800). All thanks to its solid 44 mm Oyster case, allowing the elegant beast to set a benchmark for all the other watches out there. The one-of-a-kind Ringlock technology further reassures its unmatched resilience to the tremendous amounts of pressure experienced underwater, making it one of the most water-resistant watches out there.

The helium escape valve made of RLX titanium follows the principle of saturation diving, absorbs and decompresses helium gas particles through an escape valve, without disrupting the waterproofness of the time piece, even whilst its decompression process. The bluish Cerachrome bezel with a satin finish exemplifies its profound appeal, also facilitating in seamless time monitoring in the deepest of oceans.

Coming with a splendid Superlative Chronometer certification just like the other Rolex watches, the watch facilitates impeccable performance and precision with a deviation of only -2 / +2 seconds per day. Weighing at a colossal 322 grams, it is also one of the heaviest watches known to man.

All this comes well-fitted with Rolex’s trademark Calibre 3235, a movement lauded by horologists worldwide for its efficient 70-hour power reserve and also its utmost precision in displaying dates, hours, minutes and seconds. This, in addition to a highly-functional Parachrom hairspring, ensures spectacular performance and unmatched stability even during extreme temperature variations.

Specially crafted for the deep-sea divers who know no limits, the time piece is made to shine even under the darkest of abysses. With the marvelous Rolex-exclusive Chromalight display, the time piece emits an ever-lasting blue light through an embedded capsule, mighty enough to last long even in the deepest and darkest of environments.

Written by Advaith Krishnan