Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, tabuktime said: Nope, was looking for this: Couldn't find it on DaGate, even they have standards! Is that Frodo Baggins watch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numero2 9 Posted November 20, 2017 First Ploppy on my 20 cm wirst : And a cheapie Challenge with the right size : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 20, 2017 52 minutes ago, numero2 said: First Ploppy on my 20 cm wirst : And a cheapie Challenge with the right size : Width-wise it wears a little better than the Ploppy. I think the thickness is the biggest issue/difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 20, 2017 11 hours ago, BADAPPLE12 said: Ho Lee Fook! Is that gen or rep? I only ask because the crystal is far less pronounced in this photo than the ones above... Ah, you Got me there, twat! great Photoshop... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted November 20, 2017 The Rolex site says they made five Challenges. Assuming that Cameron kept his, what are the plans for the other four? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted November 20, 2017 13 minutes ago, Undinist said: The Rolex site says they made five Challenges. Assuming that Cameron kept his, what are the plans for the other four? Link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted November 20, 2017 https://www.rolex.com/science-and-exploration/exploration-underwater/rolex-deepsea-challenge.html Under the sub-heading 'Watchmakers Under Pressure' it says "It would be up to them to place movements in the oversized cases of the five ROLEX DEEPSEA CHALLENGE watches". Note the "the " before the five, which implies this is not the first mention of "five". But it's the only one I can see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted November 20, 2017 23 minutes ago, Undinist said: https://www.rolex.com/science-and-exploration/exploration-underwater/rolex-deepsea-challenge.html Under the sub-heading 'Watchmakers Under Pressure' it says "It would be up to them to place movements in the oversized cases of the five ROLEX DEEPSEA CHALLENGE watches". Note the "the " before the five, which implies this is not the first mention of "five". But it's the only one I can see. Thanks for the link. I remember reading about Hodinkee seeing one of the three. Here's the article. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/live-photos-of-james-camerons-rolex Maybe it means, of the five that Rolex actually made, one was given to Cameron, the other that was actually strapped to the DSV was kept in storage by Rolex as it is a historic watch, and the remaining three were the ones that were displayed in exhibits following the dive, one of which was featured in the photo article by hodinkee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,837 Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, mysterio said: Thanks for the link. I remember reading about Hodinkee seeing one of the three. Here's the article. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/live-photos-of-james-camerons-rolex Maybe it means, of the five that Rolex actually made, one was given to Cameron, the other that was actually strapped to the DSV was kept in storage by Rolex as it is a historic watch, and the remaining three were the ones that were displayed in exhibits following the dive, one of which was featured in the photo article by hodinkee. Doubt he got to keep the watch. Im sure he has a Rolex Deepsea model with the D-blue dial though. Wasn’t the green lettering a nod and a wink to the actual challenger sub? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted November 21, 2017 Two Challenges went on the dive, one strapped to the outside of the sub and one on Cameron's wrist. I bet he kept it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,837 Posted November 21, 2017 22 minutes ago, Undinist said: Two Challenges went on the dive, one strapped to the outside of the sub and one on Cameron's wrist. I bet he kept it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,837 Posted November 21, 2017 ^^^ wearing standard DSSD in his movie in the sub Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted November 21, 2017 I'm sure I read he wore the Challenge underwater. Oh well. It's a 5 year old PR stunt intended to sell the Deepsea, not the Challenge. Who knows what really happened, and what was just PR bullshit. They designed and built the Challenge in five weeks flat, which makes you wonder whether it's really the engineering masterpiece they claim. From a technical point of view i'm more impressed by my B&R Hydromax, which can go as deep as the Challenge but is smaller than a Sub. You could fit nine Hydromaxes inside a Challenge. But the Hydromax is quartz so I suppose it doesn't count. Maybe one day somebody will work out how to make an oil-filled mechanical watch. Here's a nice article about the Hydromax http://amjwatches.co.uk/blog/bell-ross-hydromax-11100m-review/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 988 Posted November 21, 2017 I don't know about engineering master piece, they simply made a huge case that they had 100% faith in to take the pressure. I could do that. AFIK Cameron kept his, why not surf to his FB page and ask him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted November 22, 2017 On 11/19/2017 at 08:55, NCRich said: $120ish shipped on DhGate. aaah....still too much for this watch... i can think of many other cheaper ways to strike conversations or get attention... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, ElvisFreak said: aaah....still too much for this watch... i can think of many other cheaper ways to strike conversations or get attention... I can't find one on Dhgate for that price even. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted November 22, 2017 ok. just will be hoping fir a member to sell a beat up one....for say...$80 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted November 22, 2017 38 minutes ago, tabuktime said: I can't find one on Dhgate for that price even. Just search for "Challenge Watch". There should be a few options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted November 22, 2017 26 minutes ago, KarmaToBurn said: Just search for "Challenge Watch". There should be a few options. Got some now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted December 3, 2017 On 11/21/2017 at 18:34, Undinist said: I'm sure I read he wore the Challenge underwater. Oh well. It's a 5 year old PR stunt intended to sell the Deepsea, not the Challenge. Who knows what really happened, and what was just PR bullshit. They designed and built the Challenge in five weeks flat, which makes you wonder whether it's really the engineering masterpiece they claim. From a technical point of view i'm more impressed by my B&R Hydromax, which can go as deep as the Challenge but is smaller than a Sub. You could fit nine Hydromaxes inside a Challenge. But the Hydromax is quartz so I suppose it doesn't count. Maybe one day somebody will work out how to make an oil-filled mechanical watch. Here's a nice article about the Hydromax http://amjwatches.co.uk/blog/bell-ross-hydromax-11100m-review/ The Sinn UX (another oil filled quartz watch) beats the Hydromax depth rating by 900m) even though there is no known depth deeper than 11100m, . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich26 0 Posted December 5, 2017 Love these but very big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 20, 2018 Well would you looky at what I found https://m.dhgate.com/product/aaa-factory-luxury-brand-new-factory-sales/406237700.html#cpmfit-2-null#cpmfit-null-null Youre Welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 20, 2018 And another https://m.dhgate.com/product/luxury-watches-fashion-watch-big-52mm-challenge/376517219.html#cpmfit-1-null#cpmfit-null-null Cheaper Now they are popping up left right and centre...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted January 21, 2018 I would not compare the Challenge with a Ploppy. The Ploppy is eminently wearable as a normal watch, although I find the crown on the 'wrong' side to be a little tedious. The Challenge is too big, even for me, and looks odd on the wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted April 13, 2018 I'm still mulling this over. And I've found a use for my horrible DHGate Patek Sky/Moon monster. With a big stack of coins taped to it, it makes an excellent Challenge simulator. 55mm x 27 mm. But maybe too light, only 155 grams. Anybody know what a Challenge rep weighs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites