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Every Rolex Tells A Story – Don Walsh

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In 1960 American Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh and Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard descended aboard the bathyscaphe Trieste to the Mariana Trench, beneath the Pacific Ocean, the deepest point in the world’s oceans. An experimental #Rolex Oyster watch, the Deep Sea Special, now known as “The Old Lady” was fixed to its exterior of the Trieste and its crew not only set a record with their dive but established a fundamental milestone for deep-sea exploration. In a sense, Walsh’s DNA can be found in every subsequent Rolex watch made since.


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Rolex watches are symbols of excellence, performance and prestige. Throughout its history, Rolex has pioneered the development of the wristwatch for the modern era. The company is at the origin of landmark innovations in watchmaking, including the first waterproof wristwatch, the Oyster, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism. Today, Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, exploration, sports and the environment through sponsoring and philanthropic programmes.
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