New release is a fashionable twist to classic and elegant collections
After releasing complication watch Yacht-MasterII in its Oyster Perpetual collection last year, Rolex proves that it can take on the demanding sports world yet again with its impressive Sea-Dweller DeepSea model for divers. The brand also goes back to basics with its new Day-DateII model, and Tudor releases a similar Date-Day watch for those who want a fashionable twist to the classic Rolex version.
The Rolex Day-DateII model is all about classic, elegant lines, but the watch is also built to last. The movement has a Parachrom hairspring that offers a particularly high resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, and the watch also comes equipped with paraflex shock absorbers for extra protection. Waterproof to 100 metres, the watch shows the date at 3o'clock and the day at 12o'clock. This day display first appeared in the original Rolex Day-Date model, which made history in 1956 as the first watch to fully spell out each day of the week. The Day-Date II retains much of that classic charm, while also offering a variety of contemporary and traditional dial designs. The watch is available in platinum and 18 carat yellow, white or 'Everose' gold.
The Tudor Date-Day watch is similar enough to the Rolex version in terms of its basic functions, but design-wise the Tudor model takes on a bit of flair. The 41mm case comes with a steel bracelet and is waterproof to 100 metres, with a date display at 3o'clock and a day window at 12o'clock. The dial face, however, has a silver mosaic design, which consists of delicate crossed hatch marks across the dial, and 10 diamonds are set as hour markers for every hour except 12o'clock and 3o'clock.
Those who prefer the brands' sportier models will be happy to know that Rolex has released a new Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller DeepSea model. The watch has been making waves among diving enthusiasts with its astonishing claim of being waterproof to a depth of 3,900 metres. This is achieved by the Rolex-patented RingLock System, allowing the watch to resist the enormous water pressure at great depths. The bracelet has also been designed to afford greater comfort to divers with its double extension system, which can be adjusted to fit over a diving suit up to 7mm thick. Other considerations made for divers include the unidirectional rotatable bezel with a 60-minute graduated black disc, allowing for precise timing during dives. Indexes and hands are wider and coated with luminescent material to enhance visibility, and the watch comes with a helium valve designed to release gases that enter the watch during dives, and prevent damage to the watch while the diver resurfaces.