Rolex OYSTER PERPETUAL DEEPSEA CHALLENGE User manual

OYSTER PERPE TUAL
Deepsea Challenge

WEARING THE WATCH
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before being worn for the first time, or if it has
stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manually
in order to function correctly and precisely.
Towind the watch manually, unscrew the winding
crown completely, then turn it several times
clockwise. (Turning in the other direction has
noeffect.) A minimum of 25turns is required for
adequate partial winding.The watch will then
bewound automatically as long as it is worn on
the wrist. Carefully screw the crown back down
against the case to ensure waterproofness.

The green seal accompanying your
Rolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer.This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series of
specific final controls by Rolex in its own
laboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometric
precision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back the
boundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellence
in mechanical watches. For further
information, please visit rolex.com.

THE HEART OF THE DEEPSEA CHALLENGE MODEL
OYSTER PERPETUAL DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 4-5
HELIUM ESCAPE VALVE 6-7
USING YOUR WATCH
OVERVIEW 8-9
SETTING THE WATCH 10-11
UNIDIRECTIONAL ROTATABLE BEZEL 12-13
ROLEX GLIDELOCK FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM 14-15
FLIPLOCK EXTENSION LINK 16-17
ROLEX SERVICE
CARING FOR YOUR ROLEX 18-19
AFTER-SALES SERVICE 20-21
WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK 22
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OYSTER PERPETUAL
DEEPSEA CHALLENGE
The Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge,
guaranteed waterproof to a depth
of 11,000 meters (36,090 feet), is created
from RLX titanium, a material that is
very robust and lightweight. Its patented
Ringlock System architecture allows it
to resist the pressure at these extreme
depths. Its dial offers exceptional
legibility thanks to the Chromalight hour
markers and hands.The 50 mm case is
a paragon of robustness and reliability.
TheTriplock winding crown, with a triple
waterproofness system, is protected
by a crown guard that is an integral part
of the middle case.The slightly domed
sapphire crystal is 9.5 mm thick and
virtually scratchproof.
The Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge
is equipped with a self-winding
mechanical movement entirely
manufactured byRolex and features
an Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock
safety clasp, the Rolex Glidelock
fine-adjustment system and a Fliplock
extension link.

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HELIUM ESCAPE VALVE
Professional saturation divers must
spend long periods of time in a
decompression chamber, where the
gas mixture they breathe is composed
of approximately 95 percent helium.
The helium molecules are so small that
they penetrate the watch case, with the
result that the pressure inside the watch
equalizes with that inside the chamber.
During the decompression phase that
slowly brings the diver back to normal
atmospheric pressure, the gas cannot
always escape from the case sufficiently
quickly. The resulting excess internal
pressure risks damaging the watch.
To solve the problem, the Oyster
Perpetual Deepsea Challenge is
equipped with a helium escape valve
allowing the gas trapped inside the
watch tobereleased without affecting
theintegrity and waterproofness
of the Oyster case.

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OVERVIEW
Hour hand
Minute hand
Seconds hand
Unidirectional rotatable bezel
with 60-minute graduated Cerachrom
insert in ceramic
Triplock winding crown with
triple waterproofness system
Helium escape valve

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SETTING THE WATCH
Screwed-down position (position 0)
The crown is completely screwed down
against the case. When the crown
is in this position, the Oyster Perpetual
Deepsea Challenge is guaranteed
waterproof to adepth of11,000 meters
(36,090feet).
Manual winding (position 1)
The crown is unscrewed.To wind the
watch manually, turn the crown
clockwise; turning in the other direction
has no effect. When setting the watch
for the first time or after the watch
has stopped, complete a minimum
of25turns for partial winding.
Setting the time (position 2)
The crown is unscrewed and pulled out
to the first notch.The seconds hand
is stopped, allowing you to set the time
to the precise second.To set the hour
and minute, turn the crown in either
direction.

After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case.The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.
Unscrew and then pull out
Initial winding and setting
A. Wind the watch manually (position 1).
B. Set the time (position 2).

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UNIDIRECTIONAL
ROTATABLE BEZEL
The Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge
allows divers to safely monitor their
dive time thanks to the unidirectional
rotatable bezel.This bezel is fitted
with a 60-minute graduated Cerachrom
insert made of ceramic, a material that
is resistant to environmental effects.
Before the dive
Before beginning your descent, turn
the bezel until the triangle on the
graduation is opposite the minute hand.
It indicates the beginning of the dive
and is visible in the dark thanks to a
phosphorescent capsule.
During the dive
The duration of the dive is indicated on
the graduation on the Cerachrom insert
by the minute hand.
For safety reasons, the bezel turns only
counterclockwise. Accidental rotation
of the bezel can therefore only shorten
the dive time.

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ROLEX GLIDELOCK
FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
On the Oyster bracelet, the Rolex
Glidelock fine-adjustment system enables
the bracelet length to be adjusted in
approximately 2 mm increments up to
around 20 mm, allowing the watch
to be worn over a diving suit.
Adjustment of the bracelet
Open the safety catch
Lift the center panel
Slide the bracelet
to the desired length
Push the center panel back down
Close the safety catch

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FLIPLOCK EXTENSION LINK
The Fliplock extension link allows the
bracelet length to be increased by
an additional 26 mm approximately,
for wear over a thicker diving suit.
Opening the Fliplock extension link
Remove the watch from your wrist
and fully extend the bracelet using
the Rolex Glidelock fine-adjustment
system (see pages 14-15)
Press the extension link on both ends
at once to open it
Closing the Fliplock extension link
Fold the link
Press down the clasp side first
Click down the link on the bracelet
side while pressing down on both
ends of the link

To open To close

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CARING FOR
YOUR ROLEX
Thanks to Rolex expertise, your watch
will require very little day-to-day care.
You can help preserve its luster by
cleaning it occasionally with a microfiber
cloth.You can also wash the case and
bracelet from time to time using soapy
water and a soft brush. After wearing
your watch in the sea, it is important to
rinse it with fresh water to remove any
salt and sand deposits.

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Before cleaning your watch, always
ensure that the crown is screwed down
properly against the case to guarantee
waterproofness.