‘The Quest for the Deep’ exhibit explores Rolex’s diving watch heritage

From 1 to 31 July, luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex is putting the spotlight firmly on its considerable diving watch heritage with an exclusive and interactive exhibition. Titled The Quest for the Deep, the showcase explores the progression of mankind’s deep sea conquest and Rolex’s role in aiding that journey.

The Quest for the Deep exhibit is at the Rolex Iconic Store at HK Airport — *Visit ‘The Quest for the Deep’ exhibit at the Rolex Iconic Store in HK Airport Terminal 1*

Co-presented by Rolex and Dickson Watch & Jewellery, The Quest for the Deep is made up of three parts, tracking the evolution of the former’s diving watches. First, the Submariner, whose claim to fame is being the world’s first timepiece to be waterproof to 100 metres, and the technological prototype for succeeding generations of nautical chronographs.

Introduced over 40 years ago, Rolex's Sea-Dweller was a pioneering dive watch — *Unveiled in 1967, Rolex’s Sea-Dweller was a pioneering dive watch*

Then, there’s the Sea-Dweller, which was first introduced in 1967 with waterproof capabilities up to 610 metres – subsequently improved in 1978 to 1,220 metres. And finally, the Rolex Deepsea, the brand’s latest and most impressive diver’s watch, capable of maintaining structural integrity and accuracy to up to 3,900 metre depths.

The Rolex Deep Sea, introduced in 2008, is waterproof up to 3,900m — *Rolex’s Deepsea, launched in 2008, is waterproof up to a staggering 3,900m depth*

For true haute horology enthusiasts, The Quest for the Deep is a can’t-miss opportunity to see Rolex’s heritage first-hand. So if you have a free weekend, why not drop by the Rolex Icon Store at Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1?