Vintage 1960 Rolex Submariner Bathyscaph Trieste Print Advertisement — Original Deep Sea Adventure Ad
Approximately 8 x 10.5 inches.
This vintage 1960 Rolex Submariner magazine advertisement commemorates one of the most dramatic proof-of-concept moments in watchmaking history: a Rolex Oyster Perpetual strapped to the outside of the bathyscaph Trieste during its record-breaking January 23, 1960 dive to 35,797 feet in the Marianas Trench. The original print ad features a dramatic photograph of the Trieste alongside detailed copy explaining how the Crown-Guard-equipped Submariner survived six tons of pressure per square inch — a collectible ad that captures Rolex's golden era of adventure marketing. One of the most historically significant Rolex vintage advertisements ever produced, this piece appeals to watch collectors, ocean exploration enthusiasts, and serious mid-century advertising historians alike.
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