So I was at this BBQ....
 

...on Saturday with my other half and right after joining the group I noticed this from across the other side of the garden but dismissed it as my eyes playing tricks, after continuing to stare at it in as discrete as was a possible I began to think it was indeed 'IT' but since I was pulled into a conversation by my half with another guest it would be a half hour before everyone made their way to grab yet more food that was coming off the flames that I seized my opportunity to confirm what I had thought it was, and what can I say but wow!

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Wow. Gorgeous 1665 Comex.

That's a gorgeous, rare bird.

Jeremy

Any story behind it? Very cool!!!

That's an awesome sighting.

Wow. Very cool.

Yes. It was apparently his uncles that the current owner got it from in around '81 when he was given it, he never found out it's true worth until 10 years after he had it upon which time he locked it away in a safe for a number of years. He still has a the related B&P that are according to him in "like new condition". He was such a pleasure to talk too and his partner had a lovely DD DJII that I forget to get pictures of.

I can't believe this is the second one of these I have came across in the wild, once I thought would be my only chance but two and to have it near on my doorstep I never would have thought possible.

Wow, what are the chances?!?!

Mmmmm tasty!

I wish I had one of those locked away:crying:

Just awesome!

It looks pristine. I have NEVER seen a COMEX in the wild other than mine and its NOT a 1665. I think there is something special abut the 1665 since most of them actually saw real action as opposed to the more modern 16600 that were "desk divers" like mine. Cool story, thanks for sharing.

Awesome :thumbsup:

I seen several in the wild, but that one looks very very nice!!!

Wow wow wow!!! Did you get to check out the case back?

Wow....that's a beauty.

Sheer awesomeness

I'm sure he was happy to share. A great day for both.

Very nice

wow that is awesome to have spotted it randomly!

Dang I thought it was great when o found another person wearing a simple gmt :rofl:

Awesome!!

So nice

Damn! That is the real deal. My DSSD is saluting his ancestor.....

This is an omen... that one will be in your possession soon! :clap:

Rare indeed, so great that you were able to chat with him about it too:cheers:

What a chance encounter. I would've asked to wear it and offered some tasty grilled corn on the cob in exchange.

I've never even seen someone wearing any form of Sea-Dweller in the wild. Are you talking about meet-ups? Those don't count!

Wow, what a find!!

Very nice, cool to see one!

Yes it only had the usual Rolex engravings with a big '5513' in the middle.

I wish! :rofl:. If that does happy a reasonable bottle of your choice will wing it's way to you for calling it:thumbsup:

Yes I know, super pleasant guy. He mentioned also he had a PAM351 & a YG DD iirc.

Absolutely! We could have been there all night just talking watches :cheers: