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witch watch · 17 August 2015, 06:21 AM

...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!

jdmi32 · 17 August 2015, 06:27 AM

Wow. Gorgeous 1665 Comex.

JeremyS · 17 August 2015, 06:32 AM

That's a gorgeous, rare bird.

Jeremy

HogwldFLTR · 17 August 2015, 06:34 AM

Any story behind it? Very cool!!!

superdog · 17 August 2015, 06:39 AM

That's an awesome sighting.

Wow. Very cool.

witch watch · 17 August 2015, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Any story behind it? 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.

cop414 · 17 August 2015, 06:47 AM

Wow, what are the chances?!?!

Cru Jones · 17 August 2015, 06:48 AM

Mmmmm tasty!

Jason71 · 17 August 2015, 06:51 AM

I wish I had one of those locked away

Naz737 · 17 August 2015, 07:14 AM

Just awesome!

Daytonaman799 · 17 August 2015, 07:21 AM

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.

returntorolex · 17 August 2015, 07:26 AM

Awesome

Muzz · 17 August 2015, 07:32 AM

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

fusionstorm · 17 August 2015, 07:41 AM

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

SWISSAHOLICS · 17 August 2015, 08:01 AM

Wow....that's a beauty.

Urosfan · 17 August 2015, 08:10 AM

Sheer awesomeness

FTX I · 17 August 2015, 08:12 AM

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

xjeeunitx · 17 August 2015, 08:28 AM

Very nice

porschedude · 17 August 2015, 09:10 AM

wow that is awesome to have spotted it randomly!

GB-man · 17 August 2015, 09:14 AM

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

Hairdude1 · 17 August 2015, 09:14 AM

Awesome!!

nick c · 17 August 2015, 09:26 AM

So nice

DCgator · 17 August 2015, 09:39 AM

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

Porsche · 17 August 2015, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by witch watch

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.

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

brandrea · 17 August 2015, 10:38 AM

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

sutats · 17 August 2015, 10:43 AM

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

anothernewphone · 17 August 2015, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzz

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

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!

james1787 · 17 August 2015, 12:36 PM

Wow, what a find!!

tkerrmd · 17 August 2015, 12:40 PM

Very nice, cool to see one!

witch watch · 18 August 2015, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porsche

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

I wish!

. If that does happy a reasonable bottle of your choice will wing it's way to you for calling it

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

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

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

17 August 2015, 06:21 AM	#1
witch watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,201	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!

17 August 2015, 06:34 AM	#4
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: Isle de Plum Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 34,279	Any story behind it? Very cool!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 August 2015, 06:39 AM	#5
superdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,958	That's an awesome sighting. Wow. Very cool. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

17 August 2015, 06:47 AM	#7
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17 August 2015, 06:51 AM	#9
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I wish I had one of those locked away __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

17 August 2015, 06:27 AM	#2
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Wow. Gorgeous 1665 Comex.

17 August 2015, 06:32 AM	#3
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	That's a gorgeous, rare bird. Jeremy

17 August 2015, 06:48 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,338	Mmmmm tasty!

17 August 2015, 07:14 AM	#10
Naz737 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: FL, USA Watch: Sub 16610T Posts: 715	Just awesome! __________________ 16610

17 August 2015, 07:21 AM	#11
Daytonaman799 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,820	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.

17 August 2015, 07:26 AM	#12
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,739	Awesome

17 August 2015, 07:32 AM	#13
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I seen several in the wild, but that one looks very very nice!!!

17 August 2015, 07:41 AM	#14
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,270	Wow wow wow!!! Did you get to check out the case back? __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

17 August 2015, 08:01 AM	#15
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Wow....that's a beauty. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

17 August 2015, 08:10 AM	#16
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,537	Sheer awesomeness

17 August 2015, 08:12 AM	#17
FTX I 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,759	I'm sure he was happy to share. A great day for both.

17 August 2015, 08:28 AM	#18
xjeeunitx 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,696	Very nice

17 August 2015, 09:10 AM	#19
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	wow that is awesome to have spotted it randomly!

17 August 2015, 09:14 AM	#20
GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,775	Dang I thought it was great when o found another person wearing a simple gmt __________________

17 August 2015, 09:14 AM	#21
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,155	Awesome!! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

17 August 2015, 09:26 AM	#22
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,845	So nice

17 August 2015, 09:39 AM	#23
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Damn! That is the real deal. My DSSD is saluting his ancestor.....

17 August 2015, 10:38 AM	#25
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 82,370	Rare indeed, so great that you were able to chat with him about it too

17 August 2015, 10:43 AM	#26
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	What a chance encounter. I would've asked to wear it and offered some tasty grilled corn on the cob in exchange. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

17 August 2015, 12:36 PM	#28
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,377	Wow, what a find!!

17 August 2015, 12:40 PM	#29
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Very nice, cool to see one!

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