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Palermo · 20 August 2016, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

One of my two ten-years-service presentation 16800s, this one with beautifully mellowed markers.

Look out for different versions of the dials on these.

Haywood Milton

NOW THATS A WATCH!!!

Can't even bring myself to ask just how much it would take to get a watch like that!

Chasseur · 22 August 2016, 01:41 AM

a nice pic

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DevinH · 22 August 2016, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chasseur

Some no hole pics

Beautiful shots.

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Alain Stachler · 3 September 2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Ones without logos can still be quite correct, original Comex watches: I enjoy this one, being one of the very earliest issue numbers. A 5513 with helium escape valve.

Haywood Milton

Hi Milton, Mine is exactly the same, No 139 at the back. I have it since 1979. I had another one prior to this but I left it with Comex Fareast when I left. 139 was given to me by Marseille.
Unfortunately it stopped tickling and there is no Comex agent over here. The nearest one is in Port Vlla in Vanuatu. It will have to waite until I travel to OZ or to EE...

Haywood_Milton · 4 September 2017, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alain Stachler

Hi Milton, Mine is exactly the same, No 139 at the back. I have it since 1979. I had another one prior to this but I left it with Comex Fareast when I left. 139 was given to me by Marseille.
Unfortunately it stopped tickling and there is no Comex agent over here. The nearest one is in Port Vlla in Vanuatu. It will have to waite until I travel to OZ or to EE...

Bonjour Alain,

Thanks for posting. You will realise that you have a very interesting and significantly valuable watch, of course. The ones with Comex logo on the dial sadly recognise even higher prices, but you still have a little treasure. I'm sure many of us would love to see some pictures of yours or to hear a little more of your own / the watch's diving history.

Don't ask me how, but I expect your watch's unique case number (between the lugs at the six o'clock end, hidden by the bracelet) ends in xxxxx67, yes?

In any event, please do not have any work carried out by anyone, even a Rolex main agent or service centre, without refering back here so that we may just help you avoid any pitfalls that can catch the unwary.

I suspect that we will know a few figures in common from the world of professional diving in those decades!

KRs,

Haywood Milton, UK

MUCCI416 · 5 September 2017, 12:05 PM

Such a great resource for one of the more mysterious sub models, thanks to all that contributed :)

964RS · 25 December 2017, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alain Stachler

Hi Milton, Mine is exactly the same, No 139 at the back. I have it since 1979. I had another one prior to this but I left it with Comex Fareast when I left. 139 was given to me by Marseille.
Unfortunately it stopped tickling and there is no Comex agent over here. The nearest one is in Port Vlla in Vanuatu. It will have to waite until I travel to OZ or to EE...

Looks like 139 is up for sale.....

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...ref.5514+Comex

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Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Bonjour Alain,

Thanks for posting. You will realise that you have a very interesting and significantly valuable watch, of course. The ones with Comex logo on the dial sadly recognise even higher prices, but you still have a little treasure. I'm sure many of us would love to see some pictures of yours or to hear a little more of your own / the watch's diving history.

Don't ask me how, but I expect your watch's unique case number (between the lugs at the six o'clock end, hidden by the bracelet) ends in xxxxx67, yes?

In any event, please do not have any work carried out by anyone, even a Rolex main agent or service centre, without refering back here so that we may just help you avoid any pitfalls that can catch the unwary.

I suspect that we will know a few figures in common from the world of professional diving in those decades!

KRs,

Haywood Milton, UK

But doesn't end in xxxx67....

CantStop · 1 February 2018, 07:59 AM

What is Comex? What does it mean?

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GLADIATOR · 1 February 2018, 08:02 AM

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What is Comex? What does it mean?

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COMEX is a famous Diving company that lay cables in deep sea.
all divers from COMEX received these watches - but they are not a lot of them

A

CantStop · 1 February 2018, 08:04 AM

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COMEX is a famous Diving company that lay cables in deep sea.
all divers from COMEX received these watches - but they are not a lot of them

A

Oh wow, thank you for your insight.

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Chasseur · 2 February 2018, 12:38 AM

COmpagnie Maritime d'EXploration

CantStop · 2 February 2018, 09:42 AM

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COmpagnie Maritime d'EXploration

Excellent, thanks for the clarification.

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jsft98 · 5 February 2018, 12:17 PM

COmpagnie Maritime d'EXpertises to be correct

BenFour · 23 February 2018, 03:52 PM

Oceanz · 11 March 2018, 04:06 AM

Great comex set , nice

colpol · 11 March 2018, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chasseur

COmpagnie Maritime d'EXploration

Love this picture ;.)

Valhala · 27 March 2018, 04:11 PM

Is it true that comex and rolex developed the sea dweller with help from the us navy

WJGESQ · 16 July 2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

One of my two ten-years-service presentation 16800s, this one with beautifully mellowed markers.

Look out for different versions of the dials on these.

Haywood Milton

What do these sell for these days?

byedo0099 · 23 September 2018, 02:35 AM

Nice watch

madewithblack · 18 October 2018, 08:35 AM

Wow. this is so awesome. good post OP

Haywood_Milton · 18 October 2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WJGESQ

What do these sell for these days?

Each will be unique in condition, history, completeness etc, but £50,000 might be in the ball-park . . . if you can find someone willing to sell.

AndreaC · 2 November 2018, 08:52 AM

in Italy there are a couple of comex for sale.

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SweetJones55 · 24 November 2018, 12:52 PM

Need this watch so bad...

murkeywaters · 29 December 2018, 09:38 PM

While buying a recent watch I was passed a 1665 Comex to try on, It had a beautiful faded bezel that was almost light metallic blue, all matching lume, looked unpolished and I believe matching provenance..

Truly beautiful watch and I didn't realise the value until I had a look around sales once home, out of my league but still a nice experience to handle one.

Mike Wood · 29 December 2018, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by murkeywaters

While buying a recent watch I was passed a 1665 Comex to try on, It had a beautiful faded bezel that was almost light metallic blue, all matching lume, looked unpolished and I believe matching provenance..

Truly beautiful watch and I didn't realise the value until I had a look around sales once home, out of my league but still a nice experience to handle one.

Out of my league too...

Haywood_Milton · 29 December 2018, 09:57 PM

Values can feel like a rising tide covering all our heads at the moment...but we can still appreciate them!

I generally find that the story and condition of each Comex makes it unique, even where on paper they should be "the same." Consider my two 1665s, which have very close Rolex case numbers and Comex numbers:

The watches are from the very same consignment, but they have very different histories and provenance with their issued owners, and look at their dials! They are the correct, original 600m (not 610m) version that was unique to Comex. One has rested in a safe for recent years while the other was worn regularly. The difference in patination is striking!

Haywood

Instagram : haywood_milton_rolex

calicious · 27 February 2019, 04:54 AM

Ugh I want one of these. Anyone willing to hook me up for significantly under market value?

Oxcart · 11 November 2019, 05:56 AM

Great photos, they are in remarkable shape

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Deepsix · 24 November 2019, 05:34 AM

One off my friends did the deep dive with Comex .
Not the 701msw but the 650msw dive .
He still has his watch too along with his log books .
Wonder what that would be worth .

southtexas · 29 November 2019, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Deepsix

One off my friends did the deep dive with Comex .
Not the 701msw but the 650msw dive .
He still has his watch too along with his log books .
Wonder what that would be worth .

A lot. Pics?

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29 December 2018, 09:57 PM	#56
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	Values can feel like a rising tide covering all our heads at the moment...but we can still appreciate them! I generally find that the story and condition of each Comex makes it unique, even where on paper they should be "the same." Consider my two 1665s, which have very close Rolex case numbers and Comex numbers: The watches are from the very same consignment, but they have very different histories and provenance with their issued owners, and look at their dials! They are the correct, original 600m (not 610m) version that was unique to Comex. One has rested in a safe for recent years while the other was worn regularly. The difference in patination is striking! Haywood Instagram : haywood_milton_rolex __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

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Chasseur "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,077	a nice pic [/URL]

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MUCCI416 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: GTA Watch: 5513 Posts: 132	Such a great resource for one of the more mysterious sub models, thanks to all that contributed :)

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CantStop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: DALLAS Posts: 23	What is Comex? What does it mean? Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

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Chasseur "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,077	COmpagnie Maritime d'EXploration

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jsft98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: @jsft98 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 76	COmpagnie Maritime d'EXpertises to be correct

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Oceanz Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Newark Posts: 22	Great comex set , nice

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Valhala Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 419	Is it true that comex and rolex developed the sea dweller with help from the us navy

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byedo0099 Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: On Earth Posts: 11	Nice watch

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madewithblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: united states Watch: Rolex Posts: 14	Wow. this is so awesome. good post OP

2 November 2018, 08:52 AM	#52
AndreaC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: France Posts: 45	in Italy there are a couple of comex for sale. Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk

24 November 2018, 12:52 PM	#53
SweetJones55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 35	Need this watch so bad...

29 December 2018, 09:38 PM	#54
murkeywaters "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK Posts: 51	While buying a recent watch I was passed a 1665 Comex to try on, It had a beautiful faded bezel that was almost light metallic blue, all matching lume, looked unpolished and I believe matching provenance.. Truly beautiful watch and I didn't realise the value until I had a look around sales once home, out of my league but still a nice experience to handle one.

27 February 2019, 04:54 AM	#57
calicious "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New York Watch: 1969 Rolex 5513 Posts: 13	Ugh I want one of these. Anyone willing to hook me up for significantly under market value?

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Oxcart "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: CANADA Watch: Red Submariner Posts: 18	Great photos, they are in remarkable shape Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 November 2019, 05:34 AM	#59
Deepsix "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Brisbane Posts: 26	One off my friends did the deep dive with Comex . Not the 701msw but the 650msw dive . He still has his watch too along with his log books . Wonder what that would be worth .

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