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Xenophon · 4 August 2009, 06:38 PM

I last saw a Comex Sub "in the flesh" in Bond Street, London seven years ago. The shop wanted £15,000 for it. I thought that was overpriced.
Just look at this. £80,000 or $135,000+ for a 5514. Unbelievable.
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Vintage...px?Ref=Froogle

jdc · 4 August 2009, 06:47 PM

as was the stated original price of £200

, it also looks pretty beat up

Welshwatchman · 4 August 2009, 09:44 PM

You can't argue with the fact that collectors seem to go crazy for watches owned by the Comex employees.

They were proper tool watches, I guess. Pipe maintenance at 50m or so.

bodybump · 5 August 2009, 12:31 AM

who knows maybe Domino's Airking might be worht like that in the near future...hahahaha

macstiltskin · 5 August 2009, 12:40 AM

I posted a link up to an ex RN diver's website a few weeks back, he worked for COMEX after his RN service. He had a whole bunch of Milsubs and Comex subs, guess his pension is taken care of judging by those prices.

SSD · 5 August 2009, 01:28 AM

I believe this is the very same site, founded by a Comex diver who collects diving Rolex. He has Royal Navy dive training and experience, and an extensive work history as a commercial diver also. He relates stories of Comex SD's and Milsubs being so cheap they almost couldn't be given away!!!

http://diving-watch.org/

Another related site, even more good reading and pics!

http://doubleredseadweller.com/

sexner · 5 August 2009, 01:38 AM

Unbelievable is too right Nathan.

macstiltskin · 5 August 2009, 01:54 AM

Sorry posted twice

macstiltskin · 5 August 2009, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

I believe this is the very same site, founded by a Comex diver who collects diving Rolex. He has Royal Navy dive training and experience, and an extensive work history as a commercial diver also. He relates stories of Comex SD's and Milsubs being so cheap they almost couldn't be given away!!!

http://diving-watch.org/

That's the one. A very interesting life this guy has had.

4 August 2009, 06:38 PM	#1
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	I know Comex Subs were expensive but I last saw a Comex Sub "in the flesh" in Bond Street, London seven years ago. The shop wanted £15,000 for it. I thought that was overpriced. Just look at this. £80,000 or $135,000+ for a 5514. Unbelievable. http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Vintage...px?Ref=Froogle __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

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Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	You can't argue with the fact that collectors seem to go crazy for watches owned by the Comex employees. They were proper tool watches, I guess. Pipe maintenance at 50m or so. __________________ ..33

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bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	who knows maybe Domino's Airking might be worht like that in the near future...hahahaha __________________

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SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I believe this is the very same site, founded by a Comex diver who collects diving Rolex. He has Royal Navy dive training and experience, and an extensive work history as a commercial diver also. He relates stories of Comex SD's and Milsubs being so cheap they almost couldn't be given away!!! http://diving-watch.org/ Another related site, even more good reading and pics! http://doubleredseadweller.com/ __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

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sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Unbelievable is too right Nathan. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

4 August 2009, 06:47 PM	#2
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	as was the stated original price of £200 , it also looks pretty beat up

5 August 2009, 12:40 AM	#5
macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	I posted a link up to an ex RN diver's website a few weeks back, he worked for COMEX after his RN service. He had a whole bunch of Milsubs and Comex subs, guess his pension is taken care of judging by those prices.

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macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	Sorry posted twice

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