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KLM · 10 June 2007, 04:52 AM

The only shot I have of it...just wondered what the experts here think.

Thanks!

JJ Irani · 10 June 2007, 04:53 AM

Hi Kevin,

Not an expert on vintage stuff, but from what little I can see, I think that one's the real McCoy.

JJ

KLM · 10 June 2007, 05:00 AM

I think I might have answered my own question...looks like another ebay scam! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COMEX-ROLEX-SU...QQcmdZViewItem

There is a seller on the bay right now with the EXACT same wording for this watch. They are a new seller so I smell something fishy!

Check this link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0185&rd=1&rd=1

Mods please remove this if not permitted.

mike · 10 June 2007, 05:13 AM

The photo was taken from a well known website. The other photos show a fake.

Atl · 10 June 2007, 09:55 AM

Bezel moves in both directions??? Yeah, right. Why do people even bother looking to buy a Rolex on E-bay, or anything else for that matter.

mike · 10 June 2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Atl

Bezel moves in both directions??? Yeah, right. Why do people even bother looking to buy a Rolex on E-bay, or anything else for that matter.

Well, actually that could be the case depending on vintage. 1680, 5513/2, and 1665 had friction bi-directional bezels.
The advent of the ratching uni-directional bezel made it's first apperance with the reference 16800 circa 1979-80.

KJacques · 10 June 2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Atl

Bezel moves in both directions??? Yeah, right. Why do people even bother looking to buy a Rolex on E-bay, or anything else for that matter.

The bezel on my 1680 Sub is bi-directional.

Atl · 10 June 2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

Well, actually that could be the case depending on vintage. 1680, 5513/2, and 1665 had friction bi-directional bezels.
The advent of the ratching uni-directional bezel made it's first apperance with the reference 16800 circa 1979-80.

Seriously? As a diver, the only reason for a uni-directional bezel is because it could not be accidently moved in the wrong direction and allow the diver to think he/she had more time than they actually did, which could be VERY serious. I do not understand why Rolex would do that, not that I don't believe you, I just don't understand.

mike · 10 June 2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

Seriously? As a diver, the only reason for a uni-directional bezel is because it could not be accidently moved in the wrong direction and allow the diver to think he/she had more time than they actually did, which could be VERY serious. I do not understand why Rolex would do that, not that I don't believe you, I just don't understand.

Yeah, it would seem Rolex saw the potential problem it the bi-directional bezel and improved on the design via the uni-directional bezel now found on the modern pieces.

jac67 · 10 June 2007, 10:11 PM

Umm.......my opinion is fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake.

Oh, did I mention fake!

If you look at the pictures, they are of two different watches.

Notice one of them say Comax not Comex.

Not to mention it is a fake.

But seriously, the case-back engraving is TOTALLY wrong!

Comex watches have been documented and scrutinised substantially. There is a lot of information regarding Comex models as well as issue numbers, BUT this information is a carefully guarded secret only discussed/traded amoungst a very privileged few.

Just in case you didn't get it it's a FAKE!!!

John.

Lee · 23 August 2007, 10:40 AM

Heh, the one seller had zero feedback.

SSD · 23 August 2007, 01:44 PM

I don't trust it or the seller. OK-they're bogus. However, I really enjoyed reading up on those watches on DoubleRedSeaDweller.com. Great stuff there!

MassiveAttack · 23 August 2007, 01:49 PM

font of 10 is clearly different from the rest... too narrow. this is a bad fake.

padi56 · 23 August 2007, 05:54 PM

Its quite simple know-one in there right mind would buy a Comex watch of Ebay.With this type of watch the correct and checked provenance is worth almost as much as the watch
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10 June 2007, 04:53 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Kevin, Not an expert on vintage stuff, but from what little I can see, I think that one's the real McCoy. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 August 2007, 01:44 PM	#12
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I don't trust it or the seller. OK-they're bogus. However, I really enjoyed reading up on those watches on DoubleRedSeaDweller.com. Great stuff there! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

23 August 2007, 05:54 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	Its quite simple know-one in there right mind would buy a Comex watch of Ebay.With this type of watch the correct and checked provenance is worth almost as much as the watch . __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

10 June 2007, 05:00 AM	#3
KLM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas Watch: 14060M Posts: 172	I think I might have answered my own question...looks like another ebay scam! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COMEX-ROLEX-SU...QQcmdZViewItem There is a seller on the bay right now with the EXACT same wording for this watch. They are a new seller so I smell something fishy! Check this link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0185&rd=1&rd=1 Mods please remove this if not permitted.

10 June 2007, 05:13 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	The photo was taken from a well known website. The other photos show a fake.

10 June 2007, 09:55 AM	#5
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	Bezel moves in both directions??? Yeah, right. Why do people even bother looking to buy a Rolex on E-bay, or anything else for that matter.

10 June 2007, 10:11 PM	#10
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Umm.......my opinion is fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake, fake. Oh, did I mention fake! If you look at the pictures, they are of two different watches. Notice one of them say Comax not Comex. Not to mention it is a fake. But seriously, the case-back engraving is TOTALLY wrong! Comex watches have been documented and scrutinised substantially. There is a lot of information regarding Comex models as well as issue numbers, BUT this information is a carefully guarded secret only discussed/traded amoungst a very privileged few. Just in case you didn't get it it's a FAKE!!! John.

23 August 2007, 10:40 AM	#11
Lee Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slidell,La Posts: 18	Heh, the one seller had zero feedback.

23 August 2007, 01:49 PM	#13
MassiveAttack Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Mojave Desert Watch: your target Posts: 157	font of 10 is clearly different from the rest... too narrow. this is a bad fake.

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