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James8928 · 11 July 2021, 09:09 PM

There is a beautiful Rolex comex for sale on the McTear’s auction house website. Anyone have a view on it? Thanks !

Goochy · 12 July 2021, 01:44 AM

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There is a beautiful Rolex comex for sale on the McTear’s auction house website. Anyone have a view on it? Thanks !

It’s a mess.

James8928 · 13 July 2021, 05:27 AM

Why do you say it’s a mess? Fairly sweeping statement….

Goochy · 13 July 2021, 04:25 PM

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Why do you say it’s a mess? Fairly sweeping statement….

Dial & hands are replacements and the case is polished to death. Few people look at this thread, start a new thread in the Vintage section and you’ll get your answers but be prepared.

Chrisrolextoronto · 13 August 2021, 02:49 AM

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Dial & hands are replacements and the case is polished to death. Few people look at this thread, start a new thread in the Vintage section and you’ll get your answers but be prepared.

Yeh I had one similar, case was polished to death! Still adored it but took a trade 2-3 years ago.

Haywood_Milton · 13 July 2021, 09:26 PM

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There is a beautiful Rolex comex for sale on the McTear’s auction house website. Anyone have a view on it? Thanks !

It has had so many parts replaced that collector appeal is severely compromised. Dial, hands, insert, bracelet clasp all appear to be recent. At heart there appears to be a correct 5513 Cx case (HEV?), but most with an interest in vintage pieces would hesitate to drop £20k for Trigger's broom.

http://foolsandhorses.weebly.com/triggers-broom.html

FWIW, the original dial probably did not bear a Comex logo.

Insta : haywood_milton_rolex

Oscar1971 · 13 July 2021, 05:45 AM

Few weeks ago I had a conversation with the guy who runs a local car boot got talking about watches and Rolex watches.

Said oh I’ve got a Rolex I used to work for a diving company in the 80’s it’s got the name on the dial

Asked if was COMEX oh yes he replied then proceeded to tell me his dive story’s

Doesn’t wear the watch just sits in a box at his home

James8928 · 13 July 2021, 05:52 AM

Interesting. The early Rolex comex didn’t have comex on the dial. They are stunning watches and the story behind many of them adds a nice history.

Bill2 · 15 August 2021, 08:11 AM

Hmmm vast knowledge to acquire here.

rannetrollham · 31 October 2021, 04:59 AM

LOVE Comex Very nice :)

Bigdelicious · 29 April 2022, 12:52 PM

Wow those are some nice watches

mideastwatchguy · 29 June 2022, 04:43 PM

Great information!

jayevid · 26 July 2022, 07:00 PM

Have just read Mr Milton's earlier post of the recollections of the former Navy CD,really fascinating and hugely informative on all sorts of subjects,these were special individuals and one should be proud to wear the same brand of timepiece as a lasting memory to their achievements.

Greenwood_ · 4 January 2023, 04:34 AM

Apologies in advance if this isn’t the right thread.

I was walking through central London today and spotted these stunning COMEX pieces.

The matte dial example is beautiful, very crisp, and both had insanely cool ghost bezels.

Unfortunately I didn’t have the £250k to hand in order to upgrade from my 126610!

HERITAGE82 · 4 January 2023, 04:53 AM

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Absolutely stunning piece... True Rolex Grail status!

shaunylw · 4 January 2023, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenwood_

Apologies in advance if this isn’t the right thread.

I was walking through central London today and spotted these stunning COMEX pieces.

The matte dial example is beautiful, very crisp, and both had insanely cool ghost bezels.

Unfortunately I didn’t have the £250k to hand in order to upgrade from my 126610!

Wow, 250k seems high.

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Goochy · 4 January 2023, 06:08 AM

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Wow, 250k seems high.

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I’m no expert but a Comex 1665 is pretty rare.

Gerry62 · 20 October 2023, 02:59 AM

Mercante in Fiera PARMA

brandrea · 20 October 2023, 03:07 AM

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Mercante in Fiera PARMA

Nice find …. What’s the ask?

Gerry62 · 20 October 2023, 04:02 AM

Hi Brian ..... mp

GreenLightning · 17 May 2024, 08:00 AM

Some really good knowledge here. Is there an online marketplace that you would recommend to sell a comex? I have sold far less expensive watches here along with a couple of other popular forums, but don't typically see watches as rare as comex divers. A friend has asked for my assistance in finding a buyer for his 5514.

13 July 2021, 05:27 AM	#3
James8928 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: UK Posts: 3	Rolex comex Why do you say it’s a mess? Fairly sweeping statement….

4 January 2023, 04:34 AM	#14
Greenwood_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: UK Posts: 231	Apologies in advance if this isn’t the right thread. I was walking through central London today and spotted these stunning COMEX pieces. The matte dial example is beautiful, very crisp, and both had insanely cool ghost bezels. Unfortunately I didn’t have the £250k to hand in order to upgrade from my 126610! __________________ ♛ GMT 126710BLRO ♛ Sub 126610LN Ω Speedy Pro 3570.50 Ω Speedy Pro Moon Phase 3575.20

20 October 2023, 02:59 AM	#18
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,182	Mercante in Fiera PARMA __________________

20 October 2023, 04:02 AM	#20
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,182	Hi Brian ..... mp __________________

11 July 2021, 09:09 PM	#1
James8928 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: UK Posts: 3	There is a beautiful Rolex comex for sale on the McTear’s auction house website. Anyone have a view on it? Thanks !

13 July 2021, 05:45 AM	#7
Oscar1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 149	Few weeks ago I had a conversation with the guy who runs a local car boot got talking about watches and Rolex watches. Said oh I’ve got a Rolex I used to work for a diving company in the 80’s it’s got the name on the dial Asked if was COMEX oh yes he replied then proceeded to tell me his dive story’s Doesn’t wear the watch just sits in a box at his home

13 July 2021, 05:52 AM	#8
James8928 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: UK Posts: 3	Interesting. The early Rolex comex didn’t have comex on the dial. They are stunning watches and the story behind many of them adds a nice history.

15 August 2021, 08:11 AM	#9
Bill2 Banned Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 316	Hmmm vast knowledge to acquire here.

31 October 2021, 04:59 AM	#10
rannetrollham "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Serbia Posts: 10	LOVE Comex Very nice :)

29 April 2022, 12:52 PM	#11
Bigdelicious "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: New york Posts: 12	Wow those are some nice watches

29 June 2022, 04:43 PM	#12
mideastwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: New York Posts: 47	Great information!

26 July 2022, 07:00 PM	#13
jayevid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Nevada Posts: 1	Have just read Mr Milton's earlier post of the recollections of the former Navy CD,really fascinating and hugely informative on all sorts of subjects,these were special individuals and one should be proud to wear the same brand of timepiece as a lasting memory to their achievements.

17 May 2024, 08:00 AM	#21
GreenLightning "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 16	Some really good knowledge here. Is there an online marketplace that you would recommend to sell a comex? I have sold far less expensive watches here along with a couple of other popular forums, but don't typically see watches as rare as comex divers. A friend has asked for my assistance in finding a buyer for his 5514.

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