Comex

[Goochy]

Originally Posted by James8928

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.

[Haywood_Milton]

Originally Posted by James8928

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

[Chrisrolextoronto]

Originally Posted by Goochy

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.

[Bill2]

Hmmm vast knowledge to acquire here.

[Garywebster]

Originally Posted by okthenor

Its always a pleasure to get a glimpse of Mr. Milton's collection.

Just the best

[rannetrollham]

LOVE Comex Very nice :)

[Bigdelicious]

Wow those are some nice watches

[mideastwatchguy]

Great information!

[jayevid]

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_]

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]

Originally Posted by Greenwood_

Absolutely stunning piece... True Rolex Grail status!

[shaunylw]

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]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Wow, 250k seems high.


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

[watchingvinage]

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Let's get the ball rolling then :

Comex 5513 ( with helium escape valve )
Comex 5514
Comex 1665
Comex 1680
Comex 16660
Comex 16800
Comex 168000
Comex 16600
Comex 16610

You can then start dividing them into different dial versions, different batches of case number styles, presentation watches / professionally used watches........there's always another one you just have to be looking for......

Here's one of mine, a nice example because this is a 1665 with the unique 600m (rather than 610m) depth rating :


As a watch with a unique and logo-ed, original dial, used professionally and with dive-logs etc documenting the incredible work of its recipient, which can be provenanced further by the surviving delivery manifest from Rolex to Comex which specifies its case number and corresponding issue number, it is one of the most sought after models --- but not the rarest.

Piecing together the jigsaw of models and numbers is very satisfying; finding them is somewhat more difficult!

Haywood Milton

Very detailed. Probably one of the best answers!

[aarontkc]

Hi Mr Milton,

Sorry I can't quote your post as it said I need 10 posts before I can do so... Can I ask why is it called "Indiana Jones" for your 16600 Comex?

Thank you!

[Haywood_Milton]

Originally Posted by aarontkc

Hi Mr Milton,

Sorry I can't quote your post as it said I need 10 posts before I can do so... Can I ask why is it called "Indiana Jones" for your 16600 Comex?

Thank you!

Time served in certain branches of the Royal Navy (before taking the golden shilling from Comex) would give some men a diverse skill-set, some of which were used subsequently when explosive special effects were required in Hollywood blockbusters. The original owner of my 16600 led a full professional life!

Insta : haywood_miltons_rolex

[aarontkc]

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Time served in certain branches of the Royal Navy (before taking the golden shilling from Comex) would give some men a diverse skill-set, some of which were used subsequently when explosive special effects were required in Hollywood blockbusters. The original owner of my 16600 led a full professional life!

Insta : haywood_miltons_rolex

Love the story behind this. Thank you!

[Gerry62]

Mercante in Fiera PARMA

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

Mercante in Fiera PARMA

Nice find …. What’s the ask?

[Gerry62]

Hi Brian ..... mp