Auction result on Rolex Comex Sea-Dweller Ref. 16660 Triple 6

[sutats]

In the rarified world of Rolex Comex watches, here's one that recently sold on 22 July at Tajan auction for Euro 132600 (£119,356.48 at current Google conversion).

https://auction.tajan.com/fr/asp/ful...5940&saletype=
https://www.tajan.com/fr/news/rolex-...let-chez-tajan

Off topic, what are the production numbers like for Rolex Comex and Rolex Milsubs? Which one had a larger commission of pieces?

[SaliBay2019]

Thanks for posting also the link. Did YOU buy it? I'm not at all a Comex specialist, more 1665 DRSD, but the watch looks very good, I can't judge on the dial authenticity. The case photos maybe even look too good for a professional diver. The provenance photos are interesting and nice as well. How does one know that this is indeed Jean-Bertrand Bory's watch?

[Mike Wood]

No official numbers, but around 2,000 Comex issued Rolexes, and fewer than 1,200 Rolex milSubs...

[sutats]

Originally Posted by SaliBay2019

Thanks for posting also the link. Did YOU buy it? I'm not at all a Comex specialist, more 1665 DRSD, but the watch looks very good, I can't judge on the dial authenticity. The case photos maybe even look too good for a professional diver. The provenance photos are interesting and nice as well. How does one know that this is indeed Jean-Bertrand Bory's watch?

You're welcome. No I didn't buy it, I'm downsizing to a two watch ownership. The background from reading the articles is that it was put aside by his window for 30 years after his death, and he died young.

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

No official numbers, but around 2,000 Comex issued Rolexes, and fewer than 1,200 Rolex milSubs...

Fascinating, thanks Mike.

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

No official numbers, but around 2,000 Comex issued Rolexes, and fewer than 1,200 Rolex milSubs...

And Mike you own most off them 😂😂