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Old 8 January 2019, 09:31 PM   #1
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Unworn Comex up for sale

On my daily browse of Watchfinder (sad I know) I came across this stunning example of a unworn Rolex Seadweller Comex edition for sale! Imagine it won’t be around for long.

https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/...85/item/121766
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Old 8 January 2019, 09:46 PM   #2
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Just over 2 grand a month on interest free as well
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Old 8 January 2019, 09:50 PM   #3
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Just over 2 grand a month on interest free as well
At a bargain when you say it like that!
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Old 8 January 2019, 09:51 PM   #4
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This makes me wonder how many of these type examples could be out there.
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Old 8 January 2019, 09:53 PM   #5
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Wow. Sticker and everything. That’s pretty awesome to see.


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Old 8 January 2019, 09:58 PM   #6
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I’m sure it was only a couple of years ago you could have picked one up between 50k-100k. Although like you say I’ve never seen one complete with box, papers and stickers unworn.
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Old 8 January 2019, 10:47 PM   #7
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There's a 16610 Comex on Chrono24 but the price is not disclosed. I did not even know they existed.
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Old 9 January 2019, 12:01 AM   #8
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Not worth the money unless used and issued to a Comex diver.
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Old 9 January 2019, 12:04 AM   #9
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Just over 2 grand a month on interest free as well
What about free shipping?
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Old 9 January 2019, 12:14 AM   #10
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Not worth the money unless used and issued to a Comex diver.
My sentiments exactly
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Old 9 January 2019, 12:29 AM   #11
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Not worth the money unless used and issued to a Comex diver.
I’m sure I’m correct in saying that some Comex watches were issued to office staff, assuming this must be one of them.
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Old 9 January 2019, 12:31 AM   #12
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What about free shipping?


Without free shipping I’d never pull the trigger.


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Old 9 January 2019, 12:32 AM   #13
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My sentiments exactly
I imagine Watchfinder just put the asking price out there to see if anyone would be willing to pay it, as they do with most of their steel Rolex these days. I’d like to think they’d take 150k.
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Old 9 January 2019, 12:57 AM   #14
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What was retail on a SD back then?
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Old 9 January 2019, 01:26 AM   #15
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Comes with a modern plastic warranty card and box? What am I missing?
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Old 9 January 2019, 02:19 AM   #16
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Wow, would it be a bit of a shame if someone bought this and actually started wearing it?

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Comes with a modern plastic warranty card and box? What am I missing?
Yes, this is weird. I'm no expert on these, but they didn't make modern Comex models did they?
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Old 9 January 2019, 02:19 AM   #17
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Expensive bits of plastic.
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Old 9 January 2019, 02:27 AM   #18
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What was retail on a SD back then?
Around £3,600 (if i recall correctly)
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Old 9 January 2019, 02:38 AM   #19
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Nice piece of history but that’s a lot of money
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Old 9 January 2019, 03:40 AM   #20
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Wow, would it be a bit of a shame if someone bought this and actually started wearing it?







Yes, this is weird. I'm no expert on these, but they didn't make modern Comex models did they?


I thought these comex models ceased production before Rolex went to plastic warranty cards. I may be wrong.

Anyone know?
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Old 9 January 2019, 03:54 AM   #21
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Im confused about the box/warranty as well
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Old 9 January 2019, 03:55 AM   #22
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Then again it does have the hollogram on the side of the case on the plastic. Which coincides with platic card/new box vintage no?
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Old 9 January 2019, 03:58 AM   #23
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Wow, would it be a bit of a shame if someone bought this and actually started wearing it?
I am considering buying it and having a Comex diver wear it. Then I can sell it for EVEN BIGGER MONEY!
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Old 9 January 2019, 04:12 AM   #24
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I am considering buying it and having a Comex diver wear it. Then I can sell it for EVEN BIGGER MONEY!
Yeah, you got spare 200k laying around? Lol!
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Old 9 January 2019, 04:16 AM   #25
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The price is insane....I'd buy a high end Sports car or invest it.
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I just tried to bid and when I input my credit card number the website laughed back at me...
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I'd prefer an Audi R8 V10 Plus Spider, no thanks.
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Seems too expensive for my tastes!!! I hope someone enjoys it!!!
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Old 9 January 2019, 05:08 AM   #29
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I'd prefer an Audi R8 V10 Plus Spider, no thanks.
I'm with you on this one. I like watches but I like cars more. When I see those exorbitant prices for watches I always translate them to the potential motoring pleasures...
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Maybe they will do one of their talking hands videos on it. Then it will be a star and definitely worth it.

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