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Old 9 January 2019, 06:44 AM   #31
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Just over 2 grand a month on interest free as well
Yea 2K a month for 12 months (if you put 170K down) hahaha
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Old 9 January 2019, 07:17 AM   #32
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Very suspicious watch that is never worth that sort of money. I'd love to know the true story behind it and I doubt WF would ever give you it.

I can only guess it has been re-manufactured as a modern watch, maybe as a replacement for somebody linked with COMEX who clearly knew the potential value, kept all the stickers on and is now flogging it.

Not a true COMEX watch IMO.
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Old 9 January 2019, 07:27 AM   #33
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If it had lug holes I’d buy it.
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Old 9 January 2019, 07:33 AM   #34
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You got to be very very careful with vintage watches. Too many shady things happening in that space.
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Old 9 January 2019, 07:36 AM   #35
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I'd prefer an Audi R8 V10 Plus Spider, no thanks.
but that watch has the potential to be worth several million in time. the audi has less chance.
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Old 9 January 2019, 07:45 AM   #36
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That is exactly like my 16600, same model, box etc. (except for the extra text on the dial and on the back)
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Old 9 January 2019, 07:47 AM   #37
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I'm no expert, but the pics of watch and recent period boxes don't look legit to me
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Old 9 January 2019, 08:23 AM   #38
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I admit I'm completely ignorant about this aspect, but do Seadwellers normally come with a Submariner book?
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Old 9 January 2019, 08:26 AM   #39
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Old 9 January 2019, 08:31 AM   #40
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I’m no expert on comex SDs but I agree the box and plastic warranty card seem odd - although the listing claims it was made in 2008.

Quick search shows that the Comex 16600 was only made in '92 and '97. I think back then, the box and papers would look as such:



Did they do a limited run in '08?
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Old 9 January 2019, 08:55 AM   #41
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I’m no expert on comex SDs but I agree the box and plastic warranty card seem odd - although the listing claims it was made in 2008.

Quick search shows that the Comex 16600 was only made in '92 and '97. I think back then, the box and papers would look as such:



Did they do a limited run in '08?


Comex serial number is in range for the last batch produced until 1997.
I dont think it is legit though.

Edit: last number was supposedly 3499, so something is weird here. But Rolex will always know more than we ever will.
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Old 9 January 2019, 09:03 AM   #42
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I believe there were F-case number Comex...
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Old 9 January 2019, 09:04 AM   #43
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I admit I'm completely ignorant about this aspect, but do Seadwellers normally come with a Submariner book?
They did, yes.
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Old 9 January 2019, 09:29 AM   #44
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Someone in Asia will probably buy it
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Old 9 January 2019, 10:19 AM   #45
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The white Comex box looks crap though
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Old 9 January 2019, 10:41 AM   #46
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but that watch has the potential to be worth several million in time. the audi has less chance.


That watch has zero chance to be worth millions. It wasn’t worn by anyone. It wasn’t used in a Comex operation. The kit is highly questionable. If all things are legit, that’s a big if, it’s likely someone in the office staff that was given the watch. IMO it has nowhere near the value that is being asked.


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Old 9 January 2019, 11:57 AM   #47
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Old 9 January 2019, 12:08 PM   #48
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but that watch has the potential to be worth several million in time. the audi has less chance.
I would get zero enjoyment by looking at that watch rot away in a vault. Take the stickers off and all the appeal and value is gone. Sure it'll still be worth money.....I don't give a rats behind behind. If I'm the type of person that has $200k to blow on watch, then I don't think my income comes from flipping watches and would surely be just fine in life.

That's the difference between myself and todays Instagram watch investors....I want to enjoy my short time on earth to the max....so yeah, I'm doubling down on what I said. Give me the R8 V10 plus Performance any day, and my wife can enjoy it too.
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Old 9 January 2019, 03:13 PM   #49
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What watch do COMEX divers wear today?


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Old 9 January 2019, 03:21 PM   #50
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Unworn Comex up for sale

All looks same as my M serial 16600 except COMEX on dial and caseback engraving or stamping.

Yes, M serial SD did come with plastic warranty card and Submariner booklet and this tool kit in green leather.

Mine seems like a relative bargain at $5k






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Old 9 January 2019, 03:39 PM   #51
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Old 9 January 2019, 06:17 PM   #52
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I'm no expert, but the pics of watch and recent period boxes don't look legit to me
I have to agree; looks recently fabricated to take advantage of the Comex desirability. Too modern and the serial number seems out of the range of the genuine thing. Definitely pass!!! I suspect it's more bollocks than Comex.
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Old 9 January 2019, 08:11 PM   #53
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I believe there were F-case number Comex...
Thanks for clarifying Haywood.

Is there a possibility that this could have sat unsold from its manufacture in, say, 2005?

And then been sold with the plastic card?

Interestingly I cant find the client (country) code of "115" anywhere. Comex is listed as being 119.
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Old 9 January 2019, 08:33 PM   #54
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I thought Comex code was 119 ?
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Old 9 January 2019, 09:31 PM   #55
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Is there a possibility that this could have sat unsold from its manufacture in, say, 2005?

And then been sold with the plastic card?
I would say possible.
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Old 9 January 2019, 09:51 PM   #56
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There are a lot of watches I would buy with 200k before that one...
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Old 9 January 2019, 09:56 PM   #57
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I’m interested in hearing more from Haywood and the other vintage forum guys, if there’s anything to add. There seems to be some divergence here with respect to what we are looking at here
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Old 9 January 2019, 10:00 PM   #58
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I have to agree; looks recently fabricated to take advantage of the Comex desirability. Too modern and the serial number seems out of the range of the genuine thing. Definitely pass!!! I suspect it's more bollocks than Comex.
Do you know the Rolex case number, or do you mean the Comex case-back number?
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Old 9 January 2019, 10:05 PM   #59
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I’m no expert on comex SDs but I agree the box and plastic warranty card seem odd - although the listing claims it was made in 2008.

Quick search shows that the Comex 16600 was only made in '92 and '97.
Does the Watchfinder isting claim it was made in 2008? I can see it says "Age 2008" but that may be different.

As for 16600 production, your quick search did not find the whole truth.

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Old 15 January 2019, 08:46 AM   #60
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Looks like there's now a second that has popped up - https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/...85/item/120318

Interestingly this has what looks to be Rolex service case stickers?
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