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marke · 12 June 2008, 08:39 AM

a comex rolex sold today at bonhams auction for £72000.00 plus the buyers premium.

From what i can gather two brothers were fighting over the watch...

mark

Felly Jr. · 12 June 2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by marke

a comex rolex sold today at bonhams auction for £72000.00 plus the buyers premium.

From what i can gather two brothers were fighting over the watch...

mark

MAN, I can't believe I missed out on that!

.........

mopsey · 12 June 2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by marke

From what i can gather two brothers were fighting over the watch...

mark

They proberbly wanted to buy it for each other!!

marke · 12 June 2008, 08:46 AM

they brought another comex and battled with ech other for that one as well and a couple of military subs,

apparantly they both have Gray dealer shops near burlington arcade..

one guy is called KAMAL AND HIS BROTHER IS CALLED RAJ.

mark

Felly Jr. · 12 June 2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mopsey

They proberbly wanted to buy it for each other!!

How ironic would that be?

The auctioneers must LOVE it when they see these two at the same auction!

learnmore60 · 12 June 2008, 08:51 AM

Tell me about it! I was with Kamal, one of the brothers, he bought about 4 watches, including comex, military, and PN! It was quite a day!

marke · 12 June 2008, 08:53 AM

will post the rest of the prices that the rolexes sold for tomorrow

Felly Jr. · 12 June 2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by marke

will post the rest of the prices that the rolexes sold for tomorrow

So be prepared for our minds to be blown?

RW16610 · 12 June 2008, 09:23 AM

Wow talk about desire, pretty impressive.

vjb.knife · 12 June 2008, 10:05 AM

I find it very strange that people are willing to pay that premium for a COMEX dialed Rolex.

What is the facination? I would never wear it unless I had worked for COMEX, and it's not like most of them did anything that special. They are basically construction workers that have a rather unusual work location.

Maybe if you had the one that Theo Mavrostomos wore during the COMEX Hydra 10 experimental Sat dive to a record depth of 701 meters it would be worth something.

But other than that why do any of you put this kind of value on these watches that someone you never knew wore to work every once in a while doing something you don't know about, in a working environment you don't know about, to a depth not known to you, etc.

What do you say when you show it to someone or if they ask about it? Oh, me no I don't even dive but maybe the guy who owned this went down and installed a spool piece in a pipeline or repaired the bag stop on a BOP or chased down a lost pig or slapped on a plidco clamp or perhaps you flanged up a line with your spud wrench (don't forget to mention the garlock). But since none of you know what any of this means then what do you say? Feel free to use any of these terms if you like while wearing your COMEX Rolex guys. This seems a lot like a guy who would pretend to be a soldier or sailor to me.

Troy · 12 June 2008, 10:17 AM

I know what it means I'm a pipe fitter ......lol

smaug01 · 12 June 2008, 10:33 AM

I think it has to be a guy thing, we like to wear hat, shirt and other thing that have names on them. I will buy the DeepSea because it is what it is (plus I love Rolex watches) will it ever be used for it's originally purpose I doubt it regardless I'll own one and I think it just the same with a Comex. We pay to own a Rolex for many many reason, for me I just love them .
cheers Berni

vjb.knife · 12 June 2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by smaug01

I think it has to be a guy thing, we like to wear hat, shirt and other thing that have names on them. I will buy the DeepSea because it is what it is (plus I love Rolex watches) will it ever be used for it's originally purpose I doubt it regardless I'll own one and I think it just the same with a Comex. We pay to own a Rolex for many many reason, for me I just love them .
cheers Berni

I am not talking about the Rolex part of it; I have two Rolexes and have owned three others and might even consider getting a DeepSea. I am talking about why would you pay $67,000 extra for the little COMEX print on the dial of a Seadweller that would otherwise cost maybe $5000 without COMEX on it.

Besides the fact that I would not wear it because I did not work for COMEX, when I was a Commercial Diver in the 1970's Comex was not the preferred employer in the industry for a variety of reasons.

GoldenBear · 12 June 2008, 10:58 AM

The same could be said for a Super Bowl ring won/worn by Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, etc. Being a "fan" of the team and/or organization adds value to some buyers.

jac67 · 12 June 2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by vjb.knife

I find it very strange that people are willing to pay that premium for a COMEX dialed Rolex.

What is the facination?

Well, there were only around 2,000 Comex watches ever made, and maybe half still exist.

The same reason why people will pay $$millions for a painting by Picasso, that looks like a 10 year old done!

Don't try to analyse the collectors market, it's all crazy.

John.

jac67 · 12 June 2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by marke

they brought another comex and battled with ech other for that one as well and a couple of military subs,

apparantly they both have Gray dealer shops near burlington arcade..

one guy is called KAMAL AND HIS BROTHER IS CALLED RAJ.

mark

Yes, and I wouldn't buy from any of them.

John.

topcat30093 · 12 June 2008, 02:37 PM

Great info,Marke
Did you manage to keep your hand down?????
Or did you do the odd bidding!!!!!!!

Baptistman · 12 June 2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vjb.knife

I find it very strange that people are willing to pay that premium for a COMEX dialed Rolex.

Glad you got that of your chest

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 June 2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

Great info,Marke
Did you manage to keep your hand down?????
Or did you do the odd bidding!!!!!!!

Imagine happening to pick your nose at the wrong time, just before the hammer falls!

JJ Irani · 12 June 2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Imagine happening to pick your nose at the wrong time, just before the hammer falls!

stevemulholland3 · 12 June 2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vjb.knife

I find it very strange that people are willing to pay that premium for a COMEX dialed Rolex.

What is the facination? I would never wear it unless I had worked for COMEX, and it's not like most of them did anything that special. They are basically construction workers that have a rather unusual work location.

Maybe if you had the one that Theo Mavrostomos wore during the COMEX Hydra 10 experimental Sat dive to a record depth of 701 meters it would be worth something.

But other than that why do any of you put this kind of value on these watches that someone you never knew wore to work every once in a while doing something you don't know about, in a working environment you don't know about, to a depth not known to you, etc.

What do you say when you show it to someone or if they ask about it? Oh, me no I don't even dive but maybe the guy who owned this went down and installed a spool piece in a pipeline or repaired the bag stop on a BOP or chased down a lost pig or slapped on a plidco clamp or perhaps you flanged up a line with your spud wrench (don't forget to mention the garlock). But since none of you know what any of this means then what do you say? Feel free to use any of these terms if you like while wearing your COMEX Rolex guys. This seems a lot like a guy who would pretend to be a soldier or sailor to me.

were not a little cynical are we??

learnmore60 · 12 June 2008, 06:56 PM

There are about 3 different types of Comex watches that were made, i.e with slightly different markings on the case back etc.. and only about 400 or so were know to be made.

I agree premiums on the Comex and Military Subs are pretty insane. At yesterdays auction they were averaging... $130k and these were bought by dealers who will sell them on for $180k each!

pwrslider · 12 June 2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rocklogic95

There are about 3 different types of Comex watches that were made, i.e with slightly different markings on the case back etc.. and only about 400 or so were know to be made.

I agree premiums on the Comex and Military Subs are pretty insane. At yesterdays auction they were averaging... $130k and these were bought by dealers who will sell them on for $180k each!

Yikes.......now theres a watch that I would NEVER wear!!!

Welshwatchman · 12 June 2008, 08:06 PM

I some one for sale which was amongst the 2004 batch of 14 delivered to Comex.

This watch (a 16610, F serial) was spanky new, unworn with all the paperwork and Comex certification.

It was offered for £75,000. It may seem like £73,000 for the Comex dial, caseback engraving and the paperwork but then you have to consider that a PN dial makes a 6239 £60,000 more desireable to the serious collectors.

What is for certain is there are people with bigger pockets and a better brain than I who pay the money for these watches so they have to be worth it, otherwise they would not sell.

2careless · 12 June 2008, 08:10 PM

This is a bubble, just like any other bubbles (tulips, dotcom), a sharp needle will pop it, and the sharp needle is sub-prime crisis, recession.
Just hold on tight and we'll see a flood of forced sales, fingers crossed.
When there's blood on the floor, start buying!

jac67 · 12 June 2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rocklogic95

There are about 3 different types of Comex watches that were made, i.e with slightly different markings on the case back etc.. and only about 400 or so were know to be made.

Hello and welcome

Your information regarding Comex is totally incorrect.

I think you need to go here:
www.doubleredseadweller.com

There were in fact NINE different models of Comex watches made and issued, AND the casebacks vary greatly. In fact, there are different styles of caseback engravings within the same model.

John.

vjb.knife · 12 June 2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

were not a little cynical are we??

You have a point, I may have gone a little far on my post. But I am not that much of a cynic actually a bit more of a impirical pragmatist. LOL.

I need to lighten up.

MrClean · 13 June 2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vjb.knife

I find it very strange that people are willing to pay that premium for a COMEX dialed Rolex.

What is the facination? I would never wear it unless I had worked for COMEX, and it's not like most of them did anything that special. They are basically construction workers that have a rather unusual work location.

Maybe if you had the one that Theo Mavrostomos wore during the COMEX Hydra 10 experimental Sat dive to a record depth of 701 meters it would be worth something........ .

i've got one watch that, when it came across the border, US Customs charged like it must have been Winston Churchill's personal timepeice

wonder if i can factor that into it's sale value

12 June 2008, 08:39 AM	#1
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Comex Rolex Sold a comex rolex sold today at bonhams auction for £72000.00 plus the buyers premium. From what i can gather two brothers were fighting over the watch... mark

12 June 2008, 10:05 AM	#10
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	I find it very strange .... I find it very strange that people are willing to pay that premium for a COMEX dialed Rolex. What is the facination? I would never wear it unless I had worked for COMEX, and it's not like most of them did anything that special. They are basically construction workers that have a rather unusual work location. Maybe if you had the one that Theo Mavrostomos wore during the COMEX Hydra 10 experimental Sat dive to a record depth of 701 meters it would be worth something. But other than that why do any of you put this kind of value on these watches that someone you never knew wore to work every once in a while doing something you don't know about, in a working environment you don't know about, to a depth not known to you, etc. What do you say when you show it to someone or if they ask about it? Oh, me no I don't even dive but maybe the guy who owned this went down and installed a spool piece in a pipeline or repaired the bag stop on a BOP or chased down a lost pig or slapped on a plidco clamp or perhaps you flanged up a line with your spud wrench (don't forget to mention the garlock). But since none of you know what any of this means then what do you say? Feel free to use any of these terms if you like while wearing your COMEX Rolex guys. This seems a lot like a guy who would pretend to be a soldier or sailor to me.

12 June 2008, 10:58 AM	#14
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	The same could be said for a Super Bowl ring won/worn by Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, etc. Being a "fan" of the team and/or organization adds value to some buyers. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

12 June 2008, 02:37 PM	#17
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Great info,Marke Did you manage to keep your hand down????? Or did you do the odd bidding!!!!!!! __________________

12 June 2008, 08:06 PM	#24
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I some one for sale which was amongst the 2004 batch of 14 delivered to Comex. This watch (a 16610, F serial) was spanky new, unworn with all the paperwork and Comex certification. It was offered for £75,000. It may seem like £73,000 for the Comex dial, caseback engraving and the paperwork but then you have to consider that a PN dial makes a 6239 £60,000 more desireable to the serious collectors. What is for certain is there are people with bigger pockets and a better brain than I who pay the money for these watches so they have to be worth it, otherwise they would not sell. __________________ ..33

12 June 2008, 08:46 AM	#4
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	they brought another comex and battled with ech other for that one as well and a couple of military subs, apparantly they both have Gray dealer shops near burlington arcade.. one guy is called KAMAL AND HIS BROTHER IS CALLED RAJ. mark

12 June 2008, 08:51 AM	#6
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	Tell me about it! I was with Kamal, one of the brothers, he bought about 4 watches, including comex, military, and PN! It was quite a day!

12 June 2008, 08:53 AM	#7
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	will post the rest of the prices that the rolexes sold for tomorrow

12 June 2008, 09:23 AM	#9
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,983	Wow talk about desire, pretty impressive.

12 June 2008, 10:17 AM	#11
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	I know what it means I'm a pipe fitter ......lol

12 June 2008, 10:33 AM	#12
smaug01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: berni Location: CANADA Watch: SD 16660 Posts: 19	I think it has to be a guy thing, we like to wear hat, shirt and other thing that have names on them. I will buy the DeepSea because it is what it is (plus I love Rolex watches) will it ever be used for it's originally purpose I doubt it regardless I'll own one and I think it just the same with a Comex. We pay to own a Rolex for many many reason, for me I just love them . cheers Berni

12 June 2008, 06:56 PM	#22
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	There are about 3 different types of Comex watches that were made, i.e with slightly different markings on the case back etc.. and only about 400 or so were know to be made. I agree premiums on the Comex and Military Subs are pretty insane. At yesterdays auction they were averaging... $130k and these were bought by dealers who will sell them on for $180k each!

12 June 2008, 08:10 PM	#25
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	This is a bubble, just like any other bubbles (tulips, dotcom), a sharp needle will pop it, and the sharp needle is sub-prime crisis, recession. Just hold on tight and we'll see a flood of forced sales, fingers crossed. When there's blood on the floor, start buying!

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