A Pretty Special TZ Sale ...
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No affiliation with the seller, but thought some might like to see this ... A pretty special sale on TZ! A T-serial 1997 Rolex Comex Sub:
Full topic here: http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t...
Full topic here: http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t...
LukeBird said:
It's "just" a desk divers watch though isn't it?
I wanted to ask about it's provenance, but I daren't bother asking such a question on TZ!
If it were a well used example with a diver's log I would be interested, but it's not...
Yeah, it doesn't have a helium escape valve! I wanted to ask about it's provenance, but I daren't bother asking such a question on TZ!
If it were a well used example with a diver's log I would be interested, but it's not...
So the majority haven't seen much under water exploration ... However a limited run Rolex is always going to command a premium!Ikemi said:
Yeah, it doesn't have a helium escape valve! So the majority haven't seen much under water exploration ... However a limited run Rolex is always going to command a premium!
I thought Comexs were the other way around; most had seen 'action' as intended, but a few had managed to get into other hands based on their value. So the majority haven't seen much under water exploration ... However a limited run Rolex is always going to command a premium!At the end of the day, that's a Comex Rolex from a safe, not one that has seen a life as it was intended.
LukeBird said:
Ikemi said:
Yeah, it doesn't have a helium escape valve! So the majority haven't seen much under water exploration ... However a limited run Rolex is always going to command a premium!
I thought Comexs were the other way around; most had seen 'action' as intended, but a few had managed to get into other hands based on their value. So the majority haven't seen much under water exploration ... However a limited run Rolex is always going to command a premium!At the end of the day, that's a Comex Rolex from a safe, not one that has seen a life as it was intended.
Ikemi said:
Low production numbers, tritium markers with white gold surrounds, affiliated with Comex diving company ... Not much, but enough for collectors!
Ah ok - It's amazing what somethings can go for if they can be classed as 'collectible'.What sort of price were these new - the seller said it was bought as an investment.
wigglebottom said:
Ah ok - It's amazing what somethings can go for if they can be classed as 'collectible'.
What sort of price were these new - the seller said it was bought as an investment.
I don't think these were for sale What sort of price were these new - the seller said it was bought as an investment.
they were gifted to comex employees .
Also the best diver from each course held during the 80's at a couple of training centres in the UK was guaranteed a start with Comex and was presented with a watch
Another comex didnt make it's reserve this week at Bonhams:-
Submariner, 'Comex 6150' Ref:16800, Case No.8274602, 1984
27-jewel Cal.3035 movement with hack seconds, gloss black dial with luminous dot and baton hour markers, the dial printed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Comex Submariner 1000ft=300m Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, date aperture, sweep centre seconds, polished case with calibrated revolving bezel, screw down Oyster crown and screw on back the inside stamped 8274602 and the outside stamped 'M.WARD 6136 30-3-84' fitted stainless steel Oyster bracelet with locking clasp, together with diving certificates, rare diving photographs and other related material, case, dial and movement signed
40mm.
Estimate: £20,000 - 25,000, € 23,000 - 29,000, US$ 33,000 - 41,000
Submariner, 'Comex 6150' Ref:16800, Case No.8274602, 1984
27-jewel Cal.3035 movement with hack seconds, gloss black dial with luminous dot and baton hour markers, the dial printed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Comex Submariner 1000ft=300m Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, date aperture, sweep centre seconds, polished case with calibrated revolving bezel, screw down Oyster crown and screw on back the inside stamped 8274602 and the outside stamped 'M.WARD 6136 30-3-84' fitted stainless steel Oyster bracelet with locking clasp, together with diving certificates, rare diving photographs and other related material, case, dial and movement signed
40mm.
Estimate: £20,000 - 25,000, € 23,000 - 29,000, US$ 33,000 - 41,000
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