Rolex Comex on AR
Discussion
Sheepshanks said:
I can understand watches that have some connection with one of the Armed Forces being worth more, but branded workwear?
Also, there seem to watches on every week and they're not exactly antique.
Fair point, but I suppose the argument is that being in the armed forces is work, and people given Comex divers are likely to use the watch for their intended use. Also, there seem to watches on every week and they're not exactly antique.
There was an article i read in a watch magazine a few years ago about a pair of these with full dive logs, photos, and all manner of paperwork to add a backstory. Im sure that they went to auction and sold for £1 million.
Are they really THAT rare?? What number of these are around say vs the double red?
Are they really THAT rare?? What number of these are around say vs the double red?
Sheetmaself said:
About 20 years ago when I bought my Sub, the same dealer had a boxed Comex next to it in the window. I could've bought it, but thought the dial was nicer without 'Comex' written on it (I wasn't really into watches then, just knew what I wanted).i still prefer the look without, but I'd rather have the other one now :-(
Sheepshanks said:
I can understand watches that have some connection with one of the Armed Forces being worth more, but branded workwear?
Also, there seem to be watches on every week and they're not exactly antique.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but as Rolex isn't Bremont (or Omega speedmasters) they don't make a habit of special editions for every regiment or company under the sun, so the Comex ones are quite unique. They've also been issued to and generally worn by sat-divers, who (please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong again) are a lot cooler than soldiers or fighter jocks or 50th anniversary of moon landings. Also, there seem to be watches on every week and they're not exactly antique.
Edited by Sheepshanks on Sunday 20th January 22:00
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baconsarney said:
Lorne, you didn't by any chance work for Hess a few short years ago?
a stupid bloody timex is the only thing you get from Hess; that and a green model lorry with 'Hess' on the side of it. Even the Italian contractors only run to a 'must be less than £50 so you don't have to declare it on the gifts list' freebie these days. Oh for the days when you'd be given a gold Rolex for being such a nice client.Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff