Lot 255
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller bracelet watch. Issued by COMEX, number 2205....
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Lot 255
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller bracelet watch. Issued by COMEX, number 2205....
Lot 255
Lot Description
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller bracelet watch. Issued by COMEX, number 2205. Circa 1979. Reference 1665, serial 6176932. Signed automatic calibre 1570. Black dial with luminous hour markers, date aperture to three. Calibrated bezel, stainless steel case fitted to a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Fliplock clasp. 39mm. Box, papers and diving log.<p>
COMEX or COMPAGNIE MARITIME D'EXPERTISE to give them their full name are experts in deep sea engineering and exploration and have worked closely with Rolex since 1970. They provided a test-bed for the development of the Submariner, the helium escape valve and the subsequent Sea-dweller watch.<p>
Rolex supplied COMEX with watches with the company name on the dial and the issue number on the case back. These were not available through retailers but only issued to divers or officials of the company.<p>
Any COMEX watch will demand a significant premium over a commercially available example of the same model even if it has never been used but examples such as this one that are accompanied by dive logs, work records and issue letters create a package that is of particular interest.
Brand: Rolex
Export issue: Yes
Model: Sea Dweller Comex
Papers: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Derivative: Oyster Perpetual
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li> Movement is currently functioning.
<li> Movement plate surfaces have light with occasional medium scratches visible under magnification and the rotor has light scratching and marking particularly to the outside edge. Marking and scratches present on the surface and rotor are commensurate with the age of the watch and with general wear.
<li> Dial appears to be in good condition, luminous markers have darkened somewhat with age but still function when tested under UV lighting.
<li> Hands have occasional light scratching and some light marking, luminous inserts show gradual signs of darkening towards the base of the hour and minute hands.
<li> Glass has light and medium scratches with some dinting consistent with general wear and use.
<li> Bezel is unidirectional and currently functions, case has light and medium scratches with dinting, pearl is missing.
<li> Case has light and medium scratches with dinting and nicks that increase in intensity to the lugs. Occasional light dents are present to the lugs which are commensurate with the age of the watch and with general wear.
<li> Crown screws down and is currently functioning correctly. The crown surface has light scratching and dinting.
<li> Case back is currently secure with light and medium scratches to the surface and dinting. Occasional light dents are present to the edges of the case back that are commensurate with the age of the watch and with general wear.
<li> Bracelet has some stretching with play present, surface of the bracelet has light and medium scratches and some dinting. Some of the links have light nicks present to the edges.
<li> Replacement later clasp currently functions and feels secure when the lock is engaged, light scratches are present to the surface. Original clasp is included with this item and has marking commensurate with the age of the item and with wear.
<li> Bracelet measures approximately 19cm including the case. <p>
This lot comes with a box in used condition with moderate to heavy wear and papers to consist of an undated guarantee certificate, a large diary with assorted photographs and paperwork, a small pipeman's diary, a named Passport and a Royal Navy divers log .<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. <p>
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained. <p>
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot. <p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk
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