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COMEX is a French diving company founded in 1961 by H.G. Delauze to explore the depths of the oceans: it is the NASA of the deep sea …. At that time, Yuri Gagarine was travelling around the earth at 300 km of altitude, but none dared to travel over 70 m u...  

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I love the Comex letter where it is written that the sale of this watch is strictly prohibited! When we see Rolex Comex watches for sale... Nice to see all of them in a post, and to have their story. So, what Comex do you consider as the rarest? The 1680 ... 

I prefer a 5514 or 5513 with HEV to a 1680...to me thay have more Comex DNA. And yes, the engraving is very deep: here a 1665 (photo Eric Ku)...  

I, too, prefer the 5513 / 5514, because of the lack of magnyfier. But if I asled, it was because some " romantic " dealers pretended that the 5513 or 14 was the rarest of the Comex... Best, Nicolas

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I think the rarest might be the 5514 [Email address suppressed for privacy]

Thanks for the highly informative and educational post. Always wondered about Comex Rollies. Now I finally know.

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As a fan of the 1665, had a "trashed" Comex 1665 in my hands recently... Although the watch showed severe use, I had problems taking my eyes of it !!! Something magical / "mythical" about them. It is nice to see them all together. I also read somewhere th... 

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Have to add small correction to the 1665 series Comex watches; the last generation of these 1665 (post 1980) were delivered orginally with the 610meter dial, not as a replacement dial as you state. So 610 meter dials are only obviously replacement when fo... 

but as far as I know there is no proof that any 1665 Comex originally came with a 610m dial, as even Rolex Geneva does not know. That's why all 610m dials are usually considered as replacement. Cheers Jeff This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2009-... 

I agree sometimes even Rolex Geneva can give any correct answer ie. "How many 5514 where delivered ? ok they know (i don't) but when it comes to give the case back numbers and corresponding batchs..they don't know ?? or don't like to tell ?? [Email addres... 

But only for a really small batch Jeff..... only the real last ones! So it's if on a correct batch real, real rare...... but most collectors prefer the 600 dial.... as it is a dial special made for Comex... no other 1665 had the 600 depth on the dial.

Thks for sharing

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These are cool watches! Rolex certainly has a great history of supporting oceanic exploration. I love that about them. Cheers, Daos

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The Comex is certainly a legend. - SJX

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Great post Jeff..... and important to show even more some of the background... as still some people think the Comex watches are display watches... LOGO-DIAL for promotion... and do not understand the importance and history of it... and role for the histor...  

Hi, i am an ex-Comex diver starting '74 Nigeria (before'65/72 petty officer, clearance /combat diver Belgian Navy ( one training both specialities).Back to the '70 as far as I know no one was interested in Comex watches we just used it like any toll ! .On... 

Thanks a lot for having taen the time to share with us your experience and view on Comex watches, and to bring us back to Reality. Yes, I guess that at this moment, a watch was a watch, a tool for missions and for life. I loved your story about the diver ... 

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You're indeed a lucky guy! Very nicely written, my friend. Best, Nicolas

not only watches, but an extreme human challenge and extraordinary people. I've had the opportunity to meet Theo Mavrostomos last year, he lives in Marseille. What a unique person... walking on water ! This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2009-07-0...  

Next to the references above... there are some of the watches that have been used during the record-breaking dives .... they are real rare... and well i guess you know what it might mean to the price..;-)) Well...... and then the question...... The rarest... 

His watch ? he has nearly the whole collection.

Godspeed Andres

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