What is Rolex Submariner Comex?
What is Rolex Submariner Comex?
Comex (or Compagnie Maritime d’Expertises) is a French commercial diving company that issued Rolex dive watches to its fleet of deep-sea divers starting in the 1970s. Rolex supplied several diving models to Comex over the decades, including both Submariner and Sea-Dweller watches.
What does Comex mean on a Rolex watch?
Only 300 Sea Dweller models, Ref: 1665, were produced by Rolex for COMEX, superlative chronometers that could withstand extreme conditions with capability to depths of 600 metres. They were issued solely to COMEX employees, with each watch engraved with a serial number and COMEX’s own issue number.
How can I tell if a Rolex is stolen?
The numbers are engraved on the case, right between the lugs. Nearest the 12 o’clock position is the reference number, and nearest the 6 o’clock position is the serial number. Typically, Rolex owners register their serial numbers with Rolex USA and are able to report it as lost or stolen.
How much does a Rolex Submariner Comex cost?
Rolex Submariner Comex ref. 5514 + Rolex Letter $78,891 Professional dealer 6 IT Rolex 5514 $70,395 Private Seller RO Rolex Submariner Ref. 5514 $32,770 Professional dealer 42 IT Rolex Submariner Comex
Does Rolex still offer yellow gold Submariner watches?
Rolex initially only offered the gold 1680/8 with a black dial and black bezel, however, a few years later, a blue dial/bezel variant became available. Today, Rolex still offers yellow gold Submariner watches in black or blue colorways. A handful of important updates occurred to the Submariner collection with the debut of the 168xx series.
What kind of steel are Rolex Submariners made of?
Today, all steel Submariner watches are made from 904L steel, which Rolex brands as Oystersteel. Rolex updated the Submariner yet again in the late-1980s when it released the 166xx series.
When did the Rolex Submariner 5512 come out?
Like most vintage Rolex watches, old Submariner models are highly coveted. Two examples of popular reference numbers are the ref. 5512 and the ref. 5513, which were introduced all the way back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, respectively.
