145 lots

LOT 154

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Rolex Ref. 1680 Comex Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 660 ft. / 200 m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1680. Sold to Comex in 1978. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 m, stainless steel wristwatch with "Comex" dial, date and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and booklet. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Twinlock winding crown protected by the Crown Guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with "Submariner" in red letters, luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm

Grading System:

USD 90,000 - 120,000

CHF 90,000 - 120,000

EUR 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: USD 130,800

LOT 373

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Rolex Ref. 5514, Comex Submariner, Helium Valve, Maxi Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner, 660 ft /200 m,? Ref. 5514/ 5513. Made for Comex in 1972. Very fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with first generation helium escape valve and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a service receipt and a diving helmet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back with COMEX inscription and case serial number engraved inside, screw-down Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve at 9. D. Black with painted luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. The Patrice Chemin Collection

Grading System: AAA

USD 40,000 - 60,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 27,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 72,000

LOT 374

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Rolex Ref. 168000, COMEX Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner, 1000 ft / 300 m,? Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 168000/16800. Made circa 1986. Very fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee (now void) and hang tags.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, case back engraved: COMEX 6293, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, imprint: Comex, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm. The Patrice Chemin Collection

Grading System:

USD 30,000 - 50,000

CHF 30,000 - 50,000

EUR 20,000 - 35,000

Sold: USD 52,800

LOT 249

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

David Leach?s Comex Sea Dweller, Ref. 1665, Rail Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Comex, 2000ft./600 m, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 6176992, Ref. 1665. Made in 1980. Fine and extremely rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet, Ref. 93150. Accompanied by its original warranty (now void), 1970?s Submariner and Oyster booklets, hang tag, anchor, and original fitted box. It is further accompanied by copies of US Navy timetable for decompression times, a Comex key fob, a Comex tape mesure, David Leach?s Professional Diver?s Log Book from the 1970?s and a handwritten letter of authenticity by David Leach. Property of the original owner.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with ?Rolex Patent Oyster Gas Escape Valve, Comex No. 2204?, and crown, helium escape valve at 9, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown-guard. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute division, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 17 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Grading System:

HKD 400,000 - 600,000

USD 57,000 - 86,000

EUR 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: HKD 768,000

LOT 371

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

Ref. 16600, COMEX Sea-Dweller Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, COMEX, Sea Dweller 4000ft=1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No. N440641, Ref. 16600. Made in 1992. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and a stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box and red Rolex seal, hang tag and booklets.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown-guard, helium escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal, case back engraved: ROLEX COMEX 3271. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton white gold indexes, outer minute division, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx overall length 185 mm.

Grading System:

HKD 300,000 - 400,000

USD 43,000 - 57,000

EUR 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 360,000

LOT 383

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 11, 2009

Comex Ref. 16800, ?10 Year Service Presentation? Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Comex Submariner, 1000 ft./ 300 m." Ref. 16800. Made in 1984. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, instruction booklet, 10 year presentation card, Comex medical book, Comex keyring, 2 Comex bags and an anchor, and various photos of B.W. Hughes.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with Comex number and commemoration inscription, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, aperture for the date, Comex logo. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed, case with Comex number. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 55,000 - 75,000

EUR 42,000 - 57,000

CHF 63,000 - 85,000

LOT 305

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... Geneva, May 10, 2009

Ref. 5513, Comex First Generation, Meter First, H.E.V. Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200m/660ft, Submariner?, case No. 2833634, Ref. 5513. Made in 1970 for the Comex Company. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with first generation helium escape valve and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back with engraved COMEX and "106" inscriptions and case number "634" stamped inside, screw-down triplock crown with Crown Guard, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve. D. Black with painted luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/second division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix and fausses cotes decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat blued steel balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 175 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 38,000 - 58,000

USD 33,000 - 50,000

EUR 25,000 - 38,000

LOT 352

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... Geneva, Mar 29, 2009

COMEX Everest 1997 Gmt-Master Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. T665617, Ref. 16700, used by a member of the COMEX ?Everest 1997" team. Made in 1997. Fine and historically important, two time zones, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer's wristwatch with date, special blue and red 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and Fliplock deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original guarantee (now void) and fitted box, several photocopies of COMEX documents and newspapers articles relating to the project and the expedition.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving blue and red bezel for the second 24-hour time zone, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous steel round, baton and triangular indexes, outer minute/ seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3175, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions under a bridge, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed, Case back engraved ?EVEREST 8848 m COMEX 1997?. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.

Grading System:

LOT 364

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... Geneva, Mar 29, 2009

Ref. 5514, Comex Submariner 660 H.E.V., Maxi Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner, 660 ft./200 m?, case No. 5230270, Ref. 5514/ 5513. Made for Comex in 1977. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with first generation helium escape valve and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back with COMEX inscription and case number stamped inside, screw-down Triplock crown with Crown Guard, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve. D. Black with painted luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 170 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

USD 35,000 - 50,000

EUR 27,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 84,000

LOT 189

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 16610 COMEX Submariner Rolex,Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer,Officially Certified, Ref. 16610, COMEX 6461. Made in 1997. Very fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with date and a stainless steel FliplockOyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, warranty (now void), instruction booklet, hang tag and anchor.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, case back engraved: Rolex Comex 6461, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied luminous round, baton and triangular steel indexes, aperture for the date, special imprint: COMEX. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodiumplated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 55,000 - 85,000

EUR 43,000 - 66,000

CHF 65,000 - 100,000

Sold: USD 52,800

LOT 190

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 16600 COMEX Sea-Dweller Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, COMEX, Sea Dweller 4000ft=1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16600. Made in the late 1990?s. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant to 4000 ft, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and a stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, Guarantee Certificate (now void), anchor, 2 instruction booklets, bracelet tool, diver?s timetable and Rolex documentation.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown-guard, helium escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal, case back engraved: ROLEX COMEX 3384. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System:

USD 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 31,000 - 47,000

CHF 47,000 - 70,000

Sold: USD 43,200

LOT 278

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 16610 COMEX Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16610, COMEX 6428. Made in 1997. Very fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, warranty (now void), hang tag and one extra link.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, case back engraved: ROLEX COMEX 6428, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied luminous round, baton and triangular steel indexes, aperture for the date, special imprint: COMEX. Luminous steel skeleton hands.M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 30,000 - 50,000

EUR 23,000 - 40,000

CHF 35,000 - 60,000

Sold: USD 33,600

LOT 326

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 16600 COMEX Sea-Dweller Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, COMEX, Sea Dweller 4000ft = 1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16600. Made in the early 1990?s. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding,water resistant to 4000 ft, stainless steel diver'swristwatchwith date, helium escape valve and a stainless steel FliplockOyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, Guarantee Certificate (now void) and a service guarantee from Rolex, Japan dated August 2, 2006.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown-guard, helium escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal, case back engraved: ROLEX COMEX 3293. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System:

USD 50,000 - 70,000

EUR 40,000 - 55,000

CHF 60,000 - 82,000

LOT 327

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 16600 Comex, former property of Theo Mavrostomos, Hydra X team member, world's deepest dive record holder Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, COMEX, Sea Dweller 4000ft=1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16600.Made in the late 1990?s, sold in 1998. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant to 4000 ft, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date, heliumescape valve and a stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, Guarantee Certificate (now void), anchor, 2 instruction booklets, bracelet tool, diver?s timetable and Rolex documentation.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown-guard, helium escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal, case back engraved with Comex number. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm

Grading System:

USD 75,000 - 95,000

EUR 60,000 - 75,000

CHF 900,000 - 110,000

LOT 475

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 16610 COMEX Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16610, COMEX 6499. Made in 1997. Very fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, stainless steel diver?swristwatchwith a stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, warranty (now void), hang tag and one extra link.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, case back engraved: Rolex Comex 6499, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied luminous round, baton and triangular steel indexes, aperture for the date, special imprint: COMEX. Luminous steel skeleton hands.M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 30,000 - 50,000

EUR 23,000 - 40,000

CHF 35,000 - 60,000

Sold: USD 37,200

LOT 345

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

Ref 5514, Comex No 820, Maxi Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, COMEX, 660ft=200m, Submariner?, Ref. 5514/5513, case No 5230217. Made in 1977. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel diver wristwatch with first generation heliumescape valve, and a stainless steel Rolex oyster fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, screw-down triplock crown with Crown Guard, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 75,000

USD 55,000 - 70,000

EUR 38,000 - 47,000

Sold: CHF 54,000

LOT 346

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

Ref. 5513, Comex Submariner 660 H.E.V., Maxi Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner, 660 ft./200 m?, case No. 2833541, Ref. 5513. Made for Comex in 1971. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, stainless steel diver?swristwatchwith first generation heliumescape valve and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back with COMEX inscription and case number « 5** » stamped inside, screwdown triplock crown with Crown Guard, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous skeleton hands.M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

USD 37,000 - 46,000

EUR 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 38,400

LOT 166

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Oct 17, 2008

Ref. 5514 COMEX Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner 660 ft = 200m," Ref. 5514/5513. Made for COMEX in 1972. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with helium escape valve and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, anchor and a service invoice dated April 28, 2006.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve at 9, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, case back engraved "ROLEX COMEX." D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 29,000 - 42,000

CHF 45,000 - 67,000

LOT 167

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Oct 17, 2008

Ref. 5514 COMEX Meter First Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner 200m = 660ft," Ref. 5514/5513. Made for COMEX in 1972. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with helium escape valve and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by 2 service invoices dated June 19, 2007 and May 7, 2008.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve at 9, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, case back engraved "ROLEX COMEX." D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, "COMEX" logo imprint. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 60,000 - 90,000

EUR 42,000 - 65,000

CHF 67,000 - 100,000

Sold: USD 72,000

LOT 339

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Oct 17, 2008

Ref. 16610 COMEX Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16610, COMEX 6428. Made in 1997. Very fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver s wristwatch with a stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, warranty (now void), instruction booklet, hang tag, anchor and extra link.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, case back engraved: Rolex Comex 6428, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied luminous round, baton and triangular steel indexes, aperture for the date, special imprint: COMEX. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodiumplated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm

Grading System:

USD 70,000 - 90,000

EUR 50,000 - 65,000

CHF 78,000 - 100,000