147 lots

LOT 327

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York - The Fuller Building, Jun 14, 2007

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

LOT 333

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York - The Fuller Building, Mar 28, 2007

"COMEX" Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner 660ft = 200m", Ref. 5514/5513, No. 60. Made for COMEX in the 1970s. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with helium escape valve and a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Rolex Singapore.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "crown guard", case back engraved "Comex No. 60". D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, above the 6, the "Comex" logo. 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. Property of a Japanese Collector

Grading System: AAA

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 30,000 - 38,000

Sold: USD 73,160

LOT 194

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Nov 25, 2006

Ref. 5513, Stainless Steel ?COMEX H.E.V No. 901? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 660ft /200m, Submariner", case No. 3295417, Ref. 5513. Made in 1973. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with first generation helium escape valve and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Property of a Japanese Collector

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, graduated black bidirectional revolving bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve at 9 o´clock, "Triplock" winding crown protected by the crown guard, case back engraved ?COMEX 901?.
D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, above 6 o´clock the ?COMEX? logo. 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 17 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 120,000 - 150,000

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: HKD 212,400

LOT 323

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

Ref. 5513 Submariner 660 ?COMEX H.E.V. Prototype No. 24? Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner 660ft = 200m", Ref. 5513 "COMEX 24". Case No. 2833552. Made in 1970. Very fine, rare and important tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with first generation helium escape valve and stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve at 9 , "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", case back engraved "Comex 24", inside of the case back engraved with the last three numbers of the case number. D. Black with tritium-coated round, triangular and baton indexes, above the 6 the ?COMEX" logo. Luminous steel ?skeleton? hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance sprng. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm. Property of an Asian Collector

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000

USD 24,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 76,700

LOT 352

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?COMEX Everest 1997 Explorer? Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Ref. 14270. Used by a member of the COMEX ?Everest 1997' team. Fine and historically important center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and fliplock deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original Guarantee from 1997 (now void), a copy of Le Monde with an article on the expedition and several photocopies of COMEX documents relating to the project.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, concave lugs. D. Black with applied luminous white gold Arabic numerals and triangular and bâton indexes. Luminous white gold "Skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 3000, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometalic balance, self-compensating Volute balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Case back engraved ?EVEREST 8848m COMEX 1997? Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 38,000 - 48,000

EUR 25,000 - 30,000

USD 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 23

Exceptional Collectors Timepieces, Ho... Geneva, May 15, 2005

?World Record Depth? "Janus IV" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Sea-Dweller, 2000ft./610 m", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 4196599, Ref. 1665. Made in 1977 especially for the Janus IV Diving Operation. Important and historic, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wrist-watch with date and a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet. Worn by Jacques Verpeaux during the Comex Operation - Janus IV and taken to a record depth of 501 meters in open water on October 20, 1977. Original certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, dedicated screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve at 9,graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protectedby the "crownguard.? D. Black with tritium coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date.Tritium coated steel "skeleton" hands (the original hands accompany the watch). M. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated,"oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temper-aturesand five positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regu-latingscrews, hacking feature.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 17 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 50,000 - 70,000

EUR 30,000 - 45,000

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 437

Important Watches, Collectors’ Wristw... Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "COMEX No. 3087", Sea Dweller 4000ft=1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16660. Produced in the 1990s. Fine and rare center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown-Guard", gas-escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal, case back engraved "S. ICAR

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

USD 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 36

Timeless Beauty: Spectacular Wristwat... Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 24, 2004

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "COMEX No. 3032", Sea Dweller 4000ft=1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16660. Produced in the 1990s. Fine and rare center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown-Guard", gas-escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal, case back engraved "COMEX 3032". D. Black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated "Skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium plated, 27jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Height 15 mm.Approx. overall length 215 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,000

USD 9,500 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 112

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner 660ft = 200m", Ref. 5513/5514, "COMEX 753". Produced in the 1970s. Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", case back engraved "Comex 753". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, above the 6, the logo "Comex". "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance sprng.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.Approx. overall length 210 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,000 - 11,000

USD 7,000 - 8,500

LOT 220

The Art of American Horology Part ll,... Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", "COMEX", Ref. 5512/5514. Produced in the 1970's.Fine and rare, early, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft/200m, stainless steel gentleman's wrist-watch with helium escape valve and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve, black graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated 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.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 522

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5513/5514, "COMEX 753". Produced in the 1970's.Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft/200m, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", case back engraved "Comex". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,700 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 526

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Sea-Dweller-1220 m./ 4000 ft.,Ref. 16600, Comex No. 3365. Produced in the 1990's.Fine and rare center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown, at 9 o'clock, the gas escape valve, sapphire crystal. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.Approx. overall length : 170 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 341

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5513/5514, "COMEX 753". Produced in the 1970's.Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft/200m, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", case back engraved "Comex". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 63,000 - 78,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

USD 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 80,500

LOT 344

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16800, "COMEX 6165". Produced in the 1980's.Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 1000ft/300m, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", crystal with "Cyclops" lens, case back engraved "Comex". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positios, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 37,000 - 45,000

EUR 5,400 - 6,500

USD 4,800 - 5,800

LOT 345

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

ARolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Sea Dweller", Officially Certified, "COMEX NO. 3032", Ref. 16660. Produced in the 1990's.Fine and rare center-seconds, water-resistant to 1220 m./4000 ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown-Guard", at 9 o'clock, the gas-escape valve, sapphire crystal, case back engraved "COMEX 3032". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorberself-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 67,000 - 82,000

EUR 9,600 - 12,000

USD 8,500 - 10,500

Sold: HKD 71,300

LOT 141

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Precision Timekeeper with 2 ComplicationsRolex Oyster Perpetual 2011, 2000ft/600m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, second generation, delivered to the COMEX. Production of this reference started in 1971.Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./600m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown on the 9, on the band, the gas escape valve, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensatig Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 25,000

USD 9,500 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 337

Important Watches, Collector's Wrist... Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2011, 2000ft/600m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665 , second generation, delivered to the COMEX. Production of this reference started in 1971.Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./600m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown on the 9, on the band, the gas escape valve, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 100,000 - 120,000

USD 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 542

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Sea-Dweller", Submariner 2000, 2000ft/610m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, delivered to the COMEX. Production of this reference started in 1971.Fine, early, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./610m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel forthe decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown on the 9, on the band, the gas-escape valve.D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date, the words "Sea-Dweller - Submariner 2000" in red. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,500 - 15,500

Sold: CHF 10,580

LOT 347

Important Watches Wristwatches, and C... The Furama Hotel Hong Kong, Victoriana Room, Jun 05, 2000

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner - 660 ft/200 m.,Ref. 5513, Comex, circa 1970.Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with stainless steel ?Flush-fit? Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, ?Triplock? winding-crown protected by the ?Crown Guard? with gas escape valve, sapphire crystal. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. ?Skeleton? tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium plated,26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 72,000 - 88,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 348

Important Watches Wristwatches, and C... The Furama Hotel Hong Kong, Victoriana Room, Jun 05, 2000

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Date, 2000 ft/600 m., Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, Comex No. 2136, 1980?s.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with stainless steel ?Flush-fit? Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, ?Triplock? winding-crown protected by the ?Crown-Guard? with gas escape valve, sapphire crystal. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. ?Skeleton? tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated,26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 68,000 - 76,000

USD 8,500 - 76,000

Sold: HKD 75,900