.... watch maker and we can all feel better at paying their MSRP for ALL their watches !! Check out this recent sale price from the recent Antiquorum Watch Auction over on TZ:
Lot 201
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Comex, Sea-Dweller, 2000ft./610 m", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665. Made in 1979.
Sold including buyer's premium: USD 248'800
AHHHHHHH ! the wonderful world of WISdom!!

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I think that watch had some historically significant past owners.

First message, my names Stephen, greetings to all and I'm enjoying the ambiance. Interested in Seiko "land" collectibles from Seikosha to Grand mechanicals.

Was doing research on an '83 Rolex 16800 Submariner I'm selling(hey buddy got a spare $5K ?). I read about Rolex presentation watches with COMEX printed on face of top Rolex models and I think they were worn by staff at SWISS Chronograph exhibitions (not remember the expo part). As may as 50-60 handed out over a couple of years with most clawed back into chronograph museums. The figure used was about 6 in world circulation.

regards,
Stephen

Here is a link to the history of COMEX Rolexs; Jim http://www.londonwatchcompany.com/watches/Rolex-sturn-o-graph.htm

Respects and credits to James M. Dowling:

"Before the launch of the Sea Dweller, Rolex used to supply the diving company COMEX with specially modified non date Submariners. These had a gas escape valve added on the side of the case at ‘9’; the initial run were regular 5513 models; but when COMEX gave Rolex a large order a special model number was allocated to this batch, 5514."

regards,
Stephen

FYI if looking in the back of your sox drawer and find a Rolex with a white block saying COMEX on the face.

http://www.chrono24.com/web/en/suchen/u/index.htm?showid=1360168


regards,
Stephen

Look at their Japan market watches.