38,400 CHF
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. 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. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous skeleton hands. 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. Notes Submariner and Sea-Dweller References used by Comex: 1970-1972/3 Submariner Ref. 5513 with HEV. 1972-1978 Submariners Ref. 5514 with HEV made for COMEX only. 1978-1979 Submariner Ref. 1680 no HEV. 1977-1980 Sea-Dweller Ref. 1665 with HEV. 1980-1984 Sea-Dweller sapphire Ref. 16660 with HEV. 1982-1986 Submariner sapphire Ref. 16800 no HEV. 1988-1989 Submariner Ref. 168000 no HEV. 1986-1997 Submariner Ref. 16610 no HEV. 1992-1997 Sea-Dweller Ref. 16600 with HEV and sapphire crystal. COMEX (COmpagnie Maritime d’EXpertise) A French company, specialize
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-11-16
