Rolex Submariner 5514

Awarded to ROLEX Submariner "Comex 744", ref. 5514

Awarded to ROLEX Submariner "Comex 744", ref. 5514 Around 1976 Steel diver's wristwatch with helium valve delivered to Comex and subsequently modified Case: round, graduated rotating bezel, screw-down crown and back, helium valve on the middle, apocryphal engraving on the back "744 Rolex Comex" (not original), signed Dial (service): black, luminescent indexes and hands, central second hand, railway minute track, signed "Rolex", apocryphal "Comex" signature Movement: automatic cal. 1520, 26 jewels, signed Bracelet / Buckle: "Oyster" in steel, ref. 93150, endlink 580 / folding clasp ref. 93150, CV, signed Wrist circumference: approx. 190mm Diam. : 40mm Provenance: this watch comes directly from its original owner, a diver at COMEX (COmpagnie Maritime d'EXpertises) Please note that this watch is sold as is for "spare parts" A stainless steel automatic diver's wristwatch with gas escape valve, delivered to Comex, Marseille, Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp signed. Service dial with "Comex" signature added later. Caseback engraving added later. The present watch comes directly from its original owner, diver at COMEX Please be advised this watch is sold "as is" CONDITION REPORT: When the catalog was written, the movement worked; Please note that timing accuracy is not guaranteed and Artcurial cannot be held responsible for any repair costs. Revision of use to be expected Please note that this watch has been transformed, the dial and the caseback having been modified. In the early 1990s, the owner entrusted his watch to Rolex Geneva for a complete overhaul. During this service, Rolex replaced the original dial with a dial corresponding to ref. 1680. The case back was also replaced during service and the watch was returned to its owner with a smooth back. Rolex justified the removal of the Comex logo on the dial and the engraving of the number and signature on the back by a conflict which pitted it against Comex during this period. Rolex has not returned the authentic dial of this watch, nor its case back. In order to restore his watch to its original look, the owner had the Comex logo affixed and the signature of his watch and his serial number reproduced on the back of the watch by an independent watchmaker. The Comex logo, the signature on the back of the case, and the serial number are therefore posterior to the watch. Housing in good condition, serial and reference number clearly legible Scratches and scratches from use on the middle Scratches from use on the bezel insert Service dial Loose bracelet, signs of use POSTPONEMENT CONDITION: At the time of cataloging the movement is ticking. Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Artcurial will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. Overhaul is recommended Please be advised, this watch was transformed, the dial and caseback are not original. In the early 1990's, the owner consigned his watch to Rolex Geneva for a complete overhaul. During this service Rolex replaced the original dial with a dial corresponding to ref. 1680. Rolex did not restore the authentic dial of this watch, nor its case back. with the willingness to give back to its watch its original appearance, the owner called upon an independent watchmaker to reproduce the Comex logo on the dial, the signature and the 3 numbers on the caseback. The Comex logo, the signature "Rolex Comex" on the caseback, and the 3 numbers on the caseback are added later. Case in good condition, serial number and reference number well readable Case with signs of use and scuffs on the band Scratches and signs of use on the bezel insert Service dial Wristband loose, signs of use Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 € Sale €26,000 * Results are displayed including buyer's fees and taxes. They are generated automatically and can be modified.Awarded to ROLEX Submariner "Comex 744", ref. 5514 Around 1976 Steel diver's wristwatch with helium valve delivered to Comex and subsequently modified Case: round, graduated rotating bezel, screw-down crown and back, helium valve on the middle, apocryphal engraving on the back "744 Rolex Comex" (not original), signed Dial (service): black, luminescent indexes and hands, central second hand, railway minute track, signed "Rolex", apocryphal "Comex" signature Movement: automatic cal. 1520, 26 jewels, signed Bracelet / Buckle: "Oyster" in steel, ref. 93150, endlink 580 / folding clasp ref. 93150, CV, signed Wrist circumference: approx. 190mm Diam. : 40mm Provenance: this watch comes directly from its original owner, a diver at COMEX (COmpagnie Maritime d'EXpertises) Please note that this watch is sold as is for "spare parts" A stainless steel automatic diver's wristwatch with gas escape valve, delivered to Comex, Marseille, Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp signed. Service dial with "Comex" signature added later. Caseback engraving added later. The present watch comes directly from its original owner, diver at COMEX Please be advised this watch is sold "as is" CONDITION REPORT: When the catalog was written, the movement worked; Please note that timing accuracy is not guaranteed and Artcurial cannot be held responsible for any repair costs. Revision of use to be expected Please note that this watch has been transformed, the dial and the caseback having been modified. In the early 1990s, the owner entrusted his watch to Rolex Geneva for a complete overhaul. During this service, Rolex replaced the original dial with a dial corresponding to ref. 1680. The case back was also replaced during service and the watch was returned to its owner with a smooth back. Rolex justified the removal of the Comex logo on the dial and the engraving of the number and signature on the back by a conflict which pitted it against Comex during this period. Rolex has not returned the authentic dial of this watch, nor its caseback. In order to restore his watch to its original look, the owner had the Comex logo affixed and the signature of his watch and his serial number reproduced on the back of the watch by an independent watchmaker. The Comex logo, the signature on the back of the case, and the serial number are therefore posterior to the watch. Housing in good condition, serial and reference number clearly legible Scratches and scratches from use on the middle Scratches from use on the bezel insert Service dial Loose bracelet, signs of use POSTPONEMENT CONDITION: At the time of cataloging the movement is ticking. Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Artcurial will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. Overhaul is recommended Please be advised, this watch was transformed, the dial and caseback are not original. In the early 1990's, the owner consigned his watch to Rolex Geneva for a complete overhaul. During this service Rolex replaced the original dial with a dial corresponding to ref. 1680. Rolex did not restore the authentic dial of this watch, nor its case back. with the willingness to give back to its watch its original appearance, the owner called upon an independent watchmaker to reproduce the Comex logo on the dial, the signature and the 3 numbers on the caseback. The Comex logo, the signature "Rolex Comex" on the caseback, and the 3 numbers on the caseback are added later. Case in good condition, serial number and reference number well readable Case with signs of use and scuffs on the band Scratches and signs of use on the bezel insert Service dial Wristband loose, signs of use Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 € Sale €26,000 * Results are displayed including buyer's fees and taxes. They are generated automatically and can be modified.