Rolex Submariner 5514

Rolex Submariner “Comex 793”, ref. 5514 / 5513, n° 5228398

ROLEX "Comex 793" submariner, ref. 5514 / 5513, no. 5228398 Around 1977 Steel diving wristwatch delivered to COMEX Case: round, graduated bidirectional bezel, screw-down crown and back, helium valve on the middle, engraved and numbered "793 Comex" on the back, signed Rolex Dial: black, painted indexes, luminescent hands and second hand, central second hand, railway minute track, double "Rolex Comex" signature Movement: automatic cal. 1520, 26 jewels, signed Bracelet / Buckle: Steel Oyster, "Patented" diver extension, ref. 93150, endlink 580 / folding clasp, VB, signed Wrist circumference: approx. 185mm Diam. : 39.5mm With: 2 owner's professional diver's notebooks (1975 - 1977 and 1977 to 1979), a Comex professional card, a consular identity card issued in 1976, a "Comex Middle East" professional card holder, 5 badges in Comex fabrics, a Comex Group company agreement", an "expense report" book dated 1980, an instruction manual from the Comex Deep Diving School dated February 1977 This watch comes directly from its original owner, a diver at COMEX (COmpagnie Maritime d'EXpertises) from 1975 to 1981 A stainless steel diver's wristwatch, Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp signed, made for COMEX With:, the owner's professional diver's booklets (period from 1975 to 1977 and 1977 to 1979), a Comex professional card, a consular identity card issued in 1976, a "Comex Middle East" professional card holder, 5 Comex fabric badges, a " Comex Group" company agreement, an "expense account" book dated 1980, an equipment manual from Comex Deep Diving School dated February 1977 This watch comes directly from its original owner, a diver with COMEX (COmpagnie Maritime d'EXpertises) from 1975 to 1981 “Our job was above all to stay alive” "Good diver", "a good element", "above average"... The assessments of his site managers fill his dive logs and reveal an extraordinary strength of character. Self-taught, he already mastered the laws of diving when he joined Comex as a diver on September 9, 1975. He is 25 years old, "The desire to travel and the taste for adventure" as a career plan. He dives in all the seas of the Gulf, offshore quickly becomes his specialty and the unexpected his daily life. In 1977, after losing his Seiko diver, Henri Delauze gave him a Comex-branded watch, a reference 5514 fitted with a helium valve, which prevented the watch from "exploding" during the divers' ascent. The 5514 is a mythical reference in Rolex production because it was developed and produced especially for Comex. Indeed, note that in 115 years of existence, Rolex has produced only 2 references to order: the 5514 and the 5517 for the British Army. Exclusively reserved for Comex divers, reference 5514 is the rarest and most prized by Rolex Comex collectors and enthusiasts. Our example comes directly from its original owner, a Comex diver until 1981, Comex's golden age. Preserved since its last professional dive in a drawer, and having not been the subject of any revision, our "Comex 793" is presented for the first time in public sale. Its bezel discolored by salt, its tritium dial in an almost perfect state of preservation, the plexiglass and the bracelet marked by friction from dives and interventions, this Comex "793" combines all the qualities that vintage enthusiasts will appreciate. . This collector's item, the legacy of a diver "who never left anyone at the bottom" is certainly one of the finest collector's items that any professional watch enthusiast dreams of owning. 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. Very good state of conservation The owner told us that this watch would not have undergone any revision or service (screw heads intact) Very nice dial Slight oxidation of the minute hand Movement in good condition, no signs of oxidation Beautiful patina of the bezel, "Faded MK3" insert Original period bracelet, never polished, original endlink Caseback 5513 Original winding crown One of Comex's finest references 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. Well preserved, probably "untouched" According to the owner, this watch has not been serviced (screw heads intact) Dial well preserved Well preserved movement, no oxidation signs Lovely patina on the bezel, "Faded MK3" insert Original bracelet from the period, never polished, original endlink Caseback ref. 5513 original crown Probably one of the most collectable reference Estimate 60,000 - 80,000 € Sale €318,500 * Results are displayed including buyer's fees and taxes. They are generated automatically and can be modified.ROLEX "Comex 793" submariner, ref. 5514 / 5513, no. 5228398 Around 1977 Steel diving wristwatch delivered to COMEX Case: round, graduated bidirectional bezel, screw-down crown and back, helium valve on the middle, engraved and numbered "793 Comex" on the back, signed Rolex Dial: black, painted indexes, luminescent hands and second hand, central second hand, railway minute track, double "Rolex Comex" signature Movement: automatic cal. 1520, 26 jewels, signed Bracelet / Buckle: Steel Oyster, "Patented" diver extension, ref. 93150, endlink 580 / folding clasp, VB, signed Wrist circumference: approx. 185mm Diam. : 39.5mm With: 2 owner's professional diver's notebooks (1975 - 1977 and 1977 to 1979), a Comex professional card, a consular identity card issued in 1976, a "Comex Middle East" professional card holder, 5 badges in Comex fabrics, a Comex Group company agreement", an "expense report" book dated 1980, an instruction manual from the Comex Deep Diving School dated February 1977 This watch comes directly from its original owner, a diver at COMEX (COmpagnie Maritime d'EXpertises) from 1975 to 1981 A stainless steel diver's wristwatch, Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp signed, made for COMEX With:, the owner's professional diver's booklets (period from 1975 to 1977 and 1977 to 1979), a Comex professional card, a consular identity card issued in 1976, a "Comex Middle East" professional card holder, 5 Comex fabric badges, a " Comex Group" company agreement, an "expense account" book dated 1980, an equipment manual from Comex Deep Diving School dated February 1977 This watch comes directly from its original owner, a diver with COMEX (COmpagnie Maritime d'EXpertises) from 1975 to 1981 “Our job was above all to stay alive” "Good diver", "a good element", "above average"... The assessments of his site managers fill his dive logs and reveal an extraordinary strength of character. Self-taught, he already mastered the laws of diving when he joined Comex as a diver on September 9, 1975. He is 25 years old, "The desire to travel and the taste for adventure" as a career plan. He dives in all the seas of the Gulf, offshore quickly becomes his specialty and the unexpected his daily life. In 1977, after losing his Seiko diver, Henri Delauze gave him a Comex-branded watch, a reference 5514 fitted with a helium valve, which prevented the watch from "exploding" during the divers' ascent. The 5514 is a mythical reference in Rolex production because it was developed and produced especially for Comex. Indeed, note that in 115 years of existence, Rolex has produced only 2 references to order: the 5514 and the 5517 for the British Army. Exclusively reserved for Comex divers, reference 5514 is the rarest and most prized by Rolex Comex collectors and enthusiasts. Our example comes directly from its original owner, a Comex diver until 1981, Comex's golden age. Preserved since its last professional dive in a drawer, and having not been the subject of any revision, our "Comex 793" is presented for the first time in public sale. Its bezel discolored by salt, its tritium dial in an almost perfect state of preservation, the plexiglass and the bracelet marked by friction from dives and interventions, this Comex "793" combines all the qualities that vintage enthusiasts will appreciate. . This collector's item, the legacy of a diver "who never left anyone at the bottom" is certainly one of the finest collector's items that any professional watch enthusiast dreams of owning. 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. Very good state of conservation The owner told us that this watch would not have undergone any revision or service (screw heads intact) Very nice dial Slight oxidation of the minute hand Movement in good condition, no signs of oxidation Beautiful patina of the bezel, "Faded MK3" insert Original period bracelet, never polished, original endlink Caseback 5513 Original winding crown One of Comex's finest references 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. Well preserved, probably "untouched" According to the owner, this watch has not been serviced (screw heads intact) Dial well preserved Well preserved movement, no oxidation signs Lovely patina on the bezel, "Faded MK3" insert Original bracelet from the period, never polished, original endlink Caseback ref. 5513 original crown Probably one of the most collectable reference Estimate 60,000 - 80,000 € Sale €318,500 * Results are displayed including buyer's fees and taxes. They are generated automatically and can be modified.