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Rolex Submariner 5514

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ROLEX, REF. 5514, COMEX NO 486, THE PERSONAL WATCH OF PATRICK RAUDE Rolex, 'Oyster Perpetual, COMEX, 660ft=200m, Submariner', Ref. 5514/5513, case No. 4155922. Made in 1972. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with first generation helium escape valve, and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex Geneva service invoice (now void, dated 2005), a photocopy of Mr Raude's passport, the original sal

ROLEX, REF. 5514, COMEX NO 486, THE PERSONAL WATCH OF PATRICK RAUDE Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, COMEX, 660ft=200m, Submariner?, Ref. 5514/5513, case No. 4155922. Made in 1972. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with first generation helium escape valve, and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex Geneva service invoice (now void, dated 2005), a photocopy of Mr Raude's passport, the original sale invoice from Mr Raude to the previous owner in 2002 and an original Rolex advertisement from circa 1985., CHF 50,000 - 70,000 USD 55,000 - 75,000 / EUR 40,000 - 55,000Sold: CHF 74,500 C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, screw-down triplock crown with Crown Guard, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve, case back engraved: Rolex Comex 486. D. Black with painted luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Reference between the lugs 5514, in the case back 5513. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.Importantes Montres de Collection Geneva, Nov 13, 2011 LOT 362 ROLEX, REF. 5514, COMEX NO 486, THE PERSONAL WATCH OF PATRICK RAUDE Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, COMEX, 660ft=200m, Submariner?, Ref. 5514/5513, case No. 4155922. Made in 1972. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with first generation helium escape valve, and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex Geneva service invoice (now void, dated 2005), a photocopy of Mr Raude's passport, the original sale invoice from Mr Raude to the previous owner in 2002 and an original Rolex advertisement from circa 1985. CHF 50,000 - 70,000 USD 55,000 - 75,000 / EUR 40,000 - 55,000 Sold: CHF 74,500 C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, screw-down triplock crown with Crown Guard, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve, case back engraved: Rolex Comex 486. D. Black with painted luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Reference between the lugs 5514, in the case back 5513. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm. Share

Collectible Features |Rolex Submariner 5514

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Ghost Bezel
A bezel insert that has faded over time, often to a grey or blue hue.
Comex Dial
Special dials produced for COMEX (Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises), featuring unique branding. Refers to Rolex watches issued to COMEX (a French diving company). Extremely rare and highly collectible. Substantially increases value due to rarity and association with professional diving.
Helium Escape Valve
Allows the escape of helium gas during decompression.

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