Big Number Comex 5514 with Rolex provenance

General

The Comex diving company in the south of France played an integral part in the development of the Rolex dive watch line up and as a mark of that relationship the company divers were issued with Rolex watches...often carrying the Comex company logo on the dial as well as unique case back engravings. Comex issued Rolex pieces are highly desirable and valuable pieces forming a key part of any collection.

This model on offer is from the select group of models assigned a unique reference number by Rolex and supplied exclusively to Comex. It is for all intents and purposes a standard 5513 model submariner, but with an added helium escape valve, something never available to the public.

This example is a sought after 'big number' variant (literally a big number on case back) and most importantly comes with a letter from Mr Henry Hudson of Rolex UK confirming the delivery of the the watch to Comex and that the issue number is a correct match to the serial number.

Case

40mm stainless steel oyster case with helium escape valve. All engravings nice and clear.

Dial

Excellent condition matte logo dial.

Bracelet

Gents oyster folded link bracelet.

Accessories

Rolex UK service papers guarantee ( now expired) and letter from Rolex UK confirming delivery of the watch to the Comex diving company.