Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5514 COMEX
Catalog example: Rolex 5514 COMEX. Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. Photo source: hairspring.com

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Rolex 5514

COMEX

COMEXCollector notes

A Submariner made for COMEXA Rolex watch linked to Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises, the French commercial diving company. Caseback numbers and paperwork are critical. use with a helium escape valve. Its professional issue history separates it from the standard retail 5513. This entry identifies the COMEX configuration. See the catalog notes and evidence below for the recorded details.

Dealer range
$69,000 to $196,000
Auction range
$34,000 to $115,000
Evidence
3 source links

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Compare Rolex 5514 configurations

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Recorded specifications by configuration
Reference / configurationCase materialDialEvidence links
5514 · COMEXNot recordedNot recorded0 reference; 0 price
16800 / 168000 · Spider dialNot recordedNot recorded0 reference; 0 price
1680/8 · 18k gold, date / Black nipple18k gold, dateBlack nipple0 reference; 0 price
1680/8 · 18k gold, date / Blue nipple18k gold, dateBlue nipple0 reference; 0 price
1680 · Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VICrown guards, dateRed Submariner, Mk I-VI0 reference; 0 price
1680 · Crown guards, date / White text matteCrown guards, dateWhite text matte0 reference; 0 price

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Reference sources and price evidence

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Collector Notes

c.1971-79; roughly 150-200 made; helium valveA gas escape valve used on saturation-diving watches so built-up helium can leave the case safely.; never sold to the public. The caseback number must match the known register

Pricing Ranges

Dealer range
$69,000 to $196,000
Auction range
$34,000 to $115,000
Links

Reference Details

Reference
5514
Collection
Other Rolex
Family
Submariner
Variant
COMEX
Data
Comparable-driven
Photo set
3 images
Workbook source
Other row 41

Reference Photos

Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5514 COMEX, photo 1
Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. hairspring.com
Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5514 COMEX, photo 2
Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. tropicalwatch.com
Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5514 COMEX, photo 3
Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. hqmilton.com

Image Sources