Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Every Rolex tells a story ... 5513 Comex



Here is a fantastic watch. Very rare and from a real nice collector and friend of mine.
A 5513 Comex with a story. I guess a whole lot of them. If only they could tell. 
Originally issued in 1972, this watch become the daily partner of a great diver. Who stayed into commercial diving for over 27 years. He worked in all over the North-Sea , but also all over the world. Also at special salvage operations. As at the aftermath of Piper Alpha. Most maybe remember:


But more stories to tell in that watch. Like the salvage of a P3 Orion anti-submarine aircraft, lost off the coast of Oman.
As a lot of salvage operations around the world where done or assisted by Comex divers.
And seems the most famous operation the diver and what participated in is the salvage of the gold bullion of the HMS Edinburgh.


So this watch does not only tell stories... but it is rare also. Also a medium numbers backcase engraving and matte logo dial.
Latest estimates i hear are... that are only about 20-30 left in that configuration. Which makes it far rarer then any Big Numbers 5514. The 5513 Comex with valve is the 'biggest' Comex reference to me. Right in the beginning,.. prototypes. Right in a time when everything was still in development. And divers took tremendous risk to build the industry and society,.. we grew up with.
Big congrats to my friend for this grail watch!

Beautiful blog about Panerai and shooting watches

A friend send me this link! A great blog with beautiful watches. But even more with great focus on watch photography with a lot of advice and examples. Great... i for sure will learn from it!

Comex madness



Well... i guess i am crazy. But i am ready for summer LOOOOOL!

Lanvin Love part 2



Yes.... yesterday was my lucky day.... SALE is a nice time of the year LOOOL! I love that style. Design at it's best. And they do fit sooooo well with vintage Rolex!

Comex madness ... what's better then 1....


What's better then 1 NOS Comex torch....???? 5!!!! LOOOOL!

Found my tropical queen




I am ready for summer,.. for sun, beaches and cool drinks!...
Found the one i was looking for. A all gloss 5512 tropical dial.  The case has seen life. But seems to be unpolished. The pointed crown-guards are still real sharp and edgy!

New Rolex website



Rolex now uses it's history and heritage in the new website. Which makes it much cooler. And in my humble opinion the brand much stronger! As it's heritage is the bubble on which it rides the waves. And i love it!

Comex image of the day 01


Just a cooooooool image!

Talking about heritage... PANAM




Yes PANAM is also a part of Rolex. And played a big role in the history of the GMT. I am not a pilot, so i can't comment on the importance of such a watch in the 50th and 60/70th. But for sure the combination of red and blue,... pilots in uniforms and stewardesses giving that extra smile shaped a era. And shaped a image. Also the days of new worlds to explore. In times when you did not just hop on EasyJet to do some shopping in Milan.. or a weekend NewYork. In an era after the big wars when people started to live an new life and widen their horizon. When flying became reality for more and more people. And pilots where still kind of adventurers. I only had the negative privilege to fly with PANAM once... end of the 80'ies. And it was an disaster! Overboeked flight from Miami to NewYork. Missed our flight then to Europe and the only thing we received was a big moth and bad service. Even with business-class tickets. So i guess maybe the downfall of PANAM has a reason... but sure it was an icon of an era. And the identity is still strong. Who does not know the building... logo..

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