Rolex

• cal. 3135 automatic movement, 31 jewels, mono-metallic balance • black dial, luminous triangular, dot and baton numerals, aperture for date • stainless steel Oyster case, uni-directional revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw-down crown, gas escape valve to the band, case back inscribed Rolex 3382 COMEX • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Automatic movement and date change in working order during the time of cataloguing. Dial in excellent condition and has aged nicely with a warm hue patina. Case condition is in original factory condition with well defined and sharp lugs chamfers. Overall in excellent condition! Definitely a collectible trophy for any vintage collectors. *Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

With a Rolex guarantee, instruction booklet and presentation box.

Between 1992 and 1997, approximately 200 examples of reference 16600 were supplied to Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises or COMEX, the gloss tritium dials with large COMEX logo.

The watches were delivered in two series, the first including the N serial, with the inscriptions "Rolex" and "Comex" straight across the case back. The second series with U serial such as the present watch, were engraved with the curved inscription.

The present watch correctly display both the reference and the serial number on the inner case back and the outer case back engraved with the issue number, 3382. Furthermore preserved in excellent, original overall condition.