ROLEX | COMEX SEA-DWELLER, REF 16660STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETCIRCA 1984

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3035 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 1'837'111 Case: stainless steel Oyster, screw-down back Case number: 8'354'737 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 40mm, bracelet circumference approx.  Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guaranty and presentation case

MVT: in working condition and date advancing. CASE: in very good condition with minor signs of wear and polishing. The case back with minor pin head dings from the bracelet, Bracelet is ref 93160 and in good condition with endlinks stamped 592. Surface wear throughout the bracelet that can be seen with the naked eye. DIAL: in very good condition. Luminescence has faded. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

COMEX stands for "Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises", a French enterprise specializing in engineering and deep diving operations. For their advanced excursions, they needed watches that could handle extreme depths, pressurized chambers and decompression periods. Rolex partnered with the organization and started issuing watches exclusively to employees of COMEX. These Submarines and Sea-Dwellers were never available for sale publicly and carry the logotype of the French company on the dial as well as an internal identification number on the back.  

The present lot is a reference 16660 Sea-Dweller produced circa 1984 and carries the internal identification number 3192 on the back. It is believed that around 200 COMEX Sea-Dwellers of this reference have been delivered to the company between 1980 and 1984.