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A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC 'OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SUBMARINER' WRISTWATCH, BY ROLEX, REF. 16800. MADE FOR COMEX
The matt black dial with luminous dot, baton and triangular markers, sweep centre seconds, magnified date window, the 27 jewel cal. 3035 automatic movement with hack seconds, in tonneau-shaped case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw down crown, to stainless steel 'Rolex Oyster' bracelet, case 40mm with maker's swing tag, anchor pendant and photocopy of service certificate from Rolex dated 7th April, 1987, stating 'Client diver & needs watch to be accurate'
Please note that this watch has a later Rolex service dial
Dial, case and movement signed Rolex. case serial no. 8269551, the case back engraved M.K.EAGLES 6137 30-3-84
The matt black dial with luminous dot, baton and triangular markers, sweep centre seconds, magnified date window, the 27 jewel cal. 3035 automatic movement with hack seconds, in tonneau-shaped case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw down crown, to stainless steel 'Rolex Oyster' bracelet, case 40mm with maker's swing tag, anchor pendant and photocopy of service certificate from Rolex dated 7th April, 1987, stating 'Client diver & needs watch to be accurate'
Please note that this watch has a later Rolex service dial
Dial, case and movement signed Rolex. case serial no. 8269551, the case back engraved M.K.EAGLES 6137 30-3-84
Further Details
As of the late 1960s, Rolex supplied different Submariner models with or without the patented gas escape valve to the side to COMEX (Compagnie Maritime d'Expertise) in Marseille, a professional diving operation active in the oil industry.