COMEX Rolex divers

[watchguy51]

I'm interested in getting a COMEX branded Rolex but had a couple questions. First of all, I have no idea whos is best to get, or whether I should get a SD one or a sub. But I was also wondering about the bezel inserts on these. I also see a lot of photos of these that make them look a blue-grey colour, sort of like a Tudor Snowflake (I love this), but I realize it is probably just people vintage-izing the insert. Which is it, and does it come like that, or is it people's own mods? Decisions decisions.

Thanks!!!

Edited March 20, 2011 by watchguy51

[Nanuq]

Some vintage pieces have their insert go slate grey from sun exposure, and others don't fade. I have a gen insert from 1971 that spent tons of time in the sun and it's completely unfaded.

[watchguy51]

Is anyone selling ones with a pre-faded bezel? Also, who's selling the better COMEXes?

[panerai153]

Is anyone selling ones with a pre-faded bezel? Also, who's selling the better COMEXes?

I believe that the only way to find one with and aged,faded bezel insert is to either get one (watch) that's already been aged from a member on the watch sales forum, or buy a new one and replace the shiny balck insert with a genuine faded insert. There are always inserts for sale on the Vintage Rolex Market. I never saw a new rep come witha faded insert.

[panerai153]

Is anyone selling ones with a pre-faded bezel? Also, who's selling the better COMEXes?

I believe that the only way to find one with and aged,faded bezel insert is to either get one (watch) that's already been aged from a member on the watch sales forum, or buy a new one and replace the shiny balck insert with a genuine faded insert. There are always inserts for sale on the Vintage Rolex Market. I never saw a new rep come witha faded insert.