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Thinking about a Comex...advice, please


danielv2000

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I use to hate the Comex. Something about the white logo sprawled across the dial.

Lately, it's grown on me. Seriously grown. I'm not sure what to get. Any advice?

I have plenty of date-subs and plenty of Sea Dwellers. Therefore, I'm leaning towards a no-date Comex.

My understanding is that this would need an HEV valve.

Anyways, whatever input you guys have would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Freddy, asimplefarmer what case is that with the HE? What kind of movement do you have in it?

Deltahoe, does yours have an HE valve?

I've gone back to the Austriarep Comex thread even though it was not a no-date. That piece was stunning.

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Freddy, asimplefarmer what case is that with the HE? What kind of movement do you have in it?

Deltahoe, does yours have an HE valve?

I've gone back to the Austriarep Comex thread even though it was not a no-date. That piece was stunning.

MBW 5513 case I believe with a yuki HE valve.

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Case is from an old rep with a working he valve. Movement is a Rolex 1520 with gen handset, gen T19 crystal, gen 703 crown/tube & caseback from another old cheap rep that I hand-stamped for the Comex number.

Freddy, thanks for the links. That is an impressive build. You've given me something to reach for.

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I've done much reading in the last few days. And given the various projects I have under way, I am wondering if I am not better off going with a 1665 Comex. I already have a rarely used MBW Great White with gen crystal, crown, tube and insert like my DRSD. I would need a case back, ingod dial and gen movement (another one!).

Only bugger for me is that I end up with 3 SD's... I guess that's why Ive been holding onto the MBW 1665.

The 5514 Comex is that much rarer and I would like to have the no date option but that also means adding yet another watch to the stable... or as my wife would say, "the same black face watch"!

Once again, I keep going back and forth.

Therapy over!

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yeah I believe the 1665 case is too thick

Isn't the 1665 case too thick for a 5514?

I thought the 5514 was thinner, a sub sized case but with an Hev valve.

Sorry, I meant build a 1665 comex as a 1665 Comex instead of building a 5514 Comex.

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