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Old 13 April 2015, 02:11 AM   #1
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Just how curious how many Comex issued Subs/SDs are in circulation,
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Old 13 April 2015, 04:36 AM   #2
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My best guess (and prob not a good one at that is in the neighborhood of 400-500 but Marcello Pisani will probably know best or Mike Wood, Jedly1, etc.
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Old 13 April 2015, 08:08 AM   #3
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I think "circulation" would need better definition, for you could mean :

How many were made ? How many survive in original configuration of each type ? How many genuine ones are available at any given time on the market ? How many have crossed the path of those who follow them in the last decade ? Do you include the ones in private collections like my own ?

For what it is worth, I think you will find the total number is significantly higher than stated above, but the fun comes in trying to identify the numbers / specifics / variations of each type and then finding / acquiring what you want. Values vary tremendously from the rarest and best to the more common or less close to perfect examples.

Interesting topic, but a brief answer would always be an incomplete answer.

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Old 13 April 2015, 08:49 AM   #4
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Lots until the number H̷e̷l̷d̷ horded in a few Brits' collections is subtracted.
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Old 13 April 2015, 11:28 AM   #5
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Old 13 April 2015, 11:34 AM   #6
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Old 13 April 2015, 11:48 AM   #7
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Lots until the number H̷e̷l̷d̷ horded in a few Brits' collections is subtracted.

LOL! What a way to make friends with the AngloSaxons 😆😆😆😆

Seriously on the question - there are a few models 5513, 5514, 1665, 1680, 16610, 16660 in circulation for cx. I leave it to the experts for the numbers but i do know a few hundreds was issued for 1665 CX - pardon my ltd info

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Old 13 April 2015, 04:09 PM   #8
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I think "circulation" would need better definition, for you could mean :

How many were made ? How many survive in original configuration of each type ? How many genuine ones are available at any given time on the market ? How many have crossed the path of those who follow them in the last decade ? Do you include the ones in private collections like my own ?

For what it is worth, I think you will find the total number is significantly higher than stated above, but the fun comes in trying to identify the numbers / specifics / variations of each type and then finding / acquiring what you want. Values vary tremendously from the rarest and best to the more common or less close to perfect examples.

Interesting topic, but a brief answer would always be an incomplete answer.

With kind regards,

Haywood Milton, UK
Hi Haywood,

Thank's for the above
Just rough numbers really ,I was only curious 500 or 5000 ? ,
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Old 13 April 2015, 04:27 PM   #9
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grand total ( all deliveries from 1972 to 1997 ) is in range of 2000 watches ;
a) 1665 : around 300
b) 5513 and 5514 : around 750
c) 16800/168000/16610 : around 500
d) 16660 and 16600 : around 400
e) 1680 : around 60
f) " no holes " 16610 and 16600 ( 2000s deliveries ) : a few dozens .
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Old 13 April 2015, 04:34 PM   #10
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some production comparisons :
1) 6542 ( estimated ) = around 2000 in steel and 500 in gold ;
2) 6240 = ( 100 % certain number ) around 1700
3) 6239 ( steel only ) = around 15.000 ( !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) ( also this is a certain number ).
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Old 13 April 2015, 06:00 PM   #11
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Bongiorno Marcello, grazie mille 👍👍👍


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Old 14 April 2015, 02:55 AM   #12
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Do you mind me asking what would be the one to own ? a late 2000 model 16600 or a early 1665

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Old 14 April 2015, 03:36 AM   #13
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Early 1665 every time, with 600m dial...but you'll need deeper pockets than for the 16600 !

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Old 14 April 2015, 03:38 AM   #14
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well in my opinion I prefer by far ....

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Do you mind me asking what would be the one to own ? a late 2000 model 16600 or a early 1665

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Comex watches produced up to 1997 ( tritium dials , lugs with holes and so on )
and moreover most 2000's Comex watches have never seen water...
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Old 14 April 2015, 03:50 AM   #15
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a tritium dial 16600 would be a perfect choice ....

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Old 14 April 2015, 12:32 PM   #16
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Comex watches produced up to 1997 ( tritium dials , lugs with holes and so on )

and moreover most 2000's Comex watches have never seen water...

Marcello, would you know how many was produced for 1675 PCG after 6542 ? With ! Dial

Thanks in advance

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Old 14 April 2015, 01:35 PM   #17
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Old 15 April 2015, 05:40 AM   #18
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grand total ( all deliveries from 1972 to 1997 ) is in range of 2000 watches ;
a) 1665 : around 300
b) 5513 and 5514 : around 750
c) 16800/168000/16610 : around 500
d) 16660 and 16600 : around 400
e) 1680 : around 60
f) " no holes " 16610 and 16600 ( 2000s deliveries ) : a few dozens .
Excellent info, thank you for posting!
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Old 21 April 2015, 06:16 AM   #19
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I bought a watch to live with so this no holes will see the water with me

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Old 21 April 2015, 03:58 PM   #20
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I bought a watch to live with so this no holes will see the water with me

:-) Braveheart ! Thanks for the post & nice cx


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Old 21 April 2015, 05:54 PM   #21
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That is down right just mean! Just joking awesome watches my friend!
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Old 21 April 2015, 06:20 PM   #22
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grand total ( all deliveries from 1972 to 1997 ) is in range of 2000 watches ;
a) 1665 : around 300
b) 5513 and 5514 : around 750
c) 16800/168000/16610 : around 500
d) 16660 and 16600 : around 400
e) 1680 : around 60
f) " no holes " 16610 and 16600 ( 2000s deliveries ) : a few dozens .
WOW! you never stop to amaze me Mr. Pisani
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