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13 June 2023, 11:39 PM
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Stella dial - Diamonds or batons?
So, our hypothetical is this - You’ve decided to buy a Stella dial 1803/9 DD. You’ve decided you want a white gold 1803 with a “Kelly” green Stella dial. (Your name is Gates, or Walton, or Bezos, etc. - Neither price nor resale are a factor.)
For purposes of this inquiry, we’ll assume further (contra-factual) matters - I.e., we’ll take it as a given that the cases, hands, movements, bracelets, bezels, service history, etc. are all identical. Further, assume the condition of the two Stella dials is identical (also, both are black text “rail” dials). Your only remaining decision is - Diamond dial or baton dial? Which *look* do you prefer? .
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13 June 2023, 11:45 PM
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BATON , I prefer the cleaner look. Chris
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14 June 2023, 12:01 AM
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Diamonds are forever.
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14 June 2023, 12:03 AM
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14 June 2023, 12:11 AM
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Stella dial - Diamonds or batons?
Batons. In my opinion the diamonds distract from the feature, being the dial itself.
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14 June 2023, 12:28 AM
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Batons. Very rarely do I think diamonds look good on the dial.
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14 June 2023, 12:49 AM
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Diamonds…if you need to ostentatiously declare thy you’re wearing a gaudy Rolex when you enter the room.
Batons….if you’ve got nothing to prove and have taste.
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14 June 2023, 01:19 AM
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Diamonds, not even close IMHO.
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14 June 2023, 01:42 AM
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I know for a fact my sister would prefer the diamonds over the batons. I on the other hand, prefer the batons. Diamonds might be forever but they would not last long on my wrist.
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14 June 2023, 02:38 AM
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Personally batons by far....as I'm not a diamond geezer in any sense of the term.
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14 June 2023, 04:40 AM
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Batons for me, for this eg.
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14 June 2023, 04:59 AM
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I don't know. The diamonds look tempting. But if the sunlight hits the batons the contrast to the stella color dial might be unbeatable...
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14 June 2023, 05:27 AM
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14 June 2023, 05:41 AM
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Diamonds it just looks so much more complex with the beautiful green dial just a boom factor
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14 June 2023, 07:49 AM
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Diamond dial for sure
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14 June 2023, 08:40 AM
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Diamonds.
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14 June 2023, 09:21 AM
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Batons for me, please.
I enjoy the stark simplicity, like a Japanese Zen rock garden.  For me, diamonds would be like hand-brake skidding a 911 into the garden. Beautifully raked gravel flying everywhere. 
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14 June 2023, 10:26 AM
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Complete the look with a diamond dial for sure…
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14 June 2023, 10:49 AM
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I've never seen one, but based on these photos I'd choose the diamond dial.
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14 June 2023, 11:37 AM
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I prefer it with Diamonds, it actually makes it look unique.
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14 June 2023, 01:49 PM
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I wouldn't hesitate to go with the batons.
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15 June 2023, 12:59 PM
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Baton.
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16 June 2023, 02:44 AM
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When it comes to that Stella dial, the choice between diamonds and batons is all about your vibe. Diamonds bring that flashy bling, while batons keep it sleek and classy.
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16 June 2023, 02:52 AM
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17 June 2023, 10:15 AM
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18 June 2023, 04:16 AM
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I chose batons - I do have some sparkly bits, but prefer batons on a Stella, especially with a fluted bezel. I might prefer diamonds on an 1802 or other smooth bezel reference.
With my vote, batons lead diamonds 12-9 (with a few abstentions). I’m a little bit surprised, it seems that Rolex made most Stellas with diamonds. (Obviously, I should’ve just made this a poll … ) |
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20 August 2024, 01:05 AM
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The other factor, ( now in hindsight ) is diamonds create another spot for small hair line cracks to form. You picked the right one Clay.
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20 August 2024, 10:54 PM
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Diamonds for ever....
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21 August 2024, 03:48 AM
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Was there ever a factory all baguette Stella?
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21 August 2024, 04:33 AM
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