How flashy are diamond hour indices?

[Glidelock]

Typically not a fan on men's watches!

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Sub King

Yes and herein lies the problem. To a lot of us, men wearing diamonds is akin to the flashing neon arrow and it is plain vulgar and tasteless. On the other hand, some chaps just cannot believe that such attitudes exist.

When I discussed this topic with my wife, she came back with a quick quip, "yes today you want a diamond watch, tomorrow you will be dying your hair jet black."

There will never be a meeting of minds on this.

Regards

Mick

Wearing a leopard speedo and over the calf black socks at the beach is a neon sign. Diamond markers won't be noticed by anyone other than a WIS.

[witch watch]

Originally Posted by TuckerHorology

I think it looks best because

A. the white diamonds contrast well with the deep blue dial
B. the smooth bezel makes the diamonds not add too much, a fluted bezel alone is flashy enough
c. the baguette diamonds look very much like white stick index

I agree. Although I would add that I love a diamond dial on just about any colour.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by faz

I put on a black and diamond dial datejust 2 at the AD while buying my wife's diamond dial/bezel datejust. Was very tempted to buy it (matching his/hers, mine more masculine without a diamond bezel though), but decided against it. Just not the right time.

although I am not a fan of diamonds for men, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one, especially with a rhodium dial. Wow, that is a nice looking combo!

Love this one!

[witch watch]

Originally Posted by bjw

I believe diamonds are to be worn my women, but that's me.

I'll lay blame on DeBeers for that one then.

[Magwitch]

I like them on mine, with the MOP dial. The dial is very clean w/o the minute markers too. I think that element is unique to the MOP.

[Muzz]

They look wonderful!! I find it is subtle and adds a little pop for the wearer to enjoy.

[amh]

Looks best on ladies, not so much on men, IMO

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by ejvette

Not a huge fan of men wearing precious stones

Yeah. Couldn't do it.

[kunlun]

The platona with diamonds looks great, in pictures and in person.

This DD40 may be my favorite Rolex.
I've got a mental block about pm Rolex, but if I let it go, this would be very nice.


However, in traditional Chinese culture wearing diamonds was said to lead to rigidity and stubborness, so beware!

[Jack T]

Let's not be too rough on Mick, he's doing what everyone else on this thread, on this website is doing - expressing his opinion, only a bit more bluntly than most.

And Mick, in Brooklyn we call it 'couszheen'. And there are plenty out there who know what I mean.

[enjoythemusic]

Mmmmmm chocolate and ice.

[jschmidtdmd]

I really love my Platinum Day Date with diamond markers, and I regret selling my DD40 black dial with diamond markers.

I truly don't think you notice it, and if you like it- that's all that matters.

JPS

[173rdabn]

If you like the diamonds, do it. You're the only one you have to please.

[tomchicago]

On a ladies' watch, not much. On a man's..... well....

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[Old Geezer]

"Flashy" is in the eye of the beholder. If diamond indices appeal to you, go for it. I'm not personally a fan of diamonds on sports models but some variations of DD and DJ Are pretty striking.

[luvchnl]

Diamond dials on the DayDate and DateJust look very nice and classy on men IMO. If you love it, buy what you love. Diamond dials IMO are not flashy as the diamonds are subltle. The diamond dial is a very clean looking dial in my opinion. Every watch shown here with diamond dials look amazing and is pure class on the wrist. If you love the simple diamond indices, go for it .

[Watchgeek5000]

I think they look great on the slate grey DJII

[LightOnAHill]

I like mine!

[brmeyers]

Platona, 5711p and 5170p are among the few references I like with diamonds.
More of stick diamond that blends in and is less flashy.

[drfaulkner]

Originally Posted by MonBK

No one will even notice.

First time I wore my DJII with fluted bezel and diamond markers was in a steakhouse that had halogen lights in the high ceiling over the tables. Y'all should have seen the resulting light show!! But yea, it was too flashy for me. Flipped it.

[Maltie]

For me only baguette diamond indices work, as they remain discrete and not so bling bling

[bobby81]

I'm inclined to agree with a lot of what has been said. I think they look amazing on the D/D & D/j but on the sport models I prefer the plain dials. As an owner of a Daytona & Sub with the blue sunburst dial I personally wouldn't have a diamond dial with the exception of the Platinum Daytona

[msdaytona]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Depending on the model, it can look stunning. Here's a good example:

That's gorgeous
Diamonds on a Rolex look awesome!!

[msdaytona]

Originally Posted by kunlun

The platona with diamonds looks great, in pictures and in person.

This DD40 may be my favorite Rolex.
I've got a mental block about pm Rolex, but if I let it go, this would be very nice.


However, in traditional Chinese culture wearing diamonds was said to lead to rigidity and stubborness, so beware!

I'm lovin it!!

[SL BRABUS]

Go big or go home...... Yes they flashy....

Pictures sample of our collection (His & Her)......

Rolex Pearlmaster & Rolex Day-Date President with original diamonds dial & with Rolex masterpiece spec diamonds bezel...

[Alex1988]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Mmmmmm chocolate and ice.

Was trying to think of a diplomatic way of saying they're cool but not for me. Then I saw this. WOW!

[kearez]

Diamonds can be fine in certain situations, ive seen out the wild a iced out day date, which was way too much for me. Also a YG DD with the diamond bezel which was not for me, but at the time it was not as loud as you think it would be.

Just do like the black dial datejust 36 with diamond markers, thats a great looking watch.

[tamiya]

Originally Posted by Alex1988

Was trying to think of a diplomatic way of saying they're cool but not for me.

Gentlemen with class keep our jewels covered.

[Guinness58]

Liberace could pull off that look, I cannot. To each their own.