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5 June 2017, 12:54 PM
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How flashy are diamond hour indices?
I have my heart set on a 116710blnr, however, I am fascinated by the Datejust 41 ref 126334 with the diamond indices. Since it already has the fluted bezel, do the diamond markers really make it that much more flashy?
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5 June 2017, 12:59 PM
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Well.....That just depends on what you want to hear. There 2 totally different watches and one with a totally different function. I mean the Blnr is probably one of the most versatile watches, but what do you really want?
Do you think you'll use the function of the blnr? It definitely retains its value over the DJ. It comes down to what your looking for in the watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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5 June 2017, 01:18 PM
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I'm not one to wear two-tone or diamond watches, but I must say that when my AD had one of these in stock, I was almost moved to buy it, so I think it all depends on you and your personal taste.
If it works for you and fits the occasion, I think a watch with diamond indices is okay for those willing to shell out the money.
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5 June 2017, 01:48 PM
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How flashy are diamond hour indices?
I think they look great! If you like them, Get them!
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5 June 2017, 03:05 PM
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It will flash, especially when light hits the Gold Fluted Bezel & Diamonds. Even in a dark setting, once light hits it, they do their magic. It's really cool, but it's not for everyone.
Personally, I love it!
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5 June 2017, 03:39 PM
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No one will even notice.
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5 June 2017, 03:51 PM
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The fluted bezel will out-sparkle the diamonds.
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5 June 2017, 04:05 PM
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But have to admit on the piece you have shown in your image here - looks good |
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5 June 2017, 04:10 PM
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I purchased an OEM diamond bezel and and OEM diamond indices dial for my wife's ladies date just. It looks pretty flashy, especially the bezel in the sun, the dial, not so much. But Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but not necessarily a boy's.
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5 June 2017, 04:26 PM
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I like the diamonds on the dial, not a fan of diamond bezels. I prefer the diamond dials on most watches, however you pay a high premium for them. Would go for the factory diamonds if you are looking for better resale value. Not too fond of aftermarket dials.
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5 June 2017, 05:09 PM
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Go for the diamonds when you have the money
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5 June 2017, 05:17 PM
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Chaps
Whether you like it or not, a man wearing any make of watch with diamond indices is going to appear as nouveau riche. Regards Mick |
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5 June 2017, 06:33 PM
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My wife wears the diamonds for me
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5 June 2017, 06:45 PM
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 The craftsmanship of cutting diamonds and how these are fitted on a dial goes very well together with a Rolex imho
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5 June 2017, 07:07 PM
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 Diamonds look great on a dial. No one but the wearer will even notice. If you like it, go for it. |
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6 June 2017, 06:08 PM
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6 June 2017, 06:31 PM
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People are spot on, it looks really cool but some people will judge you negatively for it.
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6 June 2017, 06:35 PM
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(If I was a billionaire I'd own a GMT-Master II Ice)
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6 June 2017, 08:23 PM
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Rather flashy, but it's all opinion
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6 June 2017, 08:31 PM
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I went with diamonds on this one.
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6 June 2017, 08:37 PM
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6 June 2017, 08:57 PM
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Love Rolex factory diamonds.. wear in good health
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6 June 2017, 08:58 PM
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in my humble opinion, i will say flashy, especially with the fluted bezel and white gold? However i can't stand gold or anything flashy so my opinion doesn't really matter :-)
It also comes down to how comfortable you are with it and the company you keep. |
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6 June 2017, 09:08 PM
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Not a huge fan of men wearing precious stones
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6 June 2017, 09:08 PM
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its not ok to have two-tone or sport watches with diamonds. I do think diamonds are prettier on white gold, platinum or my wife wrist. If it is your only men watch you have than I would not recommend diamonds. I think any submariner or yacht-master should not have diamonds. It is like trying to put a basket ball court, water fall, swimming room and a 80 inch TV in a 10x10 room for a 80x40 lot McMansion.
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6 June 2017, 09:23 PM
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I'm not a fan, but there are certain references that look better with diamonds than others. The Platinum Daytona for example.
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6 June 2017, 09:31 PM
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This is about as well as you can do diamonds on a Rolex in good taste IMOI 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 |
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6 June 2017, 09:41 PM
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 I don't have hour indices |
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6 June 2017, 09:53 PM
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I personally think the dj41 looks great with diamonds. The Rolex watches that I think looks great with diamond markers are: the dj41, day date especially the dd40, and platona.
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6 June 2017, 10:12 PM
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