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Old 19 August 2013, 11:43 PM   #31
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Precious metal > diamonds for men, but like others have said, to each their own.
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Old 20 August 2013, 12:55 AM   #32
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I think real manly men have the confidence to wear what they want - including diamonds - without giving a fig about what judgements others will make.
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My thoughts exactly. If you have the confidence to wear it then you are good to go.
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I agree. It is how one carries himself with confidence and tasteful style.
All the above. Personally I have a few diamond items & I've had nothing but complements about them if anyone has thought they were 'girly' in anyway I've yet to hear those comments said to my face.
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Old 20 August 2013, 12:55 AM   #33
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Do men really wear diamonds?
I came across this blog the a few days ago.
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Old 20 August 2013, 01:04 AM   #34
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Did Hillary climb Mt Everest with diamonds on his dial?
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Old 20 August 2013, 01:07 AM   #35
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funny, I use to have mixed feelings on "Do men wear diamond dial watch". Until I fell in love with this beauty.
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Old 20 August 2013, 01:08 AM   #36
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This question is EXTREMELY subjective, and many here will say never, while others like it. Not for me, but do what makes you smile.
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Old 20 August 2013, 01:15 AM   #37
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Diamond dial Manly? - Typically, no.
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Old 20 August 2013, 01:22 AM   #38
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Did Hillary climb Mt Everest with diamonds on his dial?
No but warriors & kings did before him.
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Old 20 August 2013, 01:42 AM   #39
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I have seen many smart looking well dressed men wear diamond ear rings. So why not diamond watch dial?
I think it will look great on your wrist.
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Old 20 August 2013, 01:47 AM   #40
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I have seen many smart looking well dressed men wear diamond ear rings. So why not diamond watch dial?
I think it will look great on your wrist.
I think this looks terrible. I come from a place where ear rings of any kind are considered to be for women and women only.
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Old 20 August 2013, 01:59 AM   #41
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I think real manly men have the confidence to wear what they want - including diamonds - without giving a fig about what judgements others will make.
Couldn't agree more! I personally like diamond markers on Rolex watches and if you like that look as well then, by all means, go for it and be happy!
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Old 20 August 2013, 02:29 AM   #42
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I find diamonds in watches ugly and vulgar. It is hard not to make snap judgements on people who choose to spend their money buying them. But of course, each to his own...
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:08 AM   #43
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Hear, hear. And there's no way that's anything other than a masculine watch.
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:14 AM   #44
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I never owned a Rolex with a diamond dial and/or a diamond bezel
Now that my sight is not what it used to be I might buy something
with a diamond dial...for medicinal purposes.
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:48 AM   #45
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Old 20 August 2013, 05:42 AM   #46
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I think this looks terrible. I come from a place where ear rings of any kind are considered to be for women and women only.
I wear one, wore a hoop before that, dad wore one(70's rebel), rockstars still do as did pirates long before them. Men one & all
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Old 20 August 2013, 06:05 AM   #47
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I have a DJII Fluted Silver Stick Dial.. I think the Datejust fills my need in the "dressy" category.

Lately I've seen rhodium diamond dials on this watch and think it looks great.

I have an interesting relationship w my silver stick dial. Sometimes I love it and sometimes I get confused by the way it changes shades.

So I've been considering changing the dial for a while now. I have a Jewler who will do it but I don't know which dial to choose.

The rhodium really catches my eye, but leaves me questioning-

Do men really wear diamonds?
I do..........


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Old 20 August 2013, 06:07 AM   #48
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I find diamonds in watches ugly and vulgar. It is hard not to make snap judgements on people who choose to spend their money buying them. But of course, each to his own...
WOW! we wont get along

I would hesitate to make "snap" judgements on anything or anyone, probably advise you never got from your parents.
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Old 20 August 2013, 06:12 AM   #49
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Old 20 August 2013, 07:34 AM   #50
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I find diamonds in watches ugly and vulgar. It is hard not to make snap judgements on people who choose to spend their money buying them. But of course, each to his own...
I'm curious as to what kind of "snap judgment" you would make on me then? Or on member tkerrmd, who, from what I can see, appears to be a successful vascular surgeon who happens to race Porsches in his spare time.
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Old 20 August 2013, 07:44 AM   #51
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Why not? I like certain diamond dials like the platinum glacier DDI and platinum tahitian pearl DDI. Of course love Fremstar's DJ too with tahitian pearl diamond dial! To each his own...Cheers,
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Old 20 August 2013, 08:04 AM   #52
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I find diamonds in watches ugly and vulgar. It is hard not to make snap judgements on people who choose to spend their money buying them. But of course, each to his own...
I find it hard to believe that you would have such a hard time refraining from judging somebody over a mere watch, let alone its dial...
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Old 20 August 2013, 08:07 AM   #53
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I find diamonds in watches ugly and vulgar. It is hard not to make snap judgements on people who choose to spend their money buying them. But of course, each to his own...
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Old 20 August 2013, 08:15 AM   #54
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Diamonds are not for me, I prefer an understated look.
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Old 20 August 2013, 10:59 AM   #55
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Diamonds are manly if worn by a manly looking man.
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Old 20 August 2013, 11:31 AM   #56
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I think real manly men have the confidence to wear what they want - including diamonds - without giving a fig about what judgements others will make.
This!
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Old 20 August 2013, 12:09 PM   #57
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It looks very nice on black or rhodium coloured models.
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Old 20 August 2013, 12:16 PM   #58
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I think real manly men have the confidence to wear what they want - including diamonds - without giving a fig about what judgements others will make.
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Why not? I like certain diamond dials like the platinum glacier DDI and platinum tahitian pearl DDI. Of course love Fremstar's DJ too with tahitian pearl diamond dial! To each his own...Cheers,
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Old 20 August 2013, 12:20 PM   #59
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Old 20 August 2013, 12:22 PM   #60
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Diamonds on the dial I think are no flashier than having a gold watch. Diamonds on the bezel however are a different matter.
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