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Old 17 December 2017, 07:23 PM   #1
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Hey guys I have a 36mm TT datejust and I’m having an after market diamond bezel made for it. I need your guys opinion on the size of diamond to choose. I can go with either 6 cent, 4 or 3 cent. I just feel 6 cent would look too gawdy on my watch but 4 cent might be too small. Confused :)




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Old 17 December 2017, 08:22 PM   #2
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Honestly? I'd leave it be if that was my watch (which it isn't). It really doesn't need any more diamonds.

Can you ask someone to do a photoshop mock up for you or something? At least that'll give you a better perspective than a bunch of opinions.
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Old 17 December 2017, 08:22 PM   #3
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:41 PM   #4
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Is that an aftermarket dial?
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:45 PM   #5
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Is that an aftermarket dial?
Just plain fake
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:51 PM   #6
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Just plain fake
I wanted to ask nicely.
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Old 17 December 2017, 10:05 PM   #7
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I'm on my iphone and outside, but is this the same watch? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=574271
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Old 17 December 2017, 10:06 PM   #8
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I wanted to ask nicely.
Hehehe

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Old 17 December 2017, 10:11 PM   #9
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I'm on my iphone and outside, but is this the same watch? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=574271
Yes
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Old 18 December 2017, 05:45 AM   #10
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Is that an aftermarket dial?
No. Looks like a factory Jubilee diamond dial from here.
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Old 18 December 2017, 05:45 AM   #11
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Just plain fake
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Old 18 December 2017, 06:58 AM   #12
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No.
It looks odd IMO.
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Old 18 December 2017, 07:04 AM   #13
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You should consider diamonds on the bracelet too ! I think it would complete the ensemble.

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Old 18 December 2017, 07:24 AM   #14
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Honestly? I'd leave it be if that was my watch (which it isn't). It really doesn't need any more diamonds.

Can you ask someone to do a photoshop mock up for you or something? At least that'll give you a better perspective than a bunch of opinions.
This is a really good idea. It’ll give you an accurate sense of how it will look and how balanced the final result will be...in the end, though, do what makes you happy with your amazing watch. The best answer: the only answer that matters is what makes you happy.
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Old 18 December 2017, 07:29 AM   #15
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Wow, some folks on here hate diamonds. (and are quick to call a fake)
Soapbox for a moment. This may be hard for some folks to believe but there are some Rolex fans out there who love a diamond DJ and wouldnt spend ten bucks on a green sub.

To the OP, I like diamonds but I HATE aftermarket ANYTHING on a Rolex.
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Old 18 December 2017, 07:33 AM   #16
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Honestly? I'd leave it be if that was my watch (which it isn't). It really doesn't need any more diamonds.
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Old 18 December 2017, 07:37 AM   #17
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The lower classes love diamonds on watches. Do what makes you happy.
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Old 18 December 2017, 07:40 AM   #18
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The lower classes love diamonds on watches. Do what makes you happy.
Really? Did you really mean to say that?
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Old 18 December 2017, 07:51 AM   #19
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No. Looks like a factory Jubilee diamond dial from here.
In his other thread yes but in this thread the pic looks all wrong.

I didn't get the connection until Adam pointed out his other thread.
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Old 18 December 2017, 07:52 AM   #20
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The lower classes love diamonds on watches. Do what makes you happy.


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Old 18 December 2017, 08:22 AM   #22
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Do what makes you happy.
Fixed it for you. No way you intended to say people who like diamonds are low class, right?
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Old 18 December 2017, 08:44 AM   #23
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Really ?

Well in that case I had better bugger off back to my hovel then.
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Old 18 December 2017, 10:07 AM   #25
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wow, classy.
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Ok - I will be the one to say it... STICKERS MUST GO BEFORE ANY MOD! But as for the question - do as you fancy with your watch but as others have said if you are seriously considering D / IF stones (in any size) I think you may be in for some sticker shock taking into account labor and creating the bezel you want.
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Old 18 December 2017, 10:46 AM   #27
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Thanks, man. Should have inserted an emoticon.

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Fixed it for you. No way you intended to say people who like diamonds are low class, right?
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Old 18 December 2017, 10:48 AM   #28
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Wow did you mean to say it with your outside voice? That’s real classy of you.
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Old 18 December 2017, 11:36 AM   #29
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Not cool.
Who are you to judge?
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Hey guys I have a 36mm TT datejust and I’m having an after market diamond bezel made for it. I need your guys opinion on the size of diamond to choose. I can go with either 6 cent, 4 or 3 cent. I just feel 6 cent would look too gawdy on my watch but 4 cent might be too small. Confused :)




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