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fwhawk · 13 August 2019, 02:23 PM

I was picking up lunch today at a local restaurant when a fellow watch enthusiast (and jeweler) I hadn't seen in a while approached me to show me his new watch. It was an iced out DJ--diamonds everywhere (markers, bezel, and bordering the band). Before today, I thought I would find such a watch really ugly, but I found this piece impressive with its chocolate brown dial and rose gold bracelet (between the diamonds). As I walked away, though, I couldn't help but think my friend was risking being mugged or worse in the parking lot.

Anybody else find this look at all interesting?

shawn13ca · 13 August 2019, 02:35 PM

I would never wear that. I am not an artist or a pimp!

enjoythemusic · 13 August 2019, 02:40 PM

Was just in Vegas, so you can imagine the Rolex factory-made bling on display. Agree, some of the blinged out timepieces do look very nice. Sometimes, perhaps not so much.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

boogiebot · 13 August 2019, 03:32 PM

The diamonds are starting to grow on me. I never really paid much attention to them before mainly due to the fact I thought I couldn’t pull it off. Then a while back I saw another post where someone posted baguette set diamonds on the bezel of a DD and it was pretty impressive.

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Macnavara · 13 August 2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fwhawk

I was picking up lunch today at a local restaurant when a fellow watch enthusiast (and jeweler) I hadn't seen in a while approached me to show me his new watch. It was an iced out DJ--diamonds everywhere (markers, bezel, and bordering the band). Before today, I thought I would find such a watch really ugly, but I found this piece impressive with its chocolate brown dial and rose gold bracelet (between the diamonds). As I walked away, though, I couldn't help but think my friend was risking being mugged or worse in the parking lot.

Anybody else find this look at all interesting?

I think he’s already been mugged

jimcameron · 13 August 2019, 06:27 PM

They look like crap.

Austin in Japan · 13 August 2019, 06:36 PM

I'm certainly not a fan of bling!

But if you like Rolex, and you like diamonds, I guess piling on as many diamonds as possible just makes the watch that much more appealing. That's "the more the better" approach.

I prefer the "less is more" approach. The less diamonds on my watch the better.

Boaters · 13 August 2019, 07:51 PM

The only Rolex I really like with diamonds is the Platona with the baton diamond markers .. so nice!

GreatScott · 13 August 2019, 08:05 PM

I once saw a women's DJ that sounds similar. I was smitten with it as well. Never thought I would like diamonds either but it was definitely a looker.

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rmlovett1 · 13 August 2019, 08:58 PM

I’m generally not a big diamond fan, but I can think of three I’d definitely wear....

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brandrea · 13 August 2019, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

I’m generally not a big diamond fan, but I can think of three I’d definitely wear....

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The baguette diamond Daytona looks great and still maintains the functionality of the watch.

With many of the professional references the “icing out” takes away some of the functionality (as in the GMT’s). Perhaps not important anyway

David5807 · 13 August 2019, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

I’m generally not a big diamond fan, but I can think of three I’d definitely wear....

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Yeah, I think these models would be the exceptions for me too.

rmlovett1 · 13 August 2019, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

The baguette diamond Daytona looks great and still maintains the functionality of the watch.

With many of the professional references the “icing out” takes away some of the functionality (as in the GMT’s). Perhaps not important anyway

Yeah, I agree! Probably not important at that point anyway....at least for myself it wouldn’t be

I’d just like staying in the professional line, if I was going all out with diamonds, rubies, etc...

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brandrea · 13 August 2019, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Yeah, I agree! Probably not important that point anyway....at least for myself it wouldn’t be

I’d just like saying in the professional line, if I was going all out with diamonds, rubies, etc...

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Agreed

That middle GMT ~ Pepsi ruby combo looks pretty amazing. I’d love to see one irl

Naples09 · 13 August 2019, 09:42 PM

The sub looks really good
In person. That blue dial!

rmlovett1 · 13 August 2019, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Naples09

The sub looks really good
In person. That blue dial!

Agreed! That’s nice!

Ravager135 · 13 August 2019, 11:24 PM

I view watches with tons of inlaid diamonds more as "accomplishments" on the part of Rolex than anything that is truly practical or looks really good. It's more of a "look what we can do" in terms of jewel setting. A work of art.

Diamonds in the dial I can understand. Diamonds on a non-professional model bezel I can also understand. When the gems impair the functionality of a reference, then I kind of lose interest. I also become skeptical of the integrity of the case (especially if done aftermarket).

gmtbatman · 14 August 2019, 12:21 AM

Hi guys just FYI no one says "iced out" or "blinged out" anymore. The term is "bust down." :) #TheMoreYouKnow

The Libertine · 14 August 2019, 12:35 AM

I’m not a fan of diamonds on men’s jewelry. But that is just me.

iheartrolexx · 14 August 2019, 12:52 AM

no no no

tyler1980 · 14 August 2019, 12:53 AM

baguette diamond markers is about the only diamonds i would consider on a watch.

Patek 5170P is what comes to mind. The diamond platona looks OK too

LndLord · 14 August 2019, 01:24 AM

Hard to judge without pictures!

tkdgod · 14 August 2019, 01:29 AM

If I could afford the factory iced versions I would def buy them all.

boogiebot · 14 August 2019, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Naples09

The sub looks really good
In person. That blue dial!

Wow I have never seen this before. Is this SS?

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vteclol · 14 August 2019, 02:30 AM

Eh, alset

Naples09 · 14 August 2019, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by boogiebot

Wow I have never seen this before. Is this SS?

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No. White gold

Mr.Rolex1 · 14 August 2019, 03:59 AM

I love Diamond Rolexes

ras47 · 14 August 2019, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

I’m not a fan of diamonds on men’s jewelry. But that is just me.

And me. I think these bust down (see what I did there?) watches are hideous. I like clean simplicity and purpose-designed watches. I prize legibility above all else, with style coming in second.

tudorbaja27 · 14 August 2019, 05:30 AM

Yeah. No

Paul7 · 14 August 2019, 05:54 AM

James Bond and Sir Edmund Hillary would puke.

13 August 2019, 02:23 PM	#1
fwhawk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Stu Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 182	Iced Out I was picking up lunch today at a local restaurant when a fellow watch enthusiast (and jeweler) I hadn't seen in a while approached me to show me his new watch. It was an iced out DJ--diamonds everywhere (markers, bezel, and bordering the band). Before today, I thought I would find such a watch really ugly, but I found this piece impressive with its chocolate brown dial and rose gold bracelet (between the diamonds). As I walked away, though, I couldn't help but think my friend was risking being mugged or worse in the parking lot. Anybody else find this look at all interesting?

13 August 2019, 02:40 PM	#3
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,405	Was just in Vegas, so you can imagine the Rolex factory-made bling on display. Agree, some of the blinged out timepieces do look very nice. Sometimes, perhaps not so much. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 August 2019, 12:53 AM	#21
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	baguette diamond markers is about the only diamonds i would consider on a watch. Patek 5170P is what comes to mind. The diamond platona looks OK too __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

14 August 2019, 05:30 AM	#29
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	Yeah. No __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

13 August 2019, 02:35 PM	#2
shawn13ca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 299	I would never wear that. I am not an artist or a pimp!

13 August 2019, 03:32 PM	#4
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	The diamonds are starting to grow on me. I never really paid much attention to them before mainly due to the fact I thought I couldn’t pull it off. Then a while back I saw another post where someone posted baguette set diamonds on the bezel of a DD and it was pretty impressive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 August 2019, 06:27 PM	#6
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,516	They look like crap.

13 August 2019, 06:36 PM	#7
Austin in Japan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Austin Location: Tokyo, Japan Watch: Steel Professional Posts: 82	I'm certainly not a fan of bling! But if you like Rolex, and you like diamonds, I guess piling on as many diamonds as possible just makes the watch that much more appealing. That's "the more the better" approach. I prefer the "less is more" approach. The less diamonds on my watch the better.

13 August 2019, 07:51 PM	#8
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	The only Rolex I really like with diamonds is the Platona with the baton diamond markers .. so nice!

13 August 2019, 08:05 PM	#9
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 835	I once saw a women's DJ that sounds similar. I was smitten with it as well. Never thought I would like diamonds either but it was definitely a looker. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

13 August 2019, 08:58 PM	#10
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,455	I’m generally not a big diamond fan, but I can think of three I’d definitely wear.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 August 2019, 09:42 PM	#15
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	The sub looks really good In person. That blue dial!

13 August 2019, 11:24 PM	#17
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,122	I view watches with tons of inlaid diamonds more as "accomplishments" on the part of Rolex than anything that is truly practical or looks really good. It's more of a "look what we can do" in terms of jewel setting. A work of art. Diamonds in the dial I can understand. Diamonds on a non-professional model bezel I can also understand. When the gems impair the functionality of a reference, then I kind of lose interest. I also become skeptical of the integrity of the case (especially if done aftermarket).

14 August 2019, 12:21 AM	#18
gmtbatman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: BJ Location: Atlanta Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 90	Hi guys just FYI no one says "iced out" or "blinged out" anymore. The term is "bust down." :) #TheMoreYouKnow

14 August 2019, 12:35 AM	#19
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	I’m not a fan of diamonds on men’s jewelry. But that is just me.

14 August 2019, 12:52 AM	#20
iheartrolexx Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: 215 Posts: 470	no no no

14 August 2019, 01:24 AM	#22
LndLord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Long Island Posts: 517	Hard to judge without pictures!

14 August 2019, 01:29 AM	#23
tkdgod "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: usa Posts: 317	If I could afford the factory iced versions I would def buy them all.

14 August 2019, 02:30 AM	#25
vteclol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: FL Posts: 49	Eh, alset

14 August 2019, 03:59 AM	#27
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	I love Diamond Rolexes

14 August 2019, 05:54 AM	#30
Paul7 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 898	James Bond and Sir Edmund Hillary would puke.

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