Diamond vs Batons

[18078]

I like diamond markers. The up charge for one is not bad considering the labor it takes for the gem setter to mount the diamonds. I read very labor intensive.

[Rolex Essex]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Well, at the time I bought mine, it was around a $10k premium and not just $2k. I don’t regret it one bit and would absolutely do it over again if given the chance. I agree with Coralfarmer.....it really depends on the watch.

That is so nice.
The baguette diamonds look perfect for any sports model.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Well, at the time I bought mine, it was around a $10k premium and not just $2k. I don’t regret it one bit and would absolutely do it over again if given the chance. I agree with Coralfarmer.....it really depends on the watch.

Wow that watch is a stunner! 10k upcharge? Is that because it’s baguette style and much larger diamonds then the dot markers? Not gonna lie on a flagship watch that’s the top of the line i would have added the diamonds too. Like having a million dollar car with hubcaps. Gotta have the nice rims too lol. Jk. Both look great but those baguettes just add that little extra class imo.


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[Strummer25]

Originally Posted by Grandcrew

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.

[austinp]

Originally Posted by The Nail Tech

That is so nice.
The baguette diamonds look perfect for any sports model.

That's a stunner. Not a diamond guy but I'd make an exception for that. Beautiful.

[Rolex Essex]

Never regret getting diamonds on mine. It’s a loud watch and that’s what I wanted on my Rolex.

[Rashid.bk]

If available I'd chose diamonds every time except on most sport models. Although seriously, a baguette dialed 114060 would never leave my wrist, yeah cringe if you want, lol..

[ncsub]

No diamonds for me. I prefer less bling.

[ahlee00023]

Not my cup of tea. They just scream for attention.

[jay9]

I'll do Batons just because I love simplicity.

Cheers

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Well, at the time I bought mine, it was around a $10k premium and not just $2k. I don’t regret it one bit and would absolutely do it over again if given the chance. I agree with Coralfarmer.....it really depends on the watch.

Jason, that Rolex is the cat's Meow! just Superb...

I like the dial with more Ice Blue, which is why is was leaning toward the DD Baton, or Platona Diamond

[Rilz]

A plus vote for Batons, i'm not a fan of diamonds on my watch.

[Brew]

Originally Posted by jay9

I'll do Batons just because I love simplicity.

Cheers

What could be more simple than carbon?

[blevine]

Rolex with diamonds for sure. If you can afford it and like it I say go for it. I did on my blue dial datejust 41.

[WatchinMD]

Depends on the watch. Works particularly well on some DDs.

[mjb01]

I have both! Best of both worlds

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by ahlee00023

Not my cup of tea. They just scream for attention.

Bezels yes i think markers are more low key and really open up and balance the dial.


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[lord91]

Originally Posted by teabags001

So if there was not a 2k premium on diamond dials and they were the same price as a baton dial would you get the diamond dial? I like diamond dials myself for certain models especially the Datejust line. Love the serti sub also. I just don’t believe the dials are worth a 2k premium. That being said when paying 10k for a watch get what you want. So if it’s diamonds get it. Just wondering why most on TRF don’t prefer diamond dials and they are super soft on the second hand market.

I wouldn't get a diamond dial even if it was cheaper than the batons. Batons have lume, you can read the dial in the dark. To each his own

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by lord91

I wouldn't get a diamond dial even if it was cheaper than the batons. Batons have lume, you can read the dial in the dark. To each his own

A sports watch and lume I get it. But a watch like the DJ and DD tend to be on the dressy side a little more so I don’t know many other dress style watches that use lume.


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[hambone1983]

diamonds on a men's watch...for me it's kinda Liberace. Just feels like flamboyant ostentation. Just not for me.

But then, there was a time I thought the entire brand was for people who wanted to impress strangers, so wtf do I know?

[Gotgolf52]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Well, at the time I bought mine, it was around a $10k premium and not just $2k. I don’t regret it one bit and would absolutely do it over again if given the chance. I agree with Coralfarmer.....it really depends on the watch.

Make me want to sell all my SS watches for this grail.

[Jetski]

What a legend

Originally Posted by Jason71

Well, at the time I bought mine, it was around a $10k premium and not just $2k. I don’t regret it one bit and would absolutely do it over again if given the chance. I agree with Coralfarmer.....it really depends on the watch.

[Harry-57]

I don't like diamonds on me. My wife has some diamond containing watches. They look great on her.

[EndlessEight]

Don’t like losing the lume with the diamonds.

The new DJ41 with diamonds, from the looks in pictures, has no lume at all.

[MTdweller]

I would do diamond markers on the WG DD40 w/ black dial. Looks amazing but still surprisingly under-the-radar.

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Well, at the time I bought mine, it was around a $10k premium and not just $2k. I don’t regret it one bit and would absolutely do it over again if given the chance. I agree with Coralfarmer.....it really depends on the watch.

Perfect, This example looks absolutely gorgeous with the diamond batons .. For Sure I would spend the extra $$$

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by Boaters

Perfect, This example looks absolutely gorgeous with the diamond batons .. For Sure I would spend the extra $$$

Now those diamond batons could easily conceal a tritium tube underneath... I bet the lensing effect would be very cool in the dark.

[r_afficionado]

Love Rolex Original set Diamonds on the dial, not on bezel or case, definitely not aftermarket or "Custom". Just my op.

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[GsurgBM]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Well, at the time I bought mine, it was around a $10k premium and not just $2k. I don’t regret it one bit and would absolutely do it over again if given the chance. I agree with Coralfarmer.....it really depends on the watch.

This Jason. This would be the one I’d get too. I like the blue rings better than the brown. And the diamonds are subtle but nice. I only have one with diamonds. Same thing. Subtle but nice.


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[piratfisk]

I don't like diamond indices on a watch that I'd wear. I don't think my wife would even enjoy wearing something that blingy & certainly not a diamond bezel. That's too much IMO.