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NicheRotors · 1 March 2016, 04:04 AM

Got called up by my local boutique to see their new DSOTM with the diamond bezel and diamond markers.

As good luck would have it - I had my original DSOTM on so could photo the two side by side.

What do you folks think?

FWIW - I think the diamonds would be better suited to the Grey with the platinum face. But you can't buy what they don't make.

I liked the satin croc strap and deployment clasp.

James A. · 1 March 2016, 04:12 AM

To each their own but the diamond version does not appeal to me.

Lordofrolex · 1 March 2016, 04:14 AM

Diamond version isn't bad but i would stick to the original. If you want a diamond bezel watch i would look into a rolex and putting a diamond aftermarket bezel on it.

Daytona88 · 1 March 2016, 04:28 AM

No thank you...I like yours better!

malik713 · 1 March 2016, 09:42 AM

Yours is better. Buy the gator strap and deployant buckle though.

sensui · 1 March 2016, 11:35 AM

Diamonds do not go with this watch at all.

imperio · 1 March 2016, 12:12 PM

I would pay more for your watch, that's for sure!

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Lange1 · 1 March 2016, 01:47 PM

I love it. Has been thinking either diamond dark side or vintage dark side. Tachymeter scale is classic bezel but why not change to diamond bezel when not many people use it in real life.

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1William · 1 March 2016, 10:01 PM

I do not like the diamonds with this watch. I do like the black alligator strap. Dresses up the watch.

NicheRotors · 2 March 2016, 04:08 AM

Took my Grey back for a comparison today.

The Grey remains my favourite Speedy - even when sat next to another twice the price!

Have ordered the croc strap and deployment in the belief that I'll then use my DSOTM more often - I'm in suits five days a week.

richard371 · 3 March 2016, 08:10 AM

Trust me once you get that strap on the dsotm you will appreciate it much more. The Cordova strap just cheapens the watch. I wear mine far more now. It will be much more classier now almost like a new watch. I still find the dsotm more interesting and sexier but it would be nice to own both.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicheRotors

Took my Grey back for a comparison today.

The Grey remains my favourite Speedy - even when sat next to another twice the price!

Have ordered the croc strap and deployment in the belief that I'll then use my DSOTM more often - I'm in suits five days a week.

southcarolina1801 · 10 March 2016, 11:36 PM

Not feeling the diamonds at all...

superdog · 10 March 2016, 11:38 PM

no diamonds please.

westcoastunionthug · 5 May 2016, 04:31 PM

Just say no.

NicheRotors · 19 October 2016, 03:27 AM

Brief update:

I appreciate customisations can be divisive.

I wanted to share what can be done with a little imagination and perseverance.

This is the black ceramic face with diamond markers fitted to an original DSOTM. Glad to keep the original tachymetre which is a hallmark of the Speedmaster.

Clearly it won't glow in the dark as well as the original but it certainly sparkles a lot more in daylight.

Am very grateful that Omega were able to accommodate my persistent requests and I couldn't be happier with the unique result.

The next step will be to fit the black croc strap and ceramic deployant.

beshannon · 19 October 2016, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Diamonds do not go with this watch at all.

Agreed

Fletcher UK · 19 October 2016, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicheRotors

Brief update:

I appreciate customisations can be divisive.

I wanted to share what can be done with a little imagination and perseverance.

This is the black ceramic face with diamond markers fitted to an original DSOTM. Glad to keep the original tachymetre which is a hallmark of the Speedmaster.

Clearly it won't glow in the dark as well as the original but it certainly sparkles a lot more in daylight.

Am very grateful that Omega were able to accommodate my persistent requests and I couldn't be happier with the unique result.

The next step will be to fit the black croc strap and ceramic deployant.

WOW - Very nice and very unique. I like it. In fact I love it. Subtle and classy but frankly I'm amazed that Omega would even sell you the dial on its own and even more amazed they would fit it (if they did). Suppose you're not going to tell how much the dial set you back? This watch is next on my list and I like to know my options

More pics required

RW16610 · 19 October 2016, 07:25 AM

I didn't know Omega had that as an option. I like it but do still prefer the original

locutus49 · 19 October 2016, 07:44 AM

I guess diamonds for men's watches are more popular in England and Europe.

ap1 · 19 October 2016, 09:01 AM

Seems like a nice compromise but not really my thing. Glad it worked out

WatchinMD · 19 October 2016, 10:46 AM

Not for me, and no chrono scale

malik713 · 23 October 2016, 08:33 AM

I like your customized version better. It breaks up the watch and is truly unique. That is exactly what I would have done. Good call on the alligator strap, too.

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NicheRotors · 25 October 2016, 06:04 AM

From a distance it looks just like a regular DSOTM...

NicheRotors · 25 October 2016, 06:06 AM

... but upon closer inspection there is an extra sparkle.

1 March 2016, 04:14 AM	#3
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Diamond version isn't bad but i would stick to the original. If you want a diamond bezel watch i would look into a rolex and putting a diamond aftermarket bezel on it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

1 March 2016, 09:42 AM	#5
malik713 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Sugarland,TX Watch: PAM 111 Posts: 165	Yours is better. Buy the gator strap and deployant buckle though. __________________ ____________________________ Panerai 1316 Panerai 1223

1 March 2016, 12:12 PM	#7
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	I would pay more for your watch, that's for sure! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

10 March 2016, 11:38 PM	#13
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,729	no diamonds please. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

23 October 2016, 08:33 AM	#22
malik713 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Sugarland,TX Watch: PAM 111 Posts: 165	I like your customized version better. It breaks up the watch and is truly unique. That is exactly what I would have done. Good call on the alligator strap, too. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ ____________________________ Panerai 1316 Panerai 1223

1 March 2016, 04:12 AM	#2
James A. "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 239	To each their own but the diamond version does not appeal to me.

1 March 2016, 04:28 AM	#4
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,602	No thank you...I like yours better!

1 March 2016, 11:35 AM	#6
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,386	Diamonds do not go with this watch at all.

1 March 2016, 01:47 PM	#8
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	I love it. Has been thinking either diamond dark side or vintage dark side. Tachymeter scale is classic bezel but why not change to diamond bezel when not many people use it in real life. Sent from my SM-N9208 using Tapatalk

1 March 2016, 10:01 PM	#9
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,589	I do not like the diamonds with this watch. I do like the black alligator strap. Dresses up the watch.

10 March 2016, 11:36 PM	#12
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 734	Not feeling the diamonds at all...

5 May 2016, 04:31 PM	#14
westcoastunionthug "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: San Francisco Watch: 1988 16800 Posts: 68	Just say no.

19 October 2016, 07:25 AM	#18
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,043	I didn't know Omega had that as an option. I like it but do still prefer the original

19 October 2016, 07:44 AM	#19
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I guess diamonds for men's watches are more popular in England and Europe.

19 October 2016, 09:01 AM	#20
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,190	Seems like a nice compromise but not really my thing. Glad it worked out

19 October 2016, 10:46 AM	#21
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Not for me, and no chrono scale

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