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a_plus1234 · 14 August 2013, 12:38 AM

Took my Datejust to work today and took some high mag pics of the diamonds on the dial. Overall, the diamonds look very good. There are a few inclusions...but keep in mind I took these photos from 10x to 75x. I believe diamonds are graded at 10X. Forgive the dirt on my lens.

Daytona-Dan · 14 August 2013, 12:43 AM

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

Johnnie · 14 August 2013, 12:46 AM

Never see this angle of the Rolex diamond before. Thx for sharing

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bondtoys · 14 August 2013, 12:46 AM

great pics, thanks.

And yes, diamonds are graduaded with 10x magnification.

padi56 · 14 August 2013, 01:41 AM

Well for the diamonds of that size its not going to make a huge difference in the price grade.Rolex normally uses VS1 to VS2 or VVS1 to VVS2 stones but when bought in quantity like Rolex does we are not talking huge prices, like if it was a single stones over half a carrot and upward of same quality.

TSW · 14 August 2013, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well for the diamonds of that size its not going to make a huge difference in the price grade.Rolex normally uses VS1 to VS2 or VVS1 to VVS2 stones but when bought in quantity like Rolex does we are not talking huge prices, like if it was a single stones over half a carrot and upward of same quality.

Rolex actually only uses IF stones and both River and Top Wesselton

padi56 · 14 August 2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Rolex actually only uses IF stones and both River and Top Wesselton

Well if Rolex uses Internal flawless stones which is not a fact why is there inclusions in the OP stones.

bondtoys · 15 August 2013, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well if Rolex uses Internal flawless stones which is not a fact why is there inclusions in the OP stones.

"Internally flawless" refers to 10x magnificaton.

There is no natural diamond absolutely without internal flaws, it all depends on the magnification that you are using.

padi56 · 15 August 2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bondtoys

"Internally flawless" refers to 10x magnificaton.

There is no natural diamond absolutely without internal flaws, it all depends on the magnification that you are using.

Well if I read the original posters post correctly he stated in the picture with a crack at bottom of diamond and showing inclusions was at 10X magnification.

TSW · 15 August 2013, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bondtoys

"Internally flawless" refers to 10x magnificaton.

There is no natural diamond absolutely without internal flaws, it all depends on the magnification that you are using.

Correct

TSW · 15 August 2013, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well if Rolex uses Internal flawless stones which is not a fact why is there inclusions in the OP stones.

Here's the fact Peter

wantonebad · 14 August 2013, 01:47 AM

Nice shots! Thanks for adding these!!

77T · 14 August 2013, 02:20 AM

$1950 extra for 10 diamonds vs. stick dial. Comes out to $195 per diamond for an "average" .1ct diamond - very high methinks.

Cc1966 · 14 August 2013, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

$1950 extra for 10 diamonds vs. stick dial. Comes out to $195 per diamond for an "average" .1ct diamond - very high methinks.

Hmm....that does seem steep.

Tony-GB · 14 August 2013, 05:50 AM

Absolutely fantastic pics!! . .

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Wahlberg · 14 August 2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

$1950 extra for 10 diamonds vs. stick dial. Comes out to $195 per diamond for an "average" .1ct diamond - very high methinks.

I agree with you. I guess the best thing you can do is not think about it too much. You can apply this to many (regular and luxury) objects in this world.

77T · 14 August 2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

I agree with you. I guess the best thing you can do is not think about it too much. You can apply this to many (regular and luxury) objects in this world.

I concur
The price delta on a Sub's diamond dial is even higher. Think those are .2ct each IIRC.

rmfnla · 14 August 2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

$1950 extra for 10 diamonds vs. stick dial. Comes out to $195 per diamond for an "average" .1ct diamond - very high methinks.

"Very high" on a Rolex; and this is surprising how..?

77T · 14 August 2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

"Very high" on a Rolex; and this is surprising how..?

Not surprised

rmfnla · 15 August 2013, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Not surprised

Vincent65 · 14 August 2013, 02:21 AM

awesome!

themast · 14 August 2013, 02:22 AM

Thanks for sharing, very informative in its own way.

mjclark32 · 14 August 2013, 02:35 AM

Cool shots of the diamonds

SearChart · 14 August 2013, 02:54 AM

Very nice, thanks for sharing!

bridgs · 14 August 2013, 03:26 AM

Very cool to see. I have always wondered about the quality of the diamonds.

koc · 14 August 2013, 03:34 AM

Before i thought that the diamonds are stuck with the base with some kind of super glue, but from the pictures i can see the four teeth hold the diamond.

Thanks for sharing

rmfnla · 14 August 2013, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by koc

Before i thought that the diamonds are stuck with the base with some kind of super glue, but from the pictures i can see the four teeth hold the diamond.

Thanks for sharing

Those teeth are called prongs. Real diamonds are never glued into place.

koc · 14 August 2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

Those teeth are called prongs. Real diamonds are never glued into place.

Thank you for clarification

VICI · 14 August 2013, 04:48 AM

Very cool post! Really great shots

a_plus1234 · 14 August 2013, 05:51 AM

Thanks guys. At 10X (grading magnification), the diamonds look great. There was just the crack on one of the diamonds...probably occurred when they set it. All diamonds were definitely at least VS1 quality. I don't doubt that they are VVS2 or VVS1.

The diamonds are tiny so I'm not sure if it's significant enough to notice. However, it good to know Rolex uses quality diamonds

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	$1950 extra for 10 diamonds vs. stick dial. Comes out to $195 per diamond for an "average" .1ct diamond - very high methinks. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Daytona-Dan Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Watch: 116528 Posts: 1,049	Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

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Johnnie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Johnnie Location: Bangkok Watch: BIG Diver Watch Posts: 206	Never see this angle of the Rolex diamond before. Thx for sharing Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	great pics, thanks. And yes, diamonds are graduaded with 10x magnification.

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Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	awesome!

14 August 2013, 02:22 AM	#22
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Thanks for sharing, very informative in its own way.

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mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Cool shots of the diamonds __________________

14 August 2013, 03:26 AM	#25
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	Very cool to see. I have always wondered about the quality of the diamonds.

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koc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: emad Location: Kuwait Watch: LV-PAM312-214270 Posts: 252	Before i thought that the diamonds are stuck with the base with some kind of super glue, but from the pictures i can see the four teeth hold the diamond. Thanks for sharing

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VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Very cool post! Really great shots

14 August 2013, 05:51 AM	#30
a_plus1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: n/a Posts: 395	Thanks guys. At 10X (grading magnification), the diamonds look great. There was just the crack on one of the diamonds...probably occurred when they set it. All diamonds were definitely at least VS1 quality. I don't doubt that they are VVS2 or VVS1. The diamonds are tiny so I'm not sure if it's significant enough to notice. However, it good to know Rolex uses quality diamonds

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