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Old 4 April 2009, 10:29 AM   #1
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Diamond Bezel changes

I was asked by a friend who has a 18k DD if Rolex will allow him to add a diamond dial and diamond bezel to his watch....I was under the notion that Rolex will not at any cost alter the bezel or dial listed on the original warranty?
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Old 4 April 2009, 10:31 AM   #2
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I don't think he can but I could be wrong. Maybe he can source it outside and get it install by a watchmaker.


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Old 4 April 2009, 10:48 AM   #3
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Rolex WILL IN FACT up grade the bezel on 18k models.
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Old 4 April 2009, 11:19 AM   #4
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I'm under the impression that the Diamond models have different references, so I don't think Rolex will do it themselves. That's why there are so many aftermarket diamond bezels knocking about.
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Old 4 April 2009, 01:24 PM   #5
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I'm under the impression that the Diamond models have different references, so I don't think Rolex will do it themselves. That's why there are so many aftermarket diamond bezels knocking about.
I work at an AD. You can upgrade to a diamond bezel on a solid gold or platinum model. The reason you see so many aftermarket versions is that many SS and TT owners would like one on their watch (pre-2009 basel models of course). Rolex bezels are also very expensive as they use D-E/IF diamonds that are cut specially for Rolex, and will seal the case to its rated pressure......which in turn keeps the warranty happy.
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