Diamonds on Tudor and Rolex

[MrMikee]

I’m not the biggest fan of diamond watches, but I’m curious.. what kind of diamonds are used on a Rolex and Tudor watch? Is there a specific minimum quality they use? Anyone have any insights into this?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by MrMikee

I’m not the biggest fan of diamond watches, but I’m curious.. what kind of diamonds are used on a Rolex and Tudor watch? Is there a specific minimum quality they use? Anyone have any insights into this?

Not sure what Tudor uses but Rolex uses the best quality diamonds VS1 to VS2 or VVS1 to VVS2 stones, but say with dials average eight diamonds of around .05 points each total less than half a carat. And when bought in bulk like Rolex does not mega expensive, now diamonds set on the case and bracelet takes great skill and time, thats where the main cost come in, not so much in the precious stones.

[Bigmozza]

Go on the Rolex website and type in the magic of gemstones it tells you all about them they only use the very best, not sure about Tudor

[MrMikee]

Thanks both! Went onto the Rolex website and searched for magic of gemstones as you mentioned Bigmozza. Good information on there.

Never really thought about the skill and time to get the gem stones to fit perfectly. Anyone know if the gemstones are synthetically produced? Again.. pure curiosity.

Nothing on Tudor though.. I can only assume it’s similar, unless someone else knows more information.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by MrMikee

Thanks both! Went onto the Rolex website and searched for magic of gemstones as you mentioned Bigmozza. Good information on there.

Never really thought about the skill and time to get the gem stones to fit perfectly. Anyone know if the gemstones are synthetically produced? Again.. pure curiosity.

Nothing on Tudor though.. I can only assume it’s similar, unless someone else knows more information.

Yes todays diamonds can be reproduced man made but Rolex would have to declare by law they were not natural diamonds. But seeing the diamonds used in the watch industry are quite small doubt if there was much difference in price natural or lab made diamonds from carbon. Lab made diamonds use two different methods to grow the diamonds, high Pressure-High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) all quite technical.

[HogwldFLTR]

Only one watch with diamonds and they're considerably smaller than I imagine they'd be on a Rolex. That doesn't mean I don't like them. It's one of my favorite watches.

[WatchGuy1966]

To add to PADI,

D, E, F, G color.

[duquephart]

Originally Posted by padi56

Not sure what Tudor uses but Rolex uses the best quality diamonds VS1 to VS2 or VVS1 to VVS2 stones, but say with dials average eight diamonds of around .05 points each total less than half a carat. And when bought in bulk like Rolex does not mega expensive, now diamonds set on the case and bracelet takes great skill and time, thats where the main cost come in, not so much in the precious stones.

Little bitty diamonds are next to worthless. Try to sell some sometime.

[OYptL]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Only one watch with diamonds and they're considerably smaller than I imagine they'd be on a Rolex. That doesn't mean I don't like them. It's one of my favorite watches.

Beautiful.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by duquephart

Little bitty diamonds are next to worthless. Try to sell some sometime.

Well not completely worthless the watch industry use them then charge a very high markup to the one who buys them.But yes in the diamond world carat weight, cut, colour, clarity, does matter in the price.

[MrMikee]

Originally Posted by duquephart

Little bitty diamonds are next to worthless. Try to sell some sometime.

This is what I thought, but then to Padi’s point, maybe the cost comes from the time and effort making the watch and setting them in place.

I always see these watches with loads of diamonds and thought, are they actually ‘good’ diamonds or rubbish diamonds not used in other jewellery. Then slapped onto a watch for the bling. Again.. I have no idea here, just interested to heard everyone’s opinion.

[PattyLong]

Rolex and Tudor use only high-quality diamonds that meet strict color, clarity, and cut criteria.
Rolex uses only top-quality, colorless diamonds that are internally flawless or have very few visible inclusions. These diamonds are perfectly cut and polished to enhance their brilliance and fire.
Tudor also uses high-quality diamonds in their watches, but they tend to be slightly smaller and less prominent than Rolex's. They use diamonds that are nearly colorless or have a slight yellow tint but still have excellent clarity and cut. If you still have questions, ask pawnbrokers London or other cities to explain. I hope that helps!