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rolex0000 · 9 December 2017, 03:00 AM

Hi Everyone,

I have a 36mm datejust (pic attached) and I want to add a diamond bezel on it (after-market) to make it shine a little :)

I bought it in April 2017, I was having second thoughts about swapping it for a 41mm but a few friends on this forum stopped me. So I thought of not only keeping it but also adding a diamond bezel for Christmas :)

I will get D color and IF clarity. So the best one for almost $2000. Let me know what you guys think. Does the diamond bezel look good on guys??

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MonBK · 9 December 2017, 03:01 AM

You can't go wrong with diamonds.

andyxxx · 9 December 2017, 04:09 AM

I think the watch looks great with diamond bezel - but I couldn't wear it
I wouldn't go after market bezel (having done so in the past) ever again.
You feel like you are wearing a fake

Colin10101 · 9 December 2017, 04:17 AM

Since you asked, in my opinion it does not look good on a mans wrist.

But that shouldn't matter to you one bit, if you love it then go for it.

Lordofrolex · 9 December 2017, 04:22 AM

Id say do it.

SL BRABUS · 9 December 2017, 04:37 AM

If you like diamonds bezel go for it...

...

But this is a warning.....

I truly doubt you getting D color and IF clarity diamonds for $2,000

Example pictures of my diamonds bezel..... If your diamonds look noting like my.... It not D color and IF clarity diamonds......

good luck....

FreddyNJ · 9 December 2017, 04:46 AM

Damn, those are amazing diamonds

MonBK · 9 December 2017, 04:49 AM

Gorgeous.

1WatchDawg · 9 December 2017, 04:50 AM

The watch looks great as it sits. I vote no on the diamond bezel!

yxc145 · 9 December 2017, 04:56 AM

I wouldn't.. I heard not only you won't gain value on the watch, you will lose more.

Lordofrolex · 9 December 2017, 05:01 AM

Im thinking about getting a diamond bezel for my DD 118238

Tangier11 · 9 December 2017, 05:07 AM

I am in the minority I like diamonds, but I would never add anything non Rolex to a Rolex

SL BRABUS · 9 December 2017, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreddyNJ

Damn, those are amazing diamonds

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Gorgeous.

Thanks guys.....

I hate seeing members or friends getting rip off.....

Many jewelers claim their diamonds bezel to be high quality such as D color and IF clarity diamonds..... Which is not.....

buy with caution if the price is to good to be true.....

Uhtred59 · 9 December 2017, 05:11 AM

Why do you ask random people when you know most will not love the idea?

Tangier11 · 9 December 2017, 05:17 AM

I would not worry about most negative comments on here, the majority of folks on this forum are Sub/Daytona fanatics and dont like anything but those.

SL BRABUS · 9 December 2017, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yxc145

I wouldn't.. I heard not only you won't gain value on the watch, you will lose more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tangier11

I am in the minority I like diamonds, but I would never add anything non Rolex to a Rolex

Not true......

Main thing is to keep all the Rolex original parts.... It can be reversible..... see bottom pictures....

High quality diamonds & the high quality workmanship is key of not losing any money.....

Example pictures of the original Rolex stock bezel.... Love those Rolex hallmark on the back of the stock bezel.....

vasnyc · 9 December 2017, 05:28 AM

I too are going to do the same to a TT 1601 as well. Would love to see how yours turns out.

You · 9 December 2017, 05:33 AM

Beautiful watch Tony & Vall

yxc145 · 9 December 2017, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Not true......

Main thing is to keep all the Rolex original parts.... It can be reversible..... see bottom pictures....

High quality diamonds & the high quality workmanship is key of not losing any money.....

Example pictures of the original Rolex stock bezel.... Love those Rolex hallmark on the back of the stock bezel.....

I don't know how the diamonds are added on the bezel. Do they modify the original bezel or just remove the original and use an aftermarket one? Your pictures shows the fluted bezel on top of the diamond bezel. That's not the reversed back to original that you were talking about, right?
I checked out the prices on Rolex with "custom" diamond bezel online. Are the pricing usually lower than what you would pay for a watch + the custom work?

henry333 · 9 December 2017, 05:44 AM

Dang those are some good quality diamonds.
If it's good quality for example like those then you are good to go.
I see so much cheap crap that people put on. Misaligned and stuff just makes the watch looks cheap.

joli160 · 9 December 2017, 06:17 AM

It looks great, go for it, unfortunately I don't have the guts to wear a diamond bezel but love the look

SL BRABUS · 9 December 2017, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by You

Beautiful watch Tony & Vall

Thank you.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by henry333

Dang those are some good quality diamonds.
If it's good quality for example like those then you are good to go.
I see so much cheap crap that people put on. Misaligned and stuff just makes the watch looks cheap.

So true....^^^....

Thanks.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by yxc145

I don't know how the diamonds are added on the bezel. Do they modify the original bezel or just remove the original and use an aftermarket one? Your pictures shows the fluted bezel on top of the diamond bezel. That's not the reversed back to original that you were talking about, right?
I checked out the prices on Rolex with "custom" diamond bezel online. Are the pricing usually lower than what you would pay for a watch + the custom work?

Sorry for the confused...

The pictures that showing is comparison of the modify diamonds bezel is not overwhelming to the stock bezel...

You just have to have a watchmaker pop off the diamonds bezel and put on the original bezel...... And it reversed back to original.....

For the top price on the watch is have to be high quality diamonds plus it have to have all the original parts just in case the new owner want to reverse it back to stock....

The diamonds bezel can be sell separately.....

Calatrava r · 9 December 2017, 06:39 AM

Since you asked, I am not a fan of diamonds on men's watches.

Calatrava r · 9 December 2017, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

If you like diamonds bezel go for it...

...

But this is a warning.....

I truly doubt you getting D color and IF clarity diamonds for $2,000

Example pictures of my diamonds bezel..... If your diamonds look noting like my.... It not D color and IF clarity diamonds......

good luck....

The diamonds like great with the champagne dial.

farscott · 9 December 2017, 06:49 AM

One recommendation: Compare, in person if possible, the Rolex diamond bezel with the aftermarket diamond bezel before you make a purchase decision. I believe you will be surprised at how much nicer the Rolex version is. The degree of uniformity in both the diamonds and the setting of each diamond in the Rolex bezel is impressive.

worldfamoussam · 9 December 2017, 07:21 AM

I have the Rolex diamond bezel and the diamonds are beautiful, but small for the price.

rolex0000 · 9 December 2017, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

The diamonds like great with the champagne dial.

These diamonds are placed with such precision its amazing !!

NDAzone · 9 December 2017, 09:03 AM

I'm big on diamonds. I am guy. With that said, I could only wear an all diamond bezel with long sleeves. Otherwise I might give off the wrong impression. Do what you feel is you. Attitude is all you need.

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1bad750 · 18 December 2017, 05:58 AM

1st i like diamonds, I have a 3 carat bezel on my datejust and looks great.
2, no way your getting d and if diamond bezel for anywhere near 2k.
most aftermkt bezels are made of crap so it helps to see it in person. It can also be easily swapped back w no issues.

kpast12 · 13 July 2019, 02:54 AM

Does anyone have a recommendation for good aftermarket bezel for 118238? I would prefer original Rolex but I was told Rolex will not add a diamond bezel to this model...

9 December 2017, 03:00 AM	#1
rolex0000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Vancouver Posts: 89	Adding Diamond Bezel to 36mm datejust Hi Everyone, I have a 36mm datejust (pic attached) and I want to add a diamond bezel on it (after-market) to make it shine a little :) I bought it in April 2017, I was having second thoughts about swapping it for a 41mm but a few friends on this forum stopped me. So I thought of not only keeping it but also adding a diamond bezel for Christmas :) I will get D color and IF clarity. So the best one for almost $2000. Let me know what you guys think. Does the diamond bezel look good on guys?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 December 2017, 04:17 AM	#4
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Since you asked, in my opinion it does not look good on a mans wrist. But that shouldn't matter to you one bit, if you love it then go for it. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

9 December 2017, 04:22 AM	#5
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Id say do it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

9 December 2017, 04:37 AM	#6
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,391	If you like diamonds bezel go for it...... But this is a warning..... I truly doubt you getting D color and IF clarity diamonds for $2,000 Example pictures of my diamonds bezel..... If your diamonds look noting like my.... It not D color and IF clarity diamonds...... good luck.... __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

9 December 2017, 04:46 AM	#7
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	Damn, those are amazing diamonds __________________ GMT II Two tone Explorer 2 (sold)

9 December 2017, 03:01 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	You can't go wrong with diamonds.

9 December 2017, 04:09 AM	#3
andyxxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Andy Location: England Watch: with confusion Posts: 626	I think the watch looks great with diamond bezel - but I couldn't wear it I wouldn't go after market bezel (having done so in the past) ever again. You feel like you are wearing a fake

9 December 2017, 04:49 AM	#8
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Gorgeous.

9 December 2017, 04:50 AM	#9
1WatchDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: GEORGIA Watch: 16610T Sub Date Posts: 413	The watch looks great as it sits. I vote no on the diamond bezel!

9 December 2017, 04:56 AM	#10
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	I wouldn't.. I heard not only you won't gain value on the watch, you will lose more.

9 December 2017, 05:01 AM	#11
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Im thinking about getting a diamond bezel for my DD 118238 __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

9 December 2017, 05:07 AM	#12
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I am in the minority I like diamonds, but I would never add anything non Rolex to a Rolex

9 December 2017, 05:11 AM	#14
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	Why do you ask random people when you know most will not love the idea? __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

9 December 2017, 05:17 AM	#15
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I would not worry about most negative comments on here, the majority of folks on this forum are Sub/Daytona fanatics and dont like anything but those.

9 December 2017, 05:28 AM	#17
vasnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 4	I too are going to do the same to a TT 1601 as well. Would love to see how yours turns out.

9 December 2017, 05:33 AM	#18
You "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 785	Beautiful watch Tony & Vall

9 December 2017, 05:44 AM	#20
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	Dang those are some good quality diamonds. If it's good quality for example like those then you are good to go. I see so much cheap crap that people put on. Misaligned and stuff just makes the watch looks cheap.

9 December 2017, 06:17 AM	#21
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	It looks great, go for it, unfortunately I don't have the guts to wear a diamond bezel but love the look __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

9 December 2017, 06:39 AM	#23
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,427	Since you asked, I am not a fan of diamonds on men's watches.

9 December 2017, 06:49 AM	#25
farscott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Scott Location: Dunedin, FL, USA Posts: 134	One recommendation: Compare, in person if possible, the Rolex diamond bezel with the aftermarket diamond bezel before you make a purchase decision. I believe you will be surprised at how much nicer the Rolex version is. The degree of uniformity in both the diamonds and the setting of each diamond in the Rolex bezel is impressive.

9 December 2017, 07:21 AM	#26
worldfamoussam "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: Day Date II Posts: 532	I have the Rolex diamond bezel and the diamonds are beautiful, but small for the price. __________________ Rolex Day-Date II 218238 Cartier Ballon Bleu Rose Gold 2999

9 December 2017, 09:03 AM	#28
NDAzone "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: 007 Location: NJ Watch: DateJust41 MoP Posts: 303	I'm big on diamonds. I am guy. With that said, I could only wear an all diamond bezel with long sleeves. Otherwise I might give off the wrong impression. Do what you feel is you. Attitude is all you need. Sent from my BBB100-1 using Tapatalk

18 December 2017, 05:58 AM	#29
1bad750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 634	1st i like diamonds, I have a 3 carat bezel on my datejust and looks great. 2, no way your getting d and if diamond bezel for anywhere near 2k. most aftermkt bezels are made of crap so it helps to see it in person. It can also be easily swapped back w no issues. __________________ Rolex 116233 TT Datejust Super Jubilee Rolex 18038 Yg DD President Whiteface,roman Rolex 69173 TT Datejust Factory red Vignette diamond Rolex 118238 Yg DD White roman. Rolex 16613 2 Tone Bluesey

13 July 2019, 02:54 AM	#30
kpast12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nyc Posts: 7	Does anyone have a recommendation for good aftermarket bezel for 118238? I would prefer original Rolex but I was told Rolex will not add a diamond bezel to this model...

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