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9 December 2017, 03:00 AM
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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 |
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9 December 2017, 03:01 AM
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You can't go wrong with diamonds.
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9 December 2017, 04:09 AM
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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 |
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9 December 2017, 04:17 AM
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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.
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9 December 2017, 04:22 AM
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Id say do it.
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9 December 2017, 04:37 AM
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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....      
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9 December 2017, 04:46 AM
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Damn, those are amazing diamonds
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9 December 2017, 04:49 AM
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Gorgeous.
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9 December 2017, 04:50 AM
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The watch looks great as it sits. I vote no on the diamond bezel!
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9 December 2017, 04:56 AM
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I wouldn't.. I heard not only you won't gain value on the watch, you will lose more.
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9 December 2017, 05:01 AM
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Im thinking about getting a diamond bezel for my DD 118238
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9 December 2017, 05:07 AM
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I am in the minority I like diamonds, but I would never add anything non Rolex to a Rolex
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9 December 2017, 05:08 AM
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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.....
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9 December 2017, 05:11 AM
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Why do you ask random people when you know most will not love the idea?
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9 December 2017, 05:17 AM
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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.
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9 December 2017, 05:25 AM
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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.....   
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9 December 2017, 05:28 AM
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I too are going to do the same to a TT 1601 as well. Would love to see how yours turns out.
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9 December 2017, 05:33 AM
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Beautiful watch Tony & Vall
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9 December 2017, 05:40 AM
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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? |
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9 December 2017, 05:44 AM
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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. |
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9 December 2017, 06:17 AM
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It looks great, go for it, unfortunately I don't have the guts to wear a diamond bezel but love the look
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9 December 2017, 06:25 AM
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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.....
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9 December 2017, 06:39 AM
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Since you asked, I am not a fan of diamonds on men's watches.
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9 December 2017, 06:40 AM
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9 December 2017, 06:49 AM
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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.
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9 December 2017, 07:21 AM
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I have the Rolex diamond bezel and the diamonds are beautiful, but small for the price.
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9 December 2017, 07:54 AM
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9 December 2017, 09:03 AM
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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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18 December 2017, 05:58 AM
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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.
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13 July 2019, 02:54 AM
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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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