Why is diamond marker DJ least preferred?

[Pw92676]

I love my DJ with diamond markers.

I think different markets definitely have different preferences.

[subprimero]

The DJ is an all-around watch. The diamond dial is at odds with this versatility.

[Wobbly]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

I am in a minority that love the DateJust with diamond marker and MOP dial.

Agree MOP and diamond dial is stunning.

[Wobbly]

Love mine.

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[Max7857]

My wife bought me a blue DJ 41 diamond dial fluted jubilee as an anniversary gift. We were at the store together. I liked, and at the time probably preferred, the stick dial but I saw how truly excited about the diamond dial she was so that is what I went with.

I have no regrets. It dresses up or down. I am retired so generally I am in standard issued Florida shorts and t shirt. Depending on the light many times you don't even realize that the markers are diamonds. This and my Glashutte PanoMaticLunar are the watches that I receive compliments from strangers on.

[Nikrnic]

To me it's jewelry, just not my style. Years ago I was a little into jewelry such as gold necklaces or bracelets and a diamond ring or few., that was then. Now I have a one diamond solitare WG wedding ring, thats enough jewelry for me.

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[WACHMIK]

well it all depends on ones choice of watch but basically Diamonds are more of women thing...

[NYFatboy99]

I think it's too obvious and attractive. I personally won't feel comfortable with it on.
So it's a no for me..

Plus it's too expensive for something I don't like...

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Wife had zero interest in stock Rolex as did offer, so we went custom bling and she loves it (so do i). She wears it 24/7 and beats the living sh_t out of it and it keeps working :)

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So the lower lug on the left has 7 diamonds and the one on the right has 6?

It looks off. The lugs as well, very thin and spiky.

[ronricks]

I could totally wear a DJ 41 with a diamond dial. I draw the line at a diamond bezel though. For me the issue with diamonds isn't male vs female it is they have little to no actual value. They are not rare or scarce. If you don't believe me go buy a diamond and then try and sell it after you walk out of the store.

[Bruno Datejust]

I would consider only a baguette dial, preferably a dark dial. Otherwise the diamonds are simply too small for the dial, there is some sense of emptiness, even more under poor light, when the bling is off. So I could imagine them on a DD.

[LDN]

I think its beautiful! Going to add it to my stash down the road!

[EatMcdonalds]

Are nice but maybe not worth the mark up.

[Torontonian]

Too fancy to wear it for me

[PureCoconut]

Loved my rhodium DJII w/ diamond dial but it lacked the sense of everyday wearability (even though most people never noticed the diamonds). Also the spacing of the diamonds always seemed too lateral to the center of the watch giving it an "empty" feeling on the dial. I think this may be why the sticks are a bit more visually appealing.

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by shipitfresh

Diamonds on a watch...to me...are a bit too "Vegas" for my taste. Kind of like pinky rings and "Italian Horn" necklaces. Makes me think of Studio 54.

Yep, way too blingy.

[DoDe]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

IMHO, anytime a watch can be bought at a lower price point it becomes the preferred one. Diamond dials significantly increase the price and make the watch less attractive. Everyone wants to buy in at the low point. Examples include SS over two tone or PM. Subs over SDs and YMs. Plain dials over Diamonds just follows the trend. The SS over TT or PM has spiraled out of control so much so that they are almost equal in price on the secondary market as if SS is some sort of magical material.

For me its not the price, but the diamonds that makes the watch less attractive. Does not belong on a mans watch IMO, and given the choice between a dial with and a dial without diamonds for the same price, I would leave the bling behind.

[Kiddodoc]

Originally Posted by peterpl

I know heaps of guys that prefer diamond markers.

Diamonds look good on markers especially when seen in person. Most guys dont like diamond bezels though even the ones who like the diamond markers.

Would wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Diamonds add some pop. Would I own only one watch with diamonds......no. 4 out of my 18 watches have diamonds and I love to wear them but a bezel full of diamonds is not my cup of tea. Hour marker diamonds are a nice accent. I can't tell you how many men have complimented my watches with diamond hour markers.

[Kiddodoc]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

I am in a minority that love the DateJust with diamond marker and MOP dial.

Have the exact same DJ and your are right. It is a gorgeous dial. Mine does not really have the pinkish or greenish colors in it. More white appearing.

[Fenix84]

I've warmed up to them. I personally wouldn't wear it but think its pretty nice in the right configuration.

[jimcarver]

I like baguette diamonds on a larger watch but the combination of 36mm (which I generally like) and a diamond dial makes it look a bit too feminine for me.

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Wife had zero interest in stock Rolex as did offer, so we went custom bling and she loves it (so do i). She wears it 24/7 and beats the living sh_t out of it and it keeps working :)

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Bling!

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Love my diamond chocolate dial!

[jets]

I don’t mind, with all the divers and other casual watches it’s nice to have this to turn to. It’s true the price is higher and most people will avoid extras not Rolex uses the best of the best. If it was my only watch I’d probably still get it like this.


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[EatMcdonalds]

Are the diamonds they use to too small to have a real effect? E.g. in light, are the diamonds quite subtle or very obvious?

[JTejeda320]

The diamond markers just don't look that great on the DJ41. I think the it would look much much better with baguette hour markers like on the DD40.

[Kliminator]

I'm a fan of the baguette markers. Not a fan of diamond bezel

[sp006]

Zero lume kind of ruins it for me


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[Sumit1]

Thanks for all the interesting responses - as expected its a matter of personal taste.

To the responses which said its too bling - just want to share that they should at some point of time try it on their wrists, yes the markers do give the dial character but nowhere close to being blingy.

I am only referring to the markers on dial not studded on bezel.


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[MoosicPa]

I don't like diamonds on my watches, with the exception of my platinum PP's, which have the diamond discretely hidden on the case side.