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Old 9 January 2022, 09:04 AM   #61
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Last time I checked I love wearing whatever I want to wear so if it’s a FACTORY diamond PM Rolex then great…
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Old 9 January 2022, 09:17 AM   #62
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Old 9 January 2022, 09:36 AM   #63
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I know it's a bit of a gray area, but when you take a 10k watch and add about 10k in diamonds to make it a 400-500k watch, in my eyes that's a fake.
I agree; I'd consider this a "fake" as well.

But if the OP likes it, that's all that matters!
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Old 9 January 2022, 10:20 AM   #64
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Posted this a couple times on TRF. Can't stop wearing it. Never thought I'd own a dial with diamonds.
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Old 9 January 2022, 10:49 AM   #65
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Posted this a couple times on TRF. Can't stop wearing it. Never thought I'd own a dial with diamonds.
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Old 9 January 2022, 10:50 AM   #66
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Watches like this get loads of hate and negative feedback, but I never understood why.
Two things to remember:

1. Not all Rolex owners hate diamonds.

2. TRF is not a representative sample of watch owners.
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Old 9 January 2022, 11:04 AM   #67
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Subtle diamonds aren't so bad...

Totally agree, congrats on the incoming again.



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Old 9 January 2022, 11:11 AM   #68
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Diamond watches on men look great—as long as their name is Liberace.
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Old 9 January 2022, 11:16 AM   #69
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Wow that watch is quite the collectors piece, I actually saw that once before in my travels in Washington, DC. I remember it like it was yesterday I walked into a and saw the owner casually wearing one, Id recommend it to anybody looking to pick up a high quality collectors piece.
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Old 9 January 2022, 11:18 AM   #70
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Clearly they don’t or they would sell.


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Old 9 January 2022, 11:57 AM   #71
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It seems like OP has aftermarket diamonds, the one below is original from Rolex manufacturer.
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Old 9 January 2022, 12:14 PM   #72
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116505?

That's class, mate!
Thanks my friend! Yes, it’s a 116505 and dial is new for 2021. Got the call from the AD three weeks ago.
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Old 9 January 2022, 12:32 PM   #73
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Beautiful!! Great photo too, I really need to transition from an iphone to a dslr.
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the demographic here is old. Younger gen loves diamonds!

Aftermarket diamonds are in the past was referring to factory.
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Old 9 January 2022, 03:02 PM   #75
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Beautiful!! Great photo too, I really need to transition from an iphone to a dslr.

Or rather mirrorless


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Old 9 January 2022, 06:34 PM   #76
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I bought black gmt made to look like a Rolex 116769TBR


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Oh yes it's a 116769TBR or a gmt made to look like that reference

Really incredible in person and just fun to wear with anything


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It seems like OP has aftermarket diamonds, the one below is original from Rolex manufacturer.
Yes, OP admits he bought a regular black GMT that was affixed with bulk aftermarket diamonds to look like a real 116769TBR
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Old 9 January 2022, 06:45 PM   #77
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As long as you like it, that’s all that matters.
Personally, it does nothing for me.
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Old 9 January 2022, 06:59 PM   #78
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the demographic here is old. Younger gen loves diamonds!
I officially qualify as a senior citizen and I have no problem wearing a FACTORY diamond PM Rolex.
I would say it’s more about having a sense of comfort and confidence to wear whatever you want to wear.
Especially when it’s your money that paid for it.
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Old 9 January 2022, 09:18 PM   #79
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I just can’t stand diamonds or any jewels on a watch worn by a man. I think they look great on a woman but they are way too feminine for my liking.
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In general diamonds on Rolex are expensive. Like them on my Tudor, FWIW, Not particularly garish or expensive.



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Old 9 January 2022, 11:19 PM   #81
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Beautiful!! Great photo too, I really need to transition from an iphone to a dslr.
How can you not like diamonds on something like this?!?! Beautiful piece brother!
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Old 10 January 2022, 12:38 AM   #82
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Yes, OP admits he bought a regular black GMT that was affixed with bulk aftermarket diamonds to look like a real 116769TBR
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Old 10 January 2022, 12:53 AM   #83
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Am I missing something? Is that even a GMT? No GMT hand, did everyone else not notice this or am I missing something

I love factory diamond Rolex watches
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Factory set absolutely.
Aftermarket, hell no!
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Hating diamonds is acting tough for keyboard warriors wearing Subs and slippers.
Maybe… or perhaps some people just don’t like diamonds on men’s watches. Just like some just don’t like TT, or turquoise dials, or pickles on their burgers.
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Old 10 January 2022, 03:26 AM   #87
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I officially qualify as a senior citizen and I have no problem wearing a FACTORY diamond PM Rolex.
I would say it’s more about having a sense of comfort and confidence to wear whatever you want to wear.
Especially when it’s your money that paid for it.
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Old 10 January 2022, 03:39 AM   #88
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Old 10 January 2022, 03:45 AM   #89
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I don't hate diamonds...they just aren't my thing. I think some watches with diamonds look really good even though I probably would never buy them. Others look a bit tacky...
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