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boss001 · 21 November 2011, 01:49 AM

Good day
I'd like to hear what you guys think of this sapphire, ruby and diamond bezel.
And if anyone has this watch please post pics.

Thanks.

FremStar · 21 November 2011, 01:58 AM

Hmmm... I believe that bezel in your 16710 pic is an aftermarket... Did you mean to show a pic of the 116759? (borrowed pic attached) I love the piece, however, definitely would not be an everyday watch. I have seen pictures of dignitaries or royal figures wearing it! Nice piece, I for one don't think I could pull it off. Are you thinking of getting it?

Mickey® · 21 November 2011, 02:00 AM

I'm so sad for that watch...It's like seeing a golden retriever with a french poodle cut!

boss001 · 21 November 2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Hmmm... I believe that bezel in your 16710 pic is an aftermarket... Did you mean to show a pic of the 116759? (borrowed pic attached) I love the piece, however, definitely would not be an everyday watch. I have seen pictures of dignitaries or royal figures wearing it! Nice piece, I for one don't think I could pull it off Are you thinking of getting it?

I believe that the bezel is an aftermarket. Do you know what the difference is between the factory and aftermarket?
I suspect that the gems in the factory are better quality.

I'd love to own that watch, or at least the bezel. I don't like the diamonds on the lugs.
Out of curiosity which royal figures wore it?

boss001 · 21 November 2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

I'm so sad for that watch...It's like seeing a golden retriever with a french poodle cut!

Why do you say that?

Mickey® · 21 November 2011, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by boss001

Why do you say that?

Sorry!
A GMT is such a classic "tool" watch in my opinion. It was just came to mind...imagine seeing a Golden Retriever with a Poodle hair cut!

Sorry didn't mean to offend. I just don't like jewels on sports models and that is what came to mind.

Your free to wear what you want. Hopefully we're free to tell our honest opinion!

WyoWatch · 21 November 2011, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by boss001

Why do you say that?

If you have to ask, I dont think anyone can give you a good explanation.

Melanotaenia · 21 November 2011, 03:16 AM

The purpose of the GMT is to keep track in two time zones, and putting jewels on the bezel which has hour markers on it sort of takes away from the purpose of the watch.

If it serves a function, why cover it with stones?

Keeperoftime · 21 November 2011, 03:35 AM

It's kinda dumb. but if you love "THE PATRIOT" as it is called. Rock it!

Saxon007 · 21 November 2011, 03:39 AM

Ouch.

Factory or not, IMO I really don't think gemstones of any kind belong on a man's watch.

Keeperoftime · 21 November 2011, 03:42 AM

Come on...

Diamonds are cool

Jetjock · 21 November 2011, 03:45 AM

I totally agee with "Saxon007" on this.

Wehtiko · 21 November 2011, 04:32 AM

I don't think that it's aftermarket. I saw that exact watch at an AD here in Edmonton.

imono · 21 November 2011, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by boss001

Good day
I'd like to hear what you guys think of this sapphire, ruby and diamond bezel.
And if anyone has this watch please post pics.

Thanks.

Someone just stick an after market bezel in this watch you posted.

FremStar is Right in his post. What on earth will we do without him to guide us. I'd be totally lost in darkness.

The 116759 started in 2007.
All 116759 (WG) and 116785 (YG) comes with Diamonds in the lugs.

Keeperoftime · 21 November 2011, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Wehtiko

I don't think that it's aftermarket. I saw that exact watch at an AD here in Edmonton.

There are quite a few aftermarket bezel makers (look on flea-bay), though Rolex makes a special reference number one.

HL65 · 21 November 2011, 05:07 AM

Not a fan at all...

imono · 21 November 2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

There are quite a few aftermarket bezel makers (look on flea-bay), though Rolex makes a special reference number one.

My apologies for not understanding "though Rolex makes a special reference number one".
Can you please elaborate this reference number one.

Runnin' Rebel · 21 November 2011, 10:42 AM

I think Tony has a bezel like that. At least I think he had a pic of one, thought he was going to try to put it on. Maybe he was just kiddin or maybe he wasn't, I don't know nutin. Maybe he'll chirp in on this one. That's a pimpin/rapper watch for sure.

Bring up diamonds and stones on here, everyone goes off..lol

Onikage · 21 November 2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

I'm so sad for that watch...It's like seeing a golden retriever with a french poodle cut!

T-Rip · 21 November 2011, 11:05 AM

I have the GMTIIC and I would NEVER do that to my watch. Looks terrible.

J. Alan · 21 November 2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by imono

My apologies for not understanding "though Rolex makes a special reference number one".
Can you please elaborate this reference number one.

The subject Rolex, GMT-MASTER II 18K, model 116758 SARU is in my Rolex 2010-2011 Catalogue as "Bezel set with baguette sapphires, rubies and diamonds". I don't know the price, but I suspect 45 - 50 big ones. It is to blingy for my tastes, but it would probably appeal to the ladies. As a matter of fact, I am a little nervous that the wife might happen upon it, as our 40th wedding aniversary is next August and she has hinted that rubies are in the cards!!!

Just curious Wehtico, what was the price at the Edmonton AD - GemOro or Swedish Jewellers??

J. Alan

KirkWilfred · 21 November 2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I'm so sad for that watch...It's like seeing a golden retriever with a french poodle cut!

WELL SAID!!!

FremStar · 21 November 2011, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Alan

The subject Rolex, GMT-MASTER II 18K, model 116758 SARU is in my Rolex 2010-2011 Catalogue as "Bezel set with baguette sapphires, rubies and diamonds". I don't know the price, but I suspect 45 - 50 big ones. It is to blingy for my tastes, but it would probably appeal to the ladies. As a matter of fact, I am a little nervous that the wife might happen upon it, as our 40th wedding aniversary is next August and she has hinted that rubies are in the cards!!!

Just curious Wehtico, what was the price at the Edmonton AD - GemOro or Swedish Jewellers??

J. Alan

MSRP for the 116758SARU the Americas is $75,700

Keeperoftime · 21 November 2011, 12:27 PM

I was perhaps a bit vague, Rolex has made GMTs with diamond bezels lugs links etc. But they are a unique reference/model numbers.

Like this: http://www.watchguru.com/WatchGuru/W...-Patriot/12487

rolexkiwi · 21 November 2011, 02:48 PM

Kinda weird IMHO but each to their own. Seems strange to bling out a GMT like that taking away from the ability to read the bezel. Why not bling out a dj or dd or go for gold sub or gmt lots of other cool options out there I feel that the right person can certainly carry off.
Can buy two very nice watches for that price as well!

Dnrexy · 26 December 2011, 04:42 PM

This is the exact watch I'm looking for. Stainless GMT ii with the "Patriot" bezel. Lots of dealers online with this watch but I'm too hesitant to trust them :( what to do...

FremStar · 26 December 2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnrexy

This is the exact watch I'm looking for. Stainless GMT ii with the "Patriot" bezel. Lots of dealers online with this watch but I'm too hesitant to trust them :( what to do...

You should run and run very fast! Rolex has never produced a SS GMT with this bezel. What you were looking at is a frankenwatch...

roger0770 · 26 December 2011, 04:55 PM

i am actually a big fan of the diamond/sapphire/ruby bezel, but there is a fine line crossing over to gross. i think just the bezel is awesome. anything more is too much.

Dnrexy · 26 December 2011, 04:59 PM

Yes I'm aware they never produced that on the SS. I disagree that by adding a bezel would classify it as a "frankenwatch"

FremStar · 26 December 2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnrexy

Yes I'm aware they never produced that on the SS. I disagree that by adding a bezel would classify it as a "frankenwatch"

Ok. In that case good luck when you get it, let us know what happens when you take your piece in for servicing at RUSA

21 November 2011, 01:49 AM	#1
boss001 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 36	Jeweled GMT-Master II bezel Good day I'd like to hear what you guys think of this sapphire, ruby and diamond bezel. And if anyone has this watch please post pics. Thanks. Attached Images

21 November 2011, 01:58 AM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Hmmm... I believe that bezel in your 16710 pic is an aftermarket... Did you mean to show a pic of the 116759? (borrowed pic attached) I love the piece, however, definitely would not be an everyday watch. I have seen pictures of dignitaries or royal figures wearing it! Nice piece, I for one don't think I could pull it off. Are you thinking of getting it? Attached Images

21 November 2011, 03:35 AM	#9
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	It's kinda dumb. but if you love "THE PATRIOT" as it is called. Rock it! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

21 November 2011, 03:39 AM	#10
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Ouch. Factory or not, IMO I really don't think gemstones of any kind belong on a man's watch. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

21 November 2011, 03:42 AM	#11
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Come on... Diamonds are cool __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

21 November 2011, 02:00 AM	#3
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I'm so sad for that watch...It's like seeing a golden retriever with a french poodle cut!

21 November 2011, 03:16 AM	#8
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	The purpose of the GMT is to keep track in two time zones, and putting jewels on the bezel which has hour markers on it sort of takes away from the purpose of the watch. If it serves a function, why cover it with stones?

21 November 2011, 03:45 AM	#12
Jetjock Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix Watch: DJII 116333 Posts: 110	I totally agee with "Saxon007" on this.

21 November 2011, 04:32 AM	#13
Wehtiko Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Trevor Location: Edmonton, Canada Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 130	I don't think that it's aftermarket. I saw that exact watch at an AD here in Edmonton.

21 November 2011, 05:07 AM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Not a fan at all... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 November 2011, 10:42 AM	#18
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I think Tony has a bezel like that. At least I think he had a pic of one, thought he was going to try to put it on. Maybe he was just kiddin or maybe he wasn't, I don't know nutin. Maybe he'll chirp in on this one. That's a pimpin/rapper watch for sure. Bring up diamonds and stones on here, everyone goes off..lol __________________ ♛

21 November 2011, 11:05 AM	#20
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	I have the GMTIIC and I would NEVER do that to my watch. Looks terrible. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

21 November 2011, 12:27 PM	#24
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	I was perhaps a bit vague, Rolex has made GMTs with diamond bezels lugs links etc. But they are a unique reference/model numbers. Like this: http://www.watchguru.com/WatchGuru/W...-Patriot/12487 __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

21 November 2011, 02:48 PM	#25
rolexkiwi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Zealand Watch: Datejust 16233 Posts: 211	Kinda weird IMHO but each to their own. Seems strange to bling out a GMT like that taking away from the ability to read the bezel. Why not bling out a dj or dd or go for gold sub or gmt lots of other cool options out there I feel that the right person can certainly carry off. Can buy two very nice watches for that price as well! __________________ No regrets

26 December 2011, 04:42 PM	#26
Dnrexy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 22	This is the exact watch I'm looking for. Stainless GMT ii with the "Patriot" bezel. Lots of dealers online with this watch but I'm too hesitant to trust them :( what to do...

26 December 2011, 04:55 PM	#28
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	i am actually a big fan of the diamond/sapphire/ruby bezel, but there is a fine line crossing over to gross. i think just the bezel is awesome. anything more is too much.

26 December 2011, 04:59 PM	#29
Dnrexy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 22	Yes I'm aware they never produced that on the SS. I disagree that by adding a bezel would classify it as a "frankenwatch"

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