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Lol-x · 12 April 2020, 02:38 PM

Diamonds and precious jewels, it would seem, are the natural progression to put some zing back into your watch enthusiasm??????

Right?

Is it feminine.......where does it say in any authorative work that diamonds are so?

Wearing this says to people "Step off, this is real or my boys are gonna hurt youz!"

ZOOK · 12 April 2020, 02:47 PM

Sorry, little too much bling for my taste.

Or wallet....

wisguy · 12 April 2020, 02:58 PM

The options did not perfectly fit my opinion.

Not a fan of diamonds or YG / RG.

I guess you can go into better brands or the independents to spice things up?

cerendigit · 12 April 2020, 03:12 PM

No

htc8p · 12 April 2020, 03:14 PM

Cringe worthy

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Andad · 12 April 2020, 03:16 PM

My option is not on your poll Steven.

I can afford it but I don’t think it is ‘the way’.

Hope you are all keeping well over there.

Have a nice Easter break.

Papanas · 12 April 2020, 03:48 PM

It’s the way but not in my budget at the moment.

peterpl · 12 April 2020, 04:13 PM

Once you've had all the main Rolex's or a certain number of them its not about moving up to diamonds/stones its about moving up BRANDS

Patek, AP, FP Journe etc....

Something like the below. These are ultimate game over watches for me.

Ihatecheese · 12 April 2020, 04:27 PM

Never been fond of precious stones in the dial of watches. Maybe in 20 yrs or so...

Singslinger · 12 April 2020, 04:35 PM

PM maybe, but not diamonds and certainly not PM AND diamonds!

mfserge · 12 April 2020, 04:51 PM

Not a fan of diamonds, gold, or any other precious metals, crappy poll options. Sorry

Yachtbuoy · 12 April 2020, 04:52 PM

I like Rolex because of its utilitarian roots, so I’d pass on the diamonds.

They are probably someone’s cup of tea

Ensign · 12 April 2020, 04:57 PM

Depends on who you are.

I’m just an ordinary middle aged guy. The most gems I’d put on my watch would be a diamond dial.

But a movie star or rapper looks good with some “rocks on they timepiece.”

Nav01L · 12 April 2020, 05:21 PM

Well if you’re more about the gems than about the watchmaking, that might be your way, but there certainly are more elegant expressions of high jewellry... if you’re more about what’s inside, the air gets pretty thin pretty quickly with Rolex. In both instances, you’re probably find more happyness somewhere else, as Rolex is about neither. Rolex is exactly about those base models, and if you can’t see what’s so great about them, you’re probably not abusing them hard enough...

Pongster · 12 April 2020, 05:36 PM

For me, progression is into more complicated complications

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SearChart · 12 April 2020, 06:17 PM

I can't afford it, but if I could I would certainly buy a everose SARU GMT or a Rainbow Daytona. Roulette YM with paved dial is also pretty cool!

Lol-x · 12 April 2020, 06:21 PM

Great responses guys

lots of valid points I didn't even consider.

emtee · 12 April 2020, 06:36 PM

Love the bezel but can’t warm up to the bling on the lugs and crown guard.

swatty · 12 April 2020, 06:40 PM

Steve, can’t vote in your pole as there is not an appropriate response for my situation. I may be able to afford the diamonds, just don’t like that look for me

Brew · 12 April 2020, 06:43 PM

I don't know about a progression of watch coolness. Rather, it may be a progression of taste and/or self-confidence. We each start somewhere along this progression. Some of us don't progress much from there, others do.

I would wear that one in the video in a heart beat, if it was still beating after I paid the price . . . .

Ian Macdermott · 12 April 2020, 06:47 PM

No I have a Diamond dial Diamond bezel 18kt Datejust bought in the 80s but filling every available bit of space on a watch with bling is a bit much even for me.

ilovethiscity · 12 April 2020, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

Once you've had all the main Rolex's or a certain number of them its not about moving up to diamonds/stones its about moving up BRANDS

Patek, AP, FP Journe etc....

Something like the below. These are ultimate game over watches for me.

Couldn’t agree more I’d go for any one of these over a gem set Rolex every day of the week!

joli160 · 12 April 2020, 07:28 PM

I can't afford it so not really a dilemma.

Thinking these diamond watches are beautiful and really a step up but still would be reluctant to wear them.
I like the Leopard as well but don't have the guts to buy and wear one. Weird, at my age I should have enough self confidence to not care about what others think

AK797 · 12 April 2020, 07:42 PM

Maybe on IG, but not here I think, most of us with means have stopped at PM.

zengineer · 12 April 2020, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

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Wearing this says to people "Step off, this is real or my boys are gonna hurt youz!"

I think it says "Mommy and Daddy wouldn't buy me a High School Class Of 1972 ring and I am still not over it."

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1William · 12 April 2020, 10:46 PM

Not currently my cup of tea.

Cru Jones · 12 April 2020, 10:49 PM

I wouldn’t mind some ice if a PP 5170P. :-)

sgwatchguy · 12 April 2020, 10:51 PM

If I could afford it, I’d get the Rainbow Daytona. Another level. That’s a FUn watch to be bought with FUn money.

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brandrea · 12 April 2020, 10:57 PM

My tastes are what they are and I’m a pretty under the radar guy.

I could see the appeal of jumping into Patek some day but it would still be a stainless steel sport reference.

About the only Rolex reference with PM and diamonds I would consider is the platinum day date with baguette indices, but even then I think the standard dial is much nicer. YMMV

GoingPlaces · 12 April 2020, 10:57 PM

Actually a beautiful piece but for a smaller market independent of price. I'd go full PM PP for that coin.

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12 April 2020, 02:38 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	So you've had the standard models........... Diamonds and precious jewels, it would seem, are the natural progression to put some zing back into your watch enthusiasm?????? Right? Is it feminine.......where does it say in any authorative work that diamonds are so? Wearing this says to people "Step off, this is real or my boys are gonna hurt youz!" __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

12 April 2020, 02:58 PM	#3
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	The options did not perfectly fit my opinion. Not a fan of diamonds or YG / RG. I guess you can go into better brands or the independents to spice things up? __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

12 April 2020, 03:16 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,522	My option is not on your poll Steven. I can afford it but I don’t think it is ‘the way’. Hope you are all keeping well over there. Have a nice Easter break. __________________ E

12 April 2020, 05:21 PM	#14
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	Well if you’re more about the gems than about the watchmaking, that might be your way, but there certainly are more elegant expressions of high jewellry... if you’re more about what’s inside, the air gets pretty thin pretty quickly with Rolex. In both instances, you’re probably find more happyness somewhere else, as Rolex is about neither. Rolex is exactly about those base models, and if you can’t see what’s so great about them, you’re probably not abusing them hard enough... __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

12 April 2020, 02:47 PM	#2
ZOOK 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,945	Sorry, little too much bling for my taste. Or wallet....

12 April 2020, 03:12 PM	#4
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	No

12 April 2020, 03:14 PM	#5
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	Cringe worthy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 April 2020, 03:48 PM	#7
Papanas "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Real Name: Mr. Papanas Location: Utopia Watch: The Sunset Blues Posts: 156	It’s the way but not in my budget at the moment.

12 April 2020, 04:13 PM	#8
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Once you've had all the main Rolex's or a certain number of them its not about moving up to diamonds/stones its about moving up BRANDS Patek, AP, FP Journe etc.... Something like the below. These are ultimate game over watches for me.

12 April 2020, 04:27 PM	#9
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	Never been fond of precious stones in the dial of watches. Maybe in 20 yrs or so...

12 April 2020, 04:35 PM	#10
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	PM maybe, but not diamonds and certainly not PM AND diamonds!

12 April 2020, 04:51 PM	#11
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	Not a fan of diamonds, gold, or any other precious metals, crappy poll options. Sorry

12 April 2020, 04:52 PM	#12
Yachtbuoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Australia Watch: 1603 & 25407N Posts: 351	I like Rolex because of its utilitarian roots, so I’d pass on the diamonds. They are probably someone’s cup of tea

12 April 2020, 04:57 PM	#13
Ensign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: America Posts: 715	Depends on who you are. I’m just an ordinary middle aged guy. The most gems I’d put on my watch would be a diamond dial. But a movie star or rapper looks good with some “rocks on they timepiece.”

12 April 2020, 05:36 PM	#15
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	For me, progression is into more complicated complications Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2020, 06:21 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Great responses guys lots of valid points I didn't even consider. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

12 April 2020, 06:36 PM	#18
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,251	Love the bezel but can’t warm up to the bling on the lugs and crown guard.

12 April 2020, 06:40 PM	#19
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Steve, can’t vote in your pole as there is not an appropriate response for my situation. I may be able to afford the diamonds, just don’t like that look for me

12 April 2020, 06:43 PM	#20
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I don't know about a progression of watch coolness. Rather, it may be a progression of taste and/or self-confidence. We each start somewhere along this progression. Some of us don't progress much from there, others do. I would wear that one in the video in a heart beat, if it was still beating after I paid the price . . . .

12 April 2020, 06:47 PM	#21
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	No I have a Diamond dial Diamond bezel 18kt Datejust bought in the 80s but filling every available bit of space on a watch with bling is a bit much even for me. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

12 April 2020, 07:28 PM	#23
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	I can't afford it so not really a dilemma. Thinking these diamond watches are beautiful and really a step up but still would be reluctant to wear them. I like the Leopard as well but don't have the guts to buy and wear one. Weird, at my age I should have enough self confidence to not care about what others think __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

12 April 2020, 07:42 PM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Maybe on IG, but not here I think, most of us with means have stopped at PM.

12 April 2020, 10:46 PM	#26
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Not currently my cup of tea.

12 April 2020, 10:49 PM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	I wouldn’t mind some ice if a PP 5170P. :-)

12 April 2020, 10:51 PM	#28
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	If I could afford it, I’d get the Rainbow Daytona. Another level. That’s a FUn watch to be bought with FUn money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

12 April 2020, 10:57 PM	#29
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	My tastes are what they are and I’m a pretty under the radar guy. I could see the appeal of jumping into Patek some day but it would still be a stainless steel sport reference. About the only Rolex reference with PM and diamonds I would consider is the platinum day date with baguette indices, but even then I think the standard dial is much nicer. YMMV

12 April 2020, 10:57 PM	#30
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Actually a beautiful piece but for a smaller market independent of price. I'd go full PM PP for that coin.

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