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PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:26 am 
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Hi,

I personally do not mind diamonds on a men's watch. Certain watches look good with a diamond dial or bezel. I personally do not have any watches with diamonds currently, but would love an avenger with a factory diamond bezel. A friend of mine has a white gold Rolex day date 2 with a factory diamond dial, and factory diamond bezel. His watch looks amazing!!! I prefer factory diamonds opposed to aftermarket though. The only downside is that factory diamonds are usually pricier then going aftermarket.

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I've owned them in the past, and I really loved the ones I had. I ended up moving them in a trade. Tag Link Auto chrono w bezel, and Aquatimer auto chrono with diamond bezel. They were both factory and beautiful IMO.


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The only one that I have ever seen that looked good is Ron's.



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Factory diamond SA is awesome!


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I'm glad I saw this. I think I can add a lot of value here.

#1. I bought off from Dimitry from WatchMyDiamonds. He's a good guy and they do quality work. They have an office and showroom in the diamond district in manhattan. In fact, next week I will be visiting them to buy a Diamond bezel for my Super Avenger. It's a trustworthy seller and they are very friendly.

#2 I have a Crosswind A44355 with 6c of diamonds. 2 rows of diamonds on the links and diamonds on the bezel/markers/rim of the mother of pearl dial. It's a sharp watch. I've received a LOT of compliments it. However, I mostly catch people staring/admiring but not saying anything. I used to love the "silent attention" I would receive. But there's something very ostentatious about my watch and it's in nowheres near as "blinged out" as the one you are looking at. When I wear it depending on who I am around or where I am at I feel like other people will assume it's fake which makes me feel tacky for wearing it. When I am around people with money or classy places I feel like I am showboating. The truth is...unless you are some flashy rapper or just want to flaunt your wealth you should pass on the watch. Another thing to look out for is those small diamonds on bracelet CAN easily come out of place if you plan to wear the watch often.

After having a "blinged out" Crosswind I have decided that #1 I love diamonds and flashy jewelry but less is more. A diamond bezel and MAYBE a couple rows on the bracelet is MORE than enough to stand out...BIG. #2. while I feel my crosswind is gaudy I really do enjoy it.

If you want to showboat and draw attention get a Super Avenger....and add a diamond bezel to it. Too many diamonds looks tacky and can appear fake depending on where you are unless you strut your wealth in the clothes you wear and vehicles you drive.....then you will be a douche.

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