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Hokaplan · Jun 24th, 2008, 09:46 AM

On the mid-size stainless Rolex (Jubilee & fluted) I can do rhodium face with Roman numerals. But for $1100 more I can do silver face with diamond markers. If I decide on the Roman numerals and want to change it later, it costs about $1500 plus shipping, insurance, etc. Is it better to save several extra months for the diamonds

or should I pass on diamonds all together?

VuittonsLover · Jun 24th, 2008, 11:24 AM

hmmm. good question.

if you can afford it. I say do it now.

barcreperie · Jun 24th, 2008, 11:43 AM

I agree - if the diamond markers are what you really want, and you can afford it, do it now. Otherwise you'll pay more for it in a few months and have that original watch face sitting in a drawer collecting dust.

burberryprncess · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:50 PM

If you prefer diamond markers, I'd say get it now. It's cheaper than having it changed later.....$1100 now versus $1500 later plus $500 for maintenance and adjustment which you will have to pay even if your watch does not need maintenance yet. Who knows, maybe Rolex will up the price for upgrade.

Btw, I believe Rolex will keep the original dial in fear that you may use the original dial on a non-Rolex brand. Well, at least that's what one of the SAs told me.

chanel-girl · Jun 25th, 2008, 01:09 PM

It really depends on how you feel about the watch with the diamonds and without... Do you absolutely love it with the diamonds? and just like it without? If it makes a big difference about how you feel about the watch then get them now, if you don't have strong feels about the diamonds now, then maybe wait. If you LOVE the diamonds though, get them now!

Ali-bagpuss · Jun 25th, 2008, 02:11 PM

If you REALLY want Diamond Markers then wait and get them when you can.

Don't get them because you think you ought to.

There is no point in paying a little less for something that is not exactly what you want. If you wanted a designer bag but couldn't afford it right now - would you buy a cheaper one to tide you over? Probably not - you would wait until you could afford the bag you wanted - the watch is the same!

Missrocks · Jun 26th, 2008, 03:15 AM

I would do the diamonds now, as mentioned above, you end up saving about 900 bucks (1500 upgrade plus 500 for service= 2000, vs. 1100 now)

Jun 24th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#1
Hokaplan OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,999	diamond markers now or later? On the mid-size stainless Rolex (Jubilee & fluted) I can do rhodium face with Roman numerals. But for $1100 more I can do silver face with diamond markers. If I decide on the Roman numerals and want to change it later, it costs about $1500 plus shipping, insurance, etc. Is it better to save several extra months for the diamonds or should I pass on diamonds all together?
Hokaplan OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,999

Jun 24th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#3
barcreperie Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,538	I agree - if the diamond markers are what you really want, and you can afford it, do it now. Otherwise you'll pay more for it in a few months and have that original watch face sitting in a drawer collecting dust.
barcreperie Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,538

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#4
burberryprncess Sophie Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,835	If you prefer diamond markers, I'd say get it now. It's cheaper than having it changed later.....$1100 now versus $1500 later plus $500 for maintenance and adjustment which you will have to pay even if your watch does not need maintenance yet. Who knows, maybe Rolex will up the price for upgrade. Btw, I believe Rolex will keep the original dial in fear that you may use the original dial on a non-Rolex brand. Well, at least that's what one of the SAs told me.
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Jun 24th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#2
VuittonsLover Cartier Crazy Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,894	hmmm. good question. if you can afford it. I say do it now.

Jun 25th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#5
chanel-girl Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 930	It really depends on how you feel about the watch with the diamonds and without... Do you absolutely love it with the diamonds? and just like it without? If it makes a big difference about how you feel about the watch then get them now, if you don't have strong feels about the diamonds now, then maybe wait. If you LOVE the diamonds though, get them now!

Jun 25th, 2008, 02:11 PM	#6
Ali-bagpuss Hermes,LV & Mulberry Joined: May 2007 Location: South Coast, England Posts: 11,442	If you REALLY want Diamond Markers then wait and get them when you can. Don't get them because you think you ought to. There is no point in paying a little less for something that is not exactly what you want. If you wanted a designer bag but couldn't afford it right now - would you buy a cheaper one to tide you over? Probably not - you would wait until you could afford the bag you wanted - the watch is the same!

Jun 26th, 2008, 03:15 AM	#7
Missrocks Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 749	I would do the diamonds now, as mentioned above, you end up saving about 900 bucks (1500 upgrade plus 500 for service= 2000, vs. 1100 now)

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