Dudes and their Diors
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Averagejoe,
This picture says that there is nothing average about you *smirk*. All of your accessories look fantastic!!
Gorgeous watch!!!! I love Dior's VIII collection!!!! I saw the black one with crystals and it's absolutely stunning!! Hopefully I'll be able to own one some day!
Thank you very much!
You mean the one with a ring of diamonds on the dial? It is gorgeous!
Yes, that's the one! I was a bit unsure if the dial had diamonds or crystals on it
All of the stones that you see on any Dior watch are precious. The diamonds are high jewelry quality (F-G colour and VVS clarity). It's the mark of true luxury
Some of their very limited edition ones use D-flawless diamonds!
Really!! Wow, I didn't know that!!! I like Dior's VIII more than Chanel's J12. I find it more subtle and classy, and the 3D design of the band/strap looks really good too!All of the stones that you see on any Dior watch are precious. The diamonds are high jewelry quality (F-G colour and VVS clarity). It's the mark of true luxury
Some of their very limited edition ones use D-flawless diamonds!
Oooh I so adore this watch. Looks great on you. Dior VIII diamond Black is one of my favorite watch atm. I actually prefer it over the Black Chanel J12. IMO the Dior is much classier.
Thanks guys! I totally agree! I was deciding between 3 ceramic watches: The Dior VIII, Chanel J12, and Rado Hypercrhome chronograph. I really wanted a J12, but when I tried it on, there was something very bulky-looking about the case, even though it's around the same slimness as the Dior VIII. Part of the reason is that the J12 lugs/horns aren't designed to curve around your wrist. Instead, the watch case almost has a completely straight profile while the Dior VIII gracefully starts to curve around the wrist where the lugs/horns are.
I also didn't like how the J12 doesn't have a see-through case-back, while Dior paid a lot of attention to it. Even though it's not something anyone other than the wearer sees, it's a sign of luxury when much attention is paid to an invisible detail.
And as you said, I love the 3D bracelet. It looks so unique and catches light beautifully. The asymmetrical pyramids on the bezel of the Dior VIII also keep the watch very interesting. So many watches have bezels that look like the J12, which is modeled after a Rolex Submariner. The Dior VIII bezel treats the ceramic like a precious jem by setting it intricately like jewels, which adds to its luxurious factor.
The Rado didn't stand a chance. It looks very nice, but there is nothing outstanding about it compared to the J12 and the Dior VIII, even though Rado was the pioneer of ceramic watches.
I love the see-through case-back of the VIII!!!!! It's like you said, only the wearer will see it, but every time you see it you won't be able to stop yourself from admiring its beauty! I looked up Rado and the Chanel J12 looks similar to their watches, probably because of the flat bracelet?
Excellent choice, going with the Dior VIII!
I love the see-through case-back of the VIII!!!!! It's like you said, only the wearer will see it, but every time you see it you won't be able to stop yourself from admiring its beauty! I looked up Rado and the Chanel J12 looks similar to their watches, probably because of the flat bracelet?
Excellent choice, going with the Dior VIII!
The Rado Hyperchrome, Chanel J12, and Dior VIII all have a simple watch shape of a circular case with lugs/horns to attach the narrow strap. Maybe that's why they end up looking a bit similar overall.The J12 and Rado are on the sporty side, while the Dior is on the elegant side. It's rare for watches to be elegant without looking boring or like they're trying too hard, and the Dior VIII manages to look elegant yet very unique at the same time.
