Diamond Rolex Watches - Ultimate Buying Guide

Описание: Today we're going to go over the characteristics of a diamond Rolex watch with a run-down of which Rolex models incorporate this dazzling precious stone, and how much you can expect to pay for an authentic diamond-set Rolex watch.

To many, a diamond Rolex watch may look like any other aesthetically pleasing piece of jewelry or even a lavish statement piece to add to formal or smart attire; however Rolex’s team of in-house gemologists and gem-setters source only the finest diamonds for their watches. Diamond Rolex watches showcase diamonds and other precious gemstones that have been chosen for their size, their color, their fire, and their brilliance. Each expertly-cut stone fits perfectly inside its unique setting, locked into place by a steady, meticulous hand. Every diamond’s orientation, height, and alignment is considered before it completes the finished look of a diamond Rolex watch, many of which can be seen adorned to the dial itself, the bezel, the lugs (or the lug hoods) and even the bracelet.

In addition to diamonds, Rolex also sources, carves, and sets a number of other precious gemstones like rubies and sapphires. Rolex’s in-house gem-setters are tasked with bringing out the true beauty of every gemstone or diamond they use, giving every Rolex watch an unparalleled degree of brilliance and luster. Rolex has been known to add precious sparkling diamonds to many of its iconic collections, and today you’ll find them only in the likes of the Day-Date, Datejust, Date, Daytona, Yacht-Master, and Pearlmaster - the latter of which features diamonds in every single model within the collection.

Compared to non-gem-set Rolex watches, the price of a diamond Rolex watch will vary significantly from model to model. Prices for a diamond Rolex dial start at an additional $2k over the base model; however prices quickly increase from there depending on the Rolex model and the type of diamonds used in the design. Due to the cut, clarity, color, and karat of the diamonds, as well as how many individual stones are used in the design, the price range for diamond Rolex watches is incredibly large and varied. For example, a Rolex Daytona watch with a standard diamond dial comes with roughly a $2k price premium (at retail) over the standard model. However, the additional cost for the Rolex Daytona dial with baguette diamonds starts at more than 3 times that.
Additionally, a two-tone Rolex Datejust 36 watch with a diamond bezel costs around $7k more than the standard model, yet the diamond pave dial on the Rolex Everose Yacht-Master 40 (ref: 1266550) is priced at almost $20k more than the standard version. Since the price premium for diamonds significantly drops off on the secondary market, diamond Rolex watches make for an excellent value proposition for pre-owned Rolex watch collectors.

Both diamonds and their settings, crafted by experts at Rolex’s in-house manufacturing facilities, are of the very highest quality and execution. Very rarely will a Rolex watch whose diamonds have been added at a later date or as a custom job ever match the same degree of quality, thus the prices of factory-set diamond Rolex watches are much higher than those with aftermarket diamonds. Additionally, adding aftermarket diamonds to a Rolex watch can actually even decrease its value, leaving you with a watch that is worth less than it was before the diamonds were even added.
Lastly, one more important thing to remember with Rolex watches with custom diamond dials or a custom diamond bezels is that they are considered non-genuine components and can actually impact the performance and the functionality of the watch.

When purchasing a diamond Rolex watch, only buy Rolex watches with genuine factory-set diamonds, and approach them with a price-reflects-quality attitude. The price of the diamond Rolex watch will reflect the quality of the diamonds, their cut, and their setting - as well as the number of stones that are set into the watch and what other gemstones might also be used in its design. Diamond Rolex watches always cost more than their non-diamond counterparts; however, if you intend to purchase a diamond Rolex, you can save big by buying pre-owned, where the price premium for diamonds becomes much smaller.

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