Advice on getting together an "iced out" Rolex

[bussdownrollie]

I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction as to the best way to get something as close to this.

Any information would be helpful. Would I be better off with the base watch being a gen or rep, where/how can I get the diamonds done on it (I am new to diamond jewelry, but I do want them to be real and not cz/moissanite)

The DateJust 41 ARF v3 seems recommended, but would it be possible to get the same face as the picture I linked?


I know this isn't everyones style which is fine, I'm just looking to get this as a personal piece to wear, thanks.

 

[Rx4Time]

Okay so putting aside my personal opinions towards a fully iced out watch, My direction would be this. Your options would be to buy a base watch and have a jeweler ice it out, in which case you're going to be putting thousands of dollars worth of diamonds onto a replica. The other options to accept the cubic zirconia and buy one as is which is the route I would suggest. Generally there's only a couple of makers that sell iced out pieces, most of the mainstream makers don't have an iced out variant. I know there's some jewelers that will ice out reps. If you look in the member to member section there's one member from Europe who has a couple of iced pieces with real diamonds for sale. I can't remember his name but he could probably give you some pointed advice.

 

[scottiedog]

There was someone talking a few days ago about icing a Patek. I was surprised how expensive it was and they weren't even using real diamonds (lab-grown so not cz or moissanite).

Maybe this link will help a little
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/patek-philippe/9379822-patek-5711-lab-diamond-setting

 

[Gds__Ares]

A good setting can cost about 10k€ but depends on stone size , clarity and colour..... putting 10k of diamonds on a replica is not worth it ...... you can buy gen with aftermarket setting for about 18k ...... save that money and buy it , then you will enjoy it

 

[scottiedog]

putting 10k of diamonds on a replica is not worth it

Gotta say, I agree with this. Go gen, at least you will be able to flip it if you want to get rid later on, selling a rep with that much in it is gonna be a tall task.