What "Diamonds" are used in DJ reps?

[Carthago88]

As we know, major factories brought out and bring out lots of DJs (and other models) with diamond dials/markers. Does somebody here and who is more into the Roelx world know how far the diamonds used in the reps (especially VSF and CF) are from gen dials/markers visually?
I read that CF uses Moissanite (but that's hard to believe tbh) or is it just a low grade CZ?
I generally like the dials but if they appear to cheap when wearing them I would definitely stay away. However, I have to admit that I've never seen a diamond dial or any Rolex with diamond markers in person.

 

[Kerbus]

I’m betting they’re just glass/rhinestones. At least the ones I had in the past had those.

 

[Carthago88]

I’m betting they’re just glass/rhinestones. At least the ones I had in the past had those.

Yeah, seems absolutely like that. How happy are/have you been with your diamond versions?

 

[Kerbus]

I haven’t had a watch with diamond hour markers in years but when I did have one, it looked fine. Anything more than that gets into the unbelievable/gaudy territory

 

[Cheesegrater]

As we know, major factories brought out and bring out lots of DJs (and other models) with diamond dials/markers. Does somebody here and who is more into the Roelx world know how far the diamonds used in the reps (especially VSF and CF) are from gen dials/markers visually?
I read that CF uses Moissanite (but that's hard to believe tbh) or is it just a low grade CZ?
I generally like the dials but if they appear to cheap when wearing them I would definitely stay away. However, I have to admit that I've never seen a diamond dial or any Rolex with diamond markers in person.

I think they make the watches look even faker.
The quality is so bad I'd rather not have them.

 

[Carthago88]

I think they make the watches look even faker.
The quality is so bad I'd rather not have them.

You're definitely right. Often it is better to stick to the basics and stay away from many two.tone models and diamond adjustments to stay as gen-like as possible.

 

[Kerbus]

Two tone is alright as long as it’s from a good factory. I have a BK Sub that still looks good after many years. I don’t think you can say the same about lower grade models

 

[Carthago88]

Two tone is alright as long as it’s from a good factory. I have a BK Sub that still looks good after many years. I don’t think you can say the same about lower grade models

I can just speak for the DJ and even with good factories the colour could still be improved (stock). RG looks good with some pieces.

 

[Reaps]

CZ or worse for most factories

Clean uses mossinanite for SOME models but not all - the only truly confirmed one are the diamond baton markers for the Daytona

 

[Kerbus]

moissinanite isn’t that great in my experience. I have a moissinanite ring and I’m not impressed with it. It doesn’t come close to stacking up to a diamond.

 

[TerryRobot]

mossinanite is still cheap in comparison to diamonds the only way to get waht you want is not worry about the current dial, too much but get a model that has the all good case and looks and invest in a second hnd gen dial for it. but seeing as most diamond dials are on solid gold models it really doesnt matter all that much as the weight of the watch and the crystal will give it away so best to stick with something less eye catching. Its not so bad for the ladies models, but any TT bracelets let all reps down as the plating and the midlink edges and sides often have lazy lines or missed bits which whilst hard to spot from a distance is a dead giveaway its not a precious metal mid link

 

[thename20]

moissinanite isn’t that great in my experience. I have a moissinanite ring and I’m not impressed with it. It doesn’t come close to stacking up to a diamond.

Moissanite quality/cut varies quite a lot

 

[Kerbus]

I hope whatever moissanites that may be used in reps are the really good quality