Accessorizing Your Rolex with Diamonds
Diamonds are timeless, and Rolex — as a luxury brand — is often associated with diamond-set watches. While Rolex produces around 1 million watches per year, only a small percentage feature factory-installed diamonds. These are often off-catalogue models, meaning they’re not publicly advertised or easily available through authorized dealers.
A few lucky owners receive their watches with diamonds installed by Rolex at the factory. But what if you didn’t have the budget or taste for diamonds in the past — and now want to enhance your watch with a touch of luxury?
We can help you achieve that goal.
With extensive experience installing diamonds across various parts of Rolex watches, we offer tasteful and high-quality modifications. However, we strongly believe in reversible modifications — allowing you to restore your watch to its original state if needed.
⚠️ Modifications We Advise Against
1. Diamonds on the Watch Case
This process involves drilling into the case, filling holes with gold, and setting diamonds. It’s irreversible and may significantly reduce resale options.
2. Diamonds on the Watch Band
Bands endure heavy wear, and diamonds can fall out over time. Instead, we recommend using aftermarket bands with pre-installed diamonds to preserve your original bracelet.
✅ Recommended (safe) Customizations
3. Diamond Bezels
Bezels are separate components and can be swapped easily. Most diamond bezels are aftermarket, but we advise keeping your original bezel for future restoration.
4. Diamonds on the Dial
We can replace standard stick hour markers with genuine diamonds. This modification is only possible on stick dials — not Roman or Arabic numeral dials. We use either single-cut stones (like Rolex) or full-cut stones for a more budget-friendly option.
When done correctly — and we know how to do it right — the results are stunning.
🔍 Transparency Matters
If you choose to modify your Rolex, it’s important to be honest about it. Never attempt to pass a customized watch as factory-original. Transparency protects your reputation and ensures fair resale value.