{"id":7159,"date":"2021-08-27T12:57:17","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T12:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=7159"},"modified":"2023-02-24T08:41:07","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T08:41:07","slug":"behind-rolex-diamond-watches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2021\/08\/27\/behind-rolex-diamond-watches\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind Rolex Diamond Watches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Known for their exceptional craftsmanship, every Rolex watch immediately draws respect and admiration. The addition of diamonds ups the ante, and is sure to make others do a double take.<\/p>\n

Rolex<\/a> masters every step of the watchmaking process, and that includes selecting the very best diamonds, and using expert setting techniques to ensure that your Rolex diamond watch sparkles with unparalleled intensity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Here are a few facts about what goes into making Rolex diamond watches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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THE ART OF GEM-SETTING AT ROLEX<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Diamond watches are almost ubiquitous these days but many of what we see are usually aftermarket pieces \u2013 that is, branded timepieces that have been adorned by jewelers.<\/p>\n

Rolex<\/a> diamond watches are a cut above the rest because of the stringent process they go through right inside the Rolex factory. They go through the hands of Rolex\u2019s in-house gemologists and gem-setters, who are trained in the art of high jewelry.<\/p>\n

The process begins with the selection of the highest quality gemstones, which are analyzed by the gemologists based on their cut, clarity, color, and number of carats.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Rolex\u2019s rigorous testing process relies on state-of-the-art equipment as much as it does on human expertise. Qualitative analysis is performed on the gemstones, with each diamond and gemstone subject to the same criteria.<\/p>\n

Once the gems have been chosen, the gemologists work together with designers and engineers to map out the layout of the diamonds and to prepare, to the smallest micron, the metal on which the stone will be set.<\/p>\n

Finally, with hands as skilled as watchmakers\u2019, every stone, one by one, is set into the watches. A close look at Rolex diamond watches reveal the uniformity of each stone and their flawless alignment on the timepiece.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Rolex Pearlmaster 39 18k Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch 86285<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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WHAT KIND OF DIAMONDS DOES ROLEX USE?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

It should come as no surprise that Rolex uses only the finest diamonds on their watches. There is a standard grading system for diamonds used by organizations like the GIA (Gemological Institute of America), where stones are inspected using specialized equipment and rated for four qualities: cut, color, clarity, and carat.<\/p>\n

The cut of the diamond is rated based on how well proportioned each facet of the stone is, and how these proportions affect the diamond\u2019s ability to capture light.<\/p>\n

The carat is a simple measurement of a diamond\u2019s weight. When analyzing a diamond\u2019s carat, grading organizations use an extremely accurate electronic machine to weigh diamonds to their fifth decimal place.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Color is a measurement of how colorless a diamond is. There is actually a range of colors even within the white diamond family. Diamonds are graded on a scale of D (completely colorless) to Z (lightly colored). Rolex uses only the most colorless of diamonds \u2013 those that belong to the highest ranges of D to G.<\/p>\n

Clarity refers to the purity of the diamond, internally and externally. As diamonds are natural materials, it is natural for some of them to have impurities. Internal flaws are called \u2018inclusions\u2019, while external flaws are referred to as \u2018blemishes\u2019. Only diamonds that are at least IF (internally flawless) in quality pass Rolex\u2019s standards. To get this rating, a diamond must have no inclusions or blemishes, even when viewed under a 10x microscope.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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DIAMOND-SETTING TECHNIQUES<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rolex<\/a> uses four traditional setting techniques to secure the diamonds and highlight their intense sparkle.<\/p>\n

\u2018Bead\u2019 setting is a technique for setting stone directly onto metal, through concave depressions the same size as the stone. This technique is used for brilliant-cut diamonds and creates the close-knit pav\u00e9 look that most people are familiar with.<\/p>\n

\u2018Closed\u2019 setting is used for round diamonds, where a metal band encircles the rock to hold it in place.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2018Channel\u2019 setting is most commonly used for baguette-cut diamonds, where stones of the same size are placed along a track between two walls of the metal. This technique is often seen in ultra high-end Rolex watches with baguette bezels.<\/p>\n

Finally, there is the \u2018claw\u2019 setting technique, where the gem is held in place by tiny slivers or \u2018claws\u2019 of metals around the corners of the stone. This is commonly used for faceted diamonds and secures the stone in place in an unobtrusive manner.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Rolex\u2019s impeccable process\u00a0strikes a balance between aesthetics and technique, therefore bringing out the inherent beauty of diamonds. Explore our wide selection of original Rolex factory diamond watches at SwissWatchExpo.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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