Reasons and processes for diamonds in watches

Watches are beautiful and so are diamonds. The combination of these two beauties not only adds a gorgeous look to time, but also fulfills the need for a decorative watch.

So the diamond setting of a watch is actually an expression of the glamor of the watch as well as the craftsmanship of the setting.

Setting a diamond in a watch is a magnificent and magical encounter in itself. It combines two very different artistic temperaments, one of rigor and precision, the other of luxury and ostentation.

Ordinary watches with diamonds will instantly become high-end class, luxury watches with diamonds will not only increase the value of the face, double the charm, the value will be even higher, for example, Cartier Blue Balloon 42 diameters steel band basic models

That’s why more and more people will choose to have their watches diamond encrusted, which gives diamonds a chance to make themselves shine.

The first thing to say is that not all watches are suitable for diamonds, for example:

1. New watches that are still under warranty may have an impact on some of the warranty items after diamond-setting.

2.The distance between the dial and the watch glass is too small for the watch, and it is not suitable to set diamonds on the dial. Because diamond-setting will increase the height of the dial, which may have an impact on the timing of the watch needle.

3.Antique watches with historical and cultural value should preferably not be set with diamonds, otherwise their value will be destroyed.

Once we’ve established that the watch can be set with diamonds, we move on to the next step: choosing the diamonds!

Diamonds suitable for watch settings are considered in four main areas:

Color grade: Must be grade I and above, grade J diamonds have a slight yellow color, although not very conspicuous, but the yellow color is more obvious in group settings.

Clarity level: must be SI grade and above, P grade diamonds visible to the naked eye slight defects, inlay will lead to a decrease in the aesthetics of the watch, not only can not add color to the watch, but counterproductive.

Diamond Cut: The cut determines the three main aspects of a diamond’s brilliance, fire and sparkle. A good cut will give it a bling bling look at any angle.

Diamond weight: set diamonds to the case size and shape of the overall layout, to ensure harmony is the first priority, the weight of individual diamonds is not so important, 0.7 points -2 points are available.

In fact, lab diamonds and moissanite diamonds are also good choices so that we can have more choices and are more affordable

Once the diamond selection is complete, it’s time for the core step of setting the diamond.

Setting a watch with diamonds is an extremely delicate task that involves the following:

elaborate layout

To complete the watch diamond work, first of all according to the size, shape, thickness of the dial as well as the selected diamond specifications, the overall layout and planning row, a good layout can not only ensure the beautiful effect of the diamond setting, but also allows the work to be done step by step to save waiting time, so the aesthetic attainments and experience of the craftsmen are very demanding, non-general craftsmen can be competent.

set with diamonds

Diamonds are not glued to metal dials, but rather metal claws are cut into the dial to hold the diamonds firmly in place. A metal claw is shaped in four steps: opening, edge scooping, splitting and polishing. The claws must be firm and consistent in size and spacing. It is a test of the craftsman’s skill and eyesight to create a heavenly match within a square inch.

The holes are square and round, and the depth of the holes should be the same

Working under a high magnification microscope throughout

Fine finishing of shoveled edge lines

Placing Diamonds

The placement of the diamonds is the final and most arduous test for the artisan: each diamond’s table should be oriented in the same direction and at the same height, and the diamonds should be properly spaced from each other, not too dense and not too wide. This results in a mirror-like reflection of the diamonds’ reflective surfaces, which are brilliant and dazzling.

In this way, a watch is truly finished with diamonds.

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