Guest Sql_pl Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 So I've been thinking about getting something new for my gf and watching Hublot TV gave me an idea. Here is a standstill: Looked around but found no rep of it. Then figured maybe I could make one. Contacted loose sapphire stones seller and confirmed he can supply me with appropriate baguette cut stones. But then I realised that to set them I would need a custom made gold bezel. What is more it would have to be gold bezel made to fit HBB case, prepared for stone setting, then sent for PVD coating it and then back to have stones installed. Quite a project - but with all shipping here, there and possible costs of stones and bezel that might not really work ( and an all black rep for additional 700+) it seemed quite scary. And today I noticed this: Hmm - if I can get this bezel alone maybe it would make it all MUCH easier - just to get rid of the "stones" inthere (that are so crappily set that I just cannot believe it - just look at the pics above) and replace them with genuine sapphires? Or even go one step further and get gen diamonds? But if gen diamonds get fit into steel pvd bezel would they not loose their shine/sparkle? Is it safe to set any stones (sapphires/diamonds whatever) into SS? Or it should be gold? Any experiences or knowledge in stone setting here? Any opinions? Would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 A stone setting in steel is possible but due to the better elasticity and plasticity of gold it is much easier and IMO more durable in gold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 If you set 50 genuine diamonds in the bezel of a rep I'm going to have you certified! Stick with the sapphires, far less expensive...........especially if it doesn't work out. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 This will be a project I have to HIDE from my GF She might not like the Black ceramic case, but she loves blue sapphires and diamonds I am sure You can get it more or less off the shelf: There are some gold versions with blue 'sapphires'. All You need to do is ask to have these stones in the All Black : WatchEden Best of luck BTW The diamonds will not lose any sparkle even if they are set in PVD: their brilliance comes from the top. Moissanite is a cheaper option: You are looking to buy around 2.5carats of stones here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Just buy her a ring M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 This will be a project I have to HIDE from my GF She might not like the Black ceramic case, but she loves blue sapphires and diamonds I am sure You can get it more or less off the shelf: There are some gold versions with blue 'sapphires'. All You need to do is ask to have these stones in the All Black : WatchEden Best of luck BTW The diamonds will not lose any sparkle even if they are set in PVD: their brilliance comes from the top. Moissanite is a cheaper option: You are looking to buy around 2.5carats of stones here... That's a nice find George! It might look even better with this Gold Mat case... I am not sure if she'd feel comfortable wearing a gold plated watch, but we will see. It is a shame I cannot open bigger pictures of this watch, I tried with opera and IE with no luck - does it work for you? With these small pics it is hard to see details like for example quality of stone setting. I wonder if it would be hard to replace these stones with some genuine sapphires: They are amazingly cheap, I was just quoted $6.00 per carat of 100% natural genuine blue sapphire in baguette cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 The watcheden site is not working properly. You can find this and a few other HBB with stones in TT's site. I guess it will not be long till we get a Black ceramic case version.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 i love the all black with black stone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I love the black stone setting. Timeshops.net have had it for a while now, but the best rep of it. It's not gaudy or loud like a gold/diamond version would be. No offence M, I'm talking about for a guy to wear, I'm just not big on yellow gold at all, when mixed with diamonds and its a guy wearing it, slaps need to be handed out!! In abundance!!! The blue would look fantastic I think, especially if your lady has blue eyes, then you can say you ot it to match her eyes, yada, yada. Bada bing, your in the top shelf of the good book corner!! . But seriously, I think the blue sapphires would look fantastic set correctly!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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