What is a Bustdown watch? 8 Rolex, AP and Patek Bustdown watches (2023)

If you want to learn more about folding watches and see different examples of exquisite retractable watch creations, you've come to the right place. We'll cover exactly what a broken watch is, the history of broken watches, and then we'll show you some of our favorite frozen replacement watches.Diamond and gemstone watchesat Diamonds By Raymond Lee in Boca Raton, all for sale at a great price.

WHAT ARE BUSTDOWN WATCHES?

A broken watch is another word for an icy watch. However, Bustdown watches are always aftermarket creations. Therefore, if the watch only has factory set diamonds, it will never be considered a counterfeit watch.

The word "bustdown" literally refers to an original luxury watch being disassembled (i.e. disassembled) and then drilled and filled with diamonds or other precious stones such as sapphires, rubies or emeralds by an independent setter.

From drilling into the metal of the watch (and/or creating new parts as aframe from scratch) to selecting, cutting and setting high-quality gemstones, making a Bustdown watch is no easy task. It requires many hours of meticulous work by a gem setting specialist. That is, if it's to be done respectably.

While most Bustdown watches are entirely set with diamonds - meaning the case, bezel, bracelet and dial are completely submerged - they may also only contain precious stones in one or some of the components that make up the watch (i.e. only diamonds per bezel). . As long as the watch is sophisticated and contains a significant number of high-quality replacement diamonds or gemstones, it can essentially be considered a counterfeit watch. Replica and iced fake watches are just that, fake watches.

Other names for bustdown watches:

• frozen clocks
• Buss Down Clocks
• Bust Down Watches
• Clocks completely flooded
• chandelier watches

If you are familiar with these terms, you will generally know that the watch is an aftermarket creation, as major brands such as Rolex, Patek and Audemars Piguet will never refer to their jeweled watches in this way.

HISTORY OF BUSTDOWN WATCHES

Bustdown watches came onto the scene in the 1990s. Famous rappers like Master P and the Cash Money team paid jewelers large sums of money to enhance 36mm Rolex President watches. At the time, Rolex's president was the watch of all watches for the rap game, and ice watches were a new venture.

This, of course, caused some controversy among watch collector purists. Audemars Piguet is part of the Big Three of watchmaking, so for these traditionalists it was considered something of a watchmaking crime to destroy their watches and “degrade” them with diamonds.

Still, this failed to stop the downward trend. Not by far. Things had just begun. People who liked ice clocks got more creative. From the Presidential 41 and the Yachtmaster II to the Royal Oak Offshore, the downward trend made no distinctions as to which watches could be frozen. As long as it was a fancy watch, it could be broken and flooded with diamonds.

Also, attitudes became more rigorous and progressive in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Independent drawers got better and better, making the metal less visible on watches. The micropavé setting with round brilliant diamonds stole the show.

And if you thought it couldn't get any crazier, the bustdown watch trend has struck again. Patek Philippe watches have become the go-to choice for the tide. To date, Patek watches are the best watches to break. However, you will see Bustdown watches from all the big names in watchmaking. Even Richard Mille!

Bustdown watches are a clear expression of IDGAF money. It's not about an investment, it's about showing how much money you have through the hottest watches and the most extravagant and intricate jewelry settings.

From 2010 until now, the progress has only continued. For much of the last decade, the flower bezel was the go-to option, as it literally made the watch's metal surface free. Flower settings (also known as honeycomb settings) are what make the watch look the way it does.reallyCompletely set with diamonds. Comparing these aftermarket breakout configurations to those of the 1990s shows just how far breakage watches have come.

And while the round brilliant flower setting is still in high demand, baguette diamond settings are the newest and hottest style. The Patek Baguette Diamond Bustdown watch is the ultimate creation...

Whatever the case, you see even more creativity these days. All types of Rolex, Patek and AP watches are set with replacement diamonds. Some have subtle designs, while others are completely swamped. It is now also popular to use baguettes and round rhinestones as this creates a huge and striking contrast. Round sparkles create that icy look while baguettes offer a watery look.

In short, the collapse trend has become something like the watch market in general. It is very different. There are no restrictions and guidelines. Bustdown watches implement ideas and express creativity. The more different, whether in the setting or the clock used, the better. Just like the watches themselves, Bustdown gemstone creations also show individuality...

ARE BUSTDOWN WATCHES STILL IN FASHION?

Bustdown watches are as popular as ever. We know this because at Diamonds By Raymond Lee in Boca Raton, we have constant demand for our Bustdown watches. While frosty watches aren't for every occasion, they do make a big statement when the time is right. Here in South Florida, the desire for diamond-encrusted watches has only increased. We just don't see a shift in the other direction. People will always like bling. It's like asking whether diamonds and other gemstones will ever go out of style. They have been highly sought after and "fashionable" since their discovery thousands of years ago.

In short, “simple windows” are also popular today. A Plain Jane is a Rolex or other fancy watch without diamonds. Appreciation of exquisite sports watches in their natural, i.e. simple, form is now as popular as ice watches in the rap game. Both icy watches and simple sports watches are equally popular. Modern culture knows the art of watchmaking in its purest form as much as classic car collectors, so it has become a trend not to alter manufacturers' designs, hence the name "plain jane", which actually has a positive connotation .

In short, both iced bustdown watches and unadulterated sports watches from top brands are and will continue to be popular.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF BUSTDOWN WATCHES

Bustdown watches come in many forms. Firstly, you can put diamonds on all the parts that make up the watch, such as the appliqués, dial, bezel, case, bracelet and clasp. A Bustdown watch can have some or all of these diamond-set parts. Then you have different diamond shapes and cuts. The most popular diamond cuts are round brilliant and baguette, but emerald cut diamonds are also quite common. Also, you have gemstones that can add color to a broken watch. While sapphires are the most common as they come in many different colors, rubies and emeralds are also often used.

Finally, you have the configuration type. The two most popular types of frames are the chandelier frame with baguettes. This setup makes the watch look completely covered in baguettes, as the only visible metal is the edges. The second most popular type of setting is the pavé setting, more specifically the flower setting, which is a micropavé setting that practically does not allow any metal to show through, similar to the chandelier setting, but with round brilliant diamonds. The flower setting does not place the diamonds in rows like the settings of yesteryear, but in a honeycomb formation.

Rolex 326139 Skydweller watch in 18k white gold with diamonds

This is the first fully frosted white gold Sky-Dweller ever made.Read more about it here.

Rolex 228238 Day Date with Diamond Bezel and Black Dial

This is a sophisticated bust design. It features 4 carats of high quality round brilliant diamonds set in the bezel. And that. It's a simple touch that makes the watch stand out in a mighty way.

Rolex 116759SA 18k white gold GMT-Master II watch

Here is another subtle Busdown watch creation. This GMT-Master II features a sapphire and diamond bezel and the case lugs feature small round brilliant-cut diamonds.

Rolex 116655 Yacht Master 18k Rose Gold “Tutti Fruity” Bezel Aftermarket Watch

This is an aftermarket Tutti Fruity Yacht-Master (bezel with exquisite sapphires). This aftermarket creation offers the factory look at a much cheaper price (another benefit of aftermarket lowering configurations).

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k white gold diamond bust wristwatch

This Patek Philippe Nautilus uses baguette and round brilliant diamonds to create an incomparable contrast of diamond sparkle. This is one of the latest bustdown watches you will find.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k Rose Gold 70ctw Baguette Diamond Bust Down Armbanduhr

Here we have a much coveted look at the world of bustdown watches. Firstly, the Patek Nautilus watch is in rose gold. That alone is one of the most desirable watches. Then you have the baguette diamond setting. The baguettes completely flood this watch and contrast beautifully with the rose gold. This is a watch that will stand out even among the coldest.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25ctw Diamond Pave Edelstahluhr

This micropavé setting completely floods the watch with brilliant round diamonds. This watch is literally set entirely with brilliant-cut diamonds. That's the definition of ice. For a special touch, rubies at 12, 6 and 9 o'clock.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch in 18k white gold with factory diamonds

A Royal Oak Folding Chronograph is not only coveted but also rare. This Bustdown watch uses a paving setting to cover the case, bezel, dial and clasp with diamonds. With the black strap, it creates a strong bias on the wrist.

WHY BUY A PRE-MADE BUST DOWN WATCH?

The main benefit of buying an already-made Bustdown watch like the one above, rather than paying someone to do it for you with an existing original watch, is that you don't lose any value. As we all know, when a watch is taken apart and covered with ice, the watch itself is degraded. Of course it increases the value itself, but sometimes the value of the watch itself is more than the added gems. The value is therefore stable for bustdown watches that have already been manufactured. You can resell the watch for a similar price when you pay later.

In terms of style, you have a lot more options for icy watches than just looking at factory diamond watches. Bustdown watches tend to be fancier than factory watches because classic watch brands such as Rolex, Patek and AP use diamonds in subtle ways. So if you want something from Rolex, Patek or AP that's very frosty, you'll have to look for bent watches. This is why bustdown watches became so popular in the first place.

BUST DOWN WATCHES FOR SALE IN BOCA RATON

If you want to choose from a wide selection of Bustdown watches, come to Diamonds By Raymond Lee in Boca Raton. All our Bustdown watches are of excellent quality and are from the best brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. We know what people want and that's what we sell. In addition, our prices are unbeatable.

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