These Custom Watches Are Crazy 😱...But Will The Market Accept Them As Authentic?

[@scotts1409]

Watching you over the last few years, as the production value has gone up, your comfort in front of the camera, your knowledge, the cool intro bumper video, all of it is amazing. I've learned so much and truly been entertained over the last few years. Glad I found this channel on youtube. Keep up the great work, Eric!

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you Scott. I'm glad you've found the channel helpful and certainly appreciate your loyal support!

[@timderl4311]

He's the best watch channel by far he's so engaging and his views for the most part are always spot on with most true enthusiasts

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you so much for that Tim 👍

[@lokeevapes4935]

One of my favorite custom rolexes to date. This is not for everyone like Eric mentioned. If you are into not being like everyone than this is for you. If you want to FIT in than you won’t like this. Eric keep up the good work. 100k subs 💯!

[@sirgeorgioalastrata4104]

The background is making me want to fly out to miami lol

[@Crmjewelers]

Ha Ha, come over and enjoy it firsthand!

[@sirgeorgioalastrata4104]

@@Crmjewelers I might do that eventually and visit your store! 😎😁

[@johnstrachan2726]

Yeah, watching in Scotland, it's cold, dark, wet and freezing.

[@mrp9498]

sir georgio alastrata Makes me want to do a few lines !!

[@sophiewilkinson668]

@@johnstrachan2726 i feel your pain im in carlisle in cumbria

[@nuancepill8066]

So let me get this right... I can counterfeit a Rolex case and dial... and call it a Rolex? How can I print Rolex on a dial not made by Rolex? How is a copycat case/dial different than just doing the movement while you're at it? Then you can get a panda for about $650 in China. Saved everyone $49,350.

[@Crmjewelers]

Clients can customize a Rolex watch if they so desire. It's their watch. Anything customized obviously deviates from factory setting by a given %.

[@nuancepill8066]

@@Crmjewelers Great vid Eric... personally I think it's a sweet watch. Attention to detail is insane on those. But IMHO customizing is different than CNCing a 1:1 case, dial, bezel. DLCing a case, OK. A strap, OK. Painting on the dial and hands, OK.

[@meone8949]

Its not a customise rolex. Its a customised replica 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Crmjewelers]

Interesting to say the least Me One.

[@tzaarski244]

been watching ;) for an extremely long time now. i always liked the watch- car comparisons because i‘m originally a car guy that got into watches. now the porsche comparison - THIS GUY GETS IT!

[@lecorsaire2283]

Loving the production quality of these videos Eric! It’s nice to see sunny Miami near the heart of NYC winter! Just look at that awesome water!

[@Koru-Health]

I love the AP forge carbon diver but it was never comfortable on my skinny wrist. This could be an alternative as the Daytona is extremely comfortable and being lighter with the carbon case is a plus for me. Also more low key than the standard Daytona.

[@ejtamayo5317]

Congrats on 100 thousand subscribers

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you 🙇

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Also congrats on the 100k Subscribers!

[@Crmjewelers]

Thanks a million Maurie!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great topic brother! Stunning watch!

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you!

[@treedillinger5801]

Those cars are incredible, arguably better than the original...but if the body wasn’t made by Porsche and the engine wasn’t made by Porsche... it’s not a Porsche.

[@Crmjewelers]

Some part of the car had to be made by Porsche

[@treedillinger5801]

CRM Jewelers ...I would say they used the original Porsche as the donor car. But the new isn’t a Porsche, which is ok if that’s what you want. Plus, whether or not we consider it a Porsche...I bet Porsche doesn’t.

[@Crmjewelers]

Funny how one can spend an entire lifetime and semantics and minutiae 🤷

[@treedillinger5801]

CRM Jewelers ...I mean: that was the point of the video, wasn’t it?

[@jcdaly535]

Congrats on the 100k subscribers!! We been watching your channel for a few years... success earned! 😁

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you for the ongoing support man. Really appreciate it!

[@ALEXGIBSONCMG]

Im a fan of these unique customs, the idea is to do something new, f they were faking the prexisting look that'd be one thing, but with this its expressing a concept

[@joeg9478]

Eric, I’m a fan of your channel but this comes across as an infomercial for DiW.

[@Crmjewelers]

I think the watch is badass. They flew it in for me to review it and I gave my honest opinion of it on the video 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joeg9478]

I agree that the watch is badass. I just want to be able to trust that your opinions are genuine and not motivated by anything else. Big fan of your channel.

[@wiseguy724]

He stated right at the start it was brought to you by the brand, he's up front.

[@AdamMurrayLive]

Congratulations on hitting 100k subs, man. Keep up the great videos!

[@Crmjewelers]

Thanks

[@jason420jv1]

Absolute bad to the bone! Incredibly beautiful and unique watches! Hats off too the artists and too you for the great video. ✌️😎👍

[@Crmjewelers]

Thanks a lot Jason!

[@hectorrios5402]

The watch is cool. I just think the scratches in the future is not something I would like to deal with.

[@Crmjewelers]

Scratches are part of wearing watches

[@opsecmusic3947]

Rolex will say there fake as not made by them. Same as modified car the dealer wont help if its been messed with and wont do warranty work. Rolex are in a legal battle with people messing around with there brand identity. Also insurance company's wont pay out on none genuine watches if anything happens to it.

[@GTA-om4iy]

Still waiting for you to say rolex+diw is like Mercedes-benz+brabus

[@miamilawyerdaddy]

Congrats on 100k Eric!!!!

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you Brent. We finally did it. Will make a video about the journey soon!

your analogies are spot on !!!

[@henrigamebredvargas]

Very Nice video eric you the man💪king of Miami👑💯

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you Henri. Now we gotta work hard to get to 1M

[@henrigamebredvargas]

@@Crmjewelers for sure bro lets get it 1 milli wow😀💪❤💯

[@Crmjewelers]

Definitely gonna need your help on that one Henri

[@henrigamebredvargas]

@@Crmjewelers i will do my best bro hehe😀

[@phoenix5054]

They look good. Who cares what the watch community or the market thinks?

[@cedrickcharles5369]

Congrats on 100k my friend

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate it.

[@damachine3]

First! Picked up a new white dial ceramic Daytona and a steel Nautilus last week, bro! Both direct from the AD. That was an amazing week!

[@Crmjewelers]

Cool, congrats.

[@damachine3]

@@Crmjewelers Thanks, bro!

[@thesneakertifosi]

is it as waterproof as the orignal daytona?

[@Crmjewelers]

50atm

[@rossyrossy6971]

greetings from Berlin and congrats on 100K ... IMO you should have 1 mio by now though ;) in other words.. I like your vids ... keep it up ...

[@Crmjewelers]

Awesome man. Thank you for the vote of confidence. Really appreciate it!

[@carlosr1060]

Eric, u have stock in this company? sounds like a sales pitch. 😂

[@Crmjewelers]

I wish

[@boxing1940]

People can do whatever they want with their property as far as I am concerned! If you want a custom watch, why not??? Unfortunately for me I don’t own a Rolex and if I had one I would probably leave it original, but when you have 10 Rolex watches and you are bored of the same, then why not?

[@67sparks]

Please... it isn't perfect. 10:16... look at the bezel numbers closely. 160 180 200 240 300 400 .. they look like they were printed with a straight edge under them instead of going with the flow of the roundness of the bezel. Did you get paid to sponsor these guys? You pressing them hard bro.

[@Crmjewelers]

Don’t be ridiculous.. clearly custom watches are not in your lane. Mostly because you have no clue of what it takes to accomplish them. There is nothing to push. Its a full carbon case. Just like the Gunterwerks Porsche

[@67sparks]

@@Crmjewelers ... ok won't be ridiculous. Unsubscribed.

[@TheAlphalimamike]

People who stuck to the classic are afraid of the inovations, cause inovations bring a lot of beauty but risks too. Being classic has more "insurance"...

[@Crmjewelers]

Purism is about the classics I guess.

[@TheAlphalimamike]

CRM Jewelers agree!

[@jonathanl2748]

There will always be a market for anything bespoke. Money is not concern for that segment of the market. The quality of these watches is its own niche. Very well done video!

[@gabauter]

100k subs congrats!!

[@Crmjewelers]

Thanks man. Video about the journey is coming soon.

[@georgezagr6627]

Don’t u think Rolex is going to be sending them a summons ?

[@whatsup4616]

George thats already happening...saw some company’s sued by Rolex

[@OilBaron]

i guess it depends if they're selling customized watches or selling a customization service. if they're selling watches it might be a problem

[@Crmjewelers]

Clients can customize Rolex watches if they want. Rolex can't stop them.

[@georgezagr6627]

CRM Jewelers sure I agree but then Rolex will tell them to remove the Rolex logos on the dial not? Rolex is suing a company in California who do Rolex customization. And basically on everyone’s business who use their brand name. Anyway would be interesting.

[@ggilroy4554]

Yep they are following the lead from Ferrari. Ferrari squashes anyone who meddles with their brand and products.. think RUF, Alpina etc they use their own name not Porsche or BMW..

[@livefree1030]

I am really liking the Hot-rodding concept with watches. Makes them individually unique to the wearer. I wore a Rolex to a business meeting where I was not the only one with a rolex. My rolex had a twin. Wouldnt mind making it a custom hot-rod

[@carlosr1060]

morelli tech get yourself a steel ceramic White dial Daytona, I can assure you this won't happen to you again .

[@livefree1030]

@@carlosr1060 Just Googled it. That is a beautiful Rolex, and the $24k price isn't too shabby either.

[@pyootchnich]

Great topic. Way to keep up the variety. Congratulations on 100,000 subs!

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you my friend 🙇

[@chronoscopetvenglish5159]

Best customizers of Rolex ever! I can tell that because I saw their pieces

[@robynsjp]

Looks quite nice actually. Great vid. Cheers from cold Brussels 😃

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you man for the long distance support!

[@Maarten_official_account]

Hi Eric, congrats on 100k subscribers 👊

[@MrSebas82]

I'm just worried the company might switch my original Rolex movement with some fake movement. How would you safe guard that? Personally, in my opinion, I would just wear my Rolex in its original form.

[@Crmjewelers]

To each his own, but they won't do that. It's like taking your watch to get serviced and worrying about the same thing.

[@MrSebas82]

@@Crmjewelers Thanks for reply. Like your videos. Very educational and insightful to the watches you have reviewed. Keep up the good work. From Singapore :P

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you my friend

[@vladimirnikulin2474]

Amazing custom Daytona 🤟🏻😍

[@emanuelestuder2885]

This is not longer a Daytona. If you want something different buy something different. Just my opinion.

[@tyshawnnorwood6281]

Not a fan of the velcro band but the carbon case is amazing! I hate heavy watches.

[@Crmjewelers]

This is definitely not heavy, believe me

[@stephenpeck1636]

the only custom watch i'v ever thought I would like to wear.

[@markphillips2072]

Great subject there a couple out in California doing the same thing with vintage Date -Just that style of watch dressing them up an Rolex is sueing them but like the watch shown they buy the original watch then customize it so if your buying the watch and feel like you should be able to do what you want .

[@markphillips2072]

@austin rosin yes they did

[@nephroghost1912]

Yes sir, Singer Porsche’s are total bad ass!!

[@Crmjewelers]

Agree

[@georgezagr6627]

...another level...of taking a hit 😂.

[@Crmjewelers]

It's definitely not for the faint of wallet.

[@georgezagr6627]

Yea I’m sure it could be but when u decide to sell it off u take a bath 🛀

[@Crmjewelers]

Not a bath for the faint of wallet LOL

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Wow. For those wanting something different this ticks all the boxes!

[@j.r.5803]

I dont take them as being the real deal in a sense. But theire heart is indeed authentic, same goes for car tuning companies. Customs do show each individual personality and that makes them unic, unfortunally more costumized to a specific taste less likely it would resell specially for original collectors. People with good taste, that are simply personalities that do fit the general crowns, are the ones that are lucky with theire customs resellings. Same can be seen for custom companies that do create by themselves theire own pre made standard customs in an attempt of reselling them, where more theire custom work does fit the general community that theire prices target to, more they will resell and be known for. Costumes are simply filling a lack where the watch market lacks due to theire variation or upgrade limitations. But yeah when does an original loses it all dropping theire authentic tag is a point that each has theire own. If watch companies once do affiliations with such custom companies there we can call them more as being authentic watches. Mercedes AMG affiliate and BRABUS is a history that makes it seem more authentic due to both being tuning companies where AMG was the one getting affiliated. Afterall noone says that and AMG isnt a Mercedes. Unfortunally BRABUS gets no love since once they tune the car the warranty is done as so the car kinda stops being authentic in the own mercedes brand and this also happens with the watches. As so in a company point of view authentic is obly is done in theire attributed factories.

[@drainmasteruk5995]

Haven’t Rolex filed a lawsuit against them saying they are not genuine watches

[@lonewolf30531]

Thanks for the content .

[@scuderia747bhp]

Eric, great vide as alway bud, those porches you’ve mentioned are NOT actual porches, they do look alike but are not! Porsche will even call them 1:1 replicas, I’ve been trough that and can tell you first hand....the watch you reviewed does look like Daytona however by Rolex standards is not a Rolex you can’t send it back to Rolex, you can’t service it by Rolex nothing......so yeah don’t be surprised if they call it a great replica! Based on that I’d be scared to dump 50k on something which by the way look super cool but it’s nether here or there.... Thank you for great video as always ! P.S By the way I might hit you up for 18mm Cuban chain for me and a bracelet for my wife. (Most likely Rose gold for me to match my AP Brick and yellow gold for her)

[@Crmjewelers]

Sounds good man. Thanks for your feedback. Let me know whenever you need help with the Cuban or anything else 305-349-5000.

[@scuderia747bhp]

CRM Jewelers will do for sure! Thank you!

[@reacorp401k2]

I'm for customizing. I think it gives the watch personality

[@kierankennedy8351]

NICE PIECES BUT I PREFER THE FACTORY ROLEX.I SUPPOSED IF YOU HAD MONEY FALLING OUT OF YOUR POCKETS IT IS ANOTHER AVENUE

[@Crmjewelers]

Clearly thats the idea

[@sheapublishing]

I have seen some Daytonas that have been modified with Ceramic bezel.. there is a company in Downtown LA that is selling two-tone Daytonas with Ceramic modified bezels. I am not sure if I would buy them..

[@jimfou4164]

I live in South Florida and i definitely want to come to visit your Shop

[@Crmjewelers]

Come at any time Jim, Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm. What part of South Florida are you from?

[@ryanmcgarry2058]

That Daytona is the best looking Daytona ive ever seen. My opinion. I'm honestly over rolex hype. The watches are the same from 50 years ago. They come out every year and change a color or make it 2 tone and people act like they are God. Yes, they make great watches, but they are not innovative at all

[@Crmjewelers]

Someone gets it. 🙌🏼

[@alonsorodriguezponce2530]

I never get disapointed with every new vid!! Nice content

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you Alonso.

[@CARLOSMARCELIN]

Great video Eric!

[@Crmjewelers]

thank you, thank you!

[@thomasrusso1411]

If you have the money do whatever makes you happy why not

[@Crmjewelers]

Agree

[@808Stevie]

I believe the Artisans De Geneve, Juan Pablo Montoya was the first ones to customize a Rolex in 2003 with the skeleton dial Daytona. Bamford is just a rich family boy that made a hobby business.

[@gabrielg842]

Good looking watch, just not for me. I love my plain ole black dial 116500 LN.

[@Crmjewelers]

It's not for everyone Gabriel, but there is a market for these artistically customized watches.

[@carlosr1060]

Gabriel G agreed. Black or White will do just fine.

[@jameswestconsultant]

I’m with you 100%, I supported your love for RM way back though so............good vid ✊🏻

[@bentleygt3716]

meh. not for me . mainly because of the Carbon fiber case which i don't like at all. i like Artisans de Geneve's work more. thanks Eric

[@SteveFWatches]

Lol if Rolex and Richard Mille had a child 🤣😂

[@ListerMotorsports]

Great comparison to the high end Hot Rod World .

[@Crmjewelers]

Cool, thanks for the feedback.

[@miamilawyerdaddy]

Agreed. Perfect analogy

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you Brent.

[@carlosr1060]

The value, is in original . Customizing is a Waste of money.

[@Crmjewelers]

Taste is a factor in the equation as well.

[@carlosr1060]

Billy Backwoods so teach me, Grand Wizard. Enlighten me with your vast knowledge of the subject. You seem to be a wise man. I’ll be waiting for your response.

[@carlosr1060]

Billy Backwoods don’t have anything else to say ? what watches do you wear ? I’m curious.

[@carlosr1060]

Billy Backwoods just as I suspected, full of hot air, a Big nothing burger.

[@carlosr1060]

Billy Backwoods God Bless you, and have yourself a Merry Christmas , from the classy 305.

[@deepseablueface8679]

I like these but I would prefer a deployment type clasp instead of Velcro with black backing. I Especially like the GMT “OASIS “.

[@madisonnewyork]

For the price I think I'd take this over a Richard Mille. You're a great salesman because at the beginning of the video I was like eww hell no but by the end I was like hmm ok lol.

[@Crmjewelers]

Ha Ha thanks. I have a great passion for what I do, so I guess that helps.

[@chris5k132]

When done right, its right.

[@Crmjewelers]

Thanks for your feedback Soloman.

[@tommymiller4540]

Do they send u all the original rolex parts and og box and papers

[@ramonsalas6583]

How much does it go for?

[@npcforyou]

Price point is WAY outa my league, BUT I do respect the art. The red against the black is WOWx10!!!...👌🏼🕵🏼‍♀️💕

[@Crmjewelers]

It's a very intricate job. Not for everyone, but impressive nevertheless.

[@daledevernon56]

Just looked at their website, Daytona looks great but their green Sky dweller is the business.

[@Crmjewelers]

You like their Sky-Dweller better?

[@daledevernon56]

No but prefer Artisans de Geneve version more.

[@Crmjewelers]

Thanks. I also mentioned Artisans on the video.

[@elgordo9999]

That's not a genuine Rolex. And does the original "Real Rolex"case get returned to the owner or does the butcher shop keep it after he's made the copy one and pilfered the parts? If it ain't factory then don't fu😔k with it.

[@Crmjewelers]

I'm not sure that the guy who can afford this watch cares about a little, green box

[@elgordo9999]

@@Crmjewelers I'm not talking about the box Eric I'm talking about the watch case that the parts were taken from. You know the original factory Rolex watch case. Probably doesn't give a shit about either the box or the case I suppose! How many of these watches do you reckon this company has made up to now?

[@bbre1111]

Should i trade this for my 116515ln daytona?

[@TimG--]

Custom watches.......Wrecking a nice piece ! No thank you. Nice video mate.

[@Crmjewelers]

Thanks Tim for your input. I know that custom watches are not for everyone and it's a topic that creates a lot of controversy, but what is life without a little of that?

[@DavesGenny]

50k include the price of the Rolex?

[@Mister_LRT]

The car comparison was accurate...

[@Crmjewelers]

Cool man, glad you liked it. Not sure how the purists where gonna respond!

[@stopthecap2644]

Real question.. What's the difference between a "custom" daytona and a franken replica daytona? I feel like the luxury watch world, where as before was very black/white... is starting to show signs of grey... and then it becomes extremely confusing to decipher between "real" and "fake"

[@stopthecap2644]

Would Rolex even service one of these "custom" watches o.O

[@robertbarta4912]

There is one custom Daytona that I love....the La Montoya.

[@timderl4311]

I don't really see the point, if you want a full carbon watch go for another brand. It's not a Rolex is it let's be honest, the watch looks OK and they designed it well but at the end of the day they just stuck another companies name on the dial and stole hands and pushers.

[@The_real_Mr_Ghost]

I would choose that Daytona before any RM or Royal oaks!

[@alyn7888]

Looks nice but it’s not a Rolex

[@michaelmaggi7637]

Sorry. Not for me. FWIW I wish I lived in Miami. LOL!

[@Crmjewelers]

Ha Ha, make sure to holler when you come by!

[@michaelmaggi7637]

@@Crmjewelers U know it dude! :)

[@Ax07605]

There's nothing wrong with doing this to your Rolex , but you need to accept that if you try to re sell it you limit yourself to this small subsection of watch collectors who want custom watches. Just like how people are fans of custom cars custom watches is a completely different sub set of the hobby. My only problem is when controversies come out where these artist are scamming their consumers with non Rolex movements

[@meone8949]

Come on man. This is by all definitions a Replica with a genuine Engine & windscreen.

[@Crmjewelers]

Replica of what? Rolex would never dare to make a carbon fiber model 😂

[@hafizhardhi4452]

CRM Jewelers thats right, so why you buy rolex if you dont “want” rolex. The customization has gone too far. Lost the rolex value image.

[@Crmjewelers]

Because everyone is different. It's like buying a luxury automobile and customizing it to your taste. It's your money. Why worrying about pleasing all the conservative people? 🤷‍♂️

[@ubedube1892]

@@Crmjewelers facts!!! But i mean its human nature to care about what everyone thinks. Why are you buying a 10k+ watch in the first place if you dont care what people think? A 20$ casio does the job. You feel me hahaha

[@nkoonkukoo]

@@ubedube1892 Stupid argument, you buy a watch because you like it. You customize a watch because you want to.

[@henrywest7217]

Informative vid. And a perfect analogy to the custom car shops.

[@Crmjewelers]

Thanks for watching and for your feedback Henry.

[@carlosr1060]

Frankenstein ? Not for me.

[@Crmjewelers]

Interesting to say the least.

[@evilfluff6634]

I did not see a Dodge Challenger in the video but I did see a rebodied Dodge Charger and Porsche rebodied.

[@brentlatam1988]

My biggest concern with DiW who I’ve contacted is I’m concerned about the authenticity of the actual movement. They claim (and I have this in writing) they source all 100% brand new watches direct from the AD. We know this is impossible. They also said once they modify the watch, as a buyer I would not be given the unused parts of the original watch. They said they keep them, but they don’t sell them. I also find this difficult to believe. If they can source brand new watch’s from AD’s at volume. Their business plan is flawed. They would make more money just flipping those watches. They would also be the only people on the planet able to do this. So are they telling the truth? Or are they full of shit? If they are full of shit, are they actually using authentic movements?

[@chronoscopetvenglish5159]

probably you don't know about their prices. Their pieces cost much more than flippers watches. Also its very simple to check movements in diw watches. By the way they do a lot of open backs

[@paulpicone1121]

I like the face the red strap needs to be black then it would be better ✌

[@Crmjewelers]

It all depends on your taste. I like it in red.

[@WatchSociety]

Nice

[@Crmjewelers]

Thank you

[@junito1008]

3:46 I prefer the all exposed carbon fiber Porsche !! 😎👌🏼

[@Crmjewelers]

That's a nice one too LOL

[@Enthusiastic777]

great video as usual Eric! What do you think about Labelnoir Rolex tourbillon? Hot or not?

[@Crmjewelers]

Very interesting. I like it

[@rafaelreyes9474]

That watch looks sick . It’s definitely for the collector that doesn’t care about the price or value of it . Everything is perfect about that watch I would prefer a buckle for it tho

[@Crmjewelers]

Yes, I think it'll look good on that too. Thanks for your comment.

[@johndonohue235]

Eric I get the whole comparison to a modified auto, but you are dead wrong on this one.

[@Crmjewelers]

Its the same as the cars.

[@johndonohue235]

CRM Jewelers This is a little different Eric, it will very shortly be something that’s considered cheesy. The stench of cheese isn’t easily worn off.

[@Crmjewelers]

I think that taste has a lot to do with this. Custom watches is a topic that always has a large crowd on both sides of the fence 🤷‍♂️

[@smartmouthriveria]

You can't justify a mod and be against fakes. If you replace a white gold Rolex with a carbon case ....it will be considered fake

[@mrp9498]

As for PVD I like the Tudor Black Bay Dark. That custom Daytona kinda looks like the Omega Dark Side Speedmaster.

[@buenasuerte166]

this watch is beautiful