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Rolex50 · 21 April 2020, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SPMN

I don't dislike them outright, but I do feel the center link is a bit large to be polished on an oyster bracelet. The proportions seem a bit off.

I agree.
Also seems to be a watch undecided as to what it wants to be.

VegasMilgauss · 21 April 2020, 07:42 AM

Love them, as an aside I notice the scratches on my brushed bracelet explorer much more than on my PCL Milgauss or GMT.

kieselguhr · 21 April 2020, 07:45 AM

Love PCLs. Gives the watch added definition with varying finishes.

D.P.G. · 21 April 2020, 08:14 AM

Absolutely hate them I wish the center links on my jubilee bracelet were brushed but at least they are not as shinny as the oyster.

MARTIN1264 · 21 April 2020, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg 59

I love the look but hate the maintenance.

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Agreed.......

Xerxes77 · 21 April 2020, 08:45 AM

Yes

DCheeta · 21 April 2020, 09:00 AM

I like the way they look, and I don’t mind the scratching. What drives me crazy is the finger prints and smudges. I spend all day wiping them.

Prestige_Swiss · 21 April 2020, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by alphasports

Liked them on my GMT for about a week then couldn't wait to scrub them silly.

Love this look

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vette boy 52 · 21 April 2020, 09:18 AM

I have to qualify my no answer, on SS bracelets I do NOT care for PCL at all. For TT or solid precious metal bracelets I do like them.

Rocco21 · 21 April 2020, 09:26 AM

I do like pcls.would take on any watch.would like on my 126600 to add some flash.

scarlet knight · 21 April 2020, 09:29 AM

As the OP, it is interesting to see a near 50-50 split. I like them, thought they were not popular.

Rags · 21 April 2020, 09:47 AM

No No No No !!!!!

Eagle dunes 75 · 21 April 2020, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rags

No No No No !!!!!

This

Heimdall · 21 April 2020, 11:17 PM

I have the BLNR and managed to get a friendly AD in Sweden to order a Submariner bracelet for me. He even put it on. Now no PCLs and also glidelock which is great to have in HK.

joli160 · 21 April 2020, 11:28 PM

Not a fan of the brushed only look, PCL's give it that bit of pop

samson66 · 21 April 2020, 11:39 PM

Like on dress watches, dislike on sports watches.

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RobotDoctor · 21 April 2020, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Like on dress watches, dislike on sports watches.

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Then that goes back to the question, if PCLs are good for a dress watch then a can a GMT with PCL be worn with a suit?

Turtleneck · 22 April 2020, 12:08 AM

Before I purchased my GMT I thought I would hate the PCL's and probably get them brushed. After wearing the watch I actually like them. Mine isn't scatched up yet so that may change after a few years of wear.

RobotDoctor · 22 April 2020, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by alphasports

Liked them on my GMT for about a week then couldn't wait to scrub them silly.

I just attempted a brush on my GMT II band. I will have to remove the band to complete the brush finish and to finalize the finish. The nice thing is that some fine surface scratches have been removed (or brushed over).

FTX I · 22 April 2020, 05:41 AM

I wouldn't mind I guess but I never had one.

Jster · 22 April 2020, 05:58 AM

No on Subs and GMT's.

Maybe on DJ's and Daytona's.

jb335 · 22 April 2020, 06:02 AM

Big fan of PCLs

Halitosis · 22 April 2020, 07:04 AM

Interesting to see the popularity of PCLs here. A few years ago I would have expected them to be slammed in the vote and yet they are (marginally) winning here!
I had a GMTc for 8 years but traded out for a Sub, primarily to lose the PCLs, which were too 'bling' for me

FriendlyTotodial · 22 April 2020, 07:11 AM

By coincidence all of my Rolex’s have PCLs and I can’t stand them. Would prefer if they were all brushed .

Therolexboyz · 22 April 2020, 07:21 AM

Love them!!

RobotDoctor · 23 April 2020, 01:06 PM

I removed my bracelet from my GMT II and completed the brush finish of my band. Here's the result.

Setarip · 23 April 2020, 04:20 PM

Does this answer your question? It’s a tool watch. Not a fancy, blingy dress watch. PM I can understand and appreciate PCLs. Not on SS.

First thing I will do with a newly acquired Daytona is have the bracelet brushed down by expert jeweler along with top of lugs to match.

Ihatecheese · 23 April 2020, 04:32 PM

Polished is a bit much for me, at least in SS.
Check out my shiny bracelet. It's made of the same stuff as my saucepan!

Pim · 23 April 2020, 04:37 PM

I do not like them because, and this might sound silly, they pose a security threat.
The PCL's make the watch just that little bit more blingy and it catches your eye. With all the Maroccan gangs here in Amsterdam (but in London also) it is sad to say that you cannot stand out to much and you have to be low key

Vince KSA · 23 April 2020, 04:45 PM

Depends entirely on the watch.

For example on the Hulk the brushed center links suit that particular watch, as there is a lot going on with that watch, colour and sunburst dial etc.

However on my Submariner 116619LB Smurf I think the PCLs suit that watch perfectly. So

View Poll Results: I like polished center links on a bracelet.
Yes	149	42.21%
No	156	44.19%
Neutral	48	13.60%
Voters: 353. You may not vote on this poll

21 April 2020, 09:47 AM	#42
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	No No No No !!!!! __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

21 April 2020, 11:28 PM	#45
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,383	Not a fan of the brushed only look, PCL's give it that bit of pop __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 April 2020, 07:04 AM	#53
Halitosis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Watch: my angry dog Posts: 179	Interesting to see the popularity of PCLs here. A few years ago I would have expected them to be slammed in the vote and yet they are (marginally) winning here! I had a GMTc for 8 years but traded out for a Sub, primarily to lose the PCLs, which were too 'bling' for me __________________ I don't actually have bad breath - I just thought it was a cool sounding word

23 April 2020, 04:45 PM	#60
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 751	Depends entirely on the watch. For example on the Hulk the brushed center links suit that particular watch, as there is a lot going on with that watch, colour and sunburst dial etc. However on my Submariner 116619LB Smurf I think the PCLs suit that watch perfectly. So __________________ Patek Philippe 5168-G (Aquanaut Blue) - Rolex Daytona 116508 Green Dial - Rolex Submariner 116619LB ( Smurf) - Panerai 1116 (Platinum 1 of 70) - Panerai 932 Radiomir 47mm - Panerai 968 Submersible "Bronzo" - NOMOS Glashutte Club 453 Campus - SS Omega Seamaster Orange - Porsche Design GMT - G Shock Solar - Tag F1 Circa 1995 - J W Benson Circa 1950. ( F.PJ. Complication on order 👍🏼)

21 April 2020, 07:42 AM	#32
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,029	Love them, as an aside I notice the scratches on my brushed bracelet explorer much more than on my PCL Milgauss or GMT.

21 April 2020, 07:45 AM	#33
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,465	Love PCLs. Gives the watch added definition with varying finishes.

21 April 2020, 08:14 AM	#34
D.P.G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: David Location: Massachusetts Watch: 126710 BLNR (2019) Posts: 272	Absolutely hate them I wish the center links on my jubilee bracelet were brushed but at least they are not as shinny as the oyster.

21 April 2020, 08:45 AM	#36
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Yes

21 April 2020, 09:00 AM	#37
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	I like the way they look, and I don’t mind the scratching. What drives me crazy is the finger prints and smudges. I spend all day wiping them.

21 April 2020, 09:18 AM	#39
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 772	I have to qualify my no answer, on SS bracelets I do NOT care for PCL at all. For TT or solid precious metal bracelets I do like them.

21 April 2020, 09:26 AM	#40
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I do like pcls.would take on any watch.would like on my 126600 to add some flash.

21 April 2020, 09:29 AM	#41
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,172	As the OP, it is interesting to see a near 50-50 split. I like them, thought they were not popular.

21 April 2020, 11:17 PM	#44
Heimdall "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hong Kong Watch: BLNR SD4K PP 5167A Posts: 116	I have the BLNR and managed to get a friendly AD in Sweden to order a Submariner bracelet for me. He even put it on. Now no PCLs and also glidelock which is great to have in HK.

21 April 2020, 11:39 PM	#46
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,953	Like on dress watches, dislike on sports watches. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S10 using Tapatalk

22 April 2020, 12:08 AM	#48
Turtleneck "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: PNW Posts: 12	Before I purchased my GMT I thought I would hate the PCL's and probably get them brushed. After wearing the watch I actually like them. Mine isn't scatched up yet so that may change after a few years of wear.

22 April 2020, 05:41 AM	#50
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I wouldn't mind I guess but I never had one.

22 April 2020, 05:58 AM	#51
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	No on Subs and GMT's. Maybe on DJ's and Daytona's.

22 April 2020, 06:02 AM	#52
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,903	Big fan of PCLs

22 April 2020, 07:11 AM	#54
FriendlyTotodial "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 39	By coincidence all of my Rolex’s have PCLs and I can’t stand them. Would prefer if they were all brushed .

22 April 2020, 07:21 AM	#55
Therolexboyz Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Below Mason Dixon Posts: 93	Love them!!

23 April 2020, 04:20 PM	#57
Setarip "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Margaritaville Watch: Rolex Posts: 625	Does this answer your question? It’s a tool watch. Not a fancy, blingy dress watch. PM I can understand and appreciate PCLs. Not on SS. First thing I will do with a newly acquired Daytona is have the bracelet brushed down by expert jeweler along with top of lugs to match.

23 April 2020, 04:32 PM	#58
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	Polished is a bit much for me, at least in SS. Check out my shiny bracelet. It's made of the same stuff as my saucepan!

23 April 2020, 04:37 PM	#59
Pim Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Netherlands Posts: 515	I do not like them because, and this might sound silly, they pose a security threat. The PCL's make the watch just that little bit more blingy and it catches your eye. With all the Maroccan gangs here in Amsterdam (but in London also) it is sad to say that you cannot stand out to much and you have to be low key

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