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520lux · 10 August 2015, 12:10 PM

Has anyone ever thought or have polished your Explorer II watch band to look like the newer GMT.. Satin outside links with polished center links?

What are your thought does it take away from the sport look or do you think it would make the watch more interesting to look at a touch of classy?

If you have done this already post some pictures.

I just purchased an explorer II and I am wanting to customize the band to the two tone satin polish.

Ruud Van Driver · 10 August 2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 520lux

Has anyone ever thought or have polished your Explorer II watch band to look like the newer GMT.. Satan outside links with polished center links?

What are your thought does it take away from the sport look or do you think it would make the watch more interesting to look at a touch of classy?

If you have done this already post some pictures.

I just purchased an explorer II and I am wanting to customize the band to the two tone satin polish.

"Satan outside links"? Dude, where's this thread going?

cop414 · 10 August 2015, 12:39 PM

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What are your thought does it take away from the sport look
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This would be my thought, personally I don't think it'd look good. Different stroked for different folks though.

seand442 · 10 August 2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

"Satan outside links"? Dude, where's this thread going?

I'm thinking straight to hell.

Seriously, I wouldn't do that to an Exp2. I don't even like it on the GMT but that's just me.

Ruud Van Driver · 10 August 2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

This would be my thought, personally I don't think it'd look good. Different stroked for different folks though.

Agreed, Tim. The Explorer II is a tool watch that's supposed to be for uncompromising, rugged and tough environments. Grrrrr! PCLs would look out of place, IMHO.

Your watch, your choice. However, if you are going to go down that road, think about getting a second hand bracelet and customise that. You can always change the watch back to its original state if you find the look doesn't work for you or if you decide to flip later on

520lux · 10 August 2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

"Satan outside links"? Dude, where's this thread going?

Oops thanks. Edit fixed

520lux · 10 August 2015, 01:23 PM

I see your points.

I have always been a fan of the satin / polished bands. Love the new GMT bands myself.

I never really put to much thought into why some rolex's were all satin finish while others had polished center links. Now after researching and looking at different models it makes sense why.

People customize there watches so much from the changing of dials to adding diamond on the band that I thought why not do something outside the norm for this model. But yeah personal preference. It would be easy to always go back to all satan finish

drfaulkner · 10 August 2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Agreed, Tim. The Explorer II is a tool watch that's supposed to be for uncompromising, rugged and tough environments. Grrrrr! PCLs would look out of place, IMHO.

Your watch, your choice.

X2....My Tudor Fastrider came with PCLs, but I modified to BCL for the same reason

adamlea · 10 August 2015, 01:52 PM

Eh . . . no.

fishingbear · 10 August 2015, 02:09 PM

Not on an Explorer II.

Abdullah71601 · 10 August 2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 520lux

I see your points.

I have always been a fan of the satin / polished bands. Love the new GMT bands myself.

I never really put to much thought into why some rolex's were all satin finish while others had polished center links. Now after researching and looking at different models it makes sense why.

People customize there watches so much from the changing of dials to adding diamond on the band that I thought why not do something outside the norm for this model. But yeah personal preference. It would be easy to always go back to all satan finish

I love the look on my Milgauss, which is a tool watch for rugged guys with electromagnets. I think Explorer would really pop with PCLs. I say go for it. Post up the pics when you're done.

joe100 · 10 August 2015, 07:16 PM

Negative!

travisb · 10 August 2015, 07:20 PM

No go for me. All brushed is the way it should stay.
If you do the mod, it's easily reversed if you're not happy.

Snow-Dweller · 10 August 2015, 07:25 PM

I just sold my GMT because of the PCLs, and love my EXP II just as it is.

Cru Jones · 10 August 2015, 07:37 PM

i think it would clash against the brushed bezel & black numerals, but, it's your watch, so, do with it what you will.

Rashid.bk · 10 August 2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

I just sold my GMT because of the PCLs, and love my EXP II just as it is.

The pcls is one of the main reasons I bought my BLNR, but Exp ll looks really nice with the satin brushed links.

capote · 10 August 2015, 10:25 PM

Some guy here polished his Explorer 2 from bezel to bracelet to a shiny finish. It looked...different.

Lpugliese · 14 August 2015, 01:16 PM

agree

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

i think it would clash against the brushed bezel & black numerals, but, it's your watch, so, do with it what you will.

Castor · 14 August 2015, 01:20 PM

Not on any Explorer!

arinsd · 14 August 2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cru jones

i think it would clash against the brushed bezel & black numerals, but, it's your watch, so, do with it what you will.

+100000

d999ss · 14 August 2015, 01:44 PM

AF_Rob · 14 August 2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by d999ss

HA! Yeah... Not for me, but I am curious how it will look. it might change my mind.

I like the censorship job on your avatar!

Matt748 · 14 August 2015, 03:18 PM

PCL's are not for me or my Explorer

Matt748 · 14 August 2015, 03:25 PM

Just seen your gallery post for the Explorer ii.
I have to be honest it does look pretty nice on yours, with the white dial.
Still not for me, but I hope your happy with the result.

waQstar · 14 August 2015, 03:37 PM

I wonder how it looks on a super jubilee

sickened1 · 14 August 2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by waQstar

I wonder how it looks on a super jubilee

Lots of images when Google. Doesn't look that bad actually.

bbressler · 14 August 2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

I just sold my GMT because of the PCLs, and love my EXP II just as it is.

Did you know that for less than $100 you can have the bracelet brushed? Love my GMT so much more afterwards. I think a watch needs polished lugs to go with PCL, so I wouldn't do it to an Exp2

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waQstar · 14 August 2015, 03:41 PM

Hmmm...that ones blah... Let me google black one

waQstar · 14 August 2015, 03:47 PM

Black is blah too

toneafficianado · 14 August 2015, 04:25 PM

I have an exp II and love the brushed look but I say if you want to try it then go ahead. You can easily brush them again if you hate the look.

10 August 2015, 12:10 PM	#1
520lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 584	ROLEX Explorer II Custom Polished band Has anyone ever thought or have polished your Explorer II watch band to look like the newer GMT.. Satin outside links with polished center links? What are your thought does it take away from the sport look or do you think it would make the watch more interesting to look at a touch of classy? If you have done this already post some pictures. I just purchased an explorer II and I am wanting to customize the band to the two tone satin polish.

10 August 2015, 12:39 PM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	[QUOTE=520lux;6045717 What are your thought does it take away from the sport look [/QUOTE] This would be my thought, personally I don't think it'd look good. Different stroked for different folks though. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

10 August 2015, 07:16 PM	#12
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Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,270	I just sold my GMT because of the PCLs, and love my EXP II just as it is. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D. Last edited by Snow-Dweller; 10 August 2015 at 07:26 PM.. Reason: Typo

14 August 2015, 03:37 PM	#25
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	I wonder how it looks on a super jubilee __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

10 August 2015, 01:23 PM	#7
520lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 584	I see your points. I have always been a fan of the satin / polished bands. Love the new GMT bands myself. I never really put to much thought into why some rolex's were all satin finish while others had polished center links. Now after researching and looking at different models it makes sense why. People customize there watches so much from the changing of dials to adding diamond on the band that I thought why not do something outside the norm for this model. But yeah personal preference. It would be easy to always go back to all satan finish

10 August 2015, 01:52 PM	#9
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	Eh . . . no.

10 August 2015, 02:09 PM	#10
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,385	Not on an Explorer II.

10 August 2015, 07:20 PM	#13
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,187	No go for me. All brushed is the way it should stay. If you do the mod, it's easily reversed if you're not happy.

10 August 2015, 07:37 PM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	i think it would clash against the brushed bezel & black numerals, but, it's your watch, so, do with it what you will.

10 August 2015, 10:25 PM	#17
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Some guy here polished his Explorer 2 from bezel to bracelet to a shiny finish. It looked...different.

14 August 2015, 01:20 PM	#19
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Not on any Explorer!

14 August 2015, 01:44 PM	#21
d999ss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: LA Watch: EXPLORER II Posts: 126

14 August 2015, 03:18 PM	#23
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	PCL's are not for me or my Explorer

14 August 2015, 03:25 PM	#24
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	Just seen your gallery post for the Explorer ii. I have to be honest it does look pretty nice on yours, with the white dial. Still not for me, but I hope your happy with the result.

14 August 2015, 03:41 PM	#28
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	Hmmm...that ones blah... Let me google black one __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

14 August 2015, 03:47 PM	#29
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	Black is blah too __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

14 August 2015, 04:25 PM	#30
toneafficianado 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,201	I have an exp II and love the brushed look but I say if you want to try it then go ahead. You can easily brush them again if you hate the look.

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