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tfduff723 · 17 February 2013, 04:00 AM

I have read many posts regarding brushing PCLs and I am considering that for my GMT IIC. However, most of those posts say the same thing - namely: " restoring the PCLs later is no problem and that is what the RSC would do anyway".

My questions is.... has anyone actually restored their PCLs and if so is it as easy as described?

Pics would be appreciated.

padi56 · 17 February 2013, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tfduff723

I have read many posts regarding brushing PCLs and I am considering that for my GMT IIC. However, most of those posts say the same thing - namely: " restoring the PCLs later is no problem and that is what the RSC would do anyway".

My questions is.... has anyone actually restored their PCLs and if so is it as easy as described?

Pics would be appreciated.

Well just as any ss surface can be brushed its just as easy with the correct tools to have a polished surface its not rocket science.Done it myself quite a few years back to a SD but it only lasted about 5 minuets as I brushed it straight back again it just did not look correct on a tool watch.

xxthe_remedyxx · 17 February 2013, 04:26 AM

Not a good idea to brush the PCL's. Brushing them leaves fine grooves in the metal which is fine if you want to leave it brushed, but if you decide to polish back you'll have to take quite a bit of metal off to get it back to looking the way it did.

Also, the outer links adjacent to the center link will never look the same. It's quite difficult to get them looking stock after the brushing. Hopefully your watchmaker is a master and knows exactly what he's doing.

BTW - The above information comes from a very reputable and respected watchmaker who is a member of this forum.

tfduff723 · 18 February 2013, 03:21 AM

Thanks for the responses guys... it sounds like the easier part is brushing versus restoring. That being the case brushing is probably for those folks that really don't intend to go back to PCLs. Would you agree?

Has anyone out there actually reversed the brushing of PCLs and were you able to regain original condition?

SeaDweller50 · 18 February 2013, 06:05 AM

I reversed, and yes, exactly back to the original. And all done by my local watchmaker. I only reversed back to PCL's as I flipped my GMTC.

tfduff723 · 18 February 2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexplorerII

I reversed, and yes, exactly back to the original. And all done by my local watchmaker. I only reversed back to PCL's as I flipped my GMTC.

Great - appreciate the reponse.

rolio · 18 February 2013, 11:39 AM

Don't you like the polished center links? I think anything is fitting if it's "original."

tfduff723 · 19 February 2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rolio

Don't you like the polished center links? I think anything is fitting if it's "original."

Honestly... I am on the fence. Most of the time it is that little bit of extra bling that I don't care for. Really just a question of personal style.

I do agree with your point about original - I just wish that Rolex offered the option of brushed or PCLs when purchasing the GMT IIC.

That said it is an awesome watch all around.

17 February 2013, 04:00 AM	#1
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	Question Regarding Restoring PCLs I have read many posts regarding brushing PCLs and I am considering that for my GMT IIC. However, most of those posts say the same thing - namely: " restoring the PCLs later is no problem and that is what the RSC would do anyway". My questions is.... has anyone actually restored their PCLs and if so is it as easy as described? Pics would be appreciated.

17 February 2013, 04:26 AM	#3
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	Question Regarding Restoring PCLs Not a good idea to brush the PCL's. Brushing them leaves fine grooves in the metal which is fine if you want to leave it brushed, but if you decide to polish back you'll have to take quite a bit of metal off to get it back to looking the way it did. Also, the outer links adjacent to the center link will never look the same. It's quite difficult to get them looking stock after the brushing. Hopefully your watchmaker is a master and knows exactly what he's doing. BTW - The above information comes from a very reputable and respected watchmaker who is a member of this forum.

18 February 2013, 11:39 AM	#7
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Don't you like the polished center links? I think anything is fitting if it's "original." __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

18 February 2013, 03:21 AM	#4
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	Thanks for the responses guys... it sounds like the easier part is brushing versus restoring. That being the case brushing is probably for those folks that really don't intend to go back to PCLs. Would you agree? Has anyone out there actually reversed the brushing of PCLs and were you able to regain original condition?

18 February 2013, 06:05 AM	#5
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I reversed, and yes, exactly back to the original. And all done by my local watchmaker. I only reversed back to PCL's as I flipped my GMTC.

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