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21 June 2014, 05:03 AM | #1 |
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My Ceramic GMT with brushed center links.
Just got my ceramic GMT back from the AD after getting the PCL brushed. Love it! This how they should have made this watch in the first place, IMO
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21 June 2014, 05:08 AM | #2 |
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Agreed! Looks amazing. The PCL's are a big issue for me and have been the reason I have been swaying towards an EXPII over the GMT.
I was contemplating trying to brush the centre links myself if I were to go with a GMT but am nervous to try. Looks great. |
21 June 2014, 05:13 AM | #3 |
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Yes, I agree 100% brushed links look the best.
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21 June 2014, 05:16 AM | #4 |
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Nice. I really like PLCs myself though.
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21 June 2014, 05:24 AM | #5 |
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That's one sharp looking watch
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21 June 2014, 05:30 AM | #6 |
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Thanks. I took it to an AD and they only charged me $150 to do it. I don't think I would attempt it myself, but you may be more brave than I.
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21 June 2014, 05:35 AM | #7 |
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Thats a bargain.. looks great
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21 June 2014, 05:39 AM | #8 |
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Looks way way better like that with the brushed centers You have a sharper picture?
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21 June 2014, 05:42 AM | #9 |
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Agreed! Hope someone from Rolex sees this thread.
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21 June 2014, 05:45 AM | #10 |
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looks good
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21 June 2014, 05:47 AM | #11 |
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Total winner
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21 June 2014, 06:04 AM | #13 |
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I've been so conditioned by precious metal models that brushed centers look odd now.
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21 June 2014, 06:12 AM | #14 |
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If you had just worn it for a year it would look like that anyway.
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21 June 2014, 06:25 AM | #16 |
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Agreed that the GMT should come brushed. I would also like to see Rolex offer a super jubilee option for the GMT. It was an option in the past and I saw a forum member post pics of a BLNR with a super jubilee fitted which looked fantastic.
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That looks perfect!
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21 June 2014, 06:30 AM | #18 |
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[QUOTE=Brucie D;5043115]I'm with Thomas on this but the brushed links look great as well. I enjoy a bit of brightwork though.
The sides of the case, links and clasp are still polished, that's enough shiny for me. |
21 June 2014, 06:34 AM | #19 |
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oh yea...looks way better for sure....as a few others have stated...pcl's are the reason I dont own the GMT...now pcls on precious metal models are a different story. well done.
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21 June 2014, 06:51 AM | #20 |
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I agree. Stainless steel is meant to be brushed. Think, Delorean. Platinum and hold, polished all the way.
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21 June 2014, 06:52 AM | #21 |
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I was hoping someone would post a picture after having the PCL's brushed... It looks much better.
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21 June 2014, 07:03 AM | #22 |
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Let's face it, the GMT looks good either way. Not partial one way or the other on the SS model though brushing the GMTc does give it the older look so why not just go used with the previous version and have insert switchablility. Once you get to TT+ it's PCL's all the way of course.
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21 June 2014, 07:24 AM | #24 |
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Yes I totally agree. I hate PCL's they're a scratch magnet.
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Much better!
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Looks great!
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21 June 2014, 07:32 AM | #27 |
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Very Nice!
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Looks fantastic. I am of the opinion that brushed are better suited for the SS Professional watches, but after owning a SS Daytona and now a BLNR, the PCL's have grown on me. But after seeing your picture of your GMT, it re-affirms my opinion that brushed is better suited for SS Professional watches.
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Nice to differ, but for me PCL's are
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