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Old 26 September 2020, 11:06 PM   #31
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As a few others stated, center link looks a bit rough, over brushed perhaps. Nice watch otherwise, enjoy!
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Old 26 September 2020, 11:08 PM   #32
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Looks great.
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Old 26 September 2020, 11:13 PM   #33
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I like it! Enjoy it.
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Old 26 September 2020, 11:44 PM   #34
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Looks much better and Rolex should offer that choice to owners when we buy them. Lots of people like to make their watch a bit more individual and there are too many purists on the forum who are too focused on thinking everything should be factory spec. If Rolex let us choose whether we want Jubilee or Oyster, brushed or PCL it would bring a new level of owner satisfaction.

Anyway, this one is now exactly how you wanted it to be.
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Old 26 September 2020, 11:54 PM   #35
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the polished center links never made much sense to me on a SS sports model...the new generation moved away from it. If its a dressy watch (TT/DJ) its fine, but i like the brushed SS more. Great call.
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Old 26 September 2020, 11:59 PM   #36
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The brushing looks quite coarse compared to the factory finish, but if you're happy then who cares?
I was going to say the same thing, pics look like it was brushed with 60 grit

BUT I do like it better than PCL on a tool watch!
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Old 27 September 2020, 12:02 AM   #37
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It’s a tool watch. PCLs don’t belong. Did it to my BLNR GMT a few weeks after receiving it years ago.

Gave a new BLNR to my best friend 2 yrs ago. Before they wrapped it up for me I had jeweler brush it down knowing my buddy would have never worn it if had come looking fancy.

Nice job. Beautiful watch and bracelet!!!


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Old 27 September 2020, 12:03 AM   #38
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I like it so much better! Fits the style of watch much better.
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Old 27 September 2020, 12:07 AM   #39
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I really like it- looks original to me. I'm hoping to acquire a 116710LN someday. If I do, I'll see if I can tolerate the PCL's. If not, they're going to be brushed, no hesitation. Thanks for showing it off- it gives me motivation!

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Old 27 September 2020, 12:16 AM   #40
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Looks like they did a good job but since I’m not really bothered by scratched up PCLs it’s not something I could do.


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Old 27 September 2020, 12:25 AM   #41
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Old 27 September 2020, 12:30 AM   #42
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I’m not enamored with the modifying of OEM watches. Undoubtedly it looks good, since similar variants (like the sub) have this aesthetic. Conversely, I am also a firm believer that its own watches and we can do with them what we wish.
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Old 27 September 2020, 12:37 AM   #43
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You mean an aftermarket one?


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Depends on what you mean “aftermarket”? I mean a genuine Rolex Glidelock bracelet that would normally be on a 114060/116600LN sub. Typically cost is around $2k. That way, you could save the original bracelet. I did the same thing you did and took a hit when I sold it.
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Old 27 September 2020, 12:45 AM   #44
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I like it.

I bought a 97200 glide lock bracelet to put on my 116710s so that I did not have to change the OEM bracelet.
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Old 27 September 2020, 01:07 AM   #45
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Looks way better, I really don’t like PCL


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Old 27 September 2020, 01:22 AM   #46
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Depends on what you mean “aftermarket”? I mean a genuine Rolex Glidelock bracelet that would normally be on a 114060/116600LN sub. Typically cost is around $2k. That way, you could save the original bracelet. I did the same thing you did and took a hit when I sold it.

I'd rather spend 2k on a nice second hand watch..
And what I did to my watch is totally reversible so no need to have two bracelets


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Old 27 September 2020, 01:29 AM   #47
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Looks much better and Rolex should offer that choice to owners when we buy them. Lots of people like to make their watch a bit more individual and there are too many purists on the forum who are too focused on thinking everything should be factory spec. If Rolex let us choose whether we want Jubilee or Oyster, brushed or PCL it would bring a new level of owner satisfaction.

Anyway, this one is now exactly how you wanted it to be.
Exactly I brushed the links on my GMTII and was very pleased with the results. The PCLs were just not practical and looked out of place on a sports model.
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Old 27 September 2020, 02:48 AM   #48
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Not for me I'm afraid. Much prefer PCLs and they nicely distinguished the watch from a sub.
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Old 27 September 2020, 02:52 AM   #49
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I think it looks good. As long as you like it and you are not planning on selling it you should be happy with the results.
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:00 AM   #50
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Looks nice, but IMHO its now a Submariner?
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:01 AM   #51
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Very nice. I like it.
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:04 AM   #52
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LOVE IT! Did the same to my Omega AT41 and couldn't be happier. Your GMT looks stunning, and you're happy, which is all that matters.
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:07 AM   #53
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Now it looks like the tool watch it really is. Never understood PCL.
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:30 AM   #54
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I like it. The classic 1675 and 16710 GMT Oyster bracelets didn't have polished links; I think the brushed links are more appropriate on a sports tool watch than the flashy polished look which appear somewhat gaudy to my eye.
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:38 AM   #55
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Looks dope!

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Old 27 September 2020, 03:43 AM   #56
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Not for me, but if that’s what you like that’s all it matters!
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:56 AM   #57
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Beautiful! Great look! I personally prefer the GMT with the PCL’s, especially in the oyster bracelet.
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:59 AM   #58
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Looks great

Never warmed up to the polished centers,
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Old 27 September 2020, 04:10 AM   #59
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Congrats- wear it in good health! The brushed center links look so much better in my opinion.
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Old 27 September 2020, 04:11 AM   #60
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