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20 December 2019, 10:10 AM | #31 |
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I dislike PCLs with a passion, so I’m in the brush group... you can always send it to RSC for a service and it will come back original.
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20 December 2019, 10:25 AM | #32 |
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Buy a brushed bracelet. I think modifying the original bracelet is a mistake.
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20 December 2019, 10:27 AM | #33 |
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If the center links are polished originally I leave them, if they are not I leave them. Original design is the way I keep my Rolex watches.
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20 December 2019, 11:37 AM | #34 |
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Super easy to re brush or entirely brush a bracelet. It’s time consuming to do it right and make sure it’s even etc... just finished rebrushing my EX2 as it was messed up quite bad, took me about 5-6 hours working slowly and constant checking my work, but turned out great and very smooth.
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20 December 2019, 11:48 AM | #35 |
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Do what you want and like. Want it brushed? Do it.
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20 December 2019, 11:50 AM | #36 |
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There was a post a couple weeks ago where a guy had his bracelet brushed. It looked great. I'll take a look and post it if I can find it.
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20 December 2019, 11:52 AM | #37 |
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No, easier to just buy a sub bracelet. Get brushed + glidelock, and when you want some sparkle, switch back to the PCL bracelet. Maximum optionality vs locking yourself into one configuration. Two way street vs one way street.
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20 December 2019, 11:54 AM | #38 |
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20 December 2019, 10:08 PM | #39 |
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As others have said, it's yours, do whatever floats your boat. Personally, no, I would mot brush mine, as I really like PCL's.
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20 December 2019, 10:14 PM | #40 |
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Whenever I ask my AD about changing anything to my Rolex, he says it will be a problem when we send it to Rolex for servicing. He keeps saying Rolex will not service the watch saying the watch was modified. I even asked him if I can change Oyster to jubilee bracelet and he said NO.
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20 December 2019, 11:54 PM | #41 |
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I had the same thought OP, so I sourced the 97200 from the submariner. It’s brushed and it has the glidelock. Cost around $2k from a TS on this forum.
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21 December 2019, 01:18 AM | #42 | |
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When I look at photos with both watches side by side though, I tend to think the GMT looks better. But only the dial. So the dilemma now is whether I should brush the bracelet of my GMT, which may make it the perfect watch for me. Risk is ruining the watch though. Or if I should trade it for a Sub No Date. Pros and cons of GMT with PLC (as it is now): + Highest value (since I already bought it new, also paid all VAT etc when I brought it into Europe) - Don't like the blingy-ness of it. Doesn't look as clean as a Submariner - The PLC hurts my eyes when I'm outside in the sun, or when a light reflects on it. I really want to get rid of it. GMT with brushed bracelet: + Might look terrific and even better than a Sub - Might not look as good as I think, and I will be disappointed - Could cause my watch to lose value - Could potentially ruin the bracelet (if the person who does it does a bad job) Submariner no date: + Looks amazing - Perhaps more boring dial than the GMT - Lots of work (have to sell my GMT then buy a new watch) I have looked at purchasing a bracelet as well but haven't been able to find any for sale. I found one but it was like $3000. |
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21 December 2019, 01:22 AM | #43 |
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Its personal preference, I love the polished original look better. Brushed is also nice but not my style
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21 December 2019, 02:05 AM | #44 | |
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You’re not going to ruin the watch. Any competent watchmaker can brush the links and then bring them back to original if you hate it. Worst case you’ll be out ~$150 and that’s probably a large overestimate. |
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21 December 2019, 02:35 AM | #45 |
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Talked to a watchmaker who does not sell Rolex. He came recommended by my local jeweller. Price $100. He said he'd have to brush the whole bracelet to make everything look in tune. Sounds reasonable?
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21 December 2019, 04:47 AM | #46 |
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I will do it
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21 December 2019, 04:51 AM | #47 | |
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The link you provided is a TT Submariner bracelet, which is going to not be an accurate representation in regards to the subject at hand. |
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21 December 2019, 05:10 AM | #48 |
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Send me a PM, I’d be happy to provide you more details. Just had my 2 tone bracelet brushed. You want to make sure whoever does it does not put the coronet on the clasp to the polishing wheel, you will lose all definition. That needs to be media blasted.
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