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scarlet knight · 20 April 2020, 09:59 PM

I do. I understand that they can get scratched. Maybe that is why the BLNR went from Oyster to Jubilee.

Yachtbuoy · 20 April 2020, 10:18 PM

I love the look of them, but it was a factor in deciding to go with a vintage Datejust.

travisb · 20 April 2020, 10:37 PM

I like them but it depends on the model.
Works on the GMT but I wouldn't want them on a SS diver.

Sayyestorhis · 20 April 2020, 10:46 PM

Yes. One of the main reasons I do not like subs, deep seas etc. Look to bland for my taste.

rmlovett1 · 20 April 2020, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

I like them but it depends on the model.
Works on the GMT but I wouldn't want them on a SS diver.

X2...my thoughts as well.

Greg 59 · 20 April 2020, 11:04 PM

I love the look but hate the maintenance.

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Bigblu10 · 20 April 2020, 11:09 PM

If you are going to wear a PM model than you had better love them. Most have them.

Geckobros · 20 April 2020, 11:14 PM

Polished center links on an oyster bracelet -- It's sort of like the watch isn't sure if it should be dressy or tooly, they look rough after time. On a jubilee, it works for me.

Krash · 20 April 2020, 11:15 PM

It's not a deal breaker for me, but I'd prefer the Daytona not to have them. Same with Milgaus, and YM 40mm.

Greg 59 · 20 April 2020, 11:17 PM

If I could afford a PM model I would rather spend the money on a higher horology watch. An AP or a PP or possibly a Lange.
I've got nothing against Rolex PM models just think that for the higher prices they charge the attention to detail isn't there.

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Rolexavidfan · 21 April 2020, 12:08 AM

I wouldn’t like it. All my PCL watches except for the Daytona have already the stable. I just couldn’t stand the scratches.

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Jona · 21 April 2020, 12:12 AM

Don't much like PCL in SS but I'm OK with them on YG.

DonRickles · 21 April 2020, 12:13 AM

Yes.

The YG polished center links show minor scratches, much more so then the WG. I like the way the polished center links kind of change, to it's reflective backdrop.

Director EDTF · 21 April 2020, 12:19 AM

I own a DJ2 and TT sub with the polished center links and I have to say I am not really a fan. I do not baby my watches and so my DJ2 and TT Sub have dozens of battle scars (aka Desk Diving and walking around scars). When new they really look great but after a few years they look really worn as opposed to the regular oyster bracelet that tends to hide the scratches. Just my opinion..

Pius XIII · 21 April 2020, 12:19 AM

On PM it's great. On SS oyster bracelet, no thanks.

vesnyder · 21 April 2020, 12:23 AM

I agree - polished center links work better on the jubilee that the oyster bracelet. I have the CHNR with the polished rose gold center links on the oyster bracelet and so far so good. Had it almost a year.

sgwatchguy · 21 April 2020, 12:25 AM

Yes. On GMT, Daytona, SkyD.

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leisen · 21 April 2020, 12:50 AM

I´ve to admit that initially I didn´t like them but after some time I love them.

bp1000 · 21 April 2020, 12:51 AM

Yes but high maintenance - or just choose to not care

alphasports · 21 April 2020, 12:58 AM

Liked them on my GMT for about a week then couldn't wait to scrub them silly.

SPMN · 21 April 2020, 01:41 AM

I don't dislike them outright, but I do feel the center link is a bit large to be polished on an oyster bracelet. The proportions seem a bit off.

Rocky Hockey · 21 April 2020, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphasports

Liked them on my GMT for about a week then couldn't wait to scrub them silly.

Looks great. I’ve been tempted. Wonder if it would look odd with PCL and fully brushed clasp. My PCLs look okay but my clasps get pretty beat.

Instead of ‘clasps’ they should call them ‘scratch plates.’

(Still love my 116710 even with scratched PCLs)

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RobotDoctor · 21 April 2020, 01:53 AM

When I bought my GMT II in 2011 I asked the AD if they could remove the shine of the center links. They said they could not. I wasn't a fan of them. In time the shine of the links didn't bother me. If I can have the counter links the exact same texture of the end links then I'd be happy with that. When I send in my GMT for service I'm sure the band will be returned to original condition. I'm ok with that as well. I suppose I'm neutral at this time. The bad thing is that the center links will again lose their luster in time.

On that note, will a service center apply the satin finish on the center links (the same as the end links) is requested during service?

Dr. Robert · 21 April 2020, 02:02 AM

On PM bracelets yes, stainless steel no.

campfire · 21 April 2020, 02:08 AM

I didn't like them before. But now, I don't really notice them or in fact like them in some cases. (Only speaking about them in Rolex watches, not other brands.)

nr1416 · 21 April 2020, 02:36 AM

For me polished center links have been a dislike ever since the original Batman debuted.

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goliat · 21 April 2020, 02:47 AM

Not a big fan. Tried to love ’em, but just couldn’t - too blingy for my tastes. Milgauss felt so out of place with its PCLs.

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Londonwatchrepairs · 21 April 2020, 04:44 AM

Absolutely, makes the bracelet stand out

Cgill1982 · 21 April 2020, 05:33 AM

I didn’t until I tried one on then decided they actually look better !

watchman949 · 21 April 2020, 05:38 AM

adds a little bling to a watch!

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20 April 2020, 09:59 PM	#1
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,171	Do you like polished center links? I do. I understand that they can get scratched. Maybe that is why the BLNR went from Oyster to Jubilee.

21 April 2020, 12:08 AM	#11
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,569	Do you like polished center links? I wouldn’t like it. All my PCL watches except for the Daytona have already the stable. I just couldn’t stand the scratches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

21 April 2020, 12:19 AM	#14
Director EDTF 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,434	I own a DJ2 and TT sub with the polished center links and I have to say I am not really a fan. I do not baby my watches and so my DJ2 and TT Sub have dozens of battle scars (aka Desk Diving and walking around scars). When new they really look great but after a few years they look really worn as opposed to the regular oyster bracelet that tends to hide the scratches. Just my opinion.. __________________ _____________________________________ Live Life so the Priest does not have to Lie at your Funeral!

21 April 2020, 12:25 AM	#17
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Yes. On GMT, Daytona, SkyD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

20 April 2020, 10:18 PM	#2
Yachtbuoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Australia Watch: 1603 Posts: 330	I love the look of them, but it was a factor in deciding to go with a vintage Datejust.

20 April 2020, 10:37 PM	#3
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,308	I like them but it depends on the model. Works on the GMT but I wouldn't want them on a SS diver.

20 April 2020, 10:46 PM	#4
Sayyestorhis "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Baltimore MD USA Posts: 52	Yes. One of the main reasons I do not like subs, deep seas etc. Look to bland for my taste.

20 April 2020, 11:04 PM	#6
Greg 59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 876	I love the look but hate the maintenance. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

20 April 2020, 11:09 PM	#7
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	If you are going to wear a PM model than you had better love them. Most have them.

20 April 2020, 11:14 PM	#8
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 873	Polished center links on an oyster bracelet -- It's sort of like the watch isn't sure if it should be dressy or tooly, they look rough after time. On a jubilee, it works for me.

20 April 2020, 11:15 PM	#9
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,139	It's not a deal breaker for me, but I'd prefer the Daytona not to have them. Same with Milgaus, and YM 40mm.

20 April 2020, 11:17 PM	#10
Greg 59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 876	If I could afford a PM model I would rather spend the money on a higher horology watch. An AP or a PP or possibly a Lange. I've got nothing against Rolex PM models just think that for the higher prices they charge the attention to detail isn't there. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

21 April 2020, 12:12 AM	#12
Jona Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 1,399	Don't much like PCL in SS but I'm OK with them on YG.

21 April 2020, 12:13 AM	#13
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	Yes. The YG polished center links show minor scratches, much more so then the WG. I like the way the polished center links kind of change, to it's reflective backdrop.

21 April 2020, 12:19 AM	#15
Pius XIII "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The Sun Posts: 227	On PM it's great. On SS oyster bracelet, no thanks.

21 April 2020, 12:23 AM	#16
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,464	I agree - polished center links work better on the jubilee that the oyster bracelet. I have the CHNR with the polished rose gold center links on the oyster bracelet and so far so good. Had it almost a year.

21 April 2020, 12:50 AM	#18
leisen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spain Posts: 247	I´ve to admit that initially I didn´t like them but after some time I love them.

21 April 2020, 12:51 AM	#19
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,717	Yes but high maintenance - or just choose to not care

21 April 2020, 12:58 AM	#20
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	Liked them on my GMT for about a week then couldn't wait to scrub them silly.

21 April 2020, 01:41 AM	#21
SPMN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: St Paul, MN Watch: Tudor, Omega Posts: 1,218	I don't dislike them outright, but I do feel the center link is a bit large to be polished on an oyster bracelet. The proportions seem a bit off.

21 April 2020, 01:53 AM	#23
RobotDoctor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Northeast Florida Watch: 116710LN Posts: 197	When I bought my GMT II in 2011 I asked the AD if they could remove the shine of the center links. They said they could not. I wasn't a fan of them. In time the shine of the links didn't bother me. If I can have the counter links the exact same texture of the end links then I'd be happy with that. When I send in my GMT for service I'm sure the band will be returned to original condition. I'm ok with that as well. I suppose I'm neutral at this time. The bad thing is that the center links will again lose their luster in time. On that note, will a service center apply the satin finish on the center links (the same as the end links) is requested during service?

21 April 2020, 02:02 AM	#24
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,492	On PM bracelets yes, stainless steel no. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 April 2020, 02:08 AM	#25
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	I didn't like them before. But now, I don't really notice them or in fact like them in some cases. (Only speaking about them in Rolex watches, not other brands.)

21 April 2020, 02:36 AM	#26
nr1416 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NA Posts: 756	For me polished center links have been a dislike ever since the original Batman debuted. Sent from my SM-G975W using Tapatalk

21 April 2020, 02:47 AM	#27
goliat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Finland Posts: 343	Not a big fan. Tried to love ’em, but just couldn’t - too blingy for my tastes. Milgauss felt so out of place with its PCLs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 👑 116400GV 🛡️ 25600TN 🇬 GWM5610

21 April 2020, 04:44 AM	#28
Londonwatchrepairs "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: London Posts: 13	Absolutely, makes the bracelet stand out

21 April 2020, 05:33 AM	#29
Cgill1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: UK Posts: 173	I didn’t until I tried one on then decided they actually look better !

21 April 2020, 05:38 AM	#30
watchman949 Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: CA Watch: 1016 Explorer Posts: 24	adds a little bling to a watch!

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