Brushed PCL on Smurf

[Frederick]

I contacted rolliworks about doing this. It isn’t very expensive. Any real downsides of doing it to my smurf?

Has anyone already done it? I just don’t like the flash of the polished links.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Frederick

I contacted rolliworks about doing this. It isn’t very expensive. Any real downsides of doing it to my smurf?

Has anyone already done it? I just don’t like the flash of the polished links.

If you want the look of stainless steel, why just not wear steel?
Polished PCL's are a hallmark of PM references.
I have a 116618 and love them!

[ZeGerman11]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

If you want the look of stainless steel, why just not wear steel?
Polished PCL's are a hallmark of PM references.
I have a 116618 and love them!

This would definitely be ideal, but of course we all know if the OP wants the blue dial this isn’t possible. At least not from the Rolex factory.

OP, there was a thread here a month or two ago with pictures of a SS Sub that had the blue dial and bezel from the white gold Sub. I don’t recall the title, but I’m sure if you search you’ll be able to find it. It will give you an idea how it would look.

I think it would look great if you brushed it, but it’s not my watch or money so that’s easy for me to say. Another person on here had their yellow gold center links brushed on a two-tone Sub and I thought that looked great as well.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Frederick

I contacted rolliworks about doing this. It isn’t very expensive. Any real downsides of doing it to my smurf?

Has anyone already done it? I just don’t like the flash of the polished links.

No, there is no downside. You get the look that you want on your watch, and it can be re-polished almost as easily as it is to brush it if you want to go back.

Personally, I do not like PCL's and have brushed all of mine.

[Frederick]

Originally Posted by ZeGerman11

This would definitely be ideal, but of course we all know if the OP wants the blue dial this isn’t possible. At least not from the Rolex factory.

OP, there was a thread here a month or two ago with pictures of a SS Sub that had the blue dial and bezel from the white gold Sub. I don’t recall the title, but I’m sure if you search you’ll be able to find it. It will give you an idea how it would look.

I think it would look great if you brushed it, but it’s not my watch or money so that’s easy for me to say. Another person on here had their yellow gold center links brushed on a two-tone Sub and I thought that looked great as well.

Thank you for this. I found the thread

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...l+smurf&page=6

[1665fan]

Wow that brushed smurf is sweet

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by Tools

No, there is no downside. You get the look that you want on your watch, and it can be re-polished almost as easily as it is to brush it if you want to go back.

Personally, I do not like PCL's and have brushed all of mine.

Totally agree with this

[joli160]

I like PCL’s but if you don’t just brush them. Can be easily reversed.

It’s a very easy DIY and takes less than 10 minutes with a Scotch Brite

[thesharkfactor]

Originally Posted by joli160

I like PCL’s but if you don’t just brush them. Can be easily reversed.

It’s a very easy DIY and takes less than 10 minutes with a Scotch Brite

Yeah, possibly but how does it out. ~~~~?

Ideally one needs a proper brushing wheel to get that right.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Yeah, possibly but how does it out. ~~~~?

Ideally one needs a proper brushing wheel to get that right.

I believe there is a sticky on TRF about this.
A brushing wheel is not needed, all it takes is a few straight aligned strokes with a scotch brite. Bracelet needs to be removed from the watch obviously.

[TswaneNguni]

Nope,I wouldn't do it .

[fskywalker]

If that is the look you want sure why not!!!


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[Onikage]

Very stealth. I wouldn't but.. Very stealth.

[jbk45]

The only “downside” as I see it would be losing a little gold in the brushing process. Granted, it’s not going to amount to much but I personally wouldn’t go that route. That said, I prefer the look of brushed over polished all day!

[1William]

Obviously your watch and you can do what you please. I would not, as I am a fan of OEM Rolex watches and over time the the PLC's do have a tendency to some what fade or calm down a bit. The Smurf is a beautiful watch so why make it look like something that it is not. I would wear it as it is or I would move it for something that works better for me. Let us know what you decide.

[GoingPlaces]

Brushed on a PM? I wouldn't.

[1st amg]

I feel the PCL is what sets out this special sub from the others. I would not have bought my 116619 without pcl.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Frederick

Thank you for this. I found the thread

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...l+smurf&page=6

I’m not usually a fan of modding a Rolex, but have to agree it looks pretty sweet