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seanneok11 · 7 April 2006, 07:45 AM

what you guys think if i polish the inner links of a sub, would it look cheesy? does anyone have pics of one.

C.J. · 7 April 2006, 11:32 AM

I've seen it done before. IMO, it really doesn't look right

mailman · 7 April 2006, 11:44 AM

I have seen one before also and IMO,it doesn't look good.

dman · 7 April 2006, 12:25 PM

I have seen two, on a SD it was done very poorly and looked like an Invicta (NTTIAWWT!!) and once on a 16610 and it was done professionally and looked okay. It does take away from the tool look of the watch though. Not my cuppa but if it makes you smile I say do it.

JJ Irani · 7 April 2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by seanneok11

what you guys think if i polish the inner links of a sub, would it look cheesy? does anyone have pics of one.

Nah...better not to do it. The polished surfaces attract scratches like a magnet.!!

padi56 · 7 April 2006, 06:15 PM

I had a SD done a few years back,by my jeweller friend he done a great job but it was a scratch magnet.And after about a week,he reverted it back for me,don't think it looks quite right on sports Rolex models.

Rockrolex · 7 April 2006, 10:30 PM

Don't think so. Just wouldn't look right on a Sub.

dman · 8 April 2006, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Nah...better not to do it. The polished surfaces attract scratches like a magnet.!!

Then you polish them out, or you brush it back to original.

An open mind is a beautiful thing once in awhile.

Mrdi · 8 April 2006, 03:16 AM

Rolex has BLING watches if you need one.

Too bad!

Mrdi

JJ Irani · 8 April 2006, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Then you polish them out, or you brush it back to original.

An open mind is a beautiful thing once in awhile.

Why screw around with ORIGINALITY when you know that you're eventually going to revert back to its ORIGINAL state after your silly experiment?

Not my way of thinking, pal!!!

mailman · 8 April 2006, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Why screw around with ORIGINALITY when you know that you're eventually going to revert back to its ORIGINAL state after your silly experiment?

Not my way of thinking, pal!!!

Loosen up and give yourself some options, ya narrow minded BKL

JJ Irani · 8 April 2006, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Loosen up and give yourself some options, ya narrow minded BKL

Maybe I am narrow minded when it comes to fiddle-farting around with originality. I hate it...have never done it....but then that's me!!

dman · 8 April 2006, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Why screw around with ORIGINALITY when you know that you're eventually going to revert back to its ORIGINAL state after your silly experiment?

Not my way of thinking, pal!!!

If you don't try, you don't know.

JJ Irani · 8 April 2006, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

If you don't try, you don't know.

Nobody touches my Rollies....not even ME!!

seanneok11 · 8 April 2006, 01:13 PM

its just because i like the daytona and ss ym bracelets

behardt · 10 April 2006, 07:18 AM

Sean-

Once Rolex comes out with one, people everywhere (including people on this forum) will be waiting 2 years to pay $2000 over list for it.....

Do what makes you happy, if people hadn't tried stuff that everyone else disagreed with - we'd still think the world was flat.

Here's some pics.

Mrdi · 10 April 2006, 12:31 PM

I get it now.
Kinda like a Cadillac Pick-up truck with 22inch karome wheels
Kinda like a Sea Dweller with a diamond dial and bezel.

dman · 10 April 2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by behardt

Sean-

Once Rolex comes out with one, people everywhere (including people on this forum) will be waiting 2 years to pay $2000 over list for it.....

There is a better chance of me wearing a ladies DJ than the above happening. Heck, that goes for just about any Rolex right now.

dman · 10 April 2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

I get it now.
Kinda like a Sea Dweller with a diamond dial.

Rockrolex · 10 April 2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by behardt

Sean-

Once Rolex comes out with one, people everywhere (including people on this forum) will be waiting 2 years to pay $2000 over list for it.....

Do I detect a bit of a cynical note there, behardt?

I don't know too many people here who would pay much, if anything, over list for any watch, and especially one that, as Mrdi noted, looks like a Cadillac pickup with mag wheels.

I personally don't think the polished center links look good with a SS Sub or SD. But that's just MHO.

Earl · 10 April 2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Nobody touches my Rollies....not even ME!!

I always thought JJ had a stand in poster of himself when in a picture of him wearing one of his Rolexes! Ever notice he always has the same smile... ;o)

JJ Irani · 11 April 2006, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Do I detect a bit of a cynical note there, behardt?

I don't know too many people here who would pay much, if anything, over list for any watch, and especially one that, as Mrdi noted, looks like a Cadillac pickup with mag wheels.

I personally don't think the polished center links look good with a SS Sub or SD. But that's just MHO.

We "oldies" usually think alike, don't we, Ed?

behardt · 12 April 2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Do I detect a bit of a cynical note there, behardt?

I don't know too many people here who would pay much, if anything, over list for any watch, and especially one that, as Mrdi noted, looks like a Cadillac pickup with mag wheels.

I personally don't think the polished center links look good with a SS Sub or SD. But that's just MHO.

No offense meant folks, but I never would have believed that people would pay $6,000 for a sub with a green bezel...

Generally I'm with JJ - keep it original. But I must say the gld sub with polished middle links was a pretty big success. Also the SS YM and daytona with polished middle links have acheived greater success than Billy Ray Cyress did in Kentucky. I personally love the new heavier solid bracelets and clasps.

It's no so far fetched! Just shakin it up a little. Hugs and kisses...

behardt · 12 April 2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

I get it now.
Kinda like a Cadillac Pick-up truck with 22inch karome wheels
Kinda like a Sea Dweller with a diamond dial and bezel.

Or a GMT with.....

Remember kids - Friends don't let friends buy ugly rolexes...

(just say

)

RogerF · 12 April 2006, 02:37 PM

Its your watch so dont worry about what we think but know this, I am a new owner of a 116520 and the center links scratch SUPER EASY!!!!!! Now I know how all the other Daytona and YM owners feel.

7 April 2006, 07:45 AM	#1
seanneok11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Sean Location: Los Angeles Watch: Ap,rolex, rolex Posts: 172	polishing what you guys think if i polish the inner links of a sub, would it look cheesy? does anyone have pics of one.

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C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I've seen it done before. IMO, it really doesn't look right __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,396	I have seen one before also and IMO,it doesn't look good. __________________ JJ

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dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I have seen two, on a SD it was done very poorly and looked like an Invicta (NTTIAWWT!!) and once on a 16610 and it was done professionally and looked okay. It does take away from the tool look of the watch though. Not my cuppa but if it makes you smile I say do it. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,650	Don't think so. Just wouldn't look right on a Sub. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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seanneok11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Sean Location: Los Angeles Watch: Ap,rolex, rolex Posts: 172	its just because i like the daytona and ss ym bracelets

10 April 2006, 07:18 AM	#16
behardt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Yoda Location: USA Posts: 468	Sean- Once Rolex comes out with one, people everywhere (including people on this forum) will be waiting 2 years to pay $2000 over list for it..... Do what makes you happy, if people hadn't tried stuff that everyone else disagreed with - we'd still think the world was flat. Here's some pics. __________________ "The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker." Voltaire

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Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	I get it now. Kinda like a Cadillac Pick-up truck with 22inch karome wheels Kinda like a Sea Dweller with a diamond dial and bezel. Last edited by Mrdi; 10 April 2006 at 12:44 PM..

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RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Its your watch so dont worry about what we think but know this, I am a new owner of a 116520 and the center links scratch SUPER EASY!!!!!! Now I know how all the other Daytona and YM owners feel.

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