Brushed Centre Links Milgauss?

[Andrejb]

Has anyone done this? If so do you have pics? Thinking about possibly brushing the centre links of my new milgauss. Is this something that’s easily done? And easily fixed if I decide to go back to PCL?

Thanks for the help. Photos of your milgauss would be awesome


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[Rocket launcher]

The Airking is the same watch case and strap without the polished center links..
If you compare a picture of one of those you can't go wrong...
You will of course loose metal on the bracelet as you will be scratching it severely and if you go back highly polishing it again

[Hub6152]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Has anyone done this? If so do you have pics? Thinking about possibly brushing the centre links of my new milgauss. Is this something that’s easily done? And easily fixed if I decide to go back to PCL?

Thanks for the help. Photos of your milgauss would be awesome


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Use a green scotchbrite pad to brush links. It doesn’t scratch deeply enough that a measurable amount of metal would be removed to repolish it.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Hub6152

Use a green scotchbrite pad to brush links. It doesn’t scratch deeply enough that a measurable amount of metal would be removed to repolish it.

Great first post.

[Hub6152]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Great first post.

I thought it was perfectly reasonable actually. HK watch repairers use green scotchbrites all the time on Rolex bracelets. I even keep one under the counter in my watch strap shop in case a customer wants a brushed buckle!

[Andad]

So you can scrub a Rolex pcl bracelet with a Scotchbrite pad to a Rolex brushed finish and then bring it back to its original polished finish with no noticeable loss if material.

Do you have some pix of this?

[Largoshark]

Honestly, I don't think that will look right with the polished case. Milgauss needs PCL's IMO, but to each their own.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Hub6152

I thought it was perfectly reasonable actually. HK watch repairers use green scotchbrites all the time on Rolex bracelets. I even keep one under the counter in my watch strap shop in case a customer wants a brushed buckle!

The purple 7447 gives better results, I think.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=349253

But brushed centre links with a fully polished Milgauss case is not a good look, IMO.

[Eelco]

As a fellow Milgauss White Dial owner I’m more intrigued by the fact why you would want to alter such a beautiful watch. For me the PCL’s are a part of the characteristics and I feel like they also fit really well with the smooth bezel. What is it about the PCL’s that put you off? Sure, it’s a bit more scratchy, but is it that big of a difference versus BCL’s? And looking at you wrist, I can hardly imagine that it’s too flashy for you. All in all, I really wouldn’t alter the bracelet, you might regret it later and I’m not sure it as easily reset again.



Greets, Eelco

[Hub6152]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The purple 7447 gives better results, I think.

Actually I’ve not tried the Purple ones - they’re a little finer so I’d concur. I see you’re also HK based - where to get those? Shanghai Street area?

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Hub6152

Actually I’ve not tried the Purple ones - they’re a little finer so I’d concur. I see you’re also HK based - where to get those? Shanghai Street area?

EBay or Amazon.

[Hub6152]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

EBay or Amazon.

Yes that's easier. Thanks.

[VegasMilgauss]

Originally Posted by Eelco

As a fellow Milgauss White Dial owner I’m more intrigued by the fact why you would want to alter such a beautiful watch. For me the PCL’s are a part of the characteristics and I feel like they also fit really well with the smooth bezel. What is it about the PCL’s that put you off? Sure, it’s a bit more scratchy, but is it that big of a difference versus BCL’s? And looking at you wrist, I can hardly imagine that it’s too flashy for you. All in all, I really wouldn’t alter the bracelet, you might regret it later and I’m not sure it as easily reset again.



Greets, Eelco

Great first post, I agree 100%

[burnthesehills]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Has anyone done this? If so do you have pics? Thinking about possibly brushing the centre links of my new milgauss. Is this something that’s easily done? And easily fixed if I decide to go back to PCL?

Thanks for the help. Photos of your milgauss would be awesome


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Is it brand new or used? If used, how do the PCL’s currently look? If they still look good with a high polish, I would leave them as is. I also think that’s part of the appeal of the Milgauss.

[Chadridv]

With polished lugs, a brushed bracelet doesn’t look right to me.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

With polished lugs, a brushed bracelet doesn’t look right to me.

Ditto..my thoughts exactly.

I think I've seen pictures of someone doing this, but the lugs and case sides were brushed too, if I remember correctly. Which, IMO, you're getting further away from the charm of the milguass.

Maybe the member who did this mod will chime in....or check the "Show me your watch mods" thread.

[Carondelet]

Actually I'm glad you posted this because I've often thought that my Air King would look better with the polished center links instead of the brushed ones.

What I'm doing right now is actually saving up for a Milgauss bracelet and I plan on trying to purchasing one from my AD. That could be an option for you too (in the inverse, buying an AK bracelet) and then you've got the option to dress up or down your watch's bracelet.

OR you could purchase a low-cost brushed Oyster bracelet and try it out to see if you like the look - I have a brushed oyster from Hadley Roma that I sometimes put on my Alpinist and it's a decent looking bracelet. Not in the same category of Rolex of course, but it could definitely give you an idea of whether or not you like the look.

If it were me, personally I wouldn't alter the factory bracelet - it would just be a pain to restore it if you didn't like the outcome.

[Nikrnic]

I have a Zblue and had an AK. I love both for their different attributes. If you do that you'll have an odd duck with its still fully polished case. Have you thought of switching out to a Rubber b or Everest strap for a change. I'm not a big fan of that but l saw a members black Milgauss on a black Rubber b and it looked pretty good, for a change that is. If you were talking about a Gmtll, I'd say maybe but I would never de-throne a Millie.

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[Snow-Dweller]

Here’s a pic of my GMTc. My watchmaker brushed the PCLs for me.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Here’s a pic of my GMTc. My watchmaker brushed the PCLs for me.

which looks brilliant IMO! But again, the 116710 has brushed lugs. A watch with polished lugs and brushed bracelet looks off. I tried it with my 116500 and it was all wrong.

[Cariduro24]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

which looks brilliant IMO! But again, the 116710 has brushed lugs. A watch with polished lugs and brushed bracelet looks off. I tried it with my 116500 and it was all wrong.

I agree if the lugs are polished the brush band will look off. I prefer original design. My. 02 cents.

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[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

which looks brilliant IMO! But again, the 116710 has brushed lugs. A watch with polished lugs and brushed bracelet looks off. I tried it with my 116500 and it was all wrong.

I can see your point, but there’s a simple solution.....polish the lugs as well. I remember seeing this done to a Daytona, and IMHO it looked great.

[Chilly Coconut]

Why on Earth would you buy a brand new Rolex that you didn’t like everything about 100%? This makes no sense to me. Of all the references out there, there wasn’t a single one that would make you completely happy without having to mod it right out of the box??

By the way, the PCLs are part and parcel of the Milgauss’ DNA. They go with the polished lugs/case. That sounds like an awful idea to me, my first point notwithstanding.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I can see your point, but there’s a simple solution.....polish the lugs as well. I remember seeing this done to a Daytona, and IMHO it looked great.

I saw that daytona and loved it and agree, that's the way to go if you want the brushed look. Although, I've never seen a modern milgauss like this so I really can't say whether or not I'd like it.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Here’s a pic of my GMTc. My watchmaker brushed the PCLs for me.

That looks so much better imho.....could i please ask if the centre links have all the polish removed or can you still see some of the polish between the links where the buffing wheel cant reach

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

That looks so much better imho.....could i please ask if the centre links have all the polish removed or can you still see some of the polish between the links where the buffing wheel cant reach

There may be some small areas between the links that are not polished, but you can’t see them. My watchmaker did a lovely job.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

There may be some small areas between the links that are not polished, but you can’t see them. My watchmaker did a lovely job.

Thanks i was just curious...looks so nice

[REDiesel]

There is one for sale now with brushed links.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=651125

[4BostonB]

I'm on the fence about getting my LN GMT PCLs polished. On one hand, I think it would tone down the watch a lot - sometimes it feels very shiny when wearing casually, especially with short sleeves, or when wearing in an office if I'm meeting with client higher ups. Also, while I don't dislike the PCLs, they were never my favorite part of the watch - I do like the brushed bracelet look of the Sub.

But despite all of these reasons I want to, I haven't yet pulled the trigger. I guess I could always undo it, but I wouldn't want anyone to think that I got a cheap knockoff that couldn't even get the bracelet finish correctly.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by 4BostonB

I'm on the fence about getting my LN GMT PCLs polished. On one hand, I think it would tone down the watch a lot - sometimes it feels very shiny when wearing casually, especially with short sleeves, or when wearing in an office if I'm meeting with client higher ups. Also, while I don't dislike the PCLs, they were never my favorite part of the watch - I do like the brushed bracelet look of the Sub.

But despite all of these reasons I want to, I haven't yet pulled the trigger. I guess I could always undo it, but I wouldn't want anyone to think that I got a cheap knockoff that couldn't even get the bracelet finish correctly.

I love the modifications I made to my LN. The watch has scratched any itch I may have had for either a 114060 or an SD4K. I have other watches for shininess.

By the way...I couldn’t give a monkeys what anybody else thinks.