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WatchSmith · 21 February 2009, 12:28 AM

I removed the bracelet and brushed the center links. I think I prefer this to the polished ones. I can always polish them later if I want, but right now I'm liking the way this looks.

dardeca · 21 February 2009, 01:10 AM

that does look good!

cpsomas · 21 February 2009, 01:13 AM

Much better! I never really cared for the polished. Looks great!!

DSJ · 21 February 2009, 01:15 AM

IMO, the way it's supposed to look!

elijahenoch · 21 February 2009, 01:22 AM

It looks awesome

Jonnyred72 · 7 May 2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

IMO, the way it's supposed to look!

Absolutely.

touchdowntodd · 21 February 2009, 01:26 AM

it does look good, but polishing later would thin out the metal and be kinda a pain..

im thinking of getting a brushed bracelet for mine, but not going to ruin my polished one

WatchSmith · 21 February 2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by touchdowntodd

it does look good, but polishing later would thin out the metal and be kinda a pain..

im thinking of getting a brushed bracelet for mine, but not going to ruin my polished one

You could brush and repolish a hundred times before you could thin the metal enough to notice it. Having a second bracelet is a nice luxury of course. Not sure how much they cost, but they're probably pretty pricy.

Andad · 21 February 2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

You could brush and repolish a hundred times before you could thin the metal enough to notice it. Having a second bracelet is a nice luxury of course. Not sure how much they cost, but they're probably pretty pricy.

A hundred - a hundred.

In Australia we would do this a thousand times.

Yes, I like the brushed look.

JJ Irani · 21 February 2009, 03:02 PM

I've seen this watch for real and prefer the polished centre links.....the way Rolex intended it to be.

JJ

Overkill · 21 February 2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by touchdowntodd

it does look good, but polishing later would thin out the metal and be kinda a pain..

im thinking of getting a brushed bracelet for mine, but not going to ruin my polished one

I'm thinking of doing the same when I get my GMT-IIc. Any idea where you would get a bracelet?

DSJ · 21 February 2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Overkill

I'm thinking of doing the same when I get my GMT-IIc. Any idea where you would get a bracelet?

When its first service comes up, send in the head (maybe on a crappy strap) and ask what it would cost to get a bracelet?

KJacques · 21 February 2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by touchdowntodd

it does look good, but polishing later would thin out the metal and be kinda a pain..

Doesn't the bracelet have solid center links? Even if you polished it every year you'd never notice any difference. The amount of metal you would lose to return it to a high polish would be negligible at most.

And the watch looks far better with brushed center links than the polished ones. Now if only something could about that shiny bezel.

Lion · 21 February 2009, 01:45 AM

I also think the GMT looks better on a brushed bracelet(I guess I do not like change) over one with polished center links!!! Enjoy your new combo!!!

emmagee · 21 February 2009, 02:59 AM

I've got a GMT IIC that should be here today, assuming the USPS does their part. I plan on wearing it a week or so as is and then running over to Bob Ridey and having him give the entire watch a brushed finish.

A1000 · 21 February 2009, 03:15 AM

Nice look and it's easier to keep it looking A1. With polished links the minute you get a scratch there's always the tempation to polish it to get it back to A1 condition, however, its a never ending job!

kokovovoru · 21 February 2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

I removed the bracelet and brushed the center links. I think I prefer this to the polished ones. I can always polish them later if I want, but right now I'm liking the way this looks.

This is the one I've been looking for. Where can I get GMTIIc with brushed surface!!!!!?

miked · 21 February 2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kokovovoru

This is the one I've been looking for. Where can I get GMTIIc with brushed surface!!!!!?

You cant. Every gmt-c has polished center links. He just brushed his after purchase. Brushing the bracelet is a 10 minute job you can do from home.
I am going to brush mine in a few months when the pcl's look like garbage.

BigHat · 21 February 2009, 04:31 AM

Your watch. Whatever makes you happy.

Tools · 21 February 2009, 04:31 AM

Looks good...

I have never been a fan of the polished center links......

gold4u2 · 21 February 2009, 04:43 AM

WOW! That's looks great. Did you refinish the clasp too? I would love to see a picture of the clasp. Thanks!

alphamale2012 · 21 February 2009, 04:01 AM

looks gd

yannis · 21 February 2009, 05:33 AM

Very nice job!! Can you post pics of the clasp too please? Have you brushed it?

karmatp · 21 February 2009, 05:45 AM

Looks so much better, kinda gives it it's tool look back. I don't know why rolex polished the center links on this model to begin with?

Brunotheboxer · 21 February 2009, 05:59 AM

Brushed center links>>>>>>>>>>>>Polished center links. Well done.

Lowflight · 21 February 2009, 07:21 AM

Much Better

bodybump · 21 February 2009, 06:05 AM

I think having a polish links makes you more conscious about getting it scratched..this is really cool..and if you can have it polished again the you still have that option...really cool!!!

SubKing · 21 February 2009, 07:00 AM

the watch looks fine.. by brushing the center you dulled the whole watch down. if you like it then nice job!

touchdowntodd · 21 February 2009, 07:18 AM

bracelet is like $1200.. can be found for less though

busa180 · 21 February 2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by touchdowntodd

bracelet is like $1200.. can be found for less though

GMT-C Stainless 78200 bracelet runs $1750 from Rolex.

21 February 2009, 12:28 AM	#1
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	GMT IIc brushed center links I removed the bracelet and brushed the center links. I think I prefer this to the polished ones. I can always polish them later if I want, but right now I'm liking the way this looks.

21 February 2009, 01:15 AM	#4
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	IMO, the way it's supposed to look! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

21 February 2009, 01:22 AM	#5
elijahenoch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: ANTOINE Location: UPLAND,CA Watch: ROLEX G-114060M Posts: 318	It looks awesome __________________ GOD IS LOVE *REVELATION 13:16-18*

21 February 2009, 01:26 AM	#7
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	it does look good, but polishing later would thin out the metal and be kinda a pain.. im thinking of getting a brushed bracelet for mine, but not going to ruin my polished one __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

21 February 2009, 03:02 PM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I've seen this watch for real and prefer the polished centre links.....the way Rolex intended it to be. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 February 2009, 01:10 AM	#2
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	that does look good!

21 February 2009, 01:13 AM	#3
cpsomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lower 48 Watch: SMP 2254.50 Posts: 337	Much better! I never really cared for the polished. Looks great!!

21 February 2009, 01:45 AM	#14
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I also think the GMT looks better on a brushed bracelet(I guess I do not like change) over one with polished center links!!! Enjoy your new combo!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 February 2009, 02:59 AM	#15
emmagee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 237	I've got a GMT IIC that should be here today, assuming the USPS does their part. I plan on wearing it a week or so as is and then running over to Bob Ridey and having him give the entire watch a brushed finish.

21 February 2009, 03:15 AM	#16
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Nice look and it's easier to keep it looking A1. With polished links the minute you get a scratch there's always the tempation to polish it to get it back to A1 condition, however, its a never ending job! __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

21 February 2009, 04:31 AM	#19
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Your watch. Whatever makes you happy.

21 February 2009, 04:31 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Looks good... I have never been a fan of the polished center links...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 February 2009, 04:43 AM	#21
gold4u2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Virginia Watch: 126660 Posts: 177	WOW! That's looks great. Did you refinish the clasp too? I would love to see a picture of the clasp. Thanks! __________________ Don't Drink and Draw. -Michael Godard

21 February 2009, 04:01 AM	#22
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	looks gd

21 February 2009, 05:33 AM	#23
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Very nice job!! Can you post pics of the clasp too please? Have you brushed it? __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

21 February 2009, 05:45 AM	#24
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Looks so much better, kinda gives it it's tool look back. I don't know why rolex polished the center links on this model to begin with? __________________ My grails:

21 February 2009, 05:59 AM	#25
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Brushed center links>>>>>>>>>>>>Polished center links. Well done.

21 February 2009, 07:21 AM	#26
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106	Much Better

21 February 2009, 06:05 AM	#27
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	I think having a polish links makes you more conscious about getting it scratched..this is really cool..and if you can have it polished again the you still have that option...really cool!!! __________________

21 February 2009, 07:00 AM	#28
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	the watch looks fine.. by brushing the center you dulled the whole watch down. if you like it then nice job!

21 February 2009, 07:18 AM	#29
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	bracelet is like $1200.. can be found for less though __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

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