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WatchSmith · 14 August 2023, 12:41 PM

I don’t dislike polished links but for my oyster bracelets I prefer brushed. I do them myself and the results are pretty good. IMO this is a really nice look for the 126710BLRO.

BumbleB · 14 August 2023, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

I don’t dislike polished links but for my oyster bracelets I prefer brushed. I do them myself and the results are pretty good. IMO this is a really nice look for the 126710BLRO.

I agree, the GMTs look much better with brushed oyster bracelet.

I always use the Sub 114060 bracelet with glide-lock on the 126710s and 116610 it’s perfection!

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worldofoyster · 25 September 2023, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

I agree, the GMTs look much better with brushed oyster bracelet.

I always use the Sub 114060 bracelet with glide-lock on the 126710s and 116610 it’s perfection!

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Are the bracelets interchangeable?

Rolextellstime · 25 September 2023, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by worldofoyster

Are the bracelets interchangeable?

Yes, they are, but you need the matching spring bars.

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worldofoyster · 26 September 2023, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolextellstime

Yes, they are, but you need the matching spring bars.

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very interesting, didn't know the sub and gmt II bracelets are interchangeable.

BumbleB · 14 August 2023, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

I don’t dislike polished links but for my oyster bracelets I prefer brushed. I do them myself and the results are pretty good. IMO this is a really nice look for the 126710BLRO.

May I ask how you brushed the PCLs? It takes a lot of confidence and guts in my opinion

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123Blueface · 14 August 2023, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

May I ask how you brushed the PCLs? It takes a lot of confidence and guts in my opinion

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Way easier if you are a watchmaker as OP is.

carwash66 · 14 August 2023, 12:53 PM

Looks great! Like that much better than polished.

ltmgeller · 14 August 2023, 12:53 PM

I like the way it came out but don't think I'd do it myself.

Oytun · 14 August 2023, 01:09 PM

Looks stronger

joli160 · 14 August 2023, 01:14 PM

Not a fan but good that you make it how you like it.

skipstar · 14 August 2023, 01:12 PM

I like mine on the PCL but I must say that looks pretty good as well.

cerendigit · 14 August 2023, 01:22 PM

Not a fan. PCL aren’t that bad. It really doesn’t make that big if a difference, it’s still the same watch for all intents and purposes and it’ll look the same to 99.99% of the population.

It’s just not worth the trouble, just wear your watch and enjoy your life.

WatchSmith · 14 August 2023, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

Not a fan. PCL aren’t that bad. It really doesn’t make that big if a difference, it’s still the same watch for all intents and purposes and it’ll look the same to 99.99% of the population.

It’s just not worth the trouble, just wear your watch and enjoy your life.

1.) I never said PCLs are bad.
2.) I don't care what 99.99% of the population thinks about anything.
3.) Who are you to tell someone else what's worth their trouble?
4.) I'm a watchmaker. I enjoy my life immensely.

Cheers!

scooba · 15 August 2023, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

1.) I never said PCLs are bad.
2.) I don't care what 99.99% of the population thinks about anything.
3.) Who are you to tell someone else what's worth their trouble?
4.) I'm a watchmaker. I enjoy my life immensely.

Cheers!

Ditto

Nice work on the Bracelet!

996marty · 14 August 2023, 03:46 PM

In my opinion brushed does look better and I did wonder about the bit you do them yourself but no need to ask now you are clearly skilled in doing such a process

sherrill · 14 August 2023, 07:14 PM

First, you take the bracelet off. Second, put the fine brush wheel on the polishing machine. Third, use a steady hand with both hands holding the bracelet in a vertical direction and lightly put it up against the brush wheel moving your hands in a continuous side to side motion. It takes literally a couple of minutes to do if you are just doing fully brushed, a bit more longer if you are putting pcl finish on. I would not recommend a beginner doing it.

travisb · 14 August 2023, 07:22 PM

Looks good but I like PCLs on the ceramic GMTs. Suits the watch really well in my opinion.

KatGirl · 15 August 2023, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Looks good but I like PCLs on the ceramic GMTs. Suits the watch really well in my opinion.

I agree with this, but you do you!

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Ohiorolex · 14 August 2023, 07:33 PM

Looks great. Can the center links be repolished at a later date if you sell the watch and want to bring it back to a stock look?

brandrea · 14 August 2023, 07:47 PM

Looks good

Bluside · 14 August 2023, 08:42 PM

I think it looks great. Nice job.

I also really like your avatar pic.

1William · 14 August 2023, 09:35 PM

No issue with it. I like the polish as I like shinny things but it does look good.

georgew · 14 August 2023, 09:50 PM

I have to say the brushed does look just a tad more "tool-like" vs the PCLs (and I have a GMT II pepsi (or coke or just black bezels). PCLs, to me anyway, have a little more "jewelry" look to them - which I am fine with (as on my daytonas, and YM)

watchluvr4ever · 14 August 2023, 10:02 PM

Nice work! Should be that way from the factory IMO.

Ravager135 · 14 August 2023, 11:55 PM

I think the brushed finish looks good. I do get why Rolex went with PCLs on the GMT-Master II when the six digit models came out. It's the same reason they increased the size of the Explorer II. I believe Rolex was trying to draw more contrast between the Submariner, GMT-Master II, and Explorer II. Upsizing the Explorer II made sense to create a size contrast. The GMT-Master II they sort of pivoted to a "business traveler's watch" than just a pilot watch. They gave it a slightly more flashy, less blue-collar look by adding the PCLs. I think it was a subtle way to contrast with the brushed Submariner. That's just my hypothesis anyway.

Harry-57 · 15 August 2023, 12:07 AM

Your watch, your choice. Choice is good.

I always through the 126710BLRO looked better on brushed Oyster but I changed my mind when I swapped mine onto a bracelet from an 116610. Nice fit, nice feel, but just didn't look right to me. I have it on a Jubilee now and that's where it's staying. In this configuration it's more of an homage to the original 6542, as is the ceramic insert.

worldofoyster · 15 August 2023, 05:36 AM

still prefer the PCL on the GMT

Robf52 · 15 August 2023, 05:54 AM

Looks good.

PenDelicate · 15 August 2023, 06:43 AM

Weird, I'm not fan of PCLs, so in theory I *should* like this brushed-finish but ... somehow I don't. I can't really put it into words, but I think the fully brushed bracelet makes the watch look ... a tad lifeless. Like someone really boisterous and jolly has been asked to sit down and be quiet.

14 August 2023, 12:41 PM	#1
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	BLRO with brushed oyster I don’t dislike polished links but for my oyster bracelets I prefer brushed. I do them myself and the results are pretty good. IMO this is a really nice look for the 126710BLRO. Attached Images

14 August 2023, 12:53 PM	#8
carwash66 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 1,421	Looks great! Like that much better than polished. __________________ The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan

14 August 2023, 12:53 PM	#9
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	I like the way it came out but don't think I'd do it myself. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 August 2023, 01:09 PM	#10
Oytun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Oytun Location: Here and there Watch: 5712,116500 & Rest Posts: 303	Looks stronger __________________

14 August 2023, 01:14 PM	#11
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Not a fan but good that you make it how you like it. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

14 August 2023, 01:12 PM	#12
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	I like mine on the PCL but I must say that looks pretty good as well. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

14 August 2023, 01:22 PM	#13
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	Not a fan. PCL aren’t that bad. It really doesn’t make that big if a difference, it’s still the same watch for all intents and purposes and it’ll look the same to 99.99% of the population. It’s just not worth the trouble, just wear your watch and enjoy your life.

14 August 2023, 03:46 PM	#16
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	In my opinion brushed does look better and I did wonder about the bit you do them yourself but no need to ask now you are clearly skilled in doing such a process

14 August 2023, 07:14 PM	#17
sherrill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 251	First, you take the bracelet off. Second, put the fine brush wheel on the polishing machine. Third, use a steady hand with both hands holding the bracelet in a vertical direction and lightly put it up against the brush wheel moving your hands in a continuous side to side motion. It takes literally a couple of minutes to do if you are just doing fully brushed, a bit more longer if you are putting pcl finish on. I would not recommend a beginner doing it.

14 August 2023, 07:22 PM	#18
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Looks good but I like PCLs on the ceramic GMTs. Suits the watch really well in my opinion.

14 August 2023, 07:33 PM	#20
Ohiorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Posts: 229	Looks great. Can the center links be repolished at a later date if you sell the watch and want to bring it back to a stock look?

14 August 2023, 07:47 PM	#21
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Looks good

14 August 2023, 08:42 PM	#22
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	I think it looks great. Nice job. I also really like your avatar pic.

14 August 2023, 09:35 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	No issue with it. I like the polish as I like shinny things but it does look good.

14 August 2023, 09:50 PM	#24
georgew 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: George Location: USA Watch: mostly Subs Posts: 804	I have to say the brushed does look just a tad more "tool-like" vs the PCLs (and I have a GMT II pepsi (or coke or just black bezels). PCLs, to me anyway, have a little more "jewelry" look to them - which I am fine with (as on my daytonas, and YM)

14 August 2023, 10:02 PM	#25
watchluvr4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	Nice work! Should be that way from the factory IMO.

14 August 2023, 11:55 PM	#26
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	I think the brushed finish looks good. I do get why Rolex went with PCLs on the GMT-Master II when the six digit models came out. It's the same reason they increased the size of the Explorer II. I believe Rolex was trying to draw more contrast between the Submariner, GMT-Master II, and Explorer II. Upsizing the Explorer II made sense to create a size contrast. The GMT-Master II they sort of pivoted to a "business traveler's watch" than just a pilot watch. They gave it a slightly more flashy, less blue-collar look by adding the PCLs. I think it was a subtle way to contrast with the brushed Submariner. That's just my hypothesis anyway.

15 August 2023, 12:07 AM	#27
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,669	Your watch, your choice. Choice is good. I always through the 126710BLRO looked better on brushed Oyster but I changed my mind when I swapped mine onto a bracelet from an 116610. Nice fit, nice feel, but just didn't look right to me. I have it on a Jubilee now and that's where it's staying. In this configuration it's more of an homage to the original 6542, as is the ceramic insert.

15 August 2023, 05:36 AM	#28
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,361	still prefer the PCL on the GMT

15 August 2023, 05:54 AM	#29
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,071	Looks good. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

15 August 2023, 06:43 AM	#30
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,385	Weird, I'm not fan of PCLs, so in theory I should like this brushed-finish but ... somehow I don't. I can't really put it into words, but I think the fully brushed bracelet makes the watch look ... a tad lifeless. Like someone really boisterous and jolly has been asked to sit down and be quiet.

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