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ElPrimero · 30 September 2010, 04:02 AM

Personally, I think after-market brushing of the GMTIIC bracelet is insane, looks awful and seems such a shame!!

What do you think???

RJC · 30 September 2010, 04:08 AM

Keep the PCL's, they look fantastic!

The brushed ones always look badly finished, especially around the clasp.

Frogman4me · 30 September 2010, 04:11 AM

I wish rolex never used PCL's on the GMTIIC, makes it feel less like a tool watch and more flashy which I do not like. I plan on having it professionally brushed once I can find a reputable person to do it in my area. Why Rolex, why did you do this!!! Lol

rmfnla · 30 September 2010, 04:13 AM

I love PCLs but they do scratch easily!

esm · 30 September 2010, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

I love PCLs but they do scratch easily!

especially on the clasp - but after a few, its all good

dddrees · 30 September 2010, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

especially on the clasp - but after a few, its all good

x2

mtrunner · 30 September 2010, 04:19 AM

One of the reasons I would get the Sub C over the GMT-IIc is because the GMT has PCLs. There are a lot on here who don't mind the scratches but personally the scratches on my Turn-O-Graph which has PCLs drives me nuts. Also why put PCLs on a tool watch?

Dan Pierce · 30 September 2010, 04:37 AM

Doesn't bother me one way or the other. It's the owners prerogative.

dP

JIFF1975 · 30 September 2010, 04:42 AM

I like it a lot!

Richard. · 30 September 2010, 04:51 AM

Would I have preferred the watch to have come with a brushed bracelet from new: Yes.

Would I have it refinished (brushed): No.

steubi1 · 30 September 2010, 05:02 AM

I do not like the PCL's, but I would never touch the original finish of a Rolex.

So I voted for option 3.

Tom

JJ Irani · 30 September 2010, 05:07 AM

On certain watches, PCLs are a must, like the SS/Pt. YM where the PCLs match up with the polished case.

On a tool watch, an overall brushed look is better.

JJ

sandybax · 30 September 2010, 05:54 AM

Don't like PCLs, but would not mess with a factory finish.

buke45 · 30 September 2010, 06:11 AM

PLCs only look nice for the first couple of months before they get all scratched up.

petesjag · 30 September 2010, 06:54 AM

I would never change the way in which the watch was intended. thats just MY opinion. some obviously would. I love the shiny parts!!!

spuds · 30 September 2010, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

I love PCLs but they do scratch easily!

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

especially on the clasp - but after a few, its all good

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

x2

321contact · 30 September 2010, 07:17 AM

I like the way it looks from the factory, PCLS or BCLS doesn't make it a tool watch anyway.

Tools · 30 September 2010, 09:11 AM

No PCL's for me..............

Fiery · 30 September 2010, 09:13 AM

I can't say that I hate the PCLs, but if it were possible to buy a SS GMT IIC with the BCL bracelet + GlideLock clasp from a SS Sub-C, that would be a combo I'd definitely pick up. Not so much because of the BCL, but more because of the GlideLock.

jekuo · 30 September 2010, 09:33 AM

It is what it is, so just leave it alone. Either you like the PCLs (or can at least live with them), or you don't. I personally would prefer a brushed bracelt from the factory.

cvo · 30 September 2010, 10:07 AM

I wore my new GMTiiC one week with the PCLs. I knew right away the PCLs would get brushed. I am totally convinced that Rolex made a poor decision going with the PCL on the GMTiiC. This poll is currently proving just that. I believe twice as many GMTiiC would be sold if the bracelet was brushed. Some Rolex customers are just not willing to have the PCL brushed for all the reasons discussed in many other threads. My belief is that it is mainly a marketing scheme so folks want to purchase a GMTiiC and a Sub. I currently do not have a desire to own a Sub. My brushed GMTiiC has the best of both world.

rfknauss · 30 September 2010, 10:20 AM

I would keep the watch the way it came from Rolex ...... if I don't like the look, then I would not buy the watch.

mpkRolex · 30 September 2010, 10:42 AM

pcls dont bother me..I love them.

George Ab · 30 September 2010, 10:46 AM

The GMT is a sport watch that always had the brushed bracelet until release of the GMT IIc. A brushed bracelet is more fitting to the character of the watch. That said, I probably wouldn't brush the PCL as I like stock. My hat is off to anyone who does.

esm · 30 September 2010, 10:53 AM

I can see both sides of the stories. If I had a choice, I would have the GMTIIC on a PCL bracelet and a spare brushed bracelet for more "hardcore" events.
Last time I took the SS GMTIIC with me travelling, it came back with loads of scratches on the PCL bits, especially the clasp.
I have see a few people brushed their PCL bracelets - great if they are going to keep it for a long time. I really can't see it gets flipped easily. From memory, there is currently one in the FS section....

The Waddler · 26 November 2010, 08:26 PM

Just want to add my two-penneth

After 6mths of ownership I'm about to pull the trigger on getting th PCL's brushed - IMHO it will look immeasurably better, I have checked with Rolex that they will service it afterwards (they will) and as it was a wedding present I will never be selling it (hopefully) so resale value means nothing to me.

As for people being prescious regarding altering the original Rolex finish - it honestly makes me laugh. If I bought a car I may have it chipped or resprayed, if I bought a yacht I'd add extra equipment, and although Rolex are incredible timepieces they are hardly handmade in tiny numbers.

I think the brushed look is SO much better and cannot wait to get mine done and turn it into what I believe will be the finest tool watch in the current range.

Cru Jones · 26 November 2010, 08:44 PM

IMO, brushed is 100% the way to go.

Question: can the brushed bits be re-polished for that PCL shine? I would think so.

Sunshine · 26 November 2010, 10:35 PM

It's not that I love it but that's not what Rolex intended for this watch. Keep it Rolex. And please don't power coat your dam watch..

Power coat Harley parts black not Rolex watches. My

Jannal · 26 November 2010, 10:54 PM

I'd brushed mine, no regrets at all.

ArthurU · 26 November 2010, 10:55 PM

I enjoy the PCLs, but they scratch far to easily. A compromise I would have no problem making, as long as clear tape for polished portions of the bracelet woulnt be noticeable.

View Poll Results: GMTIIC Bracelet - Brushed or Original
No way, I love the PCL's	55	39.57%
Yes please, I hate the PCL's	68	48.92%
No opinion either way	16	11.51%
Voters: 139. You may not vote on this poll

30 September 2010, 04:02 AM	#1
ElPrimero Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Watch: DSSD Posts: 168	Brushed bracelet on GMTIIC??? Personally, I think after-market brushing of the GMTIIC bracelet is insane, looks awful and seems such a shame!! What do you think???

30 September 2010, 04:08 AM	#2
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	Keep the PCL's, they look fantastic! The brushed ones always look badly finished, especially around the clasp. __________________ Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

30 September 2010, 04:37 AM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Doesn't bother me one way or the other. It's the owners prerogative. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

30 September 2010, 06:54 AM	#15
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	I would never change the way in which the watch was intended. thats just MY opinion. some obviously would. I love the shiny parts!!! __________________ 116718LN Black dial

30 September 2010, 04:11 AM	#3
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I wish rolex never used PCL's on the GMTIIC, makes it feel less like a tool watch and more flashy which I do not like. I plan on having it professionally brushed once I can find a reputable person to do it in my area. Why Rolex, why did you do this!!! Lol

30 September 2010, 04:13 AM	#4
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I love PCLs but they do scratch easily!

30 September 2010, 04:19 AM	#7
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	One of the reasons I would get the Sub C over the GMT-IIc is because the GMT has PCLs. There are a lot on here who don't mind the scratches but personally the scratches on my Turn-O-Graph which has PCLs drives me nuts. Also why put PCLs on a tool watch?

30 September 2010, 04:42 AM	#9
JIFF1975 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Hague Watch: SDDS, 116610LV Posts: 384	I like it a lot!

30 September 2010, 04:51 AM	#10
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 969	Would I have preferred the watch to have come with a brushed bracelet from new: Yes. Would I have it refinished (brushed): No.

30 September 2010, 05:02 AM	#11
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	I do not like the PCL's, but I would never touch the original finish of a Rolex. So I voted for option 3. Tom

30 September 2010, 05:07 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	On certain watches, PCLs are a must, like the SS/Pt. YM where the PCLs match up with the polished case. On a tool watch, an overall brushed look is better. JJ

30 September 2010, 05:54 AM	#13
sandybax "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: Florida Watch: No-date Sub Posts: 289	Don't like PCLs, but would not mess with a factory finish.

30 September 2010, 06:11 AM	#14
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	PLCs only look nice for the first couple of months before they get all scratched up.

30 September 2010, 07:17 AM	#17
321contact "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 4	I like the way it looks from the factory, PCLS or BCLS doesn't make it a tool watch anyway.

30 September 2010, 09:11 AM	#18
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	No PCL's for me.............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 September 2010, 09:13 AM	#19
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I can't say that I hate the PCLs, but if it were possible to buy a SS GMT IIC with the BCL bracelet + GlideLock clasp from a SS Sub-C, that would be a combo I'd definitely pick up. Not so much because of the BCL, but more because of the GlideLock.

30 September 2010, 09:33 AM	#20
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	It is what it is, so just leave it alone. Either you like the PCLs (or can at least live with them), or you don't. I personally would prefer a brushed bracelt from the factory.

30 September 2010, 10:07 AM	#21
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,014	Brushed All The Way!!! I wore my new GMTiiC one week with the PCLs. I knew right away the PCLs would get brushed. I am totally convinced that Rolex made a poor decision going with the PCL on the GMTiiC. This poll is currently proving just that. I believe twice as many GMTiiC would be sold if the bracelet was brushed. Some Rolex customers are just not willing to have the PCL brushed for all the reasons discussed in many other threads. My belief is that it is mainly a marketing scheme so folks want to purchase a GMTiiC and a Sub. I currently do not have a desire to own a Sub. My brushed GMTiiC has the best of both world. Attached Images

30 September 2010, 10:20 AM	#22
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	I would keep the watch the way it came from Rolex ...... if I don't like the look, then I would not buy the watch. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

30 September 2010, 10:42 AM	#23
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	pcls dont bother me..I love them.

30 September 2010, 10:46 AM	#24
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	The GMT is a sport watch that always had the brushed bracelet until release of the GMT IIc. A brushed bracelet is more fitting to the character of the watch. That said, I probably wouldn't brush the PCL as I like stock. My hat is off to anyone who does. __________________

30 September 2010, 10:53 AM	#25
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I can see both sides of the stories. If I had a choice, I would have the GMTIIC on a PCL bracelet and a spare brushed bracelet for more "hardcore" events. Last time I took the SS GMTIIC with me travelling, it came back with loads of scratches on the PCL bits, especially the clasp. I have see a few people brushed their PCL bracelets - great if they are going to keep it for a long time. I really can't see it gets flipped easily. From memory, there is currently one in the FS section....

26 November 2010, 08:26 PM	#26
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	Just want to add my two-penneth After 6mths of ownership I'm about to pull the trigger on getting th PCL's brushed - IMHO it will look immeasurably better, I have checked with Rolex that they will service it afterwards (they will) and as it was a wedding present I will never be selling it (hopefully) so resale value means nothing to me. As for people being prescious regarding altering the original Rolex finish - it honestly makes me laugh. If I bought a car I may have it chipped or resprayed, if I bought a yacht I'd add extra equipment, and although Rolex are incredible timepieces they are hardly handmade in tiny numbers. I think the brushed look is SO much better and cannot wait to get mine done and turn it into what I believe will be the finest tool watch in the current range.

26 November 2010, 08:44 PM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	IMO, brushed is 100% the way to go. Question: can the brushed bits be re-polished for that PCL shine? I would think so.

26 November 2010, 10:35 PM	#28
Sunshine "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: James Location: Republic of Domin Watch: 116400GV Posts: 733	It's not that I love it but that's not what Rolex intended for this watch. Keep it Rolex. And please don't power coat your dam watch.. Power coat Harley parts black not Rolex watches. My __________________ 116400GV, 116400 White dial, 116710, 16600 & 1680

26 November 2010, 10:54 PM	#29
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	I'd brushed mine, no regrets at all. __________________ Bell & Ross: BRS-98S Casio: G-Shock GW-5000U / GW-5000-1JF / DW-5035D 35th / DW-5030C 30th / DW-5000SP 20th / DW-5600C-9CV / Marlin W-450 Panerai: Luminor 000i Seiko: SBGX117 / SBGX335

26 November 2010, 10:55 PM	#30
ArthurU Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Arthur Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 173	I enjoy the PCLs, but they scratch far to easily. A compromise I would have no problem making, as long as clear tape for polished portions of the bracelet woulnt be noticeable.

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