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fskywalker · 6 January 2023, 12:18 PM

Yes have use it, along with other products from Bergeon (below) with success on various watches

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Easy E · 6 January 2023, 12:28 PM

I took an Omega PCL to a local jeweler and he had it brushed literally in 2 minutes, looked perfect. He was so quick he didn’t even charge me for it. I’m all for DIY, but sometimes Pros are the answer, or you may take some lumps.

Filipão · 6 January 2023, 12:37 PM

I remove all scratches with 3 grades of Scotch Brite.

Burgundy = Coarse
Green = Medium
White = Fine

Easy.

Filipão · 6 January 2023, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Maybe to you. I think that PCL's are the worst disaster Rolex has come up with.

2nd. that

Setarip · 6 January 2023, 01:36 PM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=782985

Previous thread that discusses this topic and includes some pics.

BLUF: Suggest not trying yourself. Find a good jeweler / AD who will do it for you. When sending your watch for service at RSC, just send the watch sans bracelet, otherwise it will come back polished.

singe89 · 6 January 2023, 02:47 PM

PCL scratch so easily just wear it a don’t worry about scratches and the PCLs look almost brushed in no time.

lemonicity · 6 January 2023, 03:51 PM

As easy as taking your own appendix out. About as successful too.

joli160 · 6 January 2023, 08:33 PM

It’s a very easy DIY, you don’t need to pay a few hundred for a 10 minute job

cvo · 6 January 2023, 08:49 PM

Switch out to a Glidelock bracelet and keep the original PCL bracelet.

DLRIDES · 6 January 2023, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Sure, it isn't rocket science.

Many here won't put a band-aid on a cut without a medic on stand-by.

This /\

Use the correct pads, practice a few times on a piece of polished SS from a local metal shop.

Filipão · 7 January 2023, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemonicity

As easy as taking your own appendix out. About as successful too.

Really?

Mystro · 7 January 2023, 05:54 AM

This forum was once all about doing mods and do-it-yourself projects like this. This particular project would have been on the easy scale. Those were the days a owner wore their watch and feared nothing. Now, the watch is wearing their owners.

Incroyable12 · 7 January 2023, 07:00 AM

What's the best way to rebrush the case back?

HogwldFLTR · 7 January 2023, 07:05 AM

I'm not an enemy of PCLs on the other hand I can live without them. As far as changing them to brushed finish I'd leave it to a pro. There are shops that do it.

SS Oyster · 7 January 2023, 07:19 AM

I would not. Thank me later.

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Filipão · 7 January 2023, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I would not. Thank me later.

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Well I do it quite regularly on all my SS Rolex(s)' bracelets.

What are you afraid of, for Christ's sake?

TheVTCGuy · 7 January 2023, 09:25 AM

I may be in the minority here, but I think it is a terrible procedure to take sandpaper to your fine timepiece, even if it is just the band. I happen to like PCLs, but certainly understand if you don’t; it’s your watch and you want it to look like you want it. If you would rather not have PCLs, then purchase a band without them, the Sub and Explorer come to mind. Is it cheap? No, but you could probably sell your band for very close to the cost of a new one.

Just MHO.

Nick M · 7 January 2023, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filipão

Well I do it quite regularly on all my SS Rolex(s)' bracelets.

What are you afraid of, for Christ's sake?

This is going to sound harsh...I'd be afraid my bracelet looks like that.

Macnavara · 7 January 2023, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Maybe to you. I think that PCL's are the worst disaster Rolex has come up with.

I couldnt agree more…..id love to have all my pcls brushed out

tfjordan · 7 January 2023, 12:05 PM

Don’t use Scotchbrite pad. Waaaayyy too coarse and abrasive. Use a four way nail buffer. Costs a few bucks and you can work up or down the scale of grit for the right satin/brushed texture. Smaller and flexible so you can be very precise. A Scotchbrite pad is taking an elephant gun to an ant. $5 online.

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jb335 · 7 January 2023, 12:34 PM

Threads like this make me thankful I appreciate PCLs

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worldofoyster · 7 January 2023, 01:23 PM

try it and report back. doesn't hurt to try

Andad · 7 January 2023, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb335

Threads like this make me thankful I appreciate PCLs

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I hear you.

Heraklion · 7 January 2023, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Maybe to you. I think that PCL's are the worst disaster Rolex has come up with.

The PCLs look very nice in advertising copy and instagram posts but their inclusion on watches that are otherwise for daily use makes no sense. Brush away I think.

NCRolexguy · 7 January 2023, 01:42 PM

Don't use the green scotch brites, use the silver or burgundy. Someone with experience can touch up brushed surfaces that are hard to tell from factory finish even with a loupe.

Mobokid · 7 January 2023, 02:46 PM

Tried that one before.. the “lines” turned out crooked instead of straight. Never again

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JacksonRain · 7 January 2023, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filipão

Well I do it quite regularly on all my SS Rolex(s)' bracelets.

What are you afraid of, for Christ's sake?

That looks terrible

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JacksonRain · 7 January 2023, 03:17 PM

Guys please don't do this

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Virologist · 7 January 2023, 03:34 PM

A job for the pros.

Len S · 7 January 2023, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gab27

FWIW, I would just have it professionally brushed, and you'll never have to deal with the PCLs again.

I agree with this.

6 January 2023, 12:18 PM	#31
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Scotch Brite on Polished Center Links Yes have use it, along with other products from Bergeon (below) with success on various watches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

6 January 2023, 12:37 PM	#33
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	I remove all scratches with 3 grades of Scotch Brite. Burgundy = Coarse Green = Medium White = Fine Easy. Attached Images

6 January 2023, 08:33 PM	#38
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	It’s a very easy DIY, you don’t need to pay a few hundred for a 10 minute job __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

7 January 2023, 05:54 AM	#42
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,511	This forum was once all about doing mods and do-it-yourself projects like this. This particular project would have been on the easy scale. Those were the days a owner wore their watch and feared nothing. Now, the watch is wearing their owners. __________________

7 January 2023, 07:05 AM	#44
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	I'm not an enemy of PCLs on the other hand I can live without them. As far as changing them to brushed finish I'd leave it to a pro. There are shops that do it. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

6 January 2023, 12:28 PM	#32
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,080	I took an Omega PCL to a local jeweler and he had it brushed literally in 2 minutes, looked perfect. He was so quick he didn’t even charge me for it. I’m all for DIY, but sometimes Pros are the answer, or you may take some lumps.

6 January 2023, 01:36 PM	#35
Setarip "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Margaritaville Watch: Rolex Posts: 625	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=782985 Previous thread that discusses this topic and includes some pics. BLUF: Suggest not trying yourself. Find a good jeweler / AD who will do it for you. When sending your watch for service at RSC, just send the watch sans bracelet, otherwise it will come back polished.

6 January 2023, 02:47 PM	#36
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	PCL scratch so easily just wear it a don’t worry about scratches and the PCLs look almost brushed in no time.

6 January 2023, 03:51 PM	#37
lemonicity "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: George Town Posts: 18	As easy as taking your own appendix out. About as successful too.

6 January 2023, 08:49 PM	#39
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,014	Switch out to a Glidelock bracelet and keep the original PCL bracelet.

7 January 2023, 07:00 AM	#43
Incroyable12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,109	What's the best way to rebrush the case back?

7 January 2023, 07:19 AM	#45
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	I would not. Thank me later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2023, 09:25 AM	#47
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I may be in the minority here, but I think it is a terrible procedure to take sandpaper to your fine timepiece, even if it is just the band. I happen to like PCLs, but certainly understand if you don’t; it’s your watch and you want it to look like you want it. If you would rather not have PCLs, then purchase a band without them, the Sub and Explorer come to mind. Is it cheap? No, but you could probably sell your band for very close to the cost of a new one. Just MHO.

7 January 2023, 12:05 PM	#50
tfjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 341	Scotch Brite on Polished Center Links Don’t use Scotchbrite pad. Waaaayyy too coarse and abrasive. Use a four way nail buffer. Costs a few bucks and you can work up or down the scale of grit for the right satin/brushed texture. Smaller and flexible so you can be very precise. A Scotchbrite pad is taking an elephant gun to an ant. $5 online. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Rolex 16713 GMT Master II Omega Bond 2351.80 Omega Speedmaster 145.014 Tudor BB Blue

7 January 2023, 12:34 PM	#51
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	Threads like this make me thankful I appreciate PCLs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2023, 01:23 PM	#52
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,362	try it and report back. doesn't hurt to try

7 January 2023, 01:42 PM	#55
NCRolexguy Banned Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 138	Don't use the green scotch brites, use the silver or burgundy. Someone with experience can touch up brushed surfaces that are hard to tell from factory finish even with a loupe.

7 January 2023, 02:46 PM	#56
Mobokid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 267	Tried that one before.. the “lines” turned out crooked instead of straight. Never again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2023, 03:17 PM	#58
JacksonRain "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 2,322	Guys please don't do this Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

7 January 2023, 03:34 PM	#59
Virologist "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Switzerland Posts: 18	A job for the pros.

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