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duxdrummer · 16 April 2008, 10:24 AM

I would like your opinion. I love bright steel next to 14K, so I painstakingly polished the bracelet of my bluesy. I absolutely love the way it looks and wouldn't re-brush it, but I humbly respect the opinion of TRF members, and would like to know what you think. Please forgive the horrendous quality of the photo, my camera is but a toy...
Cheers!

marshallr47 · 16 April 2008, 10:27 AM

I think what matter is that you like it. I've considered it and wondered what it would look like but I think I like mine just the way it is. Do you have some better shots? Thanks for sharing.

duxdrummer · 16 April 2008, 10:30 AM

Hey Ron,
I'm going to borrow a friend's (way nicer) camera and try to get some better shots. The one I posted really doesn't do justice to the careful job I did polishing my watch, and how really nice it looks. I'll try more photos.
Cheers!

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 April 2008, 10:33 AM

To each his own, but I like to keep the design of Rolex watches original.

EvEr34 · 16 April 2008, 10:33 AM

Can't see all that much but....From waht I can see it looks a bit odd without the polished case(lugs). Just my opinion though and i'm all for wearing what you like.

marshallr47 · 16 April 2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duxdrummer

Hey Ron,
I'm going to borrow a friend's (way nicer) camera and try to get some better shots. The one I posted really doesn't do justice to the careful job I did polishing my watch, and how really nice it looks. I'll try more photos.
Cheers!

Looking forward to the shots. Thanks.

nsolga · 16 April 2008, 11:34 AM

Love it when guys get the rocks to do stuff like this... Cheers and would love to see the pics.

Triple Black 88 · 16 April 2008, 11:52 AM

...would love to see some nice clear shots

jasonbellevue · 16 April 2008, 12:21 PM

Whatever makes you happy is what counts, and I can certainly respect that. Personally, I like Rolex in its original form, without any deviation from what Rolex intended it to be.

Well, except for one of my wife's Lady DJ's, with an aftermarket diamond bezel.

BUT, that's what makes her happy.

Norm · 16 April 2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsolga

Love it when guys get the rocks to do stuff like this... Cheers and would love to see the pics.

X2! I like to keep my stuff OEM but that's mostly because I don't trust myself to not screw things up. It looks pretty nice but if you decide you don't like it the worst case scenario would be to get a new watch band or bracelet.

duxdrummer · 16 April 2008, 10:48 PM

Thanks guys. I have seen many posts here where members skillfully photoshop changes to OEM watches that they feel would make the product more appealing to them. Polishing out the bracelet was something that, after consultation with my AD, I felt I could do myself, and would make this already gorgeous watch a bit more to my liking. I know it's not for everyone, but I'm very pleased with the resuilts and other Rolex owners have noticed and expressed admiration. Thanks for your insights.
Cheers!

Dan Pierce · 16 April 2008, 10:52 PM

Not sure I would but it's your watch and your right to be happy [or at least your right to pursue happiness].

dP

Trurolexer · 16 April 2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

To each his own, but I like to keep the design of Rolex watches original.

Agree here.

Baptistman · 17 April 2008, 02:00 AM

As long as you like it thats the main thing. i'm the type of person that likes the watch the way the manufacturer intended.

Scarface · 17 April 2008, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baptistman

As long as you like it thats the main thing. i'm the type of person that likes the watch the way the manufacturer intended.

Agree

briantheartist · 17 April 2008, 02:33 AM

If u change yur mind just send it to Rolex. They will automatically rebrush it if you send it in for an overhaul. Ive seen that happen to some jobs at my store.

toph · 17 April 2008, 02:35 AM

I think you should polish the case aswell- it would make it look more symmetrical

eb641 · 17 April 2008, 01:38 PM

..Don't you mean 18 ct?

topcat30093 · 17 April 2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

To each his own, but I like to keep the design of Rolex watches original.

X2 Bo

My sentiments exactly.

ROLEX MAN · 17 April 2008, 04:53 PM

Is't it high maintanance?

buz-lh · 17 April 2008, 11:36 PM

A member here posted pics of a GMT IIc bracelet where he had brushed out the center links so if you decide to go back to original I think you could carefully do it yourself. It's your watch and whatever makes you happy. I would like to see a better pic.

KJacques · 18 April 2008, 12:30 AM

I think you should be able to do anything to your watch you want. After all, you paid the money. I'd never buy it, want it or wear it, tho. Like 90% of all the photoshopped "improvements" on Rolex designs, a big

Bobareno · 18 April 2008, 12:36 AM

Looks nice to me.

KG4LHO · 18 April 2008, 07:36 AM

First post here so

hey to everyone. I know what the OP means by wanting to polish the bracelet. Here is a pic of my '73 DJ, the case was previously polished when I received it and I had to pick up a new band for it. So I spent 20hrs detail polishing every single link in the Jubilee band so it would match the case. It takes quite a bit of work to polish out the brushed finish. I like it but don't think I would do it to a watch that had a brushed case. Thanks, Wj

Camera was slightly low and left is why date window doesn't look right.

Texsubmariner · 18 April 2008, 08:46 AM

I like it. Good job.

DSJ · 18 April 2008, 11:55 PM

I wouldn't do mine, but I can see the appeal.

mic6 · 19 April 2008, 12:52 AM

Back in 2004 I polished the bracelet and case lugs of my first TT blue sub
I just found the pics at newturfers
JJ was a member back then and he might remember my post

Notice that the dial was indeed darker than the one on the current blue subs
A month later I regreted it and went back to the brushed look
I wish I had it...a watch of many good and bad memories

16 April 2008, 10:24 AM	#1
duxdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 60	Polished bracelet on a Bluesy I would like your opinion. I love bright steel next to 14K, so I painstakingly polished the bracelet of my bluesy. I absolutely love the way it looks and wouldn't re-brush it, but I humbly respect the opinion of TRF members, and would like to know what you think. Please forgive the horrendous quality of the photo, my camera is but a toy... Cheers! Attached Images

16 April 2008, 10:27 AM	#2
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I think what matter is that you like it. I've considered it and wondered what it would look like but I think I like mine just the way it is. Do you have some better shots? Thanks for sharing. __________________ Ron

16 April 2008, 10:33 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	To each his own, but I like to keep the design of Rolex watches original. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 April 2008, 11:34 AM	#7
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	Love it when guys get the rocks to do stuff like this... Cheers and would love to see the pics. __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

16 April 2008, 12:21 PM	#9
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Whatever makes you happy is what counts, and I can certainly respect that. Personally, I like Rolex in its original form, without any deviation from what Rolex intended it to be. Well, except for one of my wife's Lady DJ's, with an aftermarket diamond bezel. BUT, that's what makes her happy. __________________

16 April 2008, 10:30 AM	#3
duxdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 60	Hey Ron, I'm going to borrow a friend's (way nicer) camera and try to get some better shots. The one I posted really doesn't do justice to the careful job I did polishing my watch, and how really nice it looks. I'll try more photos. Cheers!

16 April 2008, 10:33 AM	#5
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Can't see all that much but....From waht I can see it looks a bit odd without the polished case(lugs). Just my opinion though and i'm all for wearing what you like.

16 April 2008, 11:52 AM	#8
Triple Black 88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Collegeville PA Watch: Day-Date Posts: 752	...would love to see some nice clear shots

16 April 2008, 10:48 PM	#11
duxdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 60	Thanks guys. I have seen many posts here where members skillfully photoshop changes to OEM watches that they feel would make the product more appealing to them. Polishing out the bracelet was something that, after consultation with my AD, I felt I could do myself, and would make this already gorgeous watch a bit more to my liking. I know it's not for everyone, but I'm very pleased with the resuilts and other Rolex owners have noticed and expressed admiration. Thanks for your insights. Cheers!

16 April 2008, 10:52 PM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Not sure I would but it's your watch and your right to be happy [or at least your right to pursue happiness]. 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

17 April 2008, 02:00 AM	#14
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	As long as you like it thats the main thing. i'm the type of person that likes the watch the way the manufacturer intended. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

17 April 2008, 02:33 AM	#16
briantheartist Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: USA, California Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 92	If u change yur mind just send it to Rolex. They will automatically rebrush it if you send it in for an overhaul. Ive seen that happen to some jobs at my store.

17 April 2008, 02:35 AM	#17
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I think you should polish the case aswell- it would make it look more symmetrical __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

17 April 2008, 01:38 PM	#18
eb641 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 274	..Don't you mean 18 ct?

17 April 2008, 04:53 PM	#20
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	Is't it high maintanance? __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

17 April 2008, 11:36 PM	#21
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	A member here posted pics of a GMT IIc bracelet where he had brushed out the center links so if you decide to go back to original I think you could carefully do it yourself. It's your watch and whatever makes you happy. I would like to see a better pic. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

18 April 2008, 12:30 AM	#22
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	I think you should be able to do anything to your watch you want. After all, you paid the money. I'd never buy it, want it or wear it, tho. Like 90% of all the photoshopped "improvements" on Rolex designs, a big

18 April 2008, 12:36 AM	#23
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	Looks nice to me.

18 April 2008, 07:36 AM	#24
KG4LHO Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Wesley Location: SC, USA, EARTH Watch: Right now, 16610 Posts: 49	First post here so hey to everyone. I know what the OP means by wanting to polish the bracelet. Here is a pic of my '73 DJ, the case was previously polished when I received it and I had to pick up a new band for it. So I spent 20hrs detail polishing every single link in the Jubilee band so it would match the case. It takes quite a bit of work to polish out the brushed finish. I like it but don't think I would do it to a watch that had a brushed case. Thanks, Wj Camera was slightly low and left is why date window doesn't look right.

18 April 2008, 08:46 AM	#25
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I like it. Good job. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

18 April 2008, 11:55 PM	#26
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I wouldn't do mine, but I can see the appeal. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

19 April 2008, 12:52 AM	#27
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	Back in 2004 I polished the bracelet and case lugs of my first TT blue sub I just found the pics at newturfers JJ was a member back then and he might remember my post Notice that the dial was indeed darker than the one on the current blue subs A month later I regreted it and went back to the brushed look I wish I had it...a watch of many good and bad memories Attached Images __________________

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