Does Anyone Prefer Polished Center Links (PCLs)

[crazycarlitos]

PCLs are awesome

Love the way pcl looks in real life on other people.
Whenever I see it in public, it looks so cool. Lol
Maybe because I am not close enough to see all the light scratches. Haha

Obviously, it would not look as good on a diver or sports watch.. but might work well on the op39.
Go for it.

[Bozack90]

No, I was just saying elsewhere that I find the new polished center clasps to be far less durable than the old all brushed models, its like you look at it wrong and you get a scratch on it. Can't imagine how a bracelet would look after a short while.

[alphasports]

Just got my GMT LN brushed, looks awesome, I absolutely detest the PCLs tho I don't mind the TT version but that's a completely different beast. Don't have a pic handy to post...

[Swaye]

Love em on my MG GV

[inadeje]

I would not modify a Rolex unless the watch was available in the modified form. For instance, fitting a jubilee to a watch that was previously sold with a jubilee option. Polishing links on a non polished bracelet. No.

[DoctorA]

I wish rolex makes all it’s bracelets brushed!!

[timeisfathaoftruth]

I am a true fan of PCLs (on the models that come with PCLs).

I wouldn't brush a PCL and I wouldn't polish a BCL.

[Tqmb79]

Love them! They get scratched easier but it that easy. My Batman looks new after nearly 2 years and I use it 2-3 times a week and do not baby it either.

[Mwilsey103]

I prefer brushed.

[BespokebyBMO]

Well, I decided to do it and get the center links polished. Dropped it off yesterday and should have back in a week or so. I will make sure and post some pics to start the outrage


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[4BostonB]

Originally Posted by 4BostonB

Thanks everyone for the responses! I ended up getting the bracelet polished at RolliWorks. The turnaround time was about a week and the watch looks phenomenal. Michael is the owner, and they ended up leaving the fliplock with the crown polished, which really looks great.

I was at dinner tonight at a bar and saw not one but two other guys wearing GMT LNs - the polished links just look really flashy, even in situations like a dark restaurant where I had thought they were more subtle. The watch looks a lot more cohesive now - and it matches the original heritage of the GMT. I can't recommend Michael and his services enough - the bracelet truly looks like it came this way from the factory.

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[collarcity]

Originally Posted by Flyoverguy

Not quite my tempo

Are PCLs rushing or dragging?

[173rdabn]

If you like PCLs do it. Your choice.

[MTdweller]

I prefer PCLs, although they show wear more than brushed. Post photos when you get your watch back!

[Car32]

I like both, maybe slightly prefer PCLs. PCLs add contrast to the bracelet. Sure they scratch more easily but if you’re looking at from more than say 10-15” away, they basically look mint because of the shininess and you cant see the scratches. In comparison, once the brushed section gets scratched, you can see it all the time.

[ppalasthira]

I like the brushed look more.


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[Onikage]

On PM or TT. Something about a brushed steel oyster.

[BespokebyBMO]

Got back from the jeweler today. I know it’s not for everyone, but I really like it. Super easy to go back to brushed, so it was worth the shot for me and I’m glad I did it!






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[bobby81]

Originally Posted by BespokebyBMO

So lots of forum members dislike them and choose to brush over them. Who prefers them? I am actually considering having them added from LAWW to my OP39 white dial (quoted $150 to do it) as I wear suits daily and like the shinier look. I know they scratch easier and all of that.

I’m sure this is blasphemy to be considering


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Yes I prefer PCL's. Though I have no choice as I like T/T Models, but if you are careful & look after the Watch the scratches that appear are not that noticeable

[VegasMilgauss]

I have two Rolex that have PCLs (milgauss and GMT) and I love them, in fact I notice more scratches on my explorer!

Nice to have some diversity in the collection as no question they look different.

[RolexJoe]

I don't like PCL's since they scratch so easily.

[SS Oyster]

Not me

[AtitG]

not a fan as it scratches easily. But it sure looks good on the YM 40.


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[ROLLiWORKS]

Brushed mine before throwing it on an Everest strap.

Dog fooding. We’re an Everest dealer.




All work done in the good ol’ U.S. of A.

[Rokoru]

Not for me...

[Madprofx]

I believe it depends on the watch/model in question.
I personally love the PCLs on my YM and think it’s fitting, same for the Milgauss, DJ, and GMT.
Would it, however, suit a DSSD or Sub, no, and similarly would not like to see modifications to do so. Each to their own though so everyone has a preference.


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[ra77man]

Yup - PCL fan here.