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Cru Jones · 2 February 2011, 01:22 AM

Frogman4me · 2 February 2011, 01:24 AM

Best move ever back to being a tool watch! I considered doing this to mine but just ended up selling it instead. Great work.

RFXMM · 2 February 2011, 01:34 AM

Funny enough I agree that looks good. I seem to have done the same to mine by wearing it as my daily beater absolute tool watch. The wholes bracelet has mellowed alot.

renfield33 · 2 February 2011, 01:38 AM

loooks great. can easily be reversed too, right?

Dr. Robert · 2 February 2011, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvEr34

i think it looks much better that way!

Me too!

Puffy · 2 February 2011, 02:18 AM

certainly different. i'm indifferent to PCLs or BCLs...

slcbbrown · 2 February 2011, 02:24 AM

Very nicely done, and first rate photography.

dardeca · 2 February 2011, 02:25 AM

Looks great...where did you have the work done. That is one of the best jobs I've seen.

dmacintyre · 2 February 2011, 02:27 AM

That's the way it should have left the factory. Great job.

CashGap · 2 February 2011, 02:44 AM

I like it, and I like the PCLs. If they sold it both ways, choosing would be more difficult than it is already.

On the plus side, it would give some an excuse to own one more SKU variant!

Enjoy.

learningtofly · 2 February 2011, 04:23 AM

Thanks guys. The requested wrist shots, using on-camera flash to show the effect achieved as clearly as possible (although the resultant lighting is quite harsh)...

esm · 2 February 2011, 04:27 AM

thats noice Tony. me likey.

learningtofly · 2 February 2011, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

thats noice Tony. me likey.

Cheers matey

psv · 2 February 2011, 04:31 AM

Very well done.

Perfection would be to mount a SubC bracelet on it to get the new clasp as well.

Explorer 2011 · 2 February 2011, 04:38 AM

Thats a beauty...

t e x · 2 February 2011, 04:39 AM

nicely done and looks awesome!

learningtofly · 2 February 2011, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Very well done.

Perfection would be to mount a SubC bracelet on it to get the new clasp as well.

Agreed!

SS Oyster · 2 February 2011, 04:43 AM

Looks great. I had a GMT IIc before my current SubC (and 5513), but never liked the PCL's as they were scratch magnets AND as you say seemed just a bit too blingy.

Anyway, just wondering ... with both the GMTIIc and SubC now sporting supercases, would the glidelock bracelet from the SubC fit the GMTIIc? That way, you'd have ROLEX BCL's as well as a (IMO) better clasp.

Anyone know?

Atomant · 2 February 2011, 04:46 AM

Yes I think a BCL looks better on a gmt than a PCL. Nice job.

Lion · 2 February 2011, 05:06 AM

Tony, I happen to like and prefer the brushed bracelet over the PCL's...your watch looks great!!!

Kanger · 2 February 2011, 05:46 AM

Looks great. That will be the first thing I do too.

krzspeedstr · 2 February 2011, 05:50 AM

I like the bling and had the bracelet polished on my GMT but after all the scratches I decided that it was time to go back to the brushed look. I have to agree that after looking at what they did to your bracelet I dig the look of it. Nice work.

mtrunner · 2 February 2011, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Very well done.

Perfection would be to mount a SubC bracelet on it to get the new clasp as well.

Do you think Rolex will update the GMT-IIC and other models with the new clasp?

mfer · 2 February 2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

im quite surprised to see loads of people liking it - there is nothing wrong with that imo btw......

but seriously... how many current SS GMTIIC owners here on TRF would do the exact same to their SS GMTIIC?

I just paid $150 to get it back to LNIB condition to sell it, but if I was keeping it, I'd do this in a heartbeat, especially after seeing these pics.

Kraftwerk · 2 February 2011, 07:29 AM

Beautiful job! Rolex should offer the option of either polished or brushed center links. The classic brushed SS Oyster bracelet is classy in its own right. I love both modern and vintage Rolex but if I had to choose, I'd definitely pick the classic brushed finish.

theloxmyth · 2 February 2011, 07:53 AM

The brushed bracelet is VERY pleasing to the eye, compared to the PCL, on the GMT!

dligg72 · 2 February 2011, 08:04 AM

I prefer it this way also. Great job
Funny thing is I have not seen anyone put PCL on a Sub-C but many have brushed the GMT. That tells me most like it brushed.

k.daddy · 2 February 2011, 08:05 AM

A+, well done!

hacampbell1360 · 2 February 2011, 08:20 AM

I like it, looks like a superb job!

I have a 3 months GMT II-c. the PCL does have some light markings.
Does it make any difference to do it now or 2 -3 years from now?

seedgun · 2 February 2011, 08:22 AM

Looks great to me ! I wore my sub bracelet on my 2c because I didn't want to degrade the original in case I sold it. Good thing, I sold it and got a new Sub c.. You are correct that is the way it should have been.

2 February 2011, 01:34 AM	#33
RFXMM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Atl Watch: 16710 Posts: 654	Funny enough I agree that looks good. I seem to have done the same to mine by wearing it as my daily beater absolute tool watch. The wholes bracelet has mellowed alot. __________________ No I'm not! I had mine removed.

2 February 2011, 01:38 AM	#34
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	loooks great. can easily be reversed too, right? __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

2 February 2011, 02:18 AM	#36
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	certainly different. i'm indifferent to PCLs or BCLs... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

2 February 2011, 04:23 AM	#41
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Thanks guys. The requested wrist shots, using on-camera flash to show the effect achieved as clearly as possible (although the resultant lighting is quite harsh)... __________________ Tony

2 February 2011, 04:39 AM	#46
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	nicely done and looks awesome! __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

2 February 2011, 01:22 AM	#31
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303

2 February 2011, 01:24 AM	#32
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Best move ever back to being a tool watch! I considered doing this to mine but just ended up selling it instead. Great work.

2 February 2011, 02:24 AM	#37
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Very nicely done, and first rate photography.

2 February 2011, 02:25 AM	#38
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	Looks great...where did you have the work done. That is one of the best jobs I've seen.

2 February 2011, 02:27 AM	#39
dmacintyre 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 252	That's the way it should have left the factory. Great job.

2 February 2011, 02:44 AM	#40
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	I like it, and I like the PCLs. If they sold it both ways, choosing would be more difficult than it is already. On the plus side, it would give some an excuse to own one more SKU variant! Enjoy.

2 February 2011, 04:27 AM	#42
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	thats noice Tony. me likey.

2 February 2011, 04:31 AM	#44
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Very well done. Perfection would be to mount a SubC bracelet on it to get the new clasp as well.

2 February 2011, 04:38 AM	#45
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Thats a beauty...

2 February 2011, 04:43 AM	#48
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Looks great. I had a GMT IIc before my current SubC (and 5513), but never liked the PCL's as they were scratch magnets AND as you say seemed just a bit too blingy. Anyway, just wondering ... with both the GMTIIc and SubC now sporting supercases, would the glidelock bracelet from the SubC fit the GMTIIc? That way, you'd have ROLEX BCL's as well as a (IMO) better clasp. Anyone know?

2 February 2011, 04:46 AM	#49
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Yes I think a BCL looks better on a gmt than a PCL. Nice job. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

2 February 2011, 05:06 AM	#50
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Tony, I happen to like and prefer the brushed bracelet over the PCL's...your watch looks great!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 February 2011, 05:46 AM	#51
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Looks great. That will be the first thing I do too.

2 February 2011, 05:50 AM	#52
krzspeedstr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winston Salem, NC Watch: All of them Posts: 193	I like the bling and had the bracelet polished on my GMT but after all the scratches I decided that it was time to go back to the brushed look. I have to agree that after looking at what they did to your bracelet I dig the look of it. Nice work. __________________ Rolex 16710, 116520, 116610LV - Cartier W20073X8, W31077U2 and W20098D6

2 February 2011, 07:29 AM	#55
Kraftwerk Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Kentucky-U.S.A. Posts: 76	Beautiful job! Rolex should offer the option of either polished or brushed center links. The classic brushed SS Oyster bracelet is classy in its own right. I love both modern and vintage Rolex but if I had to choose, I'd definitely pick the classic brushed finish.

2 February 2011, 07:53 AM	#56
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	The brushed bracelet is VERY pleasing to the eye, compared to the PCL, on the GMT! __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

2 February 2011, 08:04 AM	#57
dligg72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: california Posts: 138	I prefer it this way also. Great job Funny thing is I have not seen anyone put PCL on a Sub-C but many have brushed the GMT. That tells me most like it brushed.

2 February 2011, 08:05 AM	#58
k.daddy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: Connecticut Watch: All of them! Posts: 61	A+, well done!

2 February 2011, 08:20 AM	#59
hacampbell1360 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Hiep Phan John Location: san jose, ca Watch: The Fantastic FOUR Posts: 267	I like it, looks like a superb job! I have a 3 months GMT II-c. the PCL does have some light markings. Does it make any difference to do it now or 2 -3 years from now?

2 February 2011, 08:22 AM	#60
seedgun Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andy Stone Location: ill.,Jeyll Is,Stl Watch: All of them! Posts: 188	Looks great to me ! I wore my sub bracelet on my 2c because I didn't want to degrade the original in case I sold it. Good thing, I sold it and got a new Sub c.. You are correct that is the way it should have been.

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