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Old 19 June 2013, 02:58 AM   #31
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Droool. Congrats. Wow, the watch looks even better with BCLs. I tried it on yesterday, its's amazing.

Can someone tell me how you would go about swapping out the bracelet for a BCL? I honestly, do not mind them, but I will admit the brushed looks a tad better.
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Old 19 June 2013, 02:59 AM   #32
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I've always liked the brushed look over pCL's on the gmtiic
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Old 19 June 2013, 03:02 AM   #33
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Wow I like it 10x better with the brushed center links
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Old 19 June 2013, 03:49 AM   #34
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And the BCL Vs. PCL debate rages on. :-)
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Old 19 June 2013, 03:51 AM   #35
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Old 19 June 2013, 04:09 AM   #36
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And the BCL Vs. PCL debate rages on. :-)
Well, it's not a debate because those with good taste prefer brushed
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Old 19 June 2013, 04:10 AM   #37
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Well, it's not a debate because those with good taste prefer brushed
there's no need for that
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Old 19 June 2013, 05:01 AM   #38
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Great pics. Give me an evil idea about my subc and my next purchase :D

Is SubC bracelet a perfect fit , it looks like it is on the pics, but I would like to be sure?
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Old 19 June 2013, 05:06 AM   #39
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Such a better look with BCLs.
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Old 19 June 2013, 05:14 AM   #40
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Well, it's not a debate because those with good taste prefer brushed
Oh lord.

Well, I think it looks good both ways. Just less "dressy" with BCLs.
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Old 19 June 2013, 05:30 AM   #41
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Can we call it something else, the bruiser name is a downer.

Maybe the Day-Night GMT

Anyway, I'll be getting a Day-Night gmt soon, I plan to keep the PCLs.
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Old 19 June 2013, 06:18 AM   #42
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Brushed links all the way! Much better than the original bracelet. Anyway, I hope Rolex don´t change it, as the polished bracelets are making me save money keeping me away from the GMTs.
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Old 19 June 2013, 06:45 AM   #43
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I like the darker color the polished links give to the steel and think it matches the black face better than the brushed center links.

I'd stay original on this one
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Old 19 June 2013, 07:36 AM   #44
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Love the brushed look...
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Old 19 June 2013, 07:45 AM   #45
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Old 19 June 2013, 07:53 AM   #46
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My GMT2c has brushed links as I think it looks better too...

Ps Why does 'silkroaded' have to quote the op? Isn't it obvious to what his remarks refer to which are virtually the same as everyone elses?
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Old 19 June 2013, 09:42 AM   #47
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I'm starting to like it more and more
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Old 19 June 2013, 09:55 AM   #48
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Meh, don't love the watch either way.
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Old 19 June 2013, 10:14 AM   #49
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looks great imho
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Old 19 June 2013, 10:58 AM   #50
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impressive....most impressive
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Old 19 June 2013, 11:17 AM   #51
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Looks great
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Old 19 June 2013, 11:23 AM   #52
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I don't understand all the hate for PCL's. I love them with or without scratches!

Someone suggested that "Batman" was violent, I don't see how it's any more violent than the "Hulk". I personally love the Batman name and it fits well with the watch!
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Old 19 June 2013, 11:27 AM   #53
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He wears that watch more on his hand than his wrist.
That's better than another place he could wear it...looks fine to me!
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Old 19 June 2013, 07:05 PM   #54
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Love the Brushed look so much more than PCL's....

However, I think I want to like the blue/black much more than I actually do....
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Old 19 June 2013, 07:13 PM   #55
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I love PCLs but brushed looks better in this case.
X2. On the black bezel GMT I think the PCL's look sharp even if they are a pain in the a$$ re: scratches. But on this watch, brushed looks great!
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Old 19 June 2013, 07:15 PM   #56
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Gotta say, I prefer the brushed look on this one.
Thanks for the pics..
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Old 19 June 2013, 07:20 PM   #57
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Wow! I think the brushed look on the blue-black GMT really looks good.

Thanks for sharing the photos.
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Old 19 June 2013, 08:51 PM   #58
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Anything can be misconstrued, "Batman" is unloved and uses violence, "Coke" is a nickname for a drug, "Pepsi" is filled with chemicals and is driving obesity etc. Bruiser is also an old boxing term, referring to a tough guy, a hardman, strong and heavy.

Hey, I'm not saying that bruiser is way to go on this black and blue GMT, it is just one out of many options.
Huge congrats on your watch!

However, trying to justify the word bruiser, not cool...

How about call the watch exactly the name Rolex calls it....
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Old 19 June 2013, 08:53 PM   #59
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Love the brushed look! Very nice!!! PCLs are a pain in the A@@! They scratch so easily!!! My Gold GMT IIc has little micro scratches all over the PCLs...drives me batty!!!
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Old 19 June 2013, 10:08 PM   #60
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My GMT2c has brushed links as I think it looks better too...

Ps Why does 'silkroaded' have to quote the op? Isn't it obvious to what his remarks refer to which are virtually the same as everyone elses?
Calm down Steve!
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