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learningtofly · 1 February 2011, 11:39 PM

Well, having made the commitment to the GMTIIC a week or two ago, I was knocked out by the styling, the quality, the upgrades of the new model... everything, in fact, bar the PCL's. Yes, I know a lot of people like them, and I know the GMT is not longer what one would call a tool watch. However, I just don't like bling, and I don't like scratch-magnets.

I was aware of someone who had carried out some work for others I know, particularly one who had suffered similarly with his GMT. It didn't take too much thought, therefore, for a decision to be made and - a week later - I now have what for me is the perfect watch. Please don't bother telling me that Rolex watches have to be left as they were when shipped to the AD; not unlike the arguments regarding bezel insert swaps, it's almost like accessorising - we're talking about the bracelet, not the watch. And in my opinion it should always have been this way.

Dan Pierce · 1 February 2011, 11:41 PM

Looks great!
Well done,
dP

learningtofly · 1 February 2011, 11:45 PM

Thanks Dan - I'm very happy with it.

RJC · 1 February 2011, 11:46 PM

It won't be to everyones taste, but they seem to have done one of the best jobs I've seen on here!

Enjoy and wear in good health!

xelor63 · 1 February 2011, 11:47 PM

Looks very good!!

XELOR

mtrunner · 1 February 2011, 11:49 PM

If I were to buy the GMT-IIc this is exactly what I would do as well. I agree this watch should never have come with PCLs in the first place.

Stratsteve · 1 February 2011, 11:50 PM

Whoever did the work, did an exceptional job. It looks great!

dannyny · 1 February 2011, 11:51 PM

looks amazing...

if you wanted to, can you get it back to how it was??

karmatp · 1 February 2011, 11:52 PM

Looks way better, nice work! I would have purchased one when they came out if they came that way.

learningtofly · 1 February 2011, 11:52 PM

Yes, the links can be easily polished back to a shine, but they won't be by me! And the guy who did this - a member of the TZ-UK forum - is really very, very good.

acce1999 · 2 February 2011, 12:01 AM

Well done!

I agree. This is how the bracelet should have looked like from the start.

Best,

A

Engi · 2 February 2011, 12:03 AM

Just for curiosity: why did you left polished the groove under the fliplock and the internal part of the clasp ?

Ciao and enjoy it !

Engi

learningtofly · 2 February 2011, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engi

Just for curiosity: why did you left polished the groove under the fliplock and the internal part of the clasp ?

Ciao and enjoy it !

Engi

Leaving the thumb indent and coronet polished was a carefully considered decision, after much discussion with the guy that carried out the work. I thought it added a little interest to a large expanse of brushed steel.

xtra3cats · 2 February 2011, 12:08 AM

That looks good. I'd do the same if I have one

esm · 2 February 2011, 12:09 AM

psst.. Tony mate... the guy forgot to brush both sides of the case....

Michael M. · 2 February 2011, 12:12 AM

Looks great! I'm not a big fan of pcl's.

sheldonsmith · 2 February 2011, 12:31 AM

Looks good. Did you do it yourself, or have it done. Good job!

I have no regrets of removing the PCL's on my GMT as well.

-Sheldon

JIFF1975 · 2 February 2011, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xelor63

Looks very good!!

XELOR

x 2

This how it is meant to be!

EvEr34 · 2 February 2011, 12:37 AM

i think it looks much better that way!

bscepter · 2 February 2011, 12:45 AM

looks very cool. i'm new here, so i don't want to make any enemies, but as a longtime rolex lover, i've got to say that this beats the heck out of polished links - at least for this watch. and i love that you left the little bit of bling underneath the clasp fingernail catch. i think that's very cool!

ally · 2 February 2011, 12:47 AM

Tony

That looks great, I like it much better without the PCL's

esm · 2 February 2011, 12:51 AM

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?

sBmRnR · 2 February 2011, 12:54 AM

Excellent job!
This looks really good.

BigMac53 · 2 February 2011, 12:55 AM

I really like it, it looks like a very professional job!

mjclark32 · 2 February 2011, 12:56 AM

Looks good!

learningtofly · 2 February 2011, 01:00 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?

Eric, Eric...

Badfish179 · 2 February 2011, 01:00 AM

I love it! I would have never thought to have that done but now I'd never have one without having it done!

esm · 2 February 2011, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

Eric, Eric...

you called....? twice?

Earl · 2 February 2011, 01:06 AM

Very nice, a good decision I like the look :o)

chrisshank · 2 February 2011, 01:18 AM

That looks great!

1 February 2011, 11:39 PM	#1
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	GMTIIC de-blinged! Well, having made the commitment to the GMTIIC a week or two ago, I was knocked out by the styling, the quality, the upgrades of the new model... everything, in fact, bar the PCL's. Yes, I know a lot of people like them, and I know the GMT is not longer what one would call a tool watch. However, I just don't like bling, and I don't like scratch-magnets. I was aware of someone who had carried out some work for others I know, particularly one who had suffered similarly with his GMT. It didn't take too much thought, therefore, for a decision to be made and - a week later - I now have what for me is the perfect watch. Please don't bother telling me that Rolex watches have to be left as they were when shipped to the AD; not unlike the arguments regarding bezel insert swaps, it's almost like accessorising - we're talking about the bracelet, not the watch. And in my opinion it should always have been this way. __________________ Tony

1 February 2011, 11:41 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Looks great! Well done, 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

1 February 2011, 11:45 PM	#3
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Thanks Dan - I'm very happy with it. __________________ Tony

1 February 2011, 11:46 PM	#4
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	It won't be to everyones taste, but they seem to have done one of the best jobs I've seen on here! Enjoy and wear in good health! __________________ Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

1 February 2011, 11:52 PM	#9
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Looks way better, nice work! I would have purchased one when they came out if they came that way. __________________ My grails:

1 February 2011, 11:47 PM	#5
xelor63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: netherlands Posts: 3,703	Looks very good!! XELOR

1 February 2011, 11:49 PM	#6
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	If I were to buy the GMT-IIc this is exactly what I would do as well. I agree this watch should never have come with PCLs in the first place.

1 February 2011, 11:50 PM	#7
Stratsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 46	Whoever did the work, did an exceptional job. It looks great!

1 February 2011, 11:51 PM	#8
dannyny Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc Watch: Daytona Posts: 194	looks amazing... if you wanted to, can you get it back to how it was??

2 February 2011, 12:01 AM	#11
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Well done! I agree. This is how the bracelet should have looked like from the start. Best, A

2 February 2011, 12:03 AM	#12
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Just for curiosity: why did you left polished the groove under the fliplock and the internal part of the clasp ? Ciao and enjoy it ! Engi

2 February 2011, 12:08 AM	#14
xtra3cats Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United States Posts: 931	That looks good. I'd do the same if I have one

2 February 2011, 12:09 AM	#15
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	psst.. Tony mate... the guy forgot to brush both sides of the case....

2 February 2011, 12:12 AM	#16
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks great! I'm not a big fan of pcl's.

2 February 2011, 12:31 AM	#17
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Looks good. Did you do it yourself, or have it done. Good job! I have no regrets of removing the PCL's on my GMT as well. -Sheldon __________________

2 February 2011, 12:37 AM	#19
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	i think it looks much better that way!

2 February 2011, 12:45 AM	#20
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	looks very cool. i'm new here, so i don't want to make any enemies, but as a longtime rolex lover, i've got to say that this beats the heck out of polished links - at least for this watch. and i love that you left the little bit of bling underneath the clasp fingernail catch. i think that's very cool!

2 February 2011, 12:47 AM	#21
ally "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: london Watch: Explorer II Posts: 790	Tony That looks great, I like it much better without the PCL's __________________ 14060M Explorer II TT DJ. 16610 LV.

2 February 2011, 12:51 AM	#22
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	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?

2 February 2011, 12:54 AM	#23
sBmRnR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over here Watch: Today's Watch! Posts: 306	Excellent job! This looks really good. __________________ Live Life! www.horlogefotograaf.nl

2 February 2011, 12:55 AM	#24
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	I really like it, it looks like a very professional job!

2 February 2011, 12:56 AM	#25
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks good! __________________

2 February 2011, 01:00 AM	#27
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	I love it! I would have never thought to have that done but now I'd never have one without having it done! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

2 February 2011, 01:06 AM	#29
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Very nice, a good decision I like the look :o)

2 February 2011, 01:18 AM	#30
chrisshank Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Houston, TX Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 183	That looks great!

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