The PCL haters.......

[jimbones43]

There have been many worse posts than this, probably most of mine! Lol
Anyway I don't like PCLs on any watch especially tool watches.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by cornerstore

Have you actually worn the Daytona with PCL's in normal light conditions? I'm asking as in the store under halogen or fluorescent lights PCL's seem very blingy but look much different on the wrist in normal lighting conditions.The Daytonas polished case and lugs IMO makes the PCL's work on the Daytona unlike the GMTllc with the non polished lugs ,looks like a racing stripe on the GMTllc.

I did have one at one point. I sold it due to the overall lack of readability. You are correct that the PCLs are far from the only shiny aspect! I would prefer the Daytona sans PCLs, with less overall bling, and some easier to read hands.

[Gaijin]

PCLs can be a pain, but they sure do look good!!

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I did have one at one point. I sold it due to the overall lack of readability. You are correct that the PCLs are far from the only shiny aspect! I would prefer the Daytona sans PCLs, with less overall bling, and some easier to read hands.

Then it would be just a watch

[FeelingTheBlues]

Well I like PCL's...

In all seriousness I think they look quite good on the models on which they're available. Alas, those models happen to be the most modern ones and I'm more of a vintage watches enthusiast but whenever I see a picture of them I think they look good, I don't think they don't belong on a GMT or a solid gold Submariner, without making the watch look over shiny I think it does add a sparkling something that is good to admire.

All in all, it's always a matter of tastes, I know I like them!

[superdog]

I brushed my GMT C and absolutely love it that way.

Love PCLs on just about every other model.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by cornerstore

Then it would be just a watch

It would at least be useful to tell the time...

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

If anything that remotely takes away from the pure tool utility should be met with contempt then I suppose the TT, YG and WG Subs should also be considered stupid.

I wouldn't put it so bluntly, but I also wouldn't 100% disagree with that statement.

[cornerstore]

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

It would at least be useful to tell the time...

I have no problem reading the time with mine. If you can't read the dial perhaps you are in need of an eye exam .

[T. Ferguson]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I wouldn't put it so bluntly, but I also wouldn't 100% disagree with that statement.

Well JP, I was being a bit facetious. But my point is that even the Sub is only available with brushed CLs in stainless. The other three variants come with PCLs.

My feeling about Rolex tool watches is that even though they are supremely good at the functions they perform Rolex realizes that only rarely will these watches (be it the Sub, GMT, Daytona...) be used solely for the function they were designed for. So they have offered them with metal bracelets, PCLs, precious metals, serti diamond dials, etc.

Specifically in the case of the GMT and Sub, Rolex may also realize that by offering the SS GMT with PCLs they give it a different look and may entice more people that own one to also buy the other.

[Linzjnr]

Originally Posted by psv

Well, I'm not a "hater" per se, but I'm simply not a fan of the PLC on the ss sportmodels like GTM or Daytona, OK with them on the DJ and DDs. PLC = bling, which doesn't belong on a ss sports watch IMO, unless you are going for gold! :-)

X2

Well said, I think they look great....on your brand new watch....but after wearing it for a while I think scratched up PCL's look really average (IMHO only of course).

Some people love the "lived in" look with their Rolex's and I don't mind the patina on my 13 year old Sub but on my Daytona it distresses me to see scratches on the mirror finished PCL's.

After seeing photo's on this forum of brushed Daytona's I think it looks great but I just can't bring myself to to do it, instead I just limit the wear and tear by wearing it during special occasions only and wearing the Sub on most other occasions.

[Dr. Robert]

If you are going to keep the watch why not brush out the PCL's if you don't dig them.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Tools

Aside from this being a bit of a troll post........

I don't like the bling of PCL's no matter what watch they're on. They're OK for sissies, but not for me..

Who are you calling a sissy.

[bayerische]

I think PCL are OK. Wouldn't want them on Subs though. (OK in the Smurf its alright.)

[Zed Homme]

I think with the ceramic dial and new bracelet, the 116710 is the best SS Rolex currently offers. The pcls add a nice new element, for those who don't like them, they can be brushed or there are many rolexes available without one.