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sickened1 · 18 June 2015, 03:12 PM

Just a quick poll. I know this topic has been asked before... just want to know which one TRFers perfer more and why. Brushed center links (BCL) or polished center links (PCL) on BLNR. Also for those that want BCL, you could always re-polish it or simply just buy a sub bracelet and switch.

Here are a couple of pics for reference:

PCL

BCL (borrowed from cokecoke's thread)

rolehex · 18 June 2015, 03:17 PM

I like both. Here's what I would do if i had one. Keep the polished until it got too many scratches...then go brushed. Sorry, not the answer you were looking for.

sickened1 · 18 June 2015, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolehex

I like both. Here's what I would do if i had one. Keep the polished until it got too many scratches...then go brushed. Sorry, not the answer you were looking for.

Haha no problem and actually that's a great idea!

GradyPhilpott · 18 June 2015, 03:27 PM

I like both, but I prefer to keep mine original.

Punishher7 · 18 June 2015, 03:53 PM

Bcl

regnant · 18 June 2015, 06:26 PM

Polished for me,purists will frown upon but I must say I am having my BLNR ' s lugs polished as well

brettpaul · 18 June 2015, 06:31 PM

I prefer brushed, but instead of brushing the factory bracelet I bought a SubC bracelet and put that on....gotta love the Glidelock on the GMT!!

Jeffa32 · 18 June 2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

I prefer brushed, but instead of brushing the factory bracelet I bought a SubC bracelet and put that on....gotta love the Glidelock on the GMT!!

How much is a SubC bracelet? Will the AD's sell these to you?

travisb · 18 June 2015, 06:51 PM

PCLs all the way! Works perfectly on the BLNR. I used to have my doubts but I'm completely sold.

Eric Chan · 20 June 2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

PCLs all the way! Works perfectly on the BLNR. I used to have my doubts but I'm completely sold.

This.

TswaneNguni · 28 July 2019, 06:04 PM

Polished .If you want brushed ,buy a sportie with brushed .Many around ...

BLNR with oyster beats BLNR and BLRO on jubilee.

10-15 years from now the BLNR on oyster will have a much higher value compared to now.
Just hold on to it .

Brainh18 · 27 July 2019, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettpaul

I prefer brushed, but instead of brushing the factory bracelet I bought a SubC bracelet and put that on....gotta love the Glidelock on the GMT!!

I did the exact some thing! I love my BLNR on either. But for now it lives on the brushed.

mondo74 · 18 June 2015, 08:26 PM

I wanted to get blnr and brush links. after I got it, wore it as is for a while to see how I felt. Glad I didn't brush them now. Still like bcl but think it looks perfect as is. My 2c.

mike · 18 June 2015, 08:29 PM

Tough call. I said PCL but honestly both are killer.

Steel28 · 18 June 2015, 08:32 PM

PCL for sure! It has so much class and I can't even imagine having BCL there.

Tseg · 18 June 2015, 09:02 PM

There used to be much hub-bub about having drilled lug holes on older watches. I'm curious why no one proposes drilling out the lug holes on one of these new watches?

Steel28 · 18 June 2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tseg

There used to be much hub-bub about having drilled lug holes on older watches. I'm curious why no one proposes drilling out the lug holes on one of these new watches?

sickened1 · 19 June 2015, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tseg

There used to be much hub-bub about having drilled lug holes on older watches. I'm curious why no one proposes drilling out the lug holes on one of these new watches?

Actually that was gonna be my next poll.

Anyway, thanks for the input everyone... and PCL seems to be leading on the poll right now.

challer · 28 July 2019, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tseg

There used to be much hub-bub about having drilled lug holes on older watches. I'm curious why no one proposes drilling out the lug holes on one of these new watches?

If someone provide this service, I would have it done

leisen · 28 July 2019, 10:56 PM

PCL for me.

bobabreath · 18 June 2015, 09:19 PM

I like the PCLs. Prefer to keep it original. PCL also dresses it up a bit and makes it more versatile in my opinion.

Submariner2015 · 18 June 2015, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickened1

Just a quick poll. I know this topic has been asked before... just want to know which one TRFers perfer more and why. Brushed center links (BCL) or polished center links (PCL) on BLNR. Also for those that want BCL, you could always re-polish it or simply just buy a sub bracelet and switch.

Here are a couple of pics for reference:

PCL

BCL (borrowed from cokecoke's thread)

My vote is for a jubilee bracelet....I've seen it on this model before and it looks wonderful

Racerdj · 18 June 2015, 09:30 PM

I may be in the minority but I really like PCL's.

jjnd08 · 18 June 2015, 10:21 PM

I love PCLs

GsurgBM · 18 June 2015, 11:22 PM

Pcls.

watchwatcher · 18 June 2015, 11:30 PM

No brainer for me. PCL's.

anothernewphone · 19 June 2015, 12:13 AM

When I was a kid (a couple years ago) I hated PCLs. Now, I love them, I think they make the watch look like a Rolex. They're never as shiny in real-world situations as they appear in ADs or press photos.

liuk3 · 19 June 2015, 01:19 AM

I prefer BCL, but I also prefer to keep mine in original condition.

MCO1 · 19 June 2015, 01:30 AM

I said PCL not because I don't like brushed as I think it looks fine same with the super jubilee as tradition justify's a jubilee on a GMT. I just kind of like to keep them like Rolex intended them to be.

Steve36Efc · 19 June 2015, 01:44 AM

I like both.

I would put the strap from my 114060 onto the BLNR as it keeps the option to go back to original. Not sure if I would have the PCL's brushed or BCL's polished.

View Poll Results: Which option do you prefer on BLNR?
Brushed center links (BCL)	123	41.00%
Polished center links (PCL)	177	59.00%
Voters: 300. You may not vote on this poll

18 June 2015, 03:12 PM	#1
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	BCL or PCL on BLNR, which do you prefer? Just a quick poll. I know this topic has been asked before... just want to know which one TRFers perfer more and why. Brushed center links (BCL) or polished center links (PCL) on BLNR. Also for those that want BCL, you could always re-polish it or simply just buy a sub bracelet and switch. Here are a couple of pics for reference: PCL BCL (borrowed from cokecoke's thread)

18 June 2015, 03:27 PM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I like both, but I prefer to keep mine original. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

18 June 2015, 06:26 PM	#6
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Polished for me,purists will frown upon but I must say I am having my BLNR ' s lugs polished as well __________________

18 June 2015, 06:31 PM	#7
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I prefer brushed, but instead of brushing the factory bracelet I bought a SubC bracelet and put that on....gotta love the Glidelock on the GMT!! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

18 June 2015, 03:17 PM	#2
rolehex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,445	I like both. Here's what I would do if i had one. Keep the polished until it got too many scratches...then go brushed. Sorry, not the answer you were looking for.

18 June 2015, 03:53 PM	#5
Punishher7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WA Watch: SubC/Pelagos Posts: 512	Bcl

18 June 2015, 06:51 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	PCLs all the way! Works perfectly on the BLNR. I used to have my doubts but I'm completely sold.

28 July 2019, 06:04 PM	#11
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Polished .If you want brushed ,buy a sportie with brushed .Many around ... BLNR with oyster beats BLNR and BLRO on jubilee. 10-15 years from now the BLNR on oyster will have a much higher value compared to now. Just hold on to it .

18 June 2015, 08:26 PM	#13
mondo74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: sydney Posts: 226	I wanted to get blnr and brush links. after I got it, wore it as is for a while to see how I felt. Glad I didn't brush them now. Still like bcl but think it looks perfect as is. My 2c.

18 June 2015, 08:29 PM	#14
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Tough call. I said PCL but honestly both are killer.

18 June 2015, 08:32 PM	#15
Steel28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,019	PCL for sure! It has so much class and I can't even imagine having BCL there. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master IIc 116710BLNR

18 June 2015, 09:02 PM	#16
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	There used to be much hub-bub about having drilled lug holes on older watches. I'm curious why no one proposes drilling out the lug holes on one of these new watches?

28 July 2019, 10:56 PM	#20
leisen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spain Posts: 250	PCL for me.

18 June 2015, 09:19 PM	#21
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	I like the PCLs. Prefer to keep it original. PCL also dresses it up a bit and makes it more versatile in my opinion.

18 June 2015, 09:30 PM	#23
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I may be in the minority but I really like PCL's. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

18 June 2015, 10:21 PM	#24
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I love PCLs __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

18 June 2015, 11:22 PM	#25
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Pcls. __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

18 June 2015, 11:30 PM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	No brainer for me. PCL's.

19 June 2015, 12:13 AM	#27
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	When I was a kid (a couple years ago) I hated PCLs. Now, I love them, I think they make the watch look like a Rolex. They're never as shiny in real-world situations as they appear in ADs or press photos.

19 June 2015, 01:19 AM	#28
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	I prefer BCL, but I also prefer to keep mine in original condition. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

19 June 2015, 01:30 AM	#29
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I said PCL not because I don't like brushed as I think it looks fine same with the super jubilee as tradition justify's a jubilee on a GMT. I just kind of like to keep them like Rolex intended them to be.

19 June 2015, 01:44 AM	#30
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	I like both. I would put the strap from my 114060 onto the BLNR as it keeps the option to go back to original. Not sure if I would have the PCL's brushed or BCL's polished.

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