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volvo · 3 May 2016, 01:17 AM

The question is...Will rolex offer brushed center links to all of their watches soon? or forget it it will never happen again?. I'm always a fun of brushed center links especially the oyster. Some people likes the shiny center links too but some have to suck it because they don't have a choice.

Danny83 · 3 May 2016, 01:20 AM

No they will not

Justinmg · 3 May 2016, 02:25 AM

I doubt Rolex will change that, but i wont buy a watch with polished center links, the c bezel is already to shinny.

cht · 3 May 2016, 02:27 AM

Mate...the polished center links have been around for decades...

Either way...dont see a big problem since rolex has dozens of watches to suit thousands of individual preferences.

In any event, someone could suck it or they could just brush the polished center links if it really bothered them thatmuch.

travisb · 3 May 2016, 02:31 AM

PCLs are here to stay. I'd be surprised if a choice was ever given.

Annan · 3 May 2016, 02:33 AM

I think PCLs look great on all models but I personally prefer brushed for practical reasons.

Daytona88 · 3 May 2016, 03:08 AM

I like what they have done with PCLs on some but kept BCLs on the Subc

beshannon · 3 May 2016, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by volvo

The question is...Will rolex offer brushed center links to all of their watches soon? or forget it it will never happen again?. .

Call Rolex and ask, then report back here.

As for me, I like the way Rolex presents their product and enjoy them as they are.

trebor · 3 May 2016, 03:52 AM

You could always use the' scotchbrite' pad on the pcl .
It is easily reversable

BNA/LION · 3 May 2016, 05:17 AM

I voted leave Rolex it as it is, but if you want to have them brushed. It's all about what you like not the trends or what other people think is right. IMHO

catsclaw · 3 May 2016, 05:48 AM

Personally I don't like those shiny center links, looks cheapo to me, but if it's made by Rolex I'll just suck it and buy it, just trying to be honest to myself.

Tarandy · 3 May 2016, 06:55 AM

I love the pcl and always admire them at one point I was thinking of getting my centres polished on my sub, however I wear it all day every day and so decided the brushed braclet is better wearing for me

volvo · 3 May 2016, 07:22 AM

What was Rolex thinking when they decided to put shiny middle links on their classic oyster bracelets? well not all but majority of them now are...to each his own I guess.

Jason71 · 3 May 2016, 07:28 AM

I don't see what the big deal is.......Get them brushed if you don't like them.

Annan · 3 May 2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

I don't see what the big deal is.......Get them brushed if you don't like them.

Exactly.

RichM · 3 May 2016, 10:16 AM

I have 4 Rolex and all of them have PCL's. I'm fine with them just the way they are.

watchwatcher · 3 May 2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

PCLs are here to stay. I'd be surprised if a choice was ever given.

Yep.

fskywalker · 3 May 2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jason71

i don't see what the big deal is.......get them brushed if you don't like them.

x2!

bgbg13 · 3 May 2016, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

I don't see what the big deal is.......Get them brushed if you don't like them.

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jrs146 · 3 May 2016, 11:36 AM

Different strokes for different folks. PCLs have their place as much as brushed in my opinion

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Speed · 3 May 2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by volvo

The question is...Will rolex offer brushed center links to all of their watches soon? or forget it it will never happen again?. I'm always a fun of brushed center links especially the oyster. Some people likes the shiny center links too but some have to suck it because they don't have a choice.

No.

Yes. Forget it.

Yes. As in other areas of life, some must suck it.

Or...if you don't want to suck it...have a watchmaker brush out your PCLs.

pampam · 3 May 2016, 02:33 PM

When they came out with that shiny bling-bling link, most of the rolex purest aren't happy at all and yes I for one have to suck it.

pampam · 3 May 2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Annan

Exactly.

I like the idea to brushed it, plus it looks much better

Rogdogg · 3 May 2016, 03:03 PM

Rolex aren't going to change any time soon but I actually quite like both of them.
I have a BLNR with PCL's which I think looks great. I like having the two different types in my collection

520lux · 3 May 2016, 04:35 PM

I did this to my explorer II.

explorerIIF7 by VIPGraphX, on Flickr

exp polished 1 by VIPGraphX, on Flickr

I like both ways….to each his own but I think I prefer polished if I had to choose only one.

L55HEM · 3 May 2016, 05:03 PM

I do like the look of PCL's when they are new however don't like how easily they show scratches. I'm looking at buying a BLNR but was initially put off by the PCL's and prefer the glidelock clasp over the easylink, however have found out on this forum that the ceramic sub bracelet fits on the BLNR so hopefully this will be the same for other models where you can swap the bracelets over, just a shame Rolex wont sell bracelets on their own :(

brettpaul · 3 May 2016, 05:06 PM

PCL's are here to stay although I really do prefer brushed - I put a Sub C bracelet on my BLNR and now have both for the watch when I want a more formal option with the PCLs!

belligero · 3 May 2016, 05:18 PM

PCLs are fine if the polished area is 18K or platinum, but for me it doesn't make much conceptual or practical sense with a steel bracelet.

It's tolerable on some watches, but it's a tough feature to like with stainless. And for me, the new 116500 Daytona would have looked a lot better and more coherent if they'd gone back to brushed links and lugs. The sporty, high-constrast look of the dial and bezel doesn't go with the polished case and bracelet areas, and gives the watch a busy and inconsistent appearance.

I find that the cons far outweigh the pros when it comes to polished steel links (and lugs).

pampam · 3 May 2016, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by belligero

PCLs are fine if the polished area is 18K or platinum, but for me it doesn't make much conceptual or practical sense with a steel bracelet.

It's tolerable on some watches, but it's a tough feature to like with stainless. And for me, the new 116500 Daytona would have looked a lot better and more coherent if they'd gone back to brushed links and lugs. The sporty, high-constrast look of the dial and bezel doesn't go with the polished case and bracelet areas, and gives the watch a busy and inconsistent appearance.

I find that the cons far outweigh the pros when it comes to polished steel links (and lugs).

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volvo · 8 May 2016, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Annan

Exactly.

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View Poll Results: Brushed Center Links
Rolex got to make them again all models	30	17.54%
Rolex leave it as it is	69	40.35%
Don't like shinny center links at all	64	37.43%
Don't like brushed center links	8	4.68%
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3 May 2016, 01:17 AM	#1
volvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY, US Posts: 531	Brushed center links or Shiny center links?? The question is...Will rolex offer brushed center links to all of their watches soon? or forget it it will never happen again?. I'm always a fun of brushed center links especially the oyster. Some people likes the shiny center links too but some have to suck it because they don't have a choice.

3 May 2016, 02:33 AM	#6
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	I think PCLs look great on all models but I personally prefer brushed for practical reasons. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

3 May 2016, 05:17 AM	#10
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,658	I voted leave Rolex it as it is, but if you want to have them brushed. It's all about what you like not the trends or what other people think is right. IMHO __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

3 May 2016, 07:28 AM	#14
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I don't see what the big deal is.......Get them brushed if you don't like them. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

3 May 2016, 01:20 AM	#2
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	No they will not

3 May 2016, 02:25 AM	#3
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	I doubt Rolex will change that, but i wont buy a watch with polished center links, the c bezel is already to shinny.

3 May 2016, 02:27 AM	#4
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	Mate...the polished center links have been around for decades... Either way...dont see a big problem since rolex has dozens of watches to suit thousands of individual preferences. In any event, someone could suck it or they could just brush the polished center links if it really bothered them thatmuch.

3 May 2016, 02:31 AM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	PCLs are here to stay. I'd be surprised if a choice was ever given.

3 May 2016, 03:08 AM	#7
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	I like what they have done with PCLs on some but kept BCLs on the Subc

3 May 2016, 03:52 AM	#9
trebor "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 110	You could always use the' scotchbrite' pad on the pcl . It is easily reversable

3 May 2016, 05:48 AM	#11
catsclaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 102	Personally I don't like those shiny center links, looks cheapo to me, but if it's made by Rolex I'll just suck it and buy it, just trying to be honest to myself.

3 May 2016, 06:55 AM	#12
Tarandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: England Posts: 370	I love the pcl and always admire them at one point I was thinking of getting my centres polished on my sub, however I wear it all day every day and so decided the brushed braclet is better wearing for me

3 May 2016, 07:22 AM	#13
volvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY, US Posts: 531	What was Rolex thinking when they decided to put shiny middle links on their classic oyster bracelets? well not all but majority of them now are...to each his own I guess.

3 May 2016, 10:16 AM	#16
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	I have 4 Rolex and all of them have PCL's. I'm fine with them just the way they are. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

3 May 2016, 11:36 AM	#20
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Different strokes for different folks. PCLs have their place as much as brushed in my opinion Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

3 May 2016, 02:33 PM	#22
pampam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 179	When they came out with that shiny bling-bling link, most of the rolex purest aren't happy at all and yes I for one have to suck it.

3 May 2016, 03:03 PM	#24
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Rolex aren't going to change any time soon but I actually quite like both of them. I have a BLNR with PCL's which I think looks great. I like having the two different types in my collection __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

3 May 2016, 04:35 PM	#25
520lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 584	I did this to my explorer II. explorerIIF7 by VIPGraphX, on Flickr exp polished 1 by VIPGraphX, on Flickr I like both ways….to each his own but I think I prefer polished if I had to choose only one.

3 May 2016, 05:03 PM	#26
L55HEM "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: UK Watch: 116610LV Posts: 133	I do like the look of PCL's when they are new however don't like how easily they show scratches. I'm looking at buying a BLNR but was initially put off by the PCL's and prefer the glidelock clasp over the easylink, however have found out on this forum that the ceramic sub bracelet fits on the BLNR so hopefully this will be the same for other models where you can swap the bracelets over, just a shame Rolex wont sell bracelets on their own :(

3 May 2016, 05:06 PM	#27
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	PCL's are here to stay although I really do prefer brushed - I put a Sub C bracelet on my BLNR and now have both for the watch when I want a more formal option with the PCLs! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

3 May 2016, 05:18 PM	#28
belligero Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: EUR Posts: 487	PCLs are fine if the polished area is 18K or platinum, but for me it doesn't make much conceptual or practical sense with a steel bracelet. It's tolerable on some watches, but it's a tough feature to like with stainless. And for me, the new 116500 Daytona would have looked a lot better and more coherent if they'd gone back to brushed links and lugs. The sporty, high-constrast look of the dial and bezel doesn't go with the polished case and bracelet areas, and gives the watch a busy and inconsistent appearance. I find that the cons far outweigh the pros when it comes to polished steel links (and lugs).

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