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Old 3 November 2016, 12:39 PM   #1
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Can the bracelet on the Batman be changed to an all brushed one.

I went to my AD to see the new Air King and he had a Batman. I liked the Batman better but did not like the polished links on the bracelet. Is there an all brushed band that can replace it? Will a band from a new submariner fit?
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Old 3 November 2016, 12:39 PM   #2
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brush the PCL's

there's threads on it.
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Old 3 November 2016, 01:39 PM   #3
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Old 3 November 2016, 02:06 PM   #4
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No need to change, just brush the CLs. If you don't like it have them polished back to original.
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Old 3 November 2016, 02:08 PM   #5
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I heard if you brush the PCL, RSC wouldn't service it. I maybe wrong.
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Old 3 November 2016, 02:12 PM   #6
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I heard if you brush the PCL, RSC wouldn't service it. I maybe wrong.
No, incorrect. RSC can do the service for the watch without the bracelet.
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Old 3 November 2016, 02:24 PM   #7
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No, incorrect. RSC can do the service for the watch without the bracelet.
I meant service the case and the bracelet.
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Old 3 November 2016, 02:30 PM   #8
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As a wise man once said:

"Brush the PCL and some RSC will re-polish them at service. If not just send them the head" - (Genghis Khan, c. 1220 )
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Old 3 November 2016, 05:56 PM   #9
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The band from a new sub wil fit perfectly!
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Old 3 November 2016, 06:00 PM   #10
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The band from a new sub wil fit perfectly!
Exactly! It's an expensive mod, but then you have both bracelets. IMHO the brushed bracelet and Glidelock make this the perfect watch!

I paid about $2400 for the 97200 bracelet/clasp for my BLNR....totally worth it.
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Old 3 November 2016, 11:40 PM   #11
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Old 3 November 2016, 11:46 PM   #12
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as a wise man once said:

"brush the pcl and some rsc will re-polish them at service. If not just send them the head" - (genghis khan, c. 1220 )
lol !!!
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Old 3 November 2016, 11:52 PM   #13
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The problem is where to get the bracelet with the Glidelock.
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Old 4 November 2016, 12:24 AM   #14
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Sourcing a bracelet could be difficult. If you are committed, then brush the PCL as recommended, though I'd say go to a pro to do it vs. doing yourself.

I also prefer the brushed look in general on the GMT:
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Old 4 November 2016, 12:40 AM   #15
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Just get a everest rubber strap or swap with subC bracelet. Or pay 2k for a subC bracelet. The glidelock makes it worth it.
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Old 4 November 2016, 12:47 AM   #16
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Old 4 November 2016, 12:50 AM   #17
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Buy a sub too and have both so you can swap to whatever you're feeling that day!
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Old 4 November 2016, 01:54 AM   #18
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Some will say brush the bracelet, but I'd say you should just buy a Glidelock.
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Old 4 November 2016, 02:00 AM   #19
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Buy a sub too and have both so you can swap to whatever you're feeling that day!
Believe it or not, this is actually what I'd do. Just get a sub-c no date preowned thats got a good band on it (can be refinished, really doesnt matter). You'll spend double but youll have the two watches and a really easy out of the sub-c whenever you want.
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Old 4 November 2016, 04:03 AM   #20
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Yes, if you brush the bracelet, Rolex will absolutely refuse to service it. Your other option would be to buy a replacement Oyster bracelet and just have that one brushed, so you can send in the original when you need it serviced.
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Old 4 November 2016, 04:13 AM   #21
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Yes, I would have a professional do it to maintain the continuity of the finish. Some Rolex ADs have an in-house watch tech or have experience polishing themselves. I would not do it myself.
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Old 4 November 2016, 04:40 AM   #22
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I found an AD who brushed my GMTII bracelet for me while I waited. It took about 10 minutes and was at no charge. I was able to look it over carefully when done and IMO it looked like a factory finish.

As for RSC, I did speak with Dallas first. Although I was strongly advised to not brush the PCLs I was assured RSC would service the watch when needed. And.....they would not refinish the PCLs if I so requested. To date I have not had to send my GMT in so don't know if in fact this would be the case.
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Old 4 November 2016, 09:28 AM   #23
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For those that changed the bracelet to the Glidelock - did you use the GMT springbars??
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Old 4 November 2016, 09:59 AM   #24
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I got a BLNR & a SubC and love the Glidelock wish they both had it
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Old 4 November 2016, 10:02 AM   #25
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Some will say brush the bracelet, but I'd say you should just buy a Glidelock.
this exactly would be my choice, I exchanged it with the one from my sub and placed the sub on a nato.... IMHO I would not consider polishing an option... its a personal decision.

Don't remember if my jeweler used the GMT springbars, probably since I didn't get any back nor did I get charged but then again maybe I missed It....
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Old 4 November 2016, 10:41 AM   #26
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If you're 100% certain you want a brushed look, then you know what to do as above.
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Old 5 November 2016, 09:17 AM   #27
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I had a GMT II and liked the easy link clasp.
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