Brushing the bezel on a explorer 1

[kier333]

Originally Posted by Cc1966

Sounds like you made up your mind already. Good luck and post pics afterwards.

I will do.

[Chainring]

It's your watch so you can do what you want with it. Just keep in mind that it will definitely affect resale value should you decide to part with it one day if you don't change it back. Personally, I like it the way it comes from the factory.

[kier333]

Originally Posted by Chainring

It's your watch so you can do what you want with it. Just keep in mind that it will definitely affect resale value should you decide to part with it one day if you don't change it back. Personally, I like it the way it comes from the factory.

I don't intend to sell it. If I ever needed to sell the watch I can always have it polished back, it's not something that is not reversible. I like to have items that are intervidual to me, and it's a look I like it gives the watch a far more tool look. I hate the way modern rolex's look, they are just jewellery that tell the time.

[subtona]

Prefer it as is, i think it would not look so good brushed

[kier333]

Originally Posted by subtona

Prefer it as is, i think it would not look so good brushed

How do you post pics? I have found an image with an explorer 39 brushedz in my opinion it looks lovely.

[Baselman]

Upload to photobucket and use the img link to post on here - it's a subtle mod and wud look awsome on a NATO too can't wait to see it

[Baselman]

Make sure it's finely brushed not coarse brushed and it'll look really good a tool watch personal also

[Baselman]

Ian Fleming wore this watch too - brushed would be class like below

[kier333]

Originally Posted by Baselman

Ian Fleming wore this watch too - brushed would be class like below

That is exactly what I want. The watch is totally tool, and not dressy at all. I absolutely love it!

[Baselman]

Originally Posted by kier333

That is exactly what I want. The watch is totally tool, and not dressy at all. I absolutely love it!

Totally agree its 39mm no crown guards too and trust me on a bracelet or nato it would be a killer tool watch. Pure classic - would you go for explorer with no lume on 369 induces or lumed 369 indices - can't wait to see it. When will you get it done ?

[kier333]

Originally Posted by Baselman

Totally agree its 39mm no crown guards too and trust me on a bracelet or nato it would be a killer tool watch. Pure classic - would you go for explorer with no lume on 369 induces or lumed 369 indices - can't wait to see it. When will you get it done ?

I am due to pick the watch up by next weekend, so will make sure it's done by the time I collect it. I am going for the bezel and sides brushed just like the bracelet.

[Baselman]

Originally Posted by kier333

I am due to pick the watch up by next weekend, so will make sure it's done by the time I collect it. I am going for the bezel and sides brushed just like the bracelet.

Perfect - will the 369 indices be lumed or non lume?

[kier333]

Originally Posted by Baselman

Totally agree its 39mm no crown guards too and trust me on a bracelet or nato it would be a killer tool watch. Pure classic - would you go for explorer with no lume on 369 induces or lumed 369 indices - can't wait to see it. When will you get it done ?

Well it's a 2011 explorer 39mm so as far as I am aware the 369 is not lumed.

[kier333]

I cannot seem to upload an image. Can some open the link below and post the two images of the explorer brushed bezel on the nato.

http://luxatic.com/limited-edition-s...olex-explorer/

[Baselman]

There you go - awsome - see the leather nato look too beautiful

[kier333]

Originally Posted by Baselman

There you go - awsome - see the leather nato look too beautiful

Thanks, that is the nicest looking watch I have ever seen, simple, totally understated and completely tool.

[Baselman]

Below is 369 lumed maybe the 39mm was not lumed at all I wasn't sure that's all but I knew I had seen lumed 369 - definitely go none lume I'd say

[kier333]

Originally Posted by Baselman

Below is 369 lumed maybe the 39mm was not lumed at all I wasn't sure that's all but I knew I had seen lumed 369 - definitely go none lume I'd say

From what I have read the 39mm 369 is not lumed. The 369 and hands are and marker surrounds are white gold I think. I hope it's in lumed.

[kier333]

I cannot post a pic but the 39mm explorer 369 is not lumed, the markers and hands are lumed in blue. The watch is awesome and with the brushed bezel and sides.

[Baselman]

Cool looking forward to the mod it'll be awsome - search "the deep blue" and you'll see my mod - on here many people have done awsome mods individuality is good.

[kier333]

Originally Posted by Baselman

Cool looking forward to the mod it'll be awsome - search "the deep blue" and you'll see my mod - on here many people have done awsome mods individuality is good.

Can you post a pic?

[Baselman]

Yes look on here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=322411

[kier333]

Originally Posted by Baselman

Yes look on here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=322411

Very cool, I just love things that are a little unique to the person warring it. Most people follow the crowd and keep things the way they come out the factory - I don't get that!

[kier333]

I have decided to only brush the bezel, as if I am correct the sides of the bracelet are polished, so I think the watch would look better with the head polished on the sides.

[Baselman]

Yes makes sense if you wear on bracelet if no bracelet then brushing case sides wudnt matter

[kier333]

Does anyone know if the sides on the bracelet are brushed or polished.

[Baselman]

Sides are polished look at this video at 6mins20
http://youtu.be/YgSfz5YMcI0