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samson66 · 30 March 2019, 10:27 AM

Love em on my Datejust, but prefer brushed on professionals

georgekart · 30 March 2019, 10:28 AM

I think big part of this argument is lugs on GMT being brushed. On YM or Daytona the lugs are polished and so are the center links. It creates a contrast. Polished(p)-brushed(b)-p-b-p. If lugs were polished on GMT I bet a lot more people would enjoy PCL on GMT. Question then becomes why does it work on TT, YG and RG then? TT works because it provides enough contrast already with different materials. YG and RG work because color allows it to hide and not be as noticeable as on SS, WG or platinum.

So basically it is different enough to already be noticeable unlike warmer metals, but since lugs aren't polished it looks kinda out of place. Just my opinion of course, but I think it plays a part. If somebody can, edit GMT lugs to be polished and let's see if people like it more with PCL that way.

TickTockChuck · 30 March 2019, 10:42 AM

I like both PCLs and brushed links. PCLs give a touch of bling while staying conservative. I will admit brushed links suit the Submariner more imho. Cheers!

trfChris · 30 March 2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

The fact they're not brushed.

Haha to each their own!

Personally I love that with the PCL I get both brushed and polished at the same time :)

rbox · 30 March 2019, 01:13 PM

Rolex put PCLs on the GMT for a reason. Being a “tool watch” doesn’t preclude it from having a little ornamentation.

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cvo · 30 March 2019, 01:41 PM

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Give it six months and you’ll reverse your thoughts about PCLs. Your watch will look much older than a comparable all brushed bracelet.

htc8p · 30 March 2019, 05:03 PM

i dont like pcls and ive had my gmt2c for 10 years now. the only positive thing i can say is that it can be polished to look like new

Xerxes77 · 30 March 2019, 05:41 PM

I like it

ppalasthira · 30 March 2019, 05:45 PM

I like em

houls61 · 30 March 2019, 06:39 PM

Boothy84 · 30 March 2019, 08:45 PM

One of the main reasons I went with the BLNR over the hulk, I Personally prefer the PCLs to brushed. Although I find them hard to keep clean!

johnny.tran1 · 30 March 2019, 09:27 PM

they do easily scratch but the look of it just pops out at you. i like it.

Dsmith1974 · 30 March 2019, 09:34 PM

I like PCLs on a modern Rolex.

I wonder if anyone has PCLd their 5 digit bracelet?

brandrea · 30 March 2019, 09:36 PM

Beautiful reference Chris.

I actually do like them on the WG version

jdpny · 30 March 2019, 09:43 PM

Quote:

I like both PCLs and brushed links. PCLs give a touch of bling while staying conservative. I will admit brushed links suit the Submariner more imho. Cheers!

Agree 100%

1William · 30 March 2019, 09:45 PM

I like PLC's but they are scratch magnets.

joli160 · 30 March 2019, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

The fact they're not brushed.

:thumbs: I like PCL's, makes the watch looks what it is, shiny jewellery

pickettt · 30 March 2019, 11:35 PM

I have two with PCLs, and they still look good. Minimal scratches after a couple of years.

datejustrms · 30 March 2019, 11:38 PM

I love the SS PCL's on my Sky-Dweller! I'm careful with my watches and find the SS PCL's don't get scratched up at all. The gold PCL's on the Bluesy got marked up by looking at them.

blackhawks-fan · 30 March 2019, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

The fact they're not brushed.

Exactly this.

30 March 2019, 06:39 PM	#40
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30 March 2019, 10:27 AM	#31
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,791	Love em on my Datejust, but prefer brushed on professionals

30 March 2019, 10:28 AM	#32
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,550	I think big part of this argument is lugs on GMT being brushed. On YM or Daytona the lugs are polished and so are the center links. It creates a contrast. Polished(p)-brushed(b)-p-b-p. If lugs were polished on GMT I bet a lot more people would enjoy PCL on GMT. Question then becomes why does it work on TT, YG and RG then? TT works because it provides enough contrast already with different materials. YG and RG work because color allows it to hide and not be as noticeable as on SS, WG or platinum. So basically it is different enough to already be noticeable unlike warmer metals, but since lugs aren't polished it looks kinda out of place. Just my opinion of course, but I think it plays a part. If somebody can, edit GMT lugs to be polished and let's see if people like it more with PCL that way.

30 March 2019, 10:42 AM	#33
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	I like both PCLs and brushed links. PCLs give a touch of bling while staying conservative. I will admit brushed links suit the Submariner more imho. Cheers!

30 March 2019, 01:13 PM	#35
rbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arkansas Watch: Pepsi Posts: 188	Rolex put PCLs on the GMT for a reason. Being a “tool watch” doesn’t preclude it from having a little ornamentation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 March 2019, 05:03 PM	#37
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	i dont like pcls and ive had my gmt2c for 10 years now. the only positive thing i can say is that it can be polished to look like new

30 March 2019, 05:41 PM	#38
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	I like it

30 March 2019, 05:45 PM	#39
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	I like em

30 March 2019, 08:45 PM	#41
Boothy84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 116710 BLNR, DJ Posts: 210	One of the main reasons I went with the BLNR over the hulk, I Personally prefer the PCLs to brushed. Although I find them hard to keep clean!

30 March 2019, 09:27 PM	#42
johnny.tran1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 372	they do easily scratch but the look of it just pops out at you. i like it.

30 March 2019, 09:34 PM	#43
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	I like PCLs on a modern Rolex. I wonder if anyone has PCLd their 5 digit bracelet?

30 March 2019, 09:36 PM	#44
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Beautiful reference Chris. I actually do like them on the WG version

30 March 2019, 09:45 PM	#46
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I like PLC's but they are scratch magnets.

30 March 2019, 11:35 PM	#48
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,450	I have two with PCLs, and they still look good. Minimal scratches after a couple of years.

30 March 2019, 11:38 PM	#49
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	I love the SS PCL's on my Sky-Dweller! I'm careful with my watches and find the SS PCL's don't get scratched up at all. The gold PCL's on the Bluesy got marked up by looking at them.

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