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busa180 · 21 February 2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by touchdowntodd

correct as it is polished,... but if im not mistaken a regular brushed bracelet from a sub should fit fine for less $

Yep the Sub-Date 93250 will fit, it runs $1150, but it does not have All Solid Links or the newer clasp with the easy-link. Older clasp runs approx $200-300, the new clasp goes for $950 from Rolex.

WatchSmith · 21 February 2009, 09:28 AM

Here's the clasp.

touchdowntodd · 21 February 2009, 10:01 AM

wonder how it will effect resale value?

Z-Sub · 21 February 2009, 10:04 AM

like it

WatchSmith · 21 February 2009, 10:04 AM

Don't know and don't care. My watches are to wear and enjoy and resale is never a consideration. Not faulting those who do, but it's not an issue with me.

spogehead · 21 February 2009, 10:37 AM

I can see a difference in the brush finishes did you do it yourself or did you get it done by a pro?

karmatp · 21 February 2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by touchdowntodd

wonder how it will effect resale value?

It should increase since it looks better now.

emmagee · 21 February 2009, 10:42 AM

OK, I just got my GMT IIC this afternoon, When I first saw a IIC in an AD I decided I would have the center links brushed when I bought one, now, after wearing one for six hours, I'm not so sure, they don't bother me as bad as I thought they would. I think for the time being I am going to leave it alone, if I decide to change it Bob Ridley told me he could have it done in no time.

KJacques · 21 February 2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by touchdowntodd

it does look good, but polishing later would thin out the metal and be kinda a pain..

Doesn't the bracelet have solid center links? Even if you polished it every year you'd never notice any difference. The amount of metal you would lose to return it to a high polish would be negligible at most.

And the watch looks far better with brushed center links than the polished ones. Now if only something could about that shiny bezel.

Andad · 21 February 2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

You could brush and repolish a hundred times before you could thin the metal enough to notice it. Having a second bracelet is a nice luxury of course. Not sure how much they cost, but they're probably pretty pricy.

A hundred - a hundred.

In Australia we would do this a thousand times.

Yes, I like the brushed look.

JJ Irani · 21 February 2009, 03:02 PM

I've seen this watch for real and prefer the polished centre links.....the way Rolex intended it to be.

JJ

Wildwing · 21 February 2009, 04:23 PM

Looks good. The all SS sport watches look much better with brushed finish.

CPCC · 21 February 2009, 04:27 PM

Love the brushed look

buz-lh · 21 February 2009, 06:52 PM

I'm on the fence about this. I think it looks good both ways. The 116710 is a flashier watch no doubt and this tones it down some but I really like the shine of the ceramic bezel next to the polished center links.

swatty · 21 February 2009, 07:00 PM

I'm happy to stay with PCL's . I like to leave my watches the way they were designed.

Ogie · 21 February 2009, 09:43 PM

Looks good both ways my friend.

Nods · 21 February 2009, 11:12 PM

I prefer the polished center, though ask me again as the watch gets older with more scratches.

tomc1944 · 21 February 2009, 11:29 PM

JJ, I'm with you. I like the polished center links. I think it sets Rolex apart from all the "clone" watches out there. The polished links go with the highly polished ceramic bezel.

82cowboys · 6 April 2015, 10:49 AM

Looks absolutely fantastic!

Jat · 6 April 2015, 10:56 AM

👍

Stay thirsty my friend...

Ace2Rolex · 7 May 2015, 05:08 AM

I'm thinking about doing this with a TT oyster... Anyone tried?

GB-man · 7 May 2015, 05:13 AM

6 year thread bump lol

kbutler971 · 7 May 2015, 06:12 AM

I brushed the center links on my GMT II C, IMO changed the look of the watch for the better. Nice pictures!

Jonnyred72 · 7 May 2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

IMO, the way it's supposed to look!

Absolutely.

brandrea · 7 May 2015, 06:50 AM

Look great, but I still prefer polished Center link on the modern GMT

grrr · 7 May 2015, 09:02 AM

I love the PCLs on my GMT.

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21 February 2009, 10:42 AM	#38
emmagee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 237	OK, I just got my GMT IIC this afternoon, When I first saw a IIC in an AD I decided I would have the center links brushed when I bought one, now, after wearing one for six hours, I'm not so sure, they don't bother me as bad as I thought they would. I think for the time being I am going to leave it alone, if I decide to change it Bob Ridley told me he could have it done in no time.

21 February 2009, 04:23 PM	#42
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Looks good. The all SS sport watches look much better with brushed finish.

21 February 2009, 06:52 PM	#44
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I'm on the fence about this. I think it looks good both ways. The 116710 is a flashier watch no doubt and this tones it down some but I really like the shine of the ceramic bezel next to the polished center links. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

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21 February 2009, 09:43 PM	#46
Ogie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex SS Sub 16610 Posts: 110	Looks good both ways my friend.

21 February 2009, 11:12 PM	#47
Nods Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lionel Wylie Location: Australia Watch: Rolex GMT SS Posts: 277	I prefer the polished center, though ask me again as the watch gets older with more scratches.

21 February 2009, 11:29 PM	#48
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