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alfanator · 15 August 2013, 01:48 PM

Had my watchmaker brush it all. Had it for years but did not wear it because I did not like the polished surfaces, opting for a Red Sub or GMT2 instead.

Been my daily wear for a couple of months now, like it so much better...

samsmart · 15 August 2013, 01:50 PM

very nice

Billywiz · 15 August 2013, 02:07 PM

Cannot really tell from photo...glad it went well though.

kilyung · 15 August 2013, 02:18 PM

I liked it better polished.

HACKNSACK44 · 15 August 2013, 02:35 PM

I like the brushed look myself.

cht · 15 August 2013, 02:50 PM

it looks kinda...trashed, no?

I mean the brushing is uneven in places, watch looks worn out now.

I would have just sold it and bought a different watch all together, I mean, how many models of all brushed ss watches does rolex make?

brokenchains · 15 August 2013, 04:12 PM

Not happy with scratches on my Daytona, but will keep it stock for now.

jimmytim · 15 August 2013, 05:48 PM

TBH it looks kinda....old

Daytona-Dan · 15 August 2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

I would have just sold it and bought a different watch all together

I agree, doing this to a Daytona ruins it, a much better choice is to simply get something else that you do like. It's your watch though so you can do what you like but be aware that people who know the Daytona well will likely think its a fake when they see it looking like that at first glance...

Cru Jones · 15 August 2013, 08:53 PM

That's a pretty interesting brush technique. Have more photos?

submariner66 · 15 August 2013, 09:55 PM

The brushing on the bezel looks very uneven and not something a watch maker would have done-honestly it looks like you cleaned it with a scotch brite pad? What happened? I agree a brushed Daytona would seem like a good idea but the exp ii bezel should be used as a reference when brushing unless that cannot be achieved outside the factory?

Vincent65 · 15 August 2013, 10:13 PM

brushed bezel on a Daytona??

beshannon · 15 August 2013, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I liked it better polished.

I agree

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

it looks kinda...trashed, no?

I mean the brushing is uneven in places, watch looks worn out now.

I would have just sold it and bought a different watch all together, I mean, how many models of all brushed ss watches does rolex make?

Exactly

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmytim

TBH it looks kinda....old

Agreed.

People are free to do what they want with what they own but I think this is a shame

Watch Professor · 15 August 2013, 10:30 PM

Rags · 15 August 2013, 10:32 PM

I'm a fan of the brushed look.

brandrea · 15 August 2013, 10:33 PM

I agree with what others have said here ... I'd be looking at having RSC polish it now

Sperry · 15 August 2013, 10:40 PM

Looks nice. Pay no attention to the nay-sayers.

If you've had it for years, it is clearly a watch you had no need/desire to sell.

Besides, what has been done can always be undone.

The Waddler · 15 August 2013, 10:40 PM

Weren't Daytonas all brushed for 30 years give or take before this PCL business came along?

Personally, regardless of the quality of this particular job, I think the brushed look suits the watch far more than PCL's

bridgs · 15 August 2013, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

it looks kinda...trashed, no?

I mean the brushing is uneven in places, watch looks worn out now.

I would have just sold it and bought a different watch all together, I mean, how many models of all brushed ss watches does rolex make?

I have to agree. If you are not pleased with your work then I would suggest sending it to RSC for re-polish and then selling it. It is too bad that Rolex does not offer the brushed Daytona.

kcmo · 16 August 2013, 12:28 AM

It's your watch and your money, but I have to say, IMO, it ruins the look of the watch.

DSJ · 16 August 2013, 12:33 AM

"Ruins" is purely subjective, and you're enjoying the watch now (wearing it), so I'd say, kudos!

CWIN · 16 August 2013, 12:37 AM

For me, the only thing I'd brush are PCLs. But the only thing that really matters is how you feel about your watch, I'm glad you like it! Wear it in good health, the Daytona is a beaut.

mikkemus23 · 16 August 2013, 12:40 AM

A brushed look for the Daytona would be nice, but IMHO, looking at the picture, this looks like a bad job. Sorry. But you are happy and that matters most

ecsub44 · 16 August 2013, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkemus23

a brushed look for the daytona would be nice, but imho, looking at the picture, this looks like a bad job. Sorry. But you are happy and that matters most

+1

azguy · 16 August 2013, 12:51 AM

Looks great, very subtle and probably easier to wear everyday

CJ01 · 16 August 2013, 01:25 AM

Wouldn't have been my choice, but having said that, its not my watch and its meant to be worn.

lig · 16 August 2013, 01:46 AM

As long as you are happy...

I also like the polished/brushed combination of the modern Daytonas.

I would love to have a PN one day in all of it's brushed glory but that's another thing altogether.

Micha · 16 August 2013, 02:16 AM

not my cup of tea......but does not have to be

anothernewphone · 16 August 2013, 02:21 AM

Brushing out the PCLs would have been enough for me to enjoy it, but to each his own. If you went from never wearing it, to loving it now, then it's all worth it! Personally, I would have just sold it and found an all-original watch that appealed to me.

Cc1966 · 16 August 2013, 03:20 AM

Does not look bad at all. You always have the option to polish in the future. Kudos to you for creating a watch that you enjoy!

15 August 2013, 01:48 PM	#1
alfanator "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle/Shanghai Posts: 134	Brushed the PCL, Lugs and Bezel on the Daytona Had my watchmaker brush it all. Had it for years but did not wear it because I did not like the polished surfaces, opting for a Red Sub or GMT2 instead. Been my daily wear for a couple of months now, like it so much better...

15 August 2013, 02:35 PM	#5
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	I like the brushed look myself. __________________ 114060

15 August 2013, 04:12 PM	#7
brokenchains "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 438	Not happy with scratches on my Daytona, but will keep it stock for now. __________________ 116520 White Dial M, 116200 White Index Jubilee, Tudor Tiger Chronograph

15 August 2013, 10:30 PM	#14
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	__________________

15 August 2013, 10:32 PM	#15
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I'm a fan of the brushed look. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

15 August 2013, 01:50 PM	#2
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	very nice

15 August 2013, 02:07 PM	#3
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Cannot really tell from photo...glad it went well though.

15 August 2013, 02:18 PM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I liked it better polished.

15 August 2013, 02:50 PM	#6
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	it looks kinda...trashed, no? I mean the brushing is uneven in places, watch looks worn out now. I would have just sold it and bought a different watch all together, I mean, how many models of all brushed ss watches does rolex make?

15 August 2013, 05:48 PM	#8
jimmytim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia Watch: 116523, 79220B Posts: 49	TBH it looks kinda....old

15 August 2013, 08:53 PM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	That's a pretty interesting brush technique. Have more photos?

15 August 2013, 09:55 PM	#11
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	The brushing on the bezel looks very uneven and not something a watch maker would have done-honestly it looks like you cleaned it with a scotch brite pad? What happened? I agree a brushed Daytona would seem like a good idea but the exp ii bezel should be used as a reference when brushing unless that cannot be achieved outside the factory?

15 August 2013, 10:13 PM	#12
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	brushed bezel on a Daytona??

15 August 2013, 10:33 PM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	I agree with what others have said here ... I'd be looking at having RSC polish it now

15 August 2013, 10:40 PM	#17
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Looks nice. Pay no attention to the nay-sayers. If you've had it for years, it is clearly a watch you had no need/desire to sell. Besides, what has been done can always be undone.

15 August 2013, 10:40 PM	#18
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	Weren't Daytonas all brushed for 30 years give or take before this PCL business came along? Personally, regardless of the quality of this particular job, I think the brushed look suits the watch far more than PCL's

16 August 2013, 12:28 AM	#20
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	It's your watch and your money, but I have to say, IMO, it ruins the look of the watch.

16 August 2013, 12:33 AM	#21
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	"Ruins" is purely subjective, and you're enjoying the watch now (wearing it), so I'd say, kudos! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

16 August 2013, 12:37 AM	#22
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	For me, the only thing I'd brush are PCLs. But the only thing that really matters is how you feel about your watch, I'm glad you like it! Wear it in good health, the Daytona is a beaut.

16 August 2013, 12:40 AM	#23
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	A brushed look for the Daytona would be nice, but IMHO, looking at the picture, this looks like a bad job. Sorry. But you are happy and that matters most

16 August 2013, 12:51 AM	#25
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Looks great, very subtle and probably easier to wear everyday

16 August 2013, 01:25 AM	#26
CJ01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Craig Location: Dorset UK Posts: 383	Wouldn't have been my choice, but having said that, its not my watch and its meant to be worn.

16 August 2013, 01:46 AM	#27
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	As long as you are happy... I also like the polished/brushed combination of the modern Daytonas. I would love to have a PN one day in all of it's brushed glory but that's another thing altogether.

16 August 2013, 02:16 AM	#28
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	not my cup of tea......but does not have to be __________________ life is good

16 August 2013, 02:21 AM	#29
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Brushing out the PCLs would have been enough for me to enjoy it, but to each his own. If you went from never wearing it, to loving it now, then it's all worth it! Personally, I would have just sold it and found an all-original watch that appealed to me.

16 August 2013, 03:20 AM	#30
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Does not look bad at all. You always have the option to polish in the future. Kudos to you for creating a watch that you enjoy!

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