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Old 19 March 2014, 08:50 AM   #1
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Daytona Polished SS Removal
Has anyone ever removed the polished finish on the center links and/or the bezel on SS Daytona? I would be love to see pictures if anyone has them.

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Old 19 March 2014, 08:55 AM   #2
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Many people have brushed the PCLs. Some with professional brush pens and others with just a scotchbrite.
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Old 19 March 2014, 09:33 AM   #3
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I'm assuming the current SS Daytona would look much more like a vintage Daytona if the polished parts were brushed.
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Old 19 March 2014, 09:35 AM   #4
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Easy to do & looks good.

A bit more difficult to reverse & will likely negatively effect resale.
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Old 19 March 2014, 10:28 AM   #5
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I'm assuming the current SS Daytona would look much more like a vintage Daytona if the polished parts were brushed.
Yep, pretty much.
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Old 19 March 2014, 11:09 AM   #6
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Yes looks good.
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Old 19 March 2014, 11:17 AM   #7
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I plan on doing it definitely.. if I ever get to purchase one!
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Old 19 March 2014, 11:57 AM   #8
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I don't like polished links.. There's too much bling in the world..

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Old 19 March 2014, 12:14 PM   #9
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I don't like polished links.. There's too much bling in the world..



Yeah.....my man.....just say no to excessive bling!
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Old 19 March 2014, 12:20 PM   #10
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First time seeing a modern daytona with brushed PCLs....Larry, looks like you left the lugs high polished though right?
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Old 19 March 2014, 03:56 PM   #11
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Larry I agree 100%!! I don't like polished links
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Old 19 March 2014, 05:12 PM   #12
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Larry I agree 100%!! I don't like polished links
Are the pics of the same watch?

Liking the look but ask as the first does look like a metal bezel retaining ring with an insert, the others look like a DLC coated bezel?
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Old 19 March 2014, 08:51 PM   #13
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Really? I quite like the PCLs... anyone else support me on this?
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Old 19 March 2014, 09:11 PM   #14
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Really? I quite like the PCLs... anyone else support me on this?
I do, although I own a TT Daytona, so the look may be quite different.
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Old 19 March 2014, 09:13 PM   #15
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To me, PCL's look out of place on any watch that was originally designed as a tool. Just my opinion.
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Old 19 March 2014, 09:47 PM   #16
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I DO NOT like PCL's. Never have never will.
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Old 19 March 2014, 10:34 PM   #17
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On the spectrum of Rolex bling, PCLs barely register on the scale. I like them on my BLNR, and think it dresses the watch up.
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Old 20 March 2014, 12:00 AM   #18
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hate PCL's
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Old 20 March 2014, 12:12 AM   #19
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Really? I quite like the PCLs... anyone else support me on this?
- Two However this thread is about people who don't and changing them to brushed. I think the changes to brushed looks just fine.
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Old 20 March 2014, 12:37 AM   #20
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wondering -- how much would a separate bracelet cost. supposing you wanted to keep the original PCL and have the brushed one as well.
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Old 20 March 2014, 12:40 AM   #21
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As per this YouTube it seems quite easy to reverse this...looks brand new

http://youtu.be/lTE7TWsNpVk
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Old 20 March 2014, 12:44 AM   #22
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Yup!
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Old 20 March 2014, 07:39 AM   #23
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Are the pics of the same watch?

Liking the look but ask as the first does look like a metal bezel retaining ring with an insert, the others look like a DLC coated bezel?
You are correct about the bezels.. When all the brushing was done it had a DLC coated bezel now it has a Custom Black Acrylic Bezel..
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You are correct about the bezels.. When all the brushing was done it had a DLC coated bezel now it has a Custom Black Acrylic Bezel..
Cool, do you have any better pics with the DLC'd bezel?
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Only picture I have with the DLC bezel..
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Old 20 March 2014, 08:59 AM   #26
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Wow, I like the Daytona much better without the PLCs. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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Old 20 March 2014, 10:15 AM   #27
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As mentioned, it's been done....and it looks good!
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Old 20 March 2014, 11:12 AM   #28
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Really? I quite like the PCLs... anyone else support me on this?
i support you
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