Another "brush my Daytona" thread..

[ingmar]

But more of a request.

I see lotsa folks saying they wished it came brushed or that they love it when it's brushed. BUT I can't find any photos of the new style clasp w/ the crown after this has been done. I'm concerned about losing the "sharpness" of it since you basically have to remove a tiny bit of material to get the polish to go away.

If you've got one or can direct me to a photo of one, I would be most appreciative.

And since everyone loves pictures...

[Ozzy12]

I wouldn't do it. I took a spare brushed oyster bracelet and put it on my Daytona to satisfy my curiosity...I didn't even leave the house before changing it back. The polished lugs and the polished bezel just throw the brushed center link look all off.

[ingmar]

Thanks. Was wondering about that. Saw a totally brushed Milgauss that looked good. But not sure about the bezel.

Perhaps photos will help me decide.


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[Ozzy12]

[thomaspp]

Man the PCLs are so cool. But understand everyone has their own tastes!

[ingmar]

I love the Daytona dial but I work in a conservative profession so calling attention to a watch isn't something I love doing. And I almost always roll up my sleeves.

My other watches (JLC, AP and even Omega) aren't quite so attention grabbing as this particular model.

But I digress.


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[viper9669]

Imo keep the PCLs the way they are, its part of the modern Daytona dna😄

[GsurgBM]

Originally Posted by Ozzy12

I have to admit I don't love this look. Like the PCLs better, but to each his own.

[AK797]

I like the pcls but if I were to brush the bracelet I would do the lugs as well.

[ingmar]

I agree. The lugs make it look a bit odd. Now we are really taking "mod." Not sure I have the courage for that.


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[HACKNSACK44]

I prefer the brushed look.. Band and lugs..

[nickb732]

Imo looks wrong without the PCLs...

[iazrollie]

Don't do it.

[Mr Daytona]

I don't get why everyone is so against PCLs. I just don't think they are that big a deal but to each their own I guess.

[lmcgbaj]

Aren't PCLs back in fashion in 2014?

[Ozzy12]

Originally Posted by Mr Daytona

I don't get why everyone is so against PCLs. I just don't think they are that big a deal but to each their own I guess.

I think the trend on the forums for people to want to brush the PCL's started with the new SS GMT back in 2007-2008. I think everyone was very surprised that the watch debuted with PCL's and up until that point PCL's in the sport models had been reserved exclusively for the Yachtmaster and Daytona, both of which kind of represent the higher end watches in the sport line; and have polished lugs and bezels that pull it all together. When they took a typical tool watch, like the GMT, and made it with PCLs I think everyone questioned it. Some embraced it, others brushed it. Then PCLs were used on the Milgauss too, so now really a Sub, Deepsea and Explorer were your only brushed brackets in the ADs case. I think people wanted something different, and wanted their tool watch models to be just that, so people started brushing them. Now that they've been out for a while though, I think people are starting to come back to the PCL is cool crowd. I for one just polished center links on my Pepsi GMT, I liked the look of it on the new WG model, did it, and now the GMT looks fresh.

The Yachtmaster and Daytona are not tool watches to me, so I believe they should be left with PCLs.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by ingmar

I love the Daytona dial but I work in a conservative profession so calling attention to a watch isn't something I love doing. And I almost always roll up my sleeves.

My other watches (JLC, AP and even Omega) aren't quite so attention grabbing as this particular model.

But I digress.


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wear a different watch don't deface the Daytona just to wear it somewhere you don't think it belongs

[Token74]

Has anyone ever seen a Daytona with all the steel brushed (including the case and the bezel)?

I've not.

I wasn't a fan of PCL's until I got the GMT, now I really like them. Given the choice, I slightly prefer brushed, but it's a really small preference.

[Cronus4]

[QUOTE=Token74;4906225]Has anyone ever seen a Daytona with all the steel brushed (including the case and the bezel)?[QUOTE]

If you scroll up in this very thread you can see one that's totally brushed with a custom bezel, I don't think brushing the stock bezel would be possible without defacing the tach.

[ingmar]

These replies have been very helpful.

Besides a "mental hurdle." I also find the polish to smudge easily. But I'll likely get over that.

I don't have a problem wearing watches everyday for everything so I typically find brushed to be a little easier to maintain.


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[DOUBLE 0 SE7EN]

Daytona must have pcls...

[ingmar]

Well, I guess my cover is blown. You can see why I was concerned about PCLs.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/indones...e-on-the-floor


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[Nycturbovr6]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

wear a different watch don't deface the Daytona just to wear it somewhere you don't think it belongs

[elcompa]

Quite simply...NO.

Do not do this.

Love her for what she is or sell her off and get something that does flip your switch.

[HACKNSACK44]

It's not for everyone.. I like it brushed and would do it again in a heartbeat..

[landroverking]

Was the Zenith Daytona brushed?

[polarinda]

Originally Posted by landroverking

Was the Zenith Daytona brushed?

Only the lugs.

[thomaspp]

Noooo! I love PCLs! To each his own taste I suppose. Best