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WS9D · 18 January 2016, 05:45 AM

Been thinking about brushing the bracelet of my GMT2c for a while now. I've been holding off as I was thinking about flipping it for a Daytona. I've decided this is not possible now as I'd rather take the difference in price to do some traveling and other things. I know this is personal preference. I'm curious what my fellow TRF'ers preferences are.

xelor69 · 18 January 2016, 05:51 AM

don't, no question about it

Robbyman · 18 January 2016, 05:54 AM

Brush, much more tool like.

Jlsd · 18 January 2016, 05:58 AM

I say no, leave them as is. Also do not be OC about them either. They do get swirls and that gives your watch great personality.

123Blueface · 18 January 2016, 05:59 AM

No way.

Golfster · 18 January 2016, 06:04 AM

If so, if so, who answers?

VinnieVegas · 18 January 2016, 06:05 AM

If those are the choices, then it's "Leave it as Rolex made it. PCLs add a nice touch," But the first part of that answer isn't really linked to the second part.

That is, I agree to leave it, but I don't agree that PCLs add a nice touch. They should have made it an option, but that's probably just too much of a pain in the neck for them, I suppose.

AK797 · 18 January 2016, 06:05 AM

It's a pilot's watch so PCLs add a little touch of glamour.

AF_Rob · 18 January 2016, 06:09 AM

I'd say do it only if it's a keeper. I'm not a fan of PCLs but would not modify a watch I do not intend to keep. I would think it would make it harder to flip

Rags · 18 January 2016, 06:12 AM

If I intended to keep it I would brush the bracelet. I'm not a fan of PCL's at all.

Rolex57 · 18 January 2016, 06:12 AM

You brush it, you're taking metal off. You're making the watch lighter.

No problem you say? You can always polish them again? So, you do that and you're taking more metal off the bracelet.

Look, it's your watch, do what you want, but if you ever want to flip it, you have an obligation to the buyer to tell them that you molested the bracelet.

Thailawson · 18 January 2016, 06:21 AM

It's your watch, OP.

Do whatever you want with it.

I would brush if it was the black GMT.

I would leave the PCL of it was the black/blue.

Spoonage · 18 January 2016, 06:22 AM

Another option is to source another bracelet. I currently have my BLNR on the BCL and Glidelock bracelet from my SubC. This way if I ever need or want to go back to the PCL, it's a quick bracelet swap.

Gerardus · 18 January 2016, 06:25 AM

Nope for me.

WS9D · 18 January 2016, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoonage

Another option is to source another bracelet. I currently have my BLNR on the BCL and Glidelock bracelet from my SubC. This way if I ever need or want to go back to the PCL, it's a quick bracelet swap.

I thought about this, but not willing to fork out $2500 right now just for a bracelet.

Patton250 · 18 January 2016, 06:35 AM

I love the PCL's on my BLNR. It's one of the best aspects of the watch. I just do not understand the hate for them. Half of Rolexes lineup has them. The funniest is the people that say they hate the PCL's and the BLNR. Lol. Just buy the submariner and all is well. Better to live without the GMT function then to be miserable in life.

sickened1 · 18 January 2016, 06:38 AM

I think it looks great with brushed center links so yes.

Not mine btw (borrowed from Triplock here on TRF):

On BLNR (borrowed from Patrick):

opaline460 · 18 January 2016, 06:38 AM

Brush it, it's your watch do what you want with it.

Seaswirl · 18 January 2016, 06:42 AM

I much prefer brushed, but I haven't been able to muster up the courage to do it.

Matt C · 18 January 2016, 06:44 AM

Don't do it, you will ruin the bracelet. It's up to you though.

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ltmgeller · 18 January 2016, 06:57 AM

It's your watch. Personally I'd leave it.

HogwldFLTR · 18 January 2016, 07:15 AM

No way....

SeaAndSky · 18 January 2016, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Brush, much more tool like.

How so? Does it tell better time when brushed? Does the brushed bracelet allow better spinning of the bezel? I get that many of you with older 16710s and earlier GMTs favor your brushed bracelets. But pcls don't make a modern GMT any less of a good tool for those who reference GMT for work and cross meridians frequently. And I'd go one further. As an airline pilot I wear a suit and tie every day to work. The pcls look great with a suit. Since you're asking, I prefer the 116710s in their polished glory.

FTX I · 18 January 2016, 07:20 AM

Original always gets my vote.

Robbyman · 18 January 2016, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

How so? Does it tell better time when brushed? Does the brushed bracelet allow better spinning of the bezel? I get that many of you with older 16710s and earlier GMTs favor your brushed bracelets. But pcls don't make a modern GMT any less of a good tool for those who reference GMT for work and cross meridians frequently. And I'd go one further. As an airline pilot I wear a suit and tie every day to work. The pcls look great with a suit. Since you're asking, I prefer the 116710s in their polished glory.

Good god, calm down that man. It may look more tool like and so like the original, but I did not say it may it more effective as a tool. Almost every one agrees the PCL are more dressy and as such less tool like.

I hope you are calmer when in the pilots seat.

In the UK we have a different meaning of tool:)

Rolex addict · 18 January 2016, 07:35 AM

If you like it brushed, then brush it. I like PCLs.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 18 January 2016, 07:37 AM

Brushed look always gets my vote.

SeaAndSky · 18 January 2016, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Good god, calm down that man. It may look more tool like and so like the original, but I did not say it may it more effective as a tool. Almost every one agrees the PCL are more dressy and as such less tool like.

I hope you are calmer when in the pilots seat.

In the UK we have a different meaning of tool:)

If I were any calmer I'd be asleep. How did you read emotion into that? I think the often read statement here that the new references aren't tools is silly and I poked fun of that sentiment.

brandrea · 18 January 2016, 07:40 AM

Original is always best IMO

Al1969 · 18 January 2016, 07:42 AM

Leave it as it came from Rolex...PCLs.

View Poll Results: Brush or leave it?
Brush it. It's the way Rolex should have done it.	65	31.71%
Leave it as Rolex made it. PCLs add a nice touch.	140	68.29%
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18 January 2016, 05:45 AM	#1
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,415	To brush or not to brush...This is the question Been thinking about brushing the bracelet of my GMT2c for a while now. I've been holding off as I was thinking about flipping it for a Daytona. I've decided this is not possible now as I'd rather take the difference in price to do some traveling and other things. I know this is personal preference. I'm curious what my fellow TRF'ers preferences are.

18 January 2016, 06:05 AM	#7
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	If those are the choices, then it's "Leave it as Rolex made it. PCLs add a nice touch," But the first part of that answer isn't really linked to the second part. That is, I agree to leave it, but I don't agree that PCLs add a nice touch. They should have made it an option, but that's probably just too much of a pain in the neck for them, I suppose. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

18 January 2016, 06:12 AM	#10
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	If I intended to keep it I would brush the bracelet. I'm not a fan of PCL's at all. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

18 January 2016, 06:25 AM	#14
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Nope for me. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

18 January 2016, 05:51 AM	#2
xelor69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NZ Watch: ♛ 16600 Posts: 98	don't, no question about it

18 January 2016, 05:54 AM	#3
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Brush, much more tool like.

18 January 2016, 05:58 AM	#4
Jlsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Jose Location: Mexico Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 265	I say no, leave them as is. Also do not be OC about them either. They do get swirls and that gives your watch great personality.

18 January 2016, 05:59 AM	#5
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	No way.

18 January 2016, 06:04 AM	#6
Golfster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 722	If so, if so, who answers?

18 January 2016, 06:05 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It's a pilot's watch so PCLs add a little touch of glamour.

18 January 2016, 06:09 AM	#9
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,673	I'd say do it only if it's a keeper. I'm not a fan of PCLs but would not modify a watch I do not intend to keep. I would think it would make it harder to flip

18 January 2016, 06:12 AM	#11
Rolex57 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: DSSD, YM2 SS Posts: 354	You brush it, you're taking metal off. You're making the watch lighter. No problem you say? You can always polish them again? So, you do that and you're taking more metal off the bracelet. Look, it's your watch, do what you want, but if you ever want to flip it, you have an obligation to the buyer to tell them that you molested the bracelet.

18 January 2016, 06:21 AM	#12
Thailawson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: South Posts: 187	It's your watch, OP. Do whatever you want with it. I would brush if it was the black GMT. I would leave the PCL of it was the black/blue.

18 January 2016, 06:22 AM	#13
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	Another option is to source another bracelet. I currently have my BLNR on the BCL and Glidelock bracelet from my SubC. This way if I ever need or want to go back to the PCL, it's a quick bracelet swap.

18 January 2016, 06:35 AM	#16
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	I love the PCL's on my BLNR. It's one of the best aspects of the watch. I just do not understand the hate for them. Half of Rolexes lineup has them. The funniest is the people that say they hate the PCL's and the BLNR. Lol. Just buy the submariner and all is well. Better to live without the GMT function then to be miserable in life.

18 January 2016, 06:38 AM	#17
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	I think it looks great with brushed center links so yes. Not mine btw (borrowed from Triplock here on TRF): On BLNR (borrowed from Patrick):

18 January 2016, 06:38 AM	#18
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Brush it, it's your watch do what you want with it.

18 January 2016, 06:42 AM	#19
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	I much prefer brushed, but I haven't been able to muster up the courage to do it.

18 January 2016, 06:44 AM	#20
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	Don't do it, you will ruin the bracelet. It's up to you though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

18 January 2016, 06:57 AM	#21
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	It's your watch. Personally I'd leave it.

18 January 2016, 07:15 AM	#22
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	No way.... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

18 January 2016, 07:20 AM	#24
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Original always gets my vote.

18 January 2016, 07:35 AM	#26
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	If you like it brushed, then brush it. I like PCLs. Attached Images

18 January 2016, 07:37 AM	#27
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	Brushed look always gets my vote.

18 January 2016, 07:40 AM	#29
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,103	Original is always best IMO

18 January 2016, 07:42 AM	#30
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Leave it as it came from Rolex...PCLs. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

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