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28 July 2016, 11:40 PM | #1 |
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Rolex 116200 Datejust fully brushed steel
Some of you posted in the past, wondering how the new Datejusts 116xxx series, that come only in jubilee or oyster bracelets with middle links polished, would look like if Rolex continued their tradition on the 1600s and the 16000s. Here it is. Do you prefer the new modern look with the middle links polished or the classic all-brushed look?
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28 July 2016, 11:43 PM | #2 |
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im liking the brushed look ,,,
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28 July 2016, 11:48 PM | #3 |
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I much prefer that look. In fact, had that been the way the Datejusts were when I picked out my Explorer, I probably would've ended up with a Datejust instead (probably the 116200- black stick dial, oyster bracelet, smooth bezel). I would also have bought a green date wheel for it too and had that added in haha. Unfortunately the PCL's and polished lugs are too much for me.
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29 July 2016, 12:20 AM | #4 |
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On datejusts I greatly prefer the pcls and polished lugs
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Fully brushed would be my preference.
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29 July 2016, 12:30 AM | #6 |
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That turned out great!
For the smooth bezel DJ I like that look. I think for the fluted model I would still prefer the factory PCL look. |
29 July 2016, 12:32 AM | #7 |
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Looks good! 👍🏻
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29 July 2016, 12:36 AM | #8 |
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It looks nice, but personally I prefer the PCL's on the DJ.
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29 July 2016, 12:39 AM | #9 |
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Thank you all for your feedbacks. So there seems to be a divided personal preference for PCL or brushed and so far looks like a close split.
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29 July 2016, 12:39 AM | #10 |
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And I agree about the smooth and fluted bezel comment samson66
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29 July 2016, 12:44 AM | #11 |
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I prefer pcl for a dj 36mm.
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29 July 2016, 12:56 AM | #12 |
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I love it!
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29 July 2016, 01:01 AM | #13 |
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Good work, but I prefer a bit of polish.
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29 July 2016, 01:10 AM | #14 |
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I much prefer the brushed finish on the 116200. Is this a photoshop or a real mod?
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29 July 2016, 01:14 AM | #15 |
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After looking at this... I have to say polish... Sorry but I can't believe I said it!
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29 July 2016, 01:51 AM | #16 |
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It's a real mod
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29 July 2016, 05:59 AM | #17 |
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Looks pretty good!
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29 July 2016, 06:03 AM | #18 |
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Brushed, of course. I don't get the polished center links. Fully brushed is one of the characteristics of my Seadweller I like most.
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29 July 2016, 06:04 AM | #19 |
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Looks Cool - Post up some more pics if you could - Interesting...
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29 July 2016, 06:29 AM | #20 |
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Hi,
Interesting. I'm honestly not sure, off the top of my head. I think for the Datejust I do prefer the polished look. But then having said that, the fully-brushed appearance of the lugs, bracelet and clasp was one of the big attractions for me for the Oyster Perpetual, which I ended up buying not that long ago. |
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Very nice. Like an OP with a date.
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29 July 2016, 07:38 AM | #22 |
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I prefer all brushed. Your watch looks great.
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29 July 2016, 08:10 AM | #23 |
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Classy. I like it.
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29 July 2016, 08:15 AM | #24 |
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I thought I would like it, but I really don't. The brushed lugs make them look even more bulbous than they usually do. The older brushed references are where it's at if you like that look.
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29 July 2016, 12:15 PM | #25 |
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29 July 2016, 12:25 PM | #26 |
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29 July 2016, 12:55 PM | #27 |
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It's definitely more lowkey and resembles the vintage watches more than the modern Rolex lineups
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29 July 2016, 12:55 PM | #28 |
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Great mod. Looks real good and just the explorer + date look that I have always wanted.
How did you carry out the mod? Was it DIY or did you get a jeweler to do it? If DIY can you share some instructions, e.g. scotch-brite? I have a 116200 black concentric dial with Arabic numerals smooth bezel + oyster PCL. I haven't been wearing it for a while cos it's too blingy. I think it will look good with all brushed finish. Thanks in advance. |
29 July 2016, 12:59 PM | #29 |
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Cool...Thanks for posting more pictures!
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29 July 2016, 01:42 PM | #30 |
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I sent it to an independent who used to work at Rolex. I wouldn't DIY myself.
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