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mjg002 · 12 August 2017, 07:39 PM

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a professional brushing service located in the UK for brushing the PCLs of new new Daytona?

Love it to bits, but cannot stand the PCLs. Will likely add a RubberB but brushing the PCLs would also be a good option for me.

The beaut:

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scooba · 12 August 2017, 07:46 PM

Not sure , but search TOMGBs thread he had his 500 pcl's brushed its amazing !.

mjg002 · 12 August 2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by scooba

Not sure , but search TOMGBs thread he had his 500 pcl's brushed its amazing !.

Excellent! I'll do that. Thanks

Psmith · 12 August 2017, 09:53 PM

Imho looks a bit odd with the polished case.

Good luck though

brettpaul · 12 August 2017, 10:56 PM

Try Russell Tallerman in London just off Bond Street - Rolex authorized service and great work!

AK797 · 12 August 2017, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

Try Russell Tallerman in London just off Bond Street - Rolex authorized service and great work!

mjg002 · 13 August 2017, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

Try Russell Tallerman in London just off Bond Street - Rolex authorized service and great work!

Excellent! Just the tip I needed. Many thanks.

SWISSAHOLICS · 13 August 2017, 12:43 AM

I think brushed PCLs on a GMT looks awesome due to brushed lugs. But Daytona has polished lugs so brushing the PCLs may look off. Unless you are getting the lugs brushed too?

Chadridv · 13 August 2017, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

I think brushed PCLs on a GMT looks awesome due to brushed lugs. But Daytona has polished lugs so brushing the PCLs may look off. Unless you are getting the lugs brushed too?

I agree with this.

Mystro · 13 August 2017, 01:13 AM

Would Rolex repolish them when a routine service is done??

sager · 13 August 2017, 03:00 AM

Not sure how good it would look on a daytona but looking forward to seeing the results.

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dardeca · 13 August 2017, 03:33 AM

It's been done...see link attached. OP had the lugs brushed as well to make sure it was all uniform...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=daytona+brush

Page 3 shows the after pics when it's fully assembled and on the wrist.

Scholar · 13 August 2017, 05:47 AM

I generally dislike PCLs (they strike me as neither here nor there; brushed Oyster works or polished Jubilee) but I agree that the DaytonaC was designed with them in mind, not quite an afterthought like those on the GMT.

southcarolina1801 · 13 August 2017, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

I think brushed PCLs on a GMT looks awesome due to brushed lugs. But Daytona has polished lugs so brushing the PCLs may look off. Unless you are getting the lugs brushed too?

Agreed

Lordofrolex · 13 August 2017, 06:15 AM

You do you but i personally wouldn't do it. RubberB would be a nice touch though.

cornerstore · 13 August 2017, 06:49 AM

I did mine myself. Really not that difficult to do as long as you use the proper paper

Al1969 · 13 August 2017, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstore

I did mine myself. Really not that difficult to do as long as you use the proper paper

Looks good from the pics. I guess you left the lugs alone.

1210tech · 13 August 2017, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstore

I did mine myself. Really not that difficult to do as long as you use the proper paper

Tell us what the 'proper paper' is then please, rather than leaving us hanging

cornerstore · 13 August 2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1210tech

Tell us what the 'proper paper' is then please, rather than leaving us hanging

I posted a thread recently on that. No I did not brush the lugs.

SamP · 13 August 2017, 07:12 AM

Times on a weekday, FT on the weekend.

cornerstore · 13 August 2017, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Looks good from the pics. I guess you left the lugs alone.

I did two watches centres only and both turned out nicely. The real test is in bright sun light and how the texture looks on the centres vs outsides. The 3M paper replicates the grain exactly unlike other methods.

SC11 · 13 August 2017, 07:17 AM

If you just wanted the bracelet done send it to Rocco at Bristol Watchworks he did my custom Sub.

Or if you wanted the lugs done send it to LA Watchworks.

I've used both and their work has been perfect but my preference for more specialist work would be LA as they have more experience with custom stuff.

Snow-Dweller · 13 August 2017, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

I think brushed PCLs on a GMT looks awesome due to brushed lugs. But Daytona has polished lugs so brushing the PCLs may look off. Unless you are getting the lugs brushed too?

Absolutely agree

sampelligrino · 13 August 2017, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

I think brushed PCLs on a GMT looks awesome due to brushed lugs. But Daytona has polished lugs so brushing the PCLs may look off. Unless you are getting the lugs brushed too?

Yep agreed as well. I was tempted to brush the lugs and PCLs on my 500 via LA Watchwerks, they've done a handful and it looks fantastic for those into it, but in the end I just didn't want to mess with perfection

Plus, only use RSC to service my watches so wouldn't want any mess with them.

Snow-Dweller · 13 August 2017, 07:43 AM

...and I had my SS GMT done...

cornerstore · 13 August 2017, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

I think brushed PCLs on a GMT looks awesome due to brushed lugs. But Daytona has polished lugs so brushing the PCLs may look off. Unless you are getting the lugs brushed too?

I find the lugs on the Daytona so narrow and height so low that it looks balanced. I have a Milgauss and didn't polish the centres as the lugs are large watch sits higher and I agree with you it would look off.

Scholar · 13 August 2017, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstore

I find the lugs on the Daytona so narrow and height so low that it looks balanced. I have a Milgauss and didn't polish the centres as the lugs are large watch sits higher and I agree with you it would look off.

The Milgauss case looks pretty good with brushed links, as you can see on the new Air-King.

1210tech · 13 August 2017, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerstore

I posted a thread recently on that. No I did not brush the lugs.

What, no thread link?

I'll do it for you: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=524949

mjg002 · 13 August 2017, 06:49 PM

Thanks everyone for the tips and views.

Also struggling a little due to the polished lugs and if I was in the US I woild for sure go to LA Watchworks and have bracelet and lugs polished.

Anyway, will probably start with RubberB and continue to sit on the fence with the bracelet!

Thanks again to all who have contributed!

Ruud Van Driver · 13 August 2017, 07:16 PM

I know it's an expensive option but I would be inclined to look for a second hand (or even new) bracelet and switch them up. I don't like to change things from standard unless there's a simple option to reverse the process, but that's just my 1.5p/2c

12 August 2017, 07:39 PM	#1
mjg002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 144	Professional Brushing PCLs in the UK (Now with Pic!) Hi all, Can anyone recommend a professional brushing service located in the UK for brushing the PCLs of new new Daytona? Love it to bits, but cannot stand the PCLs. Will likely add a RubberB but brushing the PCLs would also be a good option for me. The beaut: Feel free to PM me with replies.

12 August 2017, 09:53 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Imho looks a bit odd with the polished case. Good luck though __________________

12 August 2017, 10:56 PM	#5
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Try Russell Tallerman in London just off Bond Street - Rolex authorized service and great work! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

13 August 2017, 12:43 AM	#8
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	I think brushed PCLs on a GMT looks awesome due to brushed lugs. But Daytona has polished lugs so brushing the PCLs may look off. Unless you are getting the lugs brushed too? __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

13 August 2017, 01:13 AM	#10
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	Would Rolex repolish them when a routine service is done?? __________________

12 August 2017, 07:46 PM	#2
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,586	Not sure , but search TOMGBs thread he had his 500 pcl's brushed its amazing !.

13 August 2017, 03:00 AM	#11
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	Not sure how good it would look on a daytona but looking forward to seeing the results. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 August 2017, 03:33 AM	#12
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	It's been done...see link attached. OP had the lugs brushed as well to make sure it was all uniform... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=daytona+brush Page 3 shows the after pics when it's fully assembled and on the wrist.

13 August 2017, 05:47 AM	#13
Scholar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Washington DC Posts: 878	I generally dislike PCLs (they strike me as neither here nor there; brushed Oyster works or polished Jubilee) but I agree that the DaytonaC was designed with them in mind, not quite an afterthought like those on the GMT.

13 August 2017, 06:15 AM	#15
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	You do you but i personally wouldn't do it. RubberB would be a nice touch though. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

13 August 2017, 06:49 AM	#16
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	I did mine myself. Really not that difficult to do as long as you use the proper paper Attached Images

13 August 2017, 07:12 AM	#20
SamP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: London Watch: 1680/8 & '88 16528 Posts: 723	Times on a weekday, FT on the weekend.

13 August 2017, 07:17 AM	#22
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	If you just wanted the bracelet done send it to Rocco at Bristol Watchworks he did my custom Sub. Or if you wanted the lugs done send it to LA Watchworks. I've used both and their work has been perfect but my preference for more specialist work would be LA as they have more experience with custom stuff.

13 August 2017, 07:43 AM	#25
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	...and I had my SS GMT done... __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

13 August 2017, 06:49 PM	#29
mjg002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 144	Thanks everyone for the tips and views. Also struggling a little due to the polished lugs and if I was in the US I woild for sure go to LA Watchworks and have bracelet and lugs polished. Anyway, will probably start with RubberB and continue to sit on the fence with the bracelet! Thanks again to all who have contributed!

13 August 2017, 07:16 PM	#30
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I know it's an expensive option but I would be inclined to look for a second hand (or even new) bracelet and switch them up. I don't like to change things from standard unless there's a simple option to reverse the process, but that's just my 1.5p/2c __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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