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Old 14 August 2023, 12:41 PM   #1
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BLRO with brushed oyster

I don’t dislike polished links but for my oyster bracelets I prefer brushed. I do them myself and the results are pretty good. IMO this is a really nice look for the 126710BLRO.
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Old 14 August 2023, 12:48 PM   #2
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I don’t dislike polished links but for my oyster bracelets I prefer brushed. I do them myself and the results are pretty good. IMO this is a really nice look for the 126710BLRO.

I agree, the GMTs look much better with brushed oyster bracelet.

I always use the Sub 114060 bracelet with glide-lock on the 126710s and 116610 it’s perfection!









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Old 14 August 2023, 12:49 PM   #3
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I don’t dislike polished links but for my oyster bracelets I prefer brushed. I do them myself and the results are pretty good. IMO this is a really nice look for the 126710BLRO.

May I ask how you brushed the PCLs? It takes a lot of confidence and guts in my opinion


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Old 14 August 2023, 12:53 PM   #4
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Looks great! Like that much better than polished.
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Old 14 August 2023, 12:53 PM   #5
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I like the way it came out but don't think I'd do it myself.
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Old 14 August 2023, 01:09 PM   #6
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Looks stronger
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Old 14 August 2023, 01:12 PM   #7
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I like mine on the PCL but I must say that looks pretty good as well.
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Old 14 August 2023, 01:14 PM   #8
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Not a fan but good that you make it how you like it.
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Old 14 August 2023, 01:22 PM   #9
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Not a fan. PCL aren’t that bad. It really doesn’t make that big if a difference, it’s still the same watch for all intents and purposes and it’ll look the same to 99.99% of the population.

It’s just not worth the trouble, just wear your watch and enjoy your life.
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Old 14 August 2023, 01:48 PM   #10
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Not a fan. PCL aren’t that bad. It really doesn’t make that big if a difference, it’s still the same watch for all intents and purposes and it’ll look the same to 99.99% of the population.

It’s just not worth the trouble, just wear your watch and enjoy your life.
1.) I never said PCLs are bad.
2.) I don't care what 99.99% of the population thinks about anything.
3.) Who are you to tell someone else what's worth their trouble?
4.) I'm a watchmaker. I enjoy my life immensely.

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Old 14 August 2023, 03:46 PM   #11
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In my opinion brushed does look better and I did wonder about the bit you do them yourself but no need to ask now you are clearly skilled in doing such a process
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Old 14 August 2023, 07:14 PM   #12
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First, you take the bracelet off. Second, put the fine brush wheel on the polishing machine. Third, use a steady hand with both hands holding the bracelet in a vertical direction and lightly put it up against the brush wheel moving your hands in a continuous side to side motion. It takes literally a couple of minutes to do if you are just doing fully brushed, a bit more longer if you are putting pcl finish on. I would not recommend a beginner doing it.
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Old 14 August 2023, 07:22 PM   #13
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Looks good but I like PCLs on the ceramic GMTs. Suits the watch really well in my opinion.
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Old 14 August 2023, 07:33 PM   #14
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Looks great. Can the center links be repolished at a later date if you sell the watch and want to bring it back to a stock look?
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Old 14 August 2023, 07:47 PM   #15
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Old 14 August 2023, 08:42 PM   #16
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I think it looks great. Nice job.

I also really like your avatar pic.
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Old 14 August 2023, 09:35 PM   #17
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No issue with it. I like the polish as I like shinny things but it does look good.
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Old 14 August 2023, 09:50 PM   #18
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I have to say the brushed does look just a tad more "tool-like" vs the PCLs (and I have a GMT II pepsi (or coke or just black bezels). PCLs, to me anyway, have a little more "jewelry" look to them - which I am fine with (as on my daytonas, and YM)
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Old 14 August 2023, 10:02 PM   #19
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Nice work! Should be that way from the factory IMO.
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Old 14 August 2023, 11:51 PM   #20
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May I ask how you brushed the PCLs? It takes a lot of confidence and guts in my opinion


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Way easier if you are a watchmaker as OP is.
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Old 14 August 2023, 11:55 PM   #21
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I think the brushed finish looks good. I do get why Rolex went with PCLs on the GMT-Master II when the six digit models came out. It's the same reason they increased the size of the Explorer II. I believe Rolex was trying to draw more contrast between the Submariner, GMT-Master II, and Explorer II. Upsizing the Explorer II made sense to create a size contrast. The GMT-Master II they sort of pivoted to a "business traveler's watch" than just a pilot watch. They gave it a slightly more flashy, less blue-collar look by adding the PCLs. I think it was a subtle way to contrast with the brushed Submariner. That's just my hypothesis anyway.
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Old 15 August 2023, 12:07 AM   #22
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Your watch, your choice. Choice is good.

I always through the 126710BLRO looked better on brushed Oyster but I changed my mind when I swapped mine onto a bracelet from an 116610. Nice fit, nice feel, but just didn't look right to me. I have it on a Jubilee now and that's where it's staying. In this configuration it's more of an homage to the original 6542, as is the ceramic insert.
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Old 15 August 2023, 02:57 AM   #23
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1.) I never said PCLs are bad.
2.) I don't care what 99.99% of the population thinks about anything.
3.) Who are you to tell someone else what's worth their trouble?
4.) I'm a watchmaker. I enjoy my life immensely.

Cheers!
Ditto

Nice work on the Bracelet!
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Old 15 August 2023, 05:36 AM   #24
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still prefer the PCL on the GMT
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Old 15 August 2023, 05:54 AM   #25
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Old 15 August 2023, 06:43 AM   #26
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Weird, I'm not fan of PCLs, so in theory I *should* like this brushed-finish but ... somehow I don't. I can't really put it into words, but I think the fully brushed bracelet makes the watch look ... a tad lifeless. Like someone really boisterous and jolly has been asked to sit down and be quiet.
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Old 15 August 2023, 11:35 AM   #27
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I had a black GMT with brushed links a few years ago. Actually, really liked it.
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Old 15 August 2023, 11:45 AM   #28
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Looks awesome! I've had my 126710blnr on a sub oyster with glide lock since day one. I'm not one for pcl.......
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Old 15 August 2023, 11:57 AM   #29
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I freakin love it!!!
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Old 15 August 2023, 12:36 PM   #30
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Looks really good, well done! My PCLs drive me crazy.
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