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14 July 2007, 12:44 PM | #1 |
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GMT II dilema;can a polished band be brush finished?
Hi Guys,
I planning on buying a GMT II but I can't quite make up my mind. Although I like the looks of the SS red hand GMT II the new ceramic bezel, improved mechanism, and upgraded band push me towards the newest version. I've seen the same band on a datejust and I really don't like the polished center links on the new GMT II. Though it may be blasphemous to purists, can the entire band be brushed? My wife wants me to go with the new TT GMT II. I hesitate due to the price and my feeling that the watch may be a bit much for everyday wear in my community.... I also haven't ruled out the SS 16710 Z serial number. Comments and suggestions? |
14 July 2007, 12:59 PM | #2 |
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Got mine today:
Yes, the polished can VERY EASILY be turned to "brushed". All the AD has to do is hit it with a buffer and it'll scratch it right up. I had the same concern today when debating b/t the SS 50th LV and the GMT. He offered to "rough it up" before I left, but decided that I liked the look and I'd come back when it started to look like crap. As rough as I am on things, I'm guessing about two months, but after today, I think that it might look decent for a while. Guess it's a higher grade of stainless than some lesser models. |
14 July 2007, 01:01 PM | #3 |
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Nice watch and great photo. Congrats!
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14 July 2007, 01:03 PM | #4 | |
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As to what it looks like in the community you live in, well It feels to me that this is a well deserved gift to yourself so enjoy that and don't worry what anyone else thinks! I cannot answer the brushed thing but there are a bunch of really expert fellows on the forum who I am sure could tell you! I hope you get the one that makes YOU the most happy! Wear it in good great health when you get it and don't forget to post pictures!!! All the best. Ian |
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14 July 2007, 01:04 PM | #5 |
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Thanks. Believe it or not, that's the first picture I've ever done of a watch and I've become quite impressed by it. *pat, pat, pat* And, believe it or not, that's a multi-focus Sony Cybershot! My only complaint is my reflection in the ceramic bezel.
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14 July 2007, 01:12 PM | #6 | |
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Wear it in good health. All the best. Ian |
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14 July 2007, 03:15 PM | #7 |
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Just wear it polished until it looks scratched and then brush it. It is a beautiful watch, and not too much for every day. I used to worry about wearing my shell cordovan shoes every day, and sleeping in 700 thread count sheets every day, and driving a ________every day. Life is short. Just go for the gusto and enjoy it. If it gets scratched, then polish or brush it all out.
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14 July 2007, 03:41 PM | #8 |
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Keep it polished.Fine scratches can be easily removed with a metal polish.I use WENOL multimetal polish,on the gold of the Blue TT Sub.Looks like new !!
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14 July 2007, 07:28 PM | #9 |
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Great looking GMT sterling, I'm pretty happy with mine too
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14 July 2007, 07:53 PM | #10 |
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Great picture and yes the centre links could be brushed finished.But Rolex would re-polish at service,now once I had my centre links polished on a SD.It lasted just two hours,took it back to my watchmaker friend and had him re brush just did not like it at all.
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14 July 2007, 10:14 PM | #11 |
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Congrats on the new GMT.
I really do like the new style a lot. John. |
14 July 2007, 11:14 PM | #12 |
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Jeez that's a nice watch, sigh
All the bits seem to work really well together. I don't think you can say the bracelet should be all brushed. Sure polished links would look crap on a sea dweller or a sub but on that watch, the polished links look really good, as does the ceramic bezel IMO. BTW USMCsilver stunning photo thanks. |
14 July 2007, 11:31 PM | #13 | |
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14 July 2007, 11:38 PM | #14 |
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Everything is a matter of personal preference. If center links should be polished, why did Rolex use the brushed band for all these years?
My wife is wonderful. Next month is our 23rd wedding anniversary. She loved the TT and feels that an upper end watch should have gold. I'm just a bit disappointed by my reaction when I tried the watch. It looks so much better in photos that I've seen as TT vs SS but in real life I wasn't wowed. Part of that me be due to the fact that the band needed a link removed for a true fit and it's hard to evaluate the watch with it rolling on the wrist. |
15 July 2007, 02:45 AM | #15 |
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