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The new GMTII
hi guys.
just a quick question.... Is it possible to purchase a standard type bracelet for the new GMT ? I am not much of a fan of the polished inserts of the new bracelet. Love the clasp style but just not the shiny of the bracelet. curious if it is possible thank you! |
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Greetings,
You can get the center links brushed and thus matched aesthetically with the outer links. From what I hear this is a common practice. |
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thank you for the quick response!
will the dealer do this for me? or is it best done elsewhere? anyone have any pictures of their GMT's brushed? thanks! |
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Here are 2 pics of brushed GMT II C bracelet posted by a fellow TRF member few weeks ago
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hey frostie, thanks!!
might you have a photo of the clasp? curious as to how that turned out |
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ask and you shall receive!!
thanks! does it appear "dull" in real light? or is it just the photos? im guessing it still has the bright sheen of rolex steel? c |
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Here are some pics at daylight ![]() It has the shiny 904L steel
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Hi Mac and welcome to TRF..........
![]() I have the GMT II C and at first I was not sure about the polished center link but after a week of wearing it I loved the look. Each to their own but IMO the bracelet suits the rest of the watch perfectly and after 2 months there are no scratches on it (and I really do not baby my watches) So I would say if you get one to leave it for a while and see if it grows on you. Regards Mike. |
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![]() Not to mention that the polished center links are there just to make the watch look more balanced due to the glossy bezel
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I like the polished centered look, it makes the watch vibrant. Although, I have to say that my watch did scratch pretty easily and I definitely was careful about how I treated it and how I rested my wrist. After a few weeks though, the scratches don't bother me.
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that is a large concern.... if you spend the majority of your day at a desk, its bound to make the polished look horrid (much more noticeable than on brushed SS ) |
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I can understand that when you have something so valuable you want it to be absolutely perfect, but I think that if you worry about it too much then it takes away from the joy of owning a Rolex. So I say buy want you really like and just enjoy it. If there is something that turns you off about a particular watch then maybe a different model will make you more happy.
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Am I the only guy who likes the polished centre links?
I think they look great. |
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I love the polished links.
You can always go from polished to brushed but visa versa may be tougher. To me its a step up in the look of the bracelet a reason why the GMT just appealed to me. I would wear it like it is and the polished bling will grow on you. If you dont like it you can always take the polished look away. I bet its a lot tougher going in reverse so make 100% sure you want to brush it. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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love the polished links...i believe it makes the piece more flexible...swinging from sports to cocktails - you dont need to change watches
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Its a great watch.
a little bling and the new clasp is so nice. very wel finished. |
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You can always go from polished to brushed but visa versa may be tougher.
To me its a step up in the look of the bracelet a reason why the GMT just I bet its a lot tougher going in reverse so make 100% sure you want to brush it. Actually to polish it back is easier. You take a cloth dremel wheel, white stainless polish a very steady hand. I once polished my entire sub date before I sent it in for service and got it back perfectly brushed. It looked amazing in the bright sun. PAtrick
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Looks much better IMHO with the brushed center links. More "tool" watch like as GMTs have been over the last 50 years and less bling bling. I say if you have a GMT II-C, definately get the center links brushed out.
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Did the AD do the work? If so how much? Do you think altering the watch to that degree will hurt the resale value?
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![]() ![]() I do like the brushed finish - how would it look on my TT.
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it is such a gorgeous watch, why not keep it original?
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