4 months of owning a Steel GMT-IIC

[joli160]

Originally Posted by onesundown

Excellent point about the polished center links. I own the BLNR and love it. However, there are times when I do wish that all of the steel was brushed because that is a much warmer and understated texture. Also, if it weren't for knowing that the steel is 904L, the polish is so fine that it almost looks like cheap plastic at times! After a few moments when the anxiety passes I look at the polish again and reassure myself that it is obviously not mistakable for the same material used in childrens' toys ;).

I also wonder about Rolex's thinking around the design since the weight and feel is distinguishable but almost too similar to the white gold equivalent. Practically—not even financially—speaking I prefer the steel, but it makes me wonder if anyone else is bothered by the steel finish presenting as perhaps too dressy. On the other hand, the 904L seems to deserve a similar finish since you cannot find another watch by another making with better design or materials in this configuration at this price point.

Andrew, you're responding on a thread from 2008
The PCL's will over time nicely blend in and personally I like them

[CLuxlover]

Thanks for sharing your insights.

[douma]

I really like the BLNR but I just do not like the highly polished center link.