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Overkill · 16 February 2009, 04:32 AM

All the recent talk about the GMT-IIc bracelet and how it gets scratched up has made me wonder, since I plan on buying one in the coming months.

Please post photos of your GMT-IIc bracelet to show us how good/bad it looks when it's scratched up... OR ...show us how it didn't get all THAT scratched up regardless of how long you've worn it.

Apart from that, I have a few questions for the experts:

- Can a GMT-IIc bracelet be bought separately (in case I want to buy a bracelet and brush it, and keep the original one in the box), and how much would it cost?

- Would a DSSD clasp fit on a GMT-IIc bracelet? If yes, can that be bought separately? How much would it cost?

karmatp · 16 February 2009, 06:18 AM

Scroll down this link and see one that has been brushed, I personally think it looks like a tool watch again. I really dislike the thought of PCL's on any sport watches, to me, PCL's turn them into dress watches. There is also a link in one of the replies that shows another guy who brushed his. For the most part, I find that I am a purist and frown on changing a watch, but I sure do wish they came with brushed bracelets so I could buy one if I wanted.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...92#msg_3922426

Overkill · 16 February 2009, 06:43 AM

Interesting how one guy had a US RSC do it, I didn't think they would agree to do such things.

I wanna see polished links that have been scratched though, just to see how noticeable it really is.

WatchSmith · 16 February 2009, 06:47 AM

I'd show you mine but I just brushed them! Trust me, they're not nearly as bad as you are lead to believe. You don't see huge scratches at all. What happens is that they lose their brilliant shine and don't contrast with the brushed links. That's about it.

karmatp · 16 February 2009, 06:53 AM

I just saw this one, take a look.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...92#msg_4276773

clew84 · 16 February 2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

I just saw this one, take a look.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...92#msg_4276773

WTF - did that guy do a barrel-roll out of a truck onto asphalt or something? It's not just the polished pieces, it's the whole thing. For shame...

jimbo1mcm · 16 February 2009, 11:40 PM

Had my GMT IIC for 16 months now. It is and has been perfect. Of course you will get some minor scratches on the band. I take it off when I do plumbing or other stuff where you could seriously scratch it. You have to get over having some scratches. Life is short. Enjoy what you have.

JJ Irani · 17 February 2009, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

I just saw this one, take a look.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...92#msg_4276773

Minor scratches/hairlines on the watch/clasp - yeah.....right!!

Overkill · 16 February 2009, 08:19 AM

Thanks Trevor!

Atlanta · 16 February 2009, 11:46 PM

I wear mine daily and forget it is there. The bottom of the clasp looks heavily worn, but everywhere else looks like new from more than 6" away - up close you see some faint lines, but no one else would ever notice - except for the clasp (which can be buffed).

It is all hype! I love mine and would pick the PCL's over a brushed option anyday - for this watch.

Lowflight · 17 February 2009, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlanta

I wear mine daily and forget it is there. The bottom of the clasp looks heavily worn, but everywhere else looks like new from more than 6" away - up close you see some faint lines, but no one else would ever notice - except for the clasp (which can be buffed).

It is all hype! I love mine and would pick the PCL's over a brushed option anyday - for this watch.

I agree.

I bought my wife a men's Rhodium dial new Datejust 11600 witht he same bracelet as the GMT C just smaller. She wears it daily. I told her not to worry about it and just wear it and enjoy. She is a nurse for a prominent cardiologist and wears the Datejust daily. I looked at it this weekend after nearly two months. The clasp is heavily scratched, but the rest of the bracelet isn't that bad. I will try to remember to take some pics, because it would be an accurate representation of a daily worn GMT IIC as a beater.

mfer · 17 February 2009, 01:36 AM

I am very careful with my bracelets on all my watches. I never set them down directly on a table or desk. I always used a wrist guard even if it is as simple as a napkin folded up. I have one scratch on the buckle from carrying a metal box. It isn't bad.

clew84 · 17 February 2009, 01:45 AM

Please quit posting photos like that - you are not making my decision any easier! SD, GMTIIc, SD, GMTIIc - ugh, should just get them both...

mfer · 17 February 2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clew84

Please quit posting photos like that - you are not making my decision any easier! SD, GMTIIc, SD, GMTIIc - ugh, should just get them both...

Problem solved, except for the wife issue......

clew84 · 17 February 2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Problem solved, except for the wife issue......

Yes, I am not sure I would live long enough to enjoy them. I would definitely need the GMT then as I would most likely have to run to at least 1 more time zone away

Lion · 17 February 2009, 01:51 AM

Clew84 that's the ticket buy both of them, you won't be disappointed!!!

16 February 2009, 04:32 AM	#1
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	GMT-IIc Bracelet - post photos! All the recent talk about the GMT-IIc bracelet and how it gets scratched up has made me wonder, since I plan on buying one in the coming months. Please post photos of your GMT-IIc bracelet to show us how good/bad it looks when it's scratched up... OR ...show us how it didn't get all THAT scratched up regardless of how long you've worn it. Apart from that, I have a few questions for the experts: - Can a GMT-IIc bracelet be bought separately (in case I want to buy a bracelet and brush it, and keep the original one in the box), and how much would it cost? - Would a DSSD clasp fit on a GMT-IIc bracelet? If yes, can that be bought separately? How much would it cost? __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

16 February 2009, 06:18 AM	#2
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Scroll down this link and see one that has been brushed, I personally think it looks like a tool watch again. I really dislike the thought of PCL's on any sport watches, to me, PCL's turn them into dress watches. There is also a link in one of the replies that shows another guy who brushed his. For the most part, I find that I am a purist and frown on changing a watch, but I sure do wish they came with brushed bracelets so I could buy one if I wanted. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...92#msg_3922426 __________________ My grails:

16 February 2009, 06:43 AM	#3
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	Interesting how one guy had a US RSC do it, I didn't think they would agree to do such things. I wanna see polished links that have been scratched though, just to see how noticeable it really is. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

16 February 2009, 06:53 AM	#5
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I just saw this one, take a look. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...92#msg_4276773 __________________ My grails:

16 February 2009, 11:40 PM	#7
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Buy it and relax!!! Had my GMT IIC for 16 months now. It is and has been perfect. Of course you will get some minor scratches on the band. I take it off when I do plumbing or other stuff where you could seriously scratch it. You have to get over having some scratches. Life is short. Enjoy what you have.

16 February 2009, 06:47 AM	#4
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	I'd show you mine but I just brushed them! Trust me, they're not nearly as bad as you are lead to believe. You don't see huge scratches at all. What happens is that they lose their brilliant shine and don't contrast with the brushed links. That's about it.

16 February 2009, 08:19 AM	#9
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	Thanks Trevor! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

16 February 2009, 11:46 PM	#10
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	I wear mine daily and forget it is there. The bottom of the clasp looks heavily worn, but everywhere else looks like new from more than 6" away - up close you see some faint lines, but no one else would ever notice - except for the clasp (which can be buffed). It is all hype! I love mine and would pick the PCL's over a brushed option anyday - for this watch. __________________ Member# 14554

17 February 2009, 01:36 AM	#12
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I am very careful with my bracelets on all my watches. I never set them down directly on a table or desk. I always used a wrist guard even if it is as simple as a napkin folded up. I have one scratch on the buckle from carrying a metal box. It isn't bad. __________________ member#3242

17 February 2009, 01:45 AM	#13
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	Please quit posting photos like that - you are not making my decision any easier! SD, GMTIIc, SD, GMTIIc - ugh, should just get them both... __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

17 February 2009, 01:51 AM	#16
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Clew84 that's the ticket buy both of them, you won't be disappointed!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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