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WatchSmith · 28 January 2009, 10:44 PM

Polished center links on ALL STEEL Oyster bracelets....love 'em or hate 'em?

Quicksilver · 28 January 2009, 10:46 PM

Hate em

Blinged up scratch magnets which have no right to be on a tool watch - particularly the Sub.

Dan Pierce · 28 January 2009, 10:48 PM

Not a fan except on the jubilee of course.
dP

Dylan Wade · 28 January 2009, 10:49 PM

Love them on the GMT IIc but prefer the brushed links on the EXP II, Sub and DSSD.

karmatp · 28 January 2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Hate em

Blinged up scratch magnets which have no right to be on a tool watch - particularly the Sub.

X 1,000 PCL are horrable, and they look like garbage when they are all scratched.

Subexplorer · 29 January 2009, 12:06 AM

I love the classic look of old Oyster bracelets!
Rolex: pse go back to them!
Kind regards, Abel
PS:
Yes, I know that this can be easily fixed by adequate sanding, but I always prefer to keep originality of my things, inlcuding watches.

Rolexitis · 29 January 2009, 12:08 AM

Yaaaaawn... I like both.

PacNW · 29 January 2009, 12:11 AM

Looks fine to me on my YM

buz-lh · 29 January 2009, 12:18 AM

I like them on the DJ, YM and the GMT IIC. Please no on the SS Sub and Sub Date.

swissautopro · 29 January 2009, 12:35 AM

Love the look

Tough to keep looking good

Starwalker · 29 January 2009, 12:36 AM

I love them, hate them when they scratch

vapalux · 29 January 2009, 12:38 AM

Love em

Si

WatchSmith · 29 January 2009, 02:56 AM

So far it looks like as many people like 'em as hate 'em.

Z-Sub · 29 January 2009, 03:07 AM

Like them on the Daytona and Milgauss. All others I like brushed finish better but GMT II C is looking better each day...

Dhiney · 29 January 2009, 03:19 AM

Like it - I just bought a GMT IIc - the bracelet looks great.

yannis · 29 January 2009, 03:26 AM

They are a pain for scratches but they do look gorgeous!

toph · 29 January 2009, 03:51 AM

I like em- its 25 each now

WatchSmith · 29 January 2009, 03:52 AM

I'm actually on the fence with this one. I like them polished, but I also like a brushed finish. On my GMT IIc the polished center links get wear and scratches and the contrast between them and the brushed outer links becomes less evident.

JJ Irani · 29 January 2009, 04:02 AM

Difficult question to answer.

Love the polished centre look on my YM, but my Sub looks fine with the all-brushed look.

So it really depends on the watch and model.

My Platty bracelet would look kinda "stupid" with an all brushed look!!

JJ

yannis · 29 January 2009, 04:15 AM

JJ you are right i think that it depends on the watch as you say...i couldn't imagine a brushed GMT-IIc and i would dislike a Sub with PCLs (don't know about the SS forthcoming ceramic Sub though).

mike · 29 January 2009, 04:16 AM

Just depends on the reference.

frostie · 29 January 2009, 04:17 AM

Υes i do !

SLS · 29 January 2009, 04:59 AM

Depends on watch for me. So far I lke the choices Rolex has made.
~Scott

shoppy · 29 January 2009, 05:00 AM

Loving them out here in the sun.

moby33 · 29 January 2009, 05:57 AM

I voted no, but as other's have said, I do think they look better on some models over others. I think a better way to judge would be to vote on only one model, say the new GMTIIC. If we voted on one model, I think you could get a better idea about the overall preference.

While many have commented that they think it looks fine on the new GMT, somehow I have a feeling if Rolex offered a GMTIIC w/ all brushed oyster bracelet, that would be a better seller.

I guess I look at it this way...the all brushed 904L looks amazing and really doesn't need to be 'dressed up' any more IMO...I have never looked at a Sub or classic GMT on a guys wrists in a suit and thought, "You know what, the watch looks out of place because it's not 'dressy' enough!" Yet I do think the PCL seem a little 'fancy' for sporting events & time at the beach. Because of that, I prefer to keep it all brushed - win/win IMO! Cheers.

baldyspoon · 29 January 2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Difficult question to answer.

Love the polished centre look on my YM, but my Sub looks fine with the all-brushed look.

So it really depends on the watch and model.

My Platty bracelet would look kinda "stupid" with an all brushed look!!

JJ

x2, but I personally hate them but agree depends on watch

gone-rolex-mad · 29 January 2009, 06:31 AM

I like them on DJs YMs and even the GMTc, hoever they would look a little out of place on a steel sub or SD.

Leighton · 29 January 2009, 06:58 AM

It took me a while to get used to the polished center links. But now that they're scratched up a bit, I love them!

greenfan · 29 January 2009, 07:01 AM

When I first saw the new GMT with the ceramic bezel, the only thing I didn't like were the polished centre links. But now, the more I look at it the more I like them...
So, I voted YES

SQK_VFR · 29 January 2009, 07:05 AM

Love them until they get scratched up....then hate them....

View Poll Results: Do you like the look of polished center links on all-steel Oyster braclets?
Yes, I like them.	69	44.23%
No, I prefer the brushed finish.	87	55.77%
Voters: 156. You may not vote on this poll

28 January 2009, 10:44 PM	#1
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Polished center links on steel bracelets. Love 'em or hate 'em? Polished center links on ALL STEEL Oyster bracelets....love 'em or hate 'em?

28 January 2009, 10:46 PM	#2
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Hate em Blinged up scratch magnets which have no right to be on a tool watch - particularly the Sub. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

28 January 2009, 10:48 PM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Not a fan except on the jubilee of course. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

29 January 2009, 12:08 AM	#7
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Yaaaaawn... I like both. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 January 2009, 10:49 PM	#4
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	Love them on the GMT IIc but prefer the brushed links on the EXP II, Sub and DSSD.

29 January 2009, 12:06 AM	#6
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	I love the classic look of old Oyster bracelets! Rolex: pse go back to them! Kind regards, Abel PS: Yes, I know that this can be easily fixed by adequate sanding, but I always prefer to keep originality of my things, inlcuding watches.

29 January 2009, 12:11 AM	#8
PacNW Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Sequim, WA Watch: Rolex DayDate Posts: 305	Looks fine to me on my YM

29 January 2009, 12:18 AM	#9
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I like them on the DJ, YM and the GMT IIC. Please no on the SS Sub and Sub Date. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

29 January 2009, 12:35 AM	#10
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Love the look Tough to keep looking good __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

29 January 2009, 12:36 AM	#11
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	I love them, hate them when they scratch

29 January 2009, 12:38 AM	#12
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Love em Si

29 January 2009, 02:56 AM	#13
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	So far it looks like as many people like 'em as hate 'em.

29 January 2009, 03:07 AM	#14
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Like them on the Daytona and Milgauss. All others I like brushed finish better but GMT II C is looking better each day... __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

29 January 2009, 03:19 AM	#15
Dhiney Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 63	Like it - I just bought a GMT IIc - the bracelet looks great.

29 January 2009, 03:26 AM	#16
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	They are a pain for scratches but they do look gorgeous! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

29 January 2009, 03:51 AM	#17
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I like em- its 25 each now __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

29 January 2009, 03:52 AM	#18
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	I'm actually on the fence with this one. I like them polished, but I also like a brushed finish. On my GMT IIc the polished center links get wear and scratches and the contrast between them and the brushed outer links becomes less evident.

29 January 2009, 04:02 AM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Difficult question to answer. Love the polished centre look on my YM, but my Sub looks fine with the all-brushed look. So it really depends on the watch and model. My Platty bracelet would look kinda "stupid" with an all brushed look!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 January 2009, 04:15 AM	#20
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	JJ you are right i think that it depends on the watch as you say...i couldn't imagine a brushed GMT-IIc and i would dislike a Sub with PCLs (don't know about the SS forthcoming ceramic Sub though). __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

29 January 2009, 04:16 AM	#21
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Just depends on the reference.

29 January 2009, 04:17 AM	#22
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Υes i do ! __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

29 January 2009, 04:59 AM	#23
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Depends on watch for me. So far I lke the choices Rolex has made. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

29 January 2009, 05:00 AM	#24
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Loving them out here in the sun. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

29 January 2009, 05:57 AM	#25
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	I voted no, but as other's have said, I do think they look better on some models over others. I think a better way to judge would be to vote on only one model, say the new GMTIIC. If we voted on one model, I think you could get a better idea about the overall preference. While many have commented that they think it looks fine on the new GMT, somehow I have a feeling if Rolex offered a GMTIIC w/ all brushed oyster bracelet, that would be a better seller. I guess I look at it this way...the all brushed 904L looks amazing and really doesn't need to be 'dressed up' any more IMO...I have never looked at a Sub or classic GMT on a guys wrists in a suit and thought, "You know what, the watch looks out of place because it's not 'dressy' enough!" Yet I do think the PCL seem a little 'fancy' for sporting events & time at the beach. Because of that, I prefer to keep it all brushed - win/win IMO! Cheers.

29 January 2009, 06:31 AM	#27
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	I like them on DJs YMs and even the GMTc, hoever they would look a little out of place on a steel sub or SD. __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

29 January 2009, 06:58 AM	#28
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	It took me a while to get used to the polished center links. But now that they're scratched up a bit, I love them! __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

29 January 2009, 07:01 AM	#29
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	When I first saw the new GMT with the ceramic bezel, the only thing I didn't like were the polished centre links. But now, the more I look at it the more I like them... So, I voted YES __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

29 January 2009, 07:05 AM	#30
SQK_VFR Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Wayne Location: FFC Watch: 116713 Posts: 25	Love them until they get scratched up....then hate them....

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