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Kino888 · 8 July 2021, 10:38 AM

Has anyone had their DJ 36 polished center links buffed out? I’m think about doing this and maybe buffing out more side case polish too. I’d like the bracelet and case to look comparable to the OP. What you’d be the best way to get this done? Any ideas? Thanks.

-J

EEpro · 8 July 2021, 11:10 AM

You mean you want to brush the PCLs? Send to a professional and they can do that easily.

sportsfan0704 · 8 July 2021, 11:14 AM

I’ve seen this done but it’s not my cup of tea. I think a lot of people here will tell you that changing the true original design of that watch is a mistake. If you want brushed center links, get an OP or explorer. No need to destroy the Datejust in the process.

Gab27 · 8 July 2021, 11:32 AM

It's an easy thing for a professional to do if that is what you want. Send it to a company that is competent in cosmetic restorations, such as Rolliworks or LAWW. A few members here have had other Rolexes with PCLs brushed and while not everyone likes it, I think it has looked good on the watches I've seen it done on.

904VT · 8 July 2021, 02:30 PM

I think I would go with an Oyster Perpetual before doing that. The PCLs fit the DJ very well imo. But if you like it, it can be brushed with the correct grit sandpaper and then also polished back out if you don't. It will remove metal each time though. I wouldn't touch the case. If you do a professional is a must.

fskywalker · 8 July 2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

No need to destroy the Datejust in the process.

Really?

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Bizcut1 · 8 July 2021, 10:49 PM

I wouldn't do it.

RolexguyinSF · 9 July 2021, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

"No need to destroy the Datejust in the process."

Seriously?

Then I guess Rolex themselves destroyed thousands of Datejusts with brushed bracelets straight from the factory! (Ref 16200). They made these for many years.

Oxfordian · 9 July 2021, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexguyinSF

Seriously?

Then I guess Rolex themselves destroyed thousands of Datejusts with brushed bracelets straight from the factory! (Ref 16200). They made these for many years.

That’s a rather nice look, utilitarian, smart and functional, I like these a lot! In fact, I’d like Rolex to resurrect that design, it is superb.

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

garyk · 9 July 2021, 06:07 AM

Looks good imo...

Jster · 9 July 2021, 08:52 AM

I much prefer the look of brushed center links for the Oyster bracelet on the Sub, GMT, and Explorer. However, on the DJ, I prefer polished center links.

zewill · 9 July 2021, 12:38 PM

At first I wasn’t a fan, but on the DJ PCL just works!

8 July 2021, 10:38 AM	#1
Kino888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: NYC Watch: DJ36 Posts: 38	Polished Center Links Has anyone had their DJ 36 polished center links buffed out? I’m think about doing this and maybe buffing out more side case polish too. I’d like the bracelet and case to look comparable to the OP. What you’d be the best way to get this done? Any ideas? Thanks. -J

8 July 2021, 11:10 AM	#2
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,241	You mean you want to brush the PCLs? Send to a professional and they can do that easily. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

9 July 2021, 06:07 AM	#10
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,692	Looks good imo... __________________

8 July 2021, 11:14 AM	#3
sportsfan0704 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New York Posts: 875	I’ve seen this done but it’s not my cup of tea. I think a lot of people here will tell you that changing the true original design of that watch is a mistake. If you want brushed center links, get an OP or explorer. No need to destroy the Datejust in the process.

8 July 2021, 11:32 AM	#4
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	It's an easy thing for a professional to do if that is what you want. Send it to a company that is competent in cosmetic restorations, such as Rolliworks or LAWW. A few members here have had other Rolexes with PCLs brushed and while not everyone likes it, I think it has looked good on the watches I've seen it done on.

8 July 2021, 02:30 PM	#5
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	I think I would go with an Oyster Perpetual before doing that. The PCLs fit the DJ very well imo. But if you like it, it can be brushed with the correct grit sandpaper and then also polished back out if you don't. It will remove metal each time though. I wouldn't touch the case. If you do a professional is a must.

8 July 2021, 10:49 PM	#7
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,249	I wouldn't do it.

9 July 2021, 08:52 AM	#11
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	I much prefer the look of brushed center links for the Oyster bracelet on the Sub, GMT, and Explorer. However, on the DJ, I prefer polished center links.

9 July 2021, 12:38 PM	#12
zewill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 540	At first I wasn’t a fan, but on the DJ PCL just works!

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