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Eric89 · 17 March 2010, 12:28 PM

I know its possible to have the center links polished on the ss sub bracelet but I was just wondering what exactly is involved in doing so and who/where would I need to take it to be done? I dont have a sub yet, but am considering picking up an LV but I kind of like the polished links that I have seen on the oyster which the LV does not have. What are the pros/cons of having this done, besides the obvious apperance change? Also if anyone has any pictures of polished center links on a ss sub I would love to see them. Still not sure IM completely sold on the idea yet but Id like to have the option of possibly doing it later down the line should I decide to. Thanks.

vitix · 17 March 2010, 12:30 PM

the new models are like that, if you get a new model probably you will get it with polished center links

gparham · 17 March 2010, 02:04 PM

I've seen polished center links on ss subs and I think it's a nice look, and it's 'reversible' so if you decide you don't like it, you can probably take it back to the same person who did the high polish to polish it to a matte finish. Another thing to consider if you're going to polish the center links is having the lugs high-polished as well.

ParisDakarBmw · 17 March 2010, 02:11 PM

A good jeweler can do it very easily.

Remove bracelet, and take it apart.

High polish the entire bracelet to remove hairlines.

Tape off the outer high polish links, and end links

He will then use a high speed buffer with an abraisive disk to score the center in a straight line pattern. Next the same with the end links

Clean in ultrasonic, steam clean, dry, and re assemble. Should cost $30 for his time.

Poom · 17 March 2010, 04:58 PM

The unpolished one is nicer I think and easier to wear but the polish one is also nice as well.

mikelprz · 17 March 2010, 05:55 PM

Sounds cool. Anyone have any pics?

Payesrob · 12 October 2011, 08:46 AM

Yes, i'd like to see pics. The new subs with ceramic have center polished links? Mine does not. But sounds like it would look goo with them. Can anyone post pics if available?

gqllc · 12 October 2011, 08:53 AM

Here is mine with PCL's

Payesrob · 12 October 2011, 09:20 AM

looks great on blue...not sure about black bezel...I suppose it would look stunning as well

Keeperoftime · 12 October 2011, 09:22 AM

Brush finish is the way to go on utility watches IMHO.

Punjabusa · 12 October 2011, 09:24 AM

very nice on blue the polished look.

Runnin' Rebel · 12 October 2011, 05:01 PM

That watch is sweet

Java · 12 October 2011, 06:16 PM

Love PCL

Here's mine

PCL and lug tops

dysondiver · 12 October 2011, 07:16 PM

looks good to me , i find brushed is too ,,,, er brushed , i polish everything just a wee bit , sort of in the middle finish , kinda satin , brushed i think is too flat.

RRGHOST1 · 12 October 2011, 08:54 PM

I know i have polished gold centre links on my TT Blue SubC but i still think it looks better brushed on a SS model,i wouldn't do it,they seem to be a magnet for scratches.

17 March 2010, 12:28 PM	#1
Eric89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 165	Polished Center Links on Subs? I know its possible to have the center links polished on the ss sub bracelet but I was just wondering what exactly is involved in doing so and who/where would I need to take it to be done? I dont have a sub yet, but am considering picking up an LV but I kind of like the polished links that I have seen on the oyster which the LV does not have. What are the pros/cons of having this done, besides the obvious apperance change? Also if anyone has any pictures of polished center links on a ss sub I would love to see them. Still not sure IM completely sold on the idea yet but Id like to have the option of possibly doing it later down the line should I decide to. Thanks.

17 March 2010, 04:58 PM	#5
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	The unpolished one is nicer I think and easier to wear but the polish one is also nice as well. __________________ Watch is all around! I love the crown of achievement!

12 October 2011, 08:53 AM	#8
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Here is mine with PCL's __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

12 October 2011, 09:22 AM	#10
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Brush finish is the way to go on utility watches IMHO. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

12 October 2011, 05:01 PM	#12
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	That watch is sweet __________________ ♛

17 March 2010, 12:30 PM	#2
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	the new models are like that, if you get a new model probably you will get it with polished center links

17 March 2010, 02:04 PM	#3
gparham "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Groesbeck Location: Hollywood Watch: 18k Datejust Posts: 5	I've seen polished center links on ss subs and I think it's a nice look, and it's 'reversible' so if you decide you don't like it, you can probably take it back to the same person who did the high polish to polish it to a matte finish. Another thing to consider if you're going to polish the center links is having the lugs high-polished as well.

17 March 2010, 02:11 PM	#4
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	A good jeweler can do it very easily. Remove bracelet, and take it apart. High polish the entire bracelet to remove hairlines. Tape off the outer high polish links, and end links He will then use a high speed buffer with an abraisive disk to score the center in a straight line pattern. Next the same with the end links Clean in ultrasonic, steam clean, dry, and re assemble. Should cost $30 for his time.

17 March 2010, 05:55 PM	#6
mikelprz Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 452	Sounds cool. Anyone have any pics?

12 October 2011, 08:46 AM	#7
Payesrob Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 64	Yes, i'd like to see pics. The new subs with ceramic have center polished links? Mine does not. But sounds like it would look goo with them. Can anyone post pics if available?

12 October 2011, 09:20 AM	#9
Payesrob Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 64	looks great on blue...not sure about black bezel...I suppose it would look stunning as well

12 October 2011, 09:24 AM	#11
Punjabusa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 89	very nice on blue the polished look.

12 October 2011, 06:16 PM	#13
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	Love PCL Here's mine PCL and lug tops __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

12 October 2011, 07:16 PM	#14
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	looks good to me , i find brushed is too ,,,, er brushed , i polish everything just a wee bit , sort of in the middle finish , kinda satin , brushed i think is too flat.

12 October 2011, 08:54 PM	#15
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 4,004	I know i have polished gold centre links on my TT Blue SubC but i still think it looks better brushed on a SS model,i wouldn't do it,they seem to be a magnet for scratches.

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