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Nidal · 26 March 2013, 03:00 PM

I had a GMT2c recently got the Hulk. PCL was not very practical for daily use for me at least.
PCL was really nice looking though!
Rolex seems to lean towards using it for the "dressy watches!"

threemonkeys · 26 March 2013, 03:05 PM

Love the PCLs on the GMT. I don't know if they are impractical, but the scratches drove me nuts. My hulk is coming and I'm happy that it has a brushed bracelet.

I would love to see pics of your newest watch.

build4boost · 26 March 2013, 03:11 PM

I will be adding a GMT to my collection soon. Having the bracelet brushed will be first on my agenda.

Nidal · 26 March 2013, 03:14 PM

I'm sorry. This was the only way I was able to upload pic :)

Nidal · 26 March 2013, 03:17 PM

Your choices for brushed bracelet are sub SS, explorer and the cheaper air king!

kamek · 26 March 2013, 03:22 PM

Personally, I love the look of PCLs except they'd cause me to constantly worry about scratches to the point where the watch would hardly get any wrist time. Brushed bracelets aren't completely hassle free themselves, but the worry about a scratch is far less intense.

Nidal · 26 March 2013, 03:28 PM

That was my main reason getting the sub! I've seen one used up GMT that looked almost "brushed" since PCL was very scratched.
My AD said they can repolish PCL for 50$! That's in store service through their jeweler.

threemonkeys · 26 March 2013, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nidal

That was my main reason getting the sub! I've seen one used up GMT that looked almost "brushed" since PCL was very scratched.
My AD said they can repolish PCL for 50$! That's in store service through their jeweler.

I brushed mine for $50. It was money well spent. Thank you for the pic.

newbieincali · 26 March 2013, 05:28 PM

I love my Pcl on my djii

Gerardus · 26 March 2013, 05:33 PM

I like it, but equally brushed

Psmith · 26 March 2013, 05:34 PM

I like them - it's just polished steel after all, not soft like gold for example. Given enough time it will gain a 'scratch patina' and become less of an issue

travisb · 26 March 2013, 06:21 PM

I like the look of PCLs, but always seem to go for all brushed bracelets.
Suits me better I guess.

Singslinger · 26 March 2013, 06:27 PM

Variety is the spice of life so I like both...

patrike · 26 March 2013, 06:27 PM

I really like PCLs actually. The scratches don't bother me anymore. It's a tool watch meant to be used IMO. :)

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crowncollection · 26 March 2013, 07:03 PM

I like, them :thumbup:

Gharddog03 · 26 March 2013, 07:18 PM

Like both.

MaxCargo · 26 March 2013, 07:35 PM

No, don't like them

mmmk604 · 26 March 2013, 07:39 PM

I love it, but not practical for daily wear.
I stick to a brushed oyster bracelet or a super jubilee bracelet for regular days.

Vincent65 · 26 March 2013, 07:40 PM

no!

darwin95 · 26 March 2013, 08:07 PM

Funny. That's exactly what I did. I got rid of My gmt ii c a month ago and got my hulk and exp ii. Couldn't be happier. I hardly dress up.

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SUBversive · 26 March 2013, 08:48 PM

No like.

Rocco22 · 26 March 2013, 08:49 PM

I like the look of them but not for me.

capote · 26 March 2013, 09:06 PM

No I don't. Too blingy for me

cop414 · 26 March 2013, 09:32 PM

I don't think they look bad but feel that they are impracticable on a daily wearer because of scratches showing so easily.

SWISSAHOLICS · 26 March 2013, 10:33 PM

I am one of the few here that likes the PCLs....I mostly wear TT and all my Rolex watches have PCLs....I had a 116610 for a couple of months before selling it because the full brushed look was not me. I feel with PCLs, you can dress up or dress down but I know I am minority here on the forum because most of you go for brushed that's why watches like Sub, Sea Dweller, Explorer are very popular and of course they are classic Rolex looks.

DreambreaX · 26 March 2013, 10:38 PM

PCL = ELEGANCE

I dont like sub because of the brush bracelet

beshannon · 26 March 2013, 10:40 PM

Yes

00pumpkin · 26 March 2013, 10:45 PM

Would I want them on a Sub or Explorer II, no. But I don’t mind them on dressier watches. I take care of my watches and I can split time with them so they don’t get beat up. I’ve had my Daytona for almost 11 months now and It barely has any scratches on the PCL's.

69mach351 · 26 March 2013, 10:56 PM

I like PCL on watches that I don't wear. It tears me apart to see all of the little scratches.

VADanno · 26 March 2013, 11:08 PM

When I bought my Turn-O-Graph, I thought the PCL's were white gold. After seven years of patina, I'm glad they are SS. They are at the Dallas RSC being polished as part of a service, and I look forward to getting back the "new" watch.

26 March 2013, 03:00 PM	#1
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Do you like pcl? I had a GMT2c recently got the Hulk. PCL was not very practical for daily use for me at least. PCL was really nice looking though! Rolex seems to lean towards using it for the "dressy watches!"

26 March 2013, 03:11 PM	#3
build4boost "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Baltimore MD Watch: My next Rolex! Posts: 159	I will be adding a GMT to my collection soon. Having the bracelet brushed will be first on my agenda. __________________ Chris N. SS Yacht-Master II "random". Explorer 42mm Polar "G". DSSD "V". SS GMT-C "V".

26 March 2013, 05:33 PM	#10
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	I like it, but equally brushed __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

26 March 2013, 05:34 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I like them - it's just polished steel after all, not soft like gold for example. Given enough time it will gain a 'scratch patina' and become less of an issue __________________

26 March 2013, 06:27 PM	#14
patrike "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Patrik Location: WISland Watch: The sun go down. Posts: 895	I really like PCLs actually. The scratches don't bother me anymore. It's a tool watch meant to be used IMO. :) Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk __________________

26 March 2013, 03:05 PM	#2
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Love the PCLs on the GMT. I don't know if they are impractical, but the scratches drove me nuts. My hulk is coming and I'm happy that it has a brushed bracelet. I would love to see pics of your newest watch.

26 March 2013, 03:14 PM	#4
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	I'm sorry. This was the only way I was able to upload pic :)

26 March 2013, 03:17 PM	#5
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Your choices for brushed bracelet are sub SS, explorer and the cheaper air king!

26 March 2013, 03:22 PM	#6
kamek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC Posts: 534	Personally, I love the look of PCLs except they'd cause me to constantly worry about scratches to the point where the watch would hardly get any wrist time. Brushed bracelets aren't completely hassle free themselves, but the worry about a scratch is far less intense.

26 March 2013, 03:28 PM	#7
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	That was my main reason getting the sub! I've seen one used up GMT that looked almost "brushed" since PCL was very scratched. My AD said they can repolish PCL for 50$! That's in store service through their jeweler.

26 March 2013, 05:28 PM	#9
newbieincali Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 411	I love my Pcl on my djii

26 March 2013, 06:21 PM	#12
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,423	I like the look of PCLs, but always seem to go for all brushed bracelets. Suits me better I guess.

26 March 2013, 06:27 PM	#13
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Variety is the spice of life so I like both...

26 March 2013, 07:03 PM	#15
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	I like, them :thumbup: __________________ watches many

26 March 2013, 07:18 PM	#16
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Like both.

26 March 2013, 07:35 PM	#17
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	Bopel No, don't like them __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

26 March 2013, 07:39 PM	#18
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	I love it, but not practical for daily wear. I stick to a brushed oyster bracelet or a super jubilee bracelet for regular days.

26 March 2013, 07:40 PM	#19
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	no!

26 March 2013, 08:07 PM	#20
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	Funny. That's exactly what I did. I got rid of My gmt ii c a month ago and got my hulk and exp ii. Couldn't be happier. I hardly dress up. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

26 March 2013, 08:48 PM	#21
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	No like.

26 March 2013, 08:49 PM	#22
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	I like the look of them but not for me.

26 March 2013, 09:06 PM	#23
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	No I don't. Too blingy for me

26 March 2013, 09:32 PM	#24
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,137	I don't think they look bad but feel that they are impracticable on a daily wearer because of scratches showing so easily. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

26 March 2013, 10:33 PM	#25
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	I am one of the few here that likes the PCLs....I mostly wear TT and all my Rolex watches have PCLs....I had a 116610 for a couple of months before selling it because the full brushed look was not me. I feel with PCLs, you can dress up or dress down but I know I am minority here on the forum because most of you go for brushed that's why watches like Sub, Sea Dweller, Explorer are very popular and of course they are classic Rolex looks. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

26 March 2013, 10:38 PM	#26
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	PCL = ELEGANCE I dont like sub because of the brush bracelet

26 March 2013, 10:40 PM	#27
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Yes __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

26 March 2013, 10:45 PM	#28
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: USA Posts: 1,980	Would I want them on a Sub or Explorer II, no. But I don’t mind them on dressier watches. I take care of my watches and I can split time with them so they don’t get beat up. I’ve had my Daytona for almost 11 months now and It barely has any scratches on the PCL's.

26 March 2013, 10:56 PM	#29
69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	I like PCL on watches that I don't wear. It tears me apart to see all of the little scratches.

26 March 2013, 11:08 PM	#30
VADanno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 408	When I bought my Turn-O-Graph, I thought the PCL's were white gold. After seven years of patina, I'm glad they are SS. They are at the Dallas RSC being polished as part of a service, and I look forward to getting back the "new" watch.

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