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25 March 2015, 08:10 AM
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Polish the top of the DateJust lugs?
After seeing some pictures of Day-Dates, I was thinking of having the top of the lugs and case polished to match the sides.
I doubt anyone here has done it to their DateJust but if so any pics of the outcome? Here's my DateJust.  
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25 March 2015, 08:23 AM
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For me, polished lug tops is one of the biggest regrets with the modern DJs. I very much prefer the old brushed and thin lugs, which are more refined, IMO.
And, I'm not a "curmudgeon", either. I love the SubC lugs. 
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25 March 2015, 08:33 AM
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I am a curmudgeon & vote for no polishing
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25 March 2015, 08:34 AM
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Location: NYC
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No no no
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25 March 2015, 08:35 AM
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Real Name: Shane
Location: Minnesota
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It looks great the way it is. You might lose a little gold with a polish.
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25 March 2015, 08:50 AM
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Looks great as is. Does it have a bracelet?
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25 March 2015, 08:55 AM
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Real Name: Al
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I have both and prefer the unpolished look.
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25 March 2015, 09:49 AM
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Would not at all. Much prefer the brushed lugs which were oem on that year watch. Don't like to polish the lugs to make something look more modern or otherwise. Plus the polished surface shows scratches far easier.
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25 March 2015, 09:55 AM
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Well with all due respect to my esteemed TRF bretheren I think it is a good idea and on that DJ I think it would look great!
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25 March 2015, 09:57 AM
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It's your watch, do what you like! Be sure to post some pics of the results if you do!
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25 March 2015, 12:05 PM
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I vote no polishing
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25 March 2015, 12:36 PM
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The thought has crossed my mind as well to do this on my DD.
I would like to see some pictures if anybody has ever done this on a DJ or DD.
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25 March 2015, 12:41 PM
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Polishing gold makes it smaller. It also looks less substantial in polished finish. Rolex knew what they were doing and you should have them professionally rebrushed imo.
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25 March 2015, 04:51 PM
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Prefer exact model factory setting.
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25 March 2015, 05:16 PM
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Looks amazing as is. Is it on an all gold jubilee?
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25 March 2015, 06:04 PM
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25 March 2015, 06:30 PM
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Perfectly stated.I think yours looks fantastic as is! |
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26 March 2015, 06:33 AM
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After giving it some more though, I'm going to keep them brushed.
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26 March 2015, 06:34 AM
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26 March 2015, 07:52 AM
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Real Name: Clark
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Brushed,,less to get scratched up....already is.
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