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BB83 · 30 July 2011, 03:38 AM

I have a late year SS Zenith Daytona (white dial), and love the watch especially the dial, but am not crazy about the polished center links. Am hesitant to brush them out and change the watch from its original condition, however.

Anyone brush out the center links on their Daytona and have photos they can post? Would be interested to see some examples to get a better feel for whether it's worth considering. Thanks!

capote · 30 July 2011, 03:43 AM

That is not uncommon, if you search the forum you will also find pics from a guy who brushed the Daytona bezel with great result.

BB83 · 30 July 2011, 03:43 AM

I'm also wondering if the bezel is polished on Daytonas with polished center links, meaning it would look weird to simply brush out the links with a bezel like that. Mine's in the safe deposit box at the moment, so can't take a look!

Paulie 50 · 30 July 2011, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BB83

I have a late year SS Zenith Daytona (white dial), and love the watch especially the dial, but am not crazy about the polished center links. Am hesitant to brush them out and change the watch from its original condition, however.

Anyone brush out the center links on their Daytona and have photos they can post? Would be interested to see some examples to get a better feel for whether it's worth considering. Thanks!

I own P serial 2000 transitional Daytona which the dial has turned a milky, minty green, which is quite a rare watch, and one that most people would love to own, but!! i rarely wear it because i dislike the PCLs.
When i thought about brushing the bracelet i asked one of my favourite posters on here for some advice, he told me to leave well alone, as collectors like their pieces in original condition.

BB83 · 30 July 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Paulie 50

I own P serial 2000 transitional Daytona which the dial has turned a milky, minty green, which is quite a rare watch, and one that most people would love to own, but!! i rarely wear it because i dislike the PCLs.
When i thought about brushing the bracelet i asked one of my favourite posters on here for some advice, he told me to leave well alone, as collectors like their pieces in original condition.

Thanks. I know that's the right advice, I just might get like you and hardly wear mine b/c I don't like the PCLs. Luckily I've got a couple of awesome vintage pieces without them that I love!!

Paulie 50 · 30 July 2011, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BB83

Thanks. I know that's the right advice, I just might get like you and hardly wear mine b/c I don't like the PCLs. Luckily I've got a couple of awesome vintage pieces without them that I love!!

Ditto.

Mikel212 · 30 July 2011, 09:18 AM

Two polished bezels, one with PCL and another with brushed center link. Since the lugs are brushed, I think brushed center links go just fine regardless of the polished bezel.

B. Doggy · 30 July 2011, 09:21 AM

Larry has some sweet pics I'm sure he'll chime in with. He's not a PCL guy either.

dhh · 30 July 2011, 11:37 AM

Brushed everything including bezel. I really am not a PCL fan. You can always repolish the center links and your have done no harm. I have done it on a number of watches.

I have sold a number of brushed bezels to members here also.

Additional you could just add one of my black bezels to your zenith for a great look too.

Tools · 30 July 2011, 11:46 AM

PCL ....

matt4hand · 30 July 2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

PCL ....

DROOL- I sure wish my Daytona would have worked out earlier this year. This is exactly what I was going for.

theironchef106 · 30 July 2011, 12:54 PM

Man that black face and black bezel looks so clean.

mach330 · 30 July 2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Everytime I think of daytona with brush links I think of yours.

ratty · 30 July 2011, 03:55 PM

Nice watches and the vernier Micrometer takes me back as well!

BB83 · 31 July 2011, 05:03 AM

So I'm rethinking the pcl thing on the Daytona. Put mine back on this morning and now see it as just a different look, slightly dressier, not a worse look. Whether pcl or non, I believe the SS Daytona is the ultimate Rolex everyday power watch. Long live the Daytona!

Roxas · 31 July 2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

PCL ....

The SEL is still polished?

nauticajoe · 31 July 2011, 10:23 PM

Nice pics guys.

Tools · 1 August 2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Roxas

The SEL is still polished?

No.... that's just the way the light is hitting it. The other photo shows the grain better..

L-16610 · 1 August 2011, 01:52 AM

some nice watches here

I hate polisihed bling bling

a sportswatch is so much better when brushed

Roxas · 1 August 2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

No.... that's just the way the light is hitting it. The other photo shows the grain better..

Thanks. It looks nice. :)

rva33145 · 1 August 2011, 02:33 AM

I personally like the brushed center links better myself. Hold up better to regular use.

NEW · 3 August 2011, 07:02 PM

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30 July 2011, 03:38 AM	#1
BB83 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 375	Pics of SS Daytona w Brushed Center Links? I have a late year SS Zenith Daytona (white dial), and love the watch especially the dial, but am not crazy about the polished center links. Am hesitant to brush them out and change the watch from its original condition, however. Anyone brush out the center links on their Daytona and have photos they can post? Would be interested to see some examples to get a better feel for whether it's worth considering. Thanks!

30 July 2011, 09:21 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Larry has some sweet pics I'm sure he'll chime in with. He's not a PCL guy either. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

30 July 2011, 11:37 AM	#9
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	Brushed everything including bezel. I really am not a PCL fan. You can always repolish the center links and your have done no harm. I have done it on a number of watches. I have sold a number of brushed bezels to members here also. Additional you could just add one of my black bezels to your zenith for a great look too. __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

30 July 2011, 11:46 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	PCL .... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 August 2011, 07:02 PM	#22
NEW "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Free Watch: MANY Posts: 373	Brushed is HOT! IMG-20110724-00053-1.jpg __________________ Time is one thing you will never have enough of, so keep track with a nice watch.

30 July 2011, 03:43 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	That is not uncommon, if you search the forum you will also find pics from a guy who brushed the Daytona bezel with great result.

30 July 2011, 12:54 PM	#12
theironchef106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Watch: Day Date II Posts: 436	Man that black face and black bezel looks so clean.

30 July 2011, 03:55 PM	#14
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,798	Nice watches and the vernier Micrometer takes me back as well!

31 July 2011, 05:03 AM	#15
BB83 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 375	So I'm rethinking the pcl thing on the Daytona. Put mine back on this morning and now see it as just a different look, slightly dressier, not a worse look. Whether pcl or non, I believe the SS Daytona is the ultimate Rolex everyday power watch. Long live the Daytona!

31 July 2011, 10:23 PM	#17
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice pics guys.

1 August 2011, 01:52 AM	#19
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	some nice watches here I hate polisihed bling bling a sportswatch is so much better when brushed

1 August 2011, 02:33 AM	#21
rva33145 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Ralph Valdes Location: coral gables, fl Watch: 18k YachtmasterMOP Posts: 31	I personally like the brushed center links better myself. Hold up better to regular use.

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