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feinberm · 6 March 2018, 01:07 PM

This has likely been brought up before, but does anyone change out their Daytona/GMT braclets for ones without polished center links? I am not crazy about the center links and prefer the matte bracelet on my sub.

springer · 6 March 2018, 03:39 PM

I've seen several examples posted here in the past and the satin finish applied to the polished centers is much more appealing than the polished center links - especially on the Oyster bracelets.

Navarino · 6 March 2018, 03:42 PM

I'm certain someone here can help you find someone to apply a matte finish to the PCL. Totally get it for the GMT but I actually think the PCL helps dress the Daytona up and be a more versatile sports watch.

wytrader · 6 March 2018, 04:43 PM

I started a thread about this yesterday, I have looked around for a 97200 bracelet but AD's are not allowed to sell them seperately and elsewhere they go really quickly. So my current plan is to buy a no date sub transfer it to a nato strap for summer and use the bracelet on my blnr which at present I miss glidelock on (and prefer the bcl look).

Jacobson · 6 March 2018, 09:36 PM

I use a SubC bracelet on my BLNR

I don’t mind PCLs. Just like the look and feel of brushed more.

dinobot · 7 March 2018, 07:20 AM

post pics

Brainh18 · 7 March 2018, 09:02 AM

I put my BLNR on the bracelet that came on my Sub. I then dropped my Sub off at the Dallas service center and had them install a new Glidelock on it. Now I have them both on the same style bracelet. It did cost a lot though. Gotta do what makes you happy.

brandrea · 7 March 2018, 09:09 AM

Someone here polished their Daytona bracelet, (I’m pretty sure). Hopefully they’ll post pictures.

DoctorA · 7 March 2018, 09:14 AM

It’s very common but I suggest swapping to another bracelet rather than ruining the original bracelet by brushing the PCL

Easy E · 7 March 2018, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brainh18

I put my BLNR on the bracelet that came on my Sub. I then dropped my Sub off at the Dallas service center and had them install a new Glidelock on it. Now I have them both on the same style bracelet. It did cost a lot though. Gotta do what makes you happy.

I like were your head is. Nice play.

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feinberm · 7 March 2018, 11:58 AM

Awesome thanks. Any idea on pricing just for the bracelet?

sholzer · 7 March 2018, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feinberm

Awesome thanks. Any idea on pricing just for the bracelet?

I've heard somewhere north of $2K for the bracelet and clasp

Juantxo · 7 March 2018, 12:10 PM

I feel you. I hate PCLs but I hate more to modify my watches. So... I live with it and enjoy it a lot when wearing my SeaDweller.

Brainh18 · 7 March 2018, 02:30 PM

Yup, a Glidelock bracelet from RSC Dallas was 2k. Yes ouch.

6 March 2018, 01:07 PM	#1
feinberm "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Philadelphia Posts: 14	Change Of Bracelet This has likely been brought up before, but does anyone change out their Daytona/GMT braclets for ones without polished center links? I am not crazy about the center links and prefer the matte bracelet on my sub.

6 March 2018, 03:39 PM	#2
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,309	I've seen several examples posted here in the past and the satin finish applied to the polished centers is much more appealing than the polished center links - especially on the Oyster bracelets. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

6 March 2018, 04:43 PM	#4
wytrader "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: EU Watch: SD Posts: 583	I started a thread about this yesterday, I have looked around for a 97200 bracelet but AD's are not allowed to sell them seperately and elsewhere they go really quickly. So my current plan is to buy a no date sub transfer it to a nato strap for summer and use the bracelet on my blnr which at present I miss glidelock on (and prefer the bcl look). __________________ 116520 116710LN, 116710BLNR 16600 V NIB, 116660, 116660, 116600, 126600, 126660, 126660, 126603 126610LV

6 March 2018, 09:36 PM	#5
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 670	I use a SubC bracelet on my BLNR I don’t mind PCLs. Just like the look and feel of brushed more. __________________ ROLEX: 16570 - 16610LV - 116610LN - 116610LV - 16710 - 116710BLNR - 126710BLRO - 116622 Rhodium - 116520 Black - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black - 228206 Ice AP: 15450ST White - 15202ST Blue - 26331ST -- PP: 5711/1A Blue - 5056P-001 -- BP: 5008 1130 71S -- JLC: 3908420 -- Tudor: M79470-0001

7 March 2018, 09:14 AM	#9
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	It’s very common but I suggest swapping to another bracelet rather than ruining the original bracelet by brushing the PCL __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

6 March 2018, 03:42 PM	#3
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	I'm certain someone here can help you find someone to apply a matte finish to the PCL. Totally get it for the GMT but I actually think the PCL helps dress the Daytona up and be a more versatile sports watch.

7 March 2018, 07:20 AM	#6
dinobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 15	post pics

7 March 2018, 09:02 AM	#7
Brainh18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex BLNR, Sub Posts: 277	I put my BLNR on the bracelet that came on my Sub. I then dropped my Sub off at the Dallas service center and had them install a new Glidelock on it. Now I have them both on the same style bracelet. It did cost a lot though. Gotta do what makes you happy.

7 March 2018, 09:09 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,897	Someone here polished their Daytona bracelet, (I’m pretty sure). Hopefully they’ll post pictures.

7 March 2018, 11:58 AM	#11
feinberm "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Philadelphia Posts: 14	Awesome thanks. Any idea on pricing just for the bracelet?

7 March 2018, 12:10 PM	#13
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	I feel you. I hate PCLs but I hate more to modify my watches. So... I live with it and enjoy it a lot when wearing my SeaDweller.

7 March 2018, 02:30 PM	#14
Brainh18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex BLNR, Sub Posts: 277	Yup, a Glidelock bracelet from RSC Dallas was 2k. Yes ouch.

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