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I know it’s the whole point (and I think this is a great watch), but it’s just so dull with all the matte finishes. It needs a little shine.
Disagree. I was very tempted to go the @TheFoo route and have the middle link brushed. But since my Explorer II’s oyster already has a brushed center link I opted not to.
P.S. Hoodie is IronHeart not SF-approved Amazon.
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I know it’s the whole point (and I think this is a great watch), but it’s just so dull with all the matte finishes. It needs a little shine.
Wow, really? I love the Tudor's role as tool watch. Too much shine would attract barracuda in the water or the Taliban on land. :fonz: Love it as is.
 

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Cross-post with Poor Man’s Watch Thread.
My new one slot. Actually I’ll probably keep both watches as one is destined to be stolen or broken.
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Mandatory Thai-made box:
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It will be worn with this NATO:
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I know it’s the whole point (and I think this is a great watch), but it’s just so dull with all the matte finishes. It needs a little shine.
It's titanium and meant to be a tool watch with no bling. That said, I'm sure part of the reason for not a bit of shine anywhere is to distinguish it from the sub.
 

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Disagree. I was very tempted to go the @TheFoo route and have the middle link brushed. But since my Explorer II’s oyster already has a brushed center link I opted not to.
P.S. Hoodie is IronHeart not SF-approved Amazon.
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Brushed links on this would look great because you still have the shine from the dial and bezel.

And I totally get the point of the Pelagos. I just need a little sparkle personally.
 

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Brushed links on this would look great because you still have the shine from the dial and bezel.

And I totally get the point of the Pelagos. I just need a little sparkle personally.
I agree. If I didn’t have the Explorer II, I‘d brush the middle links of the GMT II.
 

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