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polished vs. brushed center links
A few months ago, I replaced my Explorer I with this Datejust:
I really like it. But I can't figure out whether I'm happy or not about giving up the brushed center links of the Explorer I for the ultra-gloss center links of the new DJ. Has anyone here had polished center links converted to brushed? Good idea or bad?

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Bad!
By: amanico : March 11th, 2008-22:38
I can consider your idea on a GMT II, not on this DJ which has a dressy look, and for which the bracelet is really good like this... Don't change nothing! Best.Nicolas