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29 May 2012, 08:52 AM
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GMT 16710 - To lughole or not to lughole
I need some advice with my next Rolex purchase. I'm having the hardest time deciding if I should purchase the GMT 16710 Pepsi with lugholes or without.
What are advantages of both? Just an FYI, I am looking at K and Z serials respectively. Thanks All! Bmac |
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29 May 2012, 09:21 AM
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I'm also looking at a GMT Master with lug holes. I really like the lug hole version as it looks more like a vintage case! Good luck!
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29 May 2012, 09:26 AM
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Some feel bracelets / straps are easier to change with Lug Holes. Some also feel Lug Holes are more "secure."
Some like the look of holes on a sports watch. I think it's more a matter of preference. What do you think??? |
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29 May 2012, 09:38 AM
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29 May 2012, 09:27 AM
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Holes.
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29 May 2012, 12:36 PM
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Attention Montres Rolex....please bring back lug holes!
The new Tudor watches now come w/ extra straps...very cool....but no lug holes & IMHO a PITA to take bracelet off. Please bring back the holes!
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29 May 2012, 12:42 PM
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As Dan mentioned earlier, I too like the lug holes and SEL bracelet..
However, in this case, the condition of the watch should be the deciding factor... Get the very best condition for the price.. 
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29 May 2012, 01:53 PM
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29 May 2012, 09:30 AM
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Holes for sure, it makes the swap to nylon that much easier!
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29 May 2012, 09:34 AM
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I like the lug holes for the 16710!!! The dimples show character!
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29 May 2012, 09:36 AM
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I have a 16710 with LH's and a Exp II without LH's.
If I changed the bracelets & straps out on a regular basis the lug holed case would make this a little easier. It's going to boil down to your personal preference. Good luck. |
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29 May 2012, 09:42 AM
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@Speed, I really do like both which makes my decision that much harder
I didn't think about the ease of changing out bracelets/straps though. Definitely something to consider as I do like Nylon straps. |
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29 May 2012, 09:54 AM
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lug holes all the way!
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29 May 2012, 09:38 AM
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Lug holes are good! Go for them! You don't see lug holes on current Rolex's anymore!
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29 May 2012, 09:38 AM
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Vote for HOLES
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29 May 2012, 09:56 AM
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I've had a Z with no holes & a K with holes. I'm not one to change the bracelet, ever, so I'll take the newer watch please. I've heard the holes makes it more of a tool watch but frankly its hard to even notice.
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29 May 2012, 10:36 AM
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My K series has both lug holes and SEL's, the best of both worlds.
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29 May 2012, 11:05 AM
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I'm torn on this question. I prefer the look of no lug holes, but I do love the simplicity of strap changes with lug holes.
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29 May 2012, 11:17 AM
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Lug holes! YES!!
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29 May 2012, 11:57 AM
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No holes
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29 May 2012, 12:29 PM
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Lug holes will be found on an older GMT. I guess you'll have to decide how old of watch you want. Personally, I prefer the older, lug hole watches.
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29 May 2012, 12:30 PM
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Lug holes it's a sports watch
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29 May 2012, 01:51 PM
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I say go for the lugholes.
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29 May 2012, 02:03 PM
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lug holes and SEL =)
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29 May 2012, 02:11 PM
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I like it without
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30 May 2012, 12:40 AM
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Lug holes are cool and make a bracelet swap, easy........
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30 May 2012, 01:58 AM
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lug hole action for me...
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30 May 2012, 03:04 AM
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I love my lug hole/SEL GMT!
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30 May 2012, 03:10 AM
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If you plan to keep it on the oyster bracelet then I vote no. If you plan to swap bracelets to a jubilee and/or natos then find one with lug holes.
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30 May 2012, 03:14 AM
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Sorry, but what does SEL stand for? :)
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