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Tony-GB · 27 May 2008, 02:43 AM

Hi Everyone

Can anyone tell me what year the case holes (spring bar holes) ceased on the SD? I assume it will be the 16600?

I've rummaged through the search box & can't find a year.

Many thanks in advance

Baptistman · 27 May 2008, 03:01 AM

I got a sneaky it was 2002/03, but not to sure

PhilM · 27 May 2008, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Baptistman

I got a sneaky it was 2002/03, but not to sure

I think your right, it was the F series that was the first model to not have them and that was around the end of 2003

Letsgodiving · 27 May 2008, 03:16 AM

I believe it was the end of the Y series which would be early to mid 2003.

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 May 2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

I believe it was the end of the Y series which would be early to mid 2003.

I would agree.

FAQ'S:

"2002 end of Y series early 2003. Non lugs holes started to make there appearence on most models."

vercingetorix · 27 May 2008, 04:43 AM

This feature of my A series never bothered me until I saw the newer model. I'm thankful I don't see it looking at the face. It is the first thing I look for when spotting a SD.

BigHat · 27 May 2008, 04:47 AM

In the WatchTime comparison of the SD and the IWC Aquatimer printed in Oct 2005 they note this recent improvement of the case. Of course, it could have been years since they had last reviewed it so it could have been in place for a few years.

PhilM · 27 May 2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I would agree.

FAQ'S:

"2002 end of Y series early 2003. Non lugs holes started to make there appearence on most models."

Bo would this be the same for the GMT

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 May 2008, 05:00 AM

Well, as stated the non lug holes cases started appearing on MOST cases late 2002, early 2003. Some first got the non lug holes cases later. Whether those models would include the GMT, beats me.

mike · 27 May 2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilM

Bo would this be the same for the GMT

Yes.

27 May 2008, 02:43 AM	#1
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Sea Dweller Case holes Hi Everyone Can anyone tell me what year the case holes (spring bar holes) ceased on the SD? I assume it will be the 16600? I've rummaged through the search box & can't find a year. Many thanks in advance __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

27 May 2008, 03:01 AM	#2
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	I got a sneaky it was 2002/03, but not to sure __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

27 May 2008, 03:16 AM	#4
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	I believe it was the end of the Y series which would be early to mid 2003. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

27 May 2008, 05:00 AM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Well, as stated the non lug holes cases started appearing on MOST cases late 2002, early 2003. Some first got the non lug holes cases later. Whether those models would include the GMT, beats me. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 May 2008, 04:43 AM	#6
vercingetorix "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boulder, CO USA Watch: 1998 Sea Dweller Posts: 19	This feature of my A series never bothered me until I saw the newer model. I'm thankful I don't see it looking at the face. It is the first thing I look for when spotting a SD.

27 May 2008, 04:47 AM	#7
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	In the WatchTime comparison of the SD and the IWC Aquatimer printed in Oct 2005 they note this recent improvement of the case. Of course, it could have been years since they had last reviewed it so it could have been in place for a few years.

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