New member with a simple question for the pros

[jurob]

Thanks for allowing me to join.

I'm on the hunt for a Pre-owned Rolex for my wife's 50th (she is worth new, but my bank account is not).

My buddy (BEN) insists that a Rolex is fake if the watch case/body has holes on the exterior for the watchband to attach. He says all are smooth with no holes on the outside to push in to remove the band (I lack watch lingo).

While searching pics online, I am finding 26mm Rolex's for sale with and without the holes. Majority are smooth, but some are popping up with holes and they guarantee that it is authentic.

Can anybody clear this up for us?

Thank you