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Old 23 February 2010, 03:27 AM   #1
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Lugs - Holes. vs. No Holes

Guys aside from aesthetics & the ability to pop the bracelet out quicker, what would you prefer?

Sorry guys, need to transfer this post to the general discussion category.
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Old 23 February 2010, 05:39 AM   #2
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Guys, please disregard. I originally posted this under the FS section.
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Old 23 February 2010, 05:52 AM   #3
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I am a lug hole "loyalist" !
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Old 23 February 2010, 06:05 AM   #4
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Old 23 February 2010, 06:45 AM   #5
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Old 23 February 2010, 12:26 PM   #6
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I have both, and it makes no difference IMO. I was told the SEL was less comfortable due to it's ridgedness compared to non-SEL, but I really can't tell.
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Old 23 February 2010, 01:27 PM   #7
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I prefer the more-secure lug hole watch!!!

Long live LUG-HOLES
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Old 23 February 2010, 03:51 PM   #8
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Lug holes++

Easy to tell if a springbar is wearing/bending. Easy to remove bracelet for cleaning without scratches. Easy to switch to a NATO for diving or other activities. I definitely also prefer the "tool watch" appearance of the holes.
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Old 23 February 2010, 05:30 PM   #9
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I prefer my watches without the lug holes, it's a nice touch but wouldn't mind any watches with lug holes either.
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Old 23 February 2010, 08:18 PM   #10
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i don't have lug holes anymore, and i miss them. though, i love sel. get a serial that has both!!!
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Old 23 February 2010, 08:22 PM   #11
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Lug holes for the more rugged look.
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Old 23 February 2010, 08:31 PM   #12
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Old 23 February 2010, 08:39 PM   #13
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i don't have lug holes anymore, and i miss them. though, i love sel. get a serial that has both!!!
Which serial have both?
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Old 23 February 2010, 09:16 PM   #14
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Old 23 February 2010, 10:03 PM   #15
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I like 'em so much I'm having lug holes drilled into my Cadillac.
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Old 23 February 2010, 10:06 PM   #16
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Which serial have both?
I think the SEL's (if we're talking about 16710's) started in '00, but the lugh-holes phased out after the "Y" serial?
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