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Autobot · 2 July 2010, 07:39 AM

I have been looking for a Lug Holed Explorer II Black Dial for a while now and it seems that there are few on the market that come up for sale. What are your thoughts as to giving up my search and just getting a newer model?

Those of you that have them, is the ease of changing the bracelet to a NATO or whatever else and the security of it having a little longer bars worth it to you?

DRAWTOOL · 2 July 2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

I have been looking for a Lug Holed Explorer II Black Dial for a while now and it seems that there are few on the market that come up for sale. What are your thoughts as to giving up my search and just getting a newer model?

Those of you that have them, is the ease of changing the bracelet to a NATO or whatever else and the security of it having a little longer bars worth it to you?

Don't give up, they are out there. I've got one. The answer to your question in my opinion is yes.

Dr. Robert · 2 July 2010, 07:48 AM

I just like the lug holes........& for me it does make removing strap/bracelet easier.

ayres · 2 July 2010, 08:09 AM

i've had both types of cases, and i haven't really cared when i keep it on the bracelet for a long time. not having the lugs drilled through does look cleaner, but the spring bars are not as robust as is the case with properly seated springbars on lug hole cases.

and if you are one who will constantly change bracelets/straps, then go for the lug holes.

still, how often do you hear of spring bars failing? not saying it doesn't happen, but i doubt it is very often.

sakuraba · 2 July 2010, 09:54 AM

Having had both, I'm not really particular with regards to lug holes vs none. Objectively, IMHO the holes make it look tougher and more of a tool watch than the smooth sides.

However, what really matters to me in terms of comfort are the SELs.

Good luck on your search. They're out there.

Autobot · 2 July 2010, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the well wished in my search guys. I will keep looking for a little while to get one with lugs.

When did the bracelets start having the SEL's?

padi56 · 2 July 2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

Thanks for the well wished in my search guys. I will keep looking for a little while to get one with lugs.

When did the bracelets start having the SEL's?

It was around 2000 the change in the Rolex sport line to the SEL (Solid-End-Link) bracelets.But the SD has had the SEL since its first retail introduction,its only the non date sub that still has the non SEL.

tomchicago · 3 July 2010, 02:51 AM

agree:

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

Having had both, I'm not really particular with regards to lug holes vs none. Objectively, IMHO the holes make it look tougher and more of a tool watch than the smooth sides.

However, what really matters to me in terms of comfort are the SELs.

Good luck on your search. They're out there.

Dylan Wade · 3 July 2010, 07:43 PM

Gotta say that I prefer the look of non-lug holes. A solid case just looks more sharp and seems to represent a higher notch of quality as most other SS sport brands seem to have lug holes. Having said all that I don't really notice the lug holes on other EXP II in the wild unless I get a good look at the watch and those watches still look cool.....

2 July 2010, 07:39 AM	#1
Autobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: Charleston, SC Watch: LV, EXPII, BLNR Posts: 303	Lug Holes Vs None I have been looking for a Lug Holed Explorer II Black Dial for a while now and it seems that there are few on the market that come up for sale. What are your thoughts as to giving up my search and just getting a newer model? Those of you that have them, is the ease of changing the bracelet to a NATO or whatever else and the security of it having a little longer bars worth it to you? __________________

2 July 2010, 09:54 AM	#5
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Having had both, I'm not really particular with regards to lug holes vs none. Objectively, IMHO the holes make it look tougher and more of a tool watch than the smooth sides. However, what really matters to me in terms of comfort are the SELs. Good luck on your search. They're out there. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

2 July 2010, 04:13 PM	#6
Autobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: Charleston, SC Watch: LV, EXPII, BLNR Posts: 303	Thanks for the well wished in my search guys. I will keep looking for a little while to get one with lugs. When did the bracelets start having the SEL's? __________________

2 July 2010, 07:48 AM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	I just like the lug holes........& for me it does make removing strap/bracelet easier.

2 July 2010, 08:09 AM	#4
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	i've had both types of cases, and i haven't really cared when i keep it on the bracelet for a long time. not having the lugs drilled through does look cleaner, but the spring bars are not as robust as is the case with properly seated springbars on lug hole cases. and if you are one who will constantly change bracelets/straps, then go for the lug holes. still, how often do you hear of spring bars failing? not saying it doesn't happen, but i doubt it is very often.

3 July 2010, 07:43 PM	#9
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	Gotta say that I prefer the look of non-lug holes. A solid case just looks more sharp and seems to represent a higher notch of quality as most other SS sport brands seem to have lug holes. Having said all that I don't really notice the lug holes on other EXP II in the wild unless I get a good look at the watch and those watches still look cool.....

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