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bahrenj · 21 July 2010, 01:29 PM

All things being equal, do you think lug hole sports models (sub, gmt, exp) will appreciate in value more than no-hole lugs in the long run?

Just curious about member's thoughts/insights on this. If there is already a thread on this please let me know. Thanks for your input in advance.

psv · 21 July 2010, 01:47 PM

lug holes add nothing to the value to the watch, some people like it, some prefer without it. regardless, most common Rolex models have now been produced in such large numbers that you wouldn't really count on them for value appreciation. Buy what smiles at you.

bahrenj · 21 July 2010, 03:19 PM

Good point. Though overtime will there be fewer drilled-hole models on the market than non-hole models in say 10 years time. That was one reason I thought the drilled models may be more collectible (hence valuable) in the longer term. There will be fewer of them. As you say, personal preference trumps value for most. The no-holes smile at me. Thanks.

geronimo509 · 21 July 2010, 10:46 PM

I like the lug holes. Besides I am under the impression that the band is more secure with a watch that has lug holes. I may be wrong though.

Dan Pierce · 21 July 2010, 10:54 PM

Love them holes.

dP

padi56 · 21 July 2010, 10:59 PM

Although myself prefer a lug hole case cannot see any modern day Rolex appreciate in value, just to many of them around ,whether lug holes or without.Rolex watches will hold there price well compared to many other brands out there.With many models the change since 1988 has been quite small.The SEL bracelet the most beneficial the others just purely cosmetic so must be quite a few million watches like Subs ,SD, GMTs, and DJs around with and without lug holes.

flathead59 · 21 July 2010, 11:39 PM

Lug holes and SELs are my personal preference, and those things were a big part of the decision factor when I bought my Y serial 16710 and the E-II. I like the fact that I can use longer spring bars in a case with lug holes, as well as the fact that the center tube is longer. As far as the SELs are concerned, I like the no rattle factor. My choice, but I bought them because I liked the features.

Mark

Dan Pierce · 21 July 2010, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flathead59

Lug holes and SELs are my personal preference, and those things were a big part of the decision factor when I bought my Y serial 16710 and the E-II. I like the fact that I can use longer spring bars in a case with lug holes, as well as the fact that the center tube is longer. As far as the SELs are concerned, I like the no rattle factor. My choice, but I bought them because I liked the features.

Mark

No doubt the best of both, Mark.

dP

rolexsubdate · 21 July 2010, 11:51 PM

Yes ... on drilled hole watches you will make a profit in about 250yrs compared to non-drilled, in which case it would take about 300yrs for a decent profit...

In todays economy, and the forseeable decades, and given these Rolexes are mass production, forget about appreciation of value in your lifetime.... if you can get your $$ out without a loss, consider yourself lucky....those days of appreciation are long gone....

sakuraba · 22 July 2010, 12:00 AM

Only lug hole case that will appreciate is on plexi references IMHO.

Green Arrow · 22 July 2010, 12:03 AM

no

Lion · 22 July 2010, 12:09 AM

As has been stated, so many of each type in each model have been produced I doubt they will go for a premium in the future...Btw, I bought my watch to wear and use not because I thought it would go up in value in the future!!!

padi56 · 22 July 2010, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Only lug hole case that will appreciate is on plexi references IMHO.

Highly possible

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

As has been stated, so many of each type in each model have been produced I doubt they will go for a premium in the future...Btw, I bought my watch to wear and use not because I thought it would go up in value in the future!!!

Have agree Rolex watches are for wearing and not always about making a appreciate profit.

Speed · 22 July 2010, 12:17 AM

Lugholes means pre 2003 watches...roughly speaking.

By no means an indicator of a rare watch.

Collect what You like.

mike · 22 July 2010, 01:01 AM

Depends on what watch the holes are drilled in.

bahrenj · 22 July 2010, 01:07 AM

IMO thinking the watch may appreciate or hold its value only helps the business case for the next purchase with the boss. Thanks to all for your input. As a someone who has recently caught the rolex bug these perspectives are all helpful.

roger0770 · 22 July 2010, 02:02 AM

what you like is the only thing that matters. i like lug holes because it's easier to change the bracelet.

Dr. Robert · 22 July 2010, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Love them holes.

dP

Yo tambien.

Dan Pierce · 22 July 2010, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Yo tambien.

dP

21 July 2010, 01:29 PM	#1
bahrenj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 39	Will drilled lug series appreciate faster? All things being equal, do you think lug hole sports models (sub, gmt, exp) will appreciate in value more than no-hole lugs in the long run? Just curious about member's thoughts/insights on this. If there is already a thread on this please let me know. Thanks for your input in advance.

21 July 2010, 10:54 PM	#5
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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Although myself prefer a lug hole case cannot see any modern day Rolex appreciate in value, just to many of them around ,whether lug holes or without.Rolex watches will hold there price well compared to many other brands out there.With many models the change since 1988 has been quite small.The SEL bracelet the most beneficial the others just purely cosmetic so must be quite a few million watches like Subs ,SD, GMTs, and DJs around with and without lug holes. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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22 July 2010, 12:09 AM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	As has been stated, so many of each type in each model have been produced I doubt they will go for a premium in the future...Btw, I bought my watch to wear and use not because I thought it would go up in value in the future!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 July 2010, 01:47 PM	#2
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	lug holes add nothing to the value to the watch, some people like it, some prefer without it. regardless, most common Rolex models have now been produced in such large numbers that you wouldn't really count on them for value appreciation. Buy what smiles at you.

21 July 2010, 03:19 PM	#3
bahrenj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 39	Good point. Though overtime will there be fewer drilled-hole models on the market than non-hole models in say 10 years time. That was one reason I thought the drilled models may be more collectible (hence valuable) in the longer term. There will be fewer of them. As you say, personal preference trumps value for most. The no-holes smile at me. Thanks.

21 July 2010, 10:46 PM	#4
geronimo509 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: DFW Watch: 16610 Posts: 558	I like the lug holes. Besides I am under the impression that the band is more secure with a watch that has lug holes. I may be wrong though.

21 July 2010, 11:39 PM	#7
flathead59 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 349	Lug holes and SELs are my personal preference, and those things were a big part of the decision factor when I bought my Y serial 16710 and the E-II. I like the fact that I can use longer spring bars in a case with lug holes, as well as the fact that the center tube is longer. As far as the SELs are concerned, I like the no rattle factor. My choice, but I bought them because I liked the features. Mark

21 July 2010, 11:51 PM	#9
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	Yes ... on drilled hole watches you will make a profit in about 250yrs compared to non-drilled, in which case it would take about 300yrs for a decent profit... In todays economy, and the forseeable decades, and given these Rolexes are mass production, forget about appreciation of value in your lifetime.... if you can get your $$ out without a loss, consider yourself lucky....those days of appreciation are long gone....

22 July 2010, 12:03 AM	#11
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	no

22 July 2010, 12:17 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Lugholes means pre 2003 watches...roughly speaking. By no means an indicator of a rare watch. Collect what You like.

22 July 2010, 01:01 AM	#15
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Depends on what watch the holes are drilled in.

22 July 2010, 01:07 AM	#16
bahrenj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 39	IMO thinking the watch may appreciate or hold its value only helps the business case for the next purchase with the boss. Thanks to all for your input. As a someone who has recently caught the rolex bug these perspectives are all helpful.

22 July 2010, 02:02 AM	#17
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	what you like is the only thing that matters. i like lug holes because it's easier to change the bracelet.

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