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subloverR · 14 September 2011, 04:55 AM

Hello "Rolexers":

What is meant by "no holes case"? Can you please post some picture to explain this.

I really appreciate your feedback.

Excuse my ignorance

Numismatist · 14 September 2011, 04:57 AM

Where the springbars fit into the case to hold the bracelet, there are outside holes in the older models so you can push a toothpick into them and release the springbars thereby releasing the bracelet.

Newer models do not have the holes in the outside of the case, so you need a tool to remove the bracelet.

Some people like lug holes, some do not.

Personal preference.

(borrowed pictures)...

dddrees · 14 September 2011, 04:57 AM

You are probably refering to lug holes. The first one has lug holes the second does not.

drtooth73 · 14 September 2011, 04:58 AM

For example, a Rolex Seadweller 16600 has two types of cases. One is newer, with no holes visible from the side of the watch, and older model has holes.
here is a "holes" case

pokpok · 14 September 2011, 05:29 AM

and no Lug holes 16600

subloverR · 14 September 2011, 05:49 AM

Very clear!

Many thanks guys :-)

iLLGT2 · 3 December 2012, 11:53 AM

Does anyone know what serials were holes and no holes, per year?

77T · 3 December 2012, 04:12 PM

I don't know of a resource that granular - suffice it to say lugholes began to disappear around 2002-ish with some models and then progressed throughout the line-up until all lugholes were extinct. We can save the whales but pity the poor lugholes

To complicate things even more, a commemorative Sub came out with lugholes even after it's regular sibling models had lost theirs...curiouser and curiouser...

kilyung · 3 December 2012, 04:21 PM

Holey cases, Batman!

Andad · 3 December 2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I don't know of a resource that granular - suffice it to say lugholes began to disappear around 2002-ish with some models and then progressed throughout the line-up until all lugholes were extinct. We can save the whales but pity the poor lugholes

To complicate things even more, a commemorative Sub came out with lugholes even after it's regular sibling models had lost theirs...curiouser and curiouser...

All extinct now but the Submariner held out until the very end

chuckle:

IMO the commemorative Sub (the LV) was shown with lug holes but was not sold with lug holes. Unless someone has one?

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 December 2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

IMO the commemorative Sub (the LV) was shown with lug holes but was not sold with lug holes. Unless someone has one?

Well, Jocke "made" one.

Dr. Robert · 3 December 2012, 07:26 PM

Lug holes are sacrosanct and Rolex should bring them back on ALL their SS watches immediately.

6306 · 3 December 2012, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Lug holes are sacrosanct and Rolex should bring them back on ALL their SS watches immediately.

Agreed. The lug holes on the Subs and SDs gave it that tool watch feel. As soon as those were no longer present the watch felt more jewellery and less tool. The bracelets became more of a PITA to remove, too.

TARDIS · 3 December 2012, 11:05 PM

Agreed.

Bracelet lug pins screw-in with hexagonal recessed heads would be good also.

kilyung · 4 December 2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Agreed.

Bracelet lug pins screw-in with hexagonal recessed heads would be good also.

You should try a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms then!

Frogman4me · 4 December 2012, 01:18 AM

Signature

joe100 · 4 December 2012, 12:00 PM

Everyone loves lug holes!

GradyPhilpott · 4 December 2012, 02:04 PM

I held off buying the 14060M until they almost had stopped making them and I'm so glad I squeezed the trigger when I did.

DCgator · 4 December 2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Lug holes are sacrosanct and Rolex should bring them back on ALL their SS watches immediately.

Ahh, no thank you. :D

subtona · 4 December 2012, 02:43 PM

Lugholes

andyboy39 · 4 December 2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6306

Agreed. The lug holes on the Subs and SDs gave it that tool watch feel. As soon as those were no longer present the watch felt more jewellery and less tool. The bracelets became more of a PITA to remove, too.

Agreed.

14 September 2011, 04:55 AM	#1
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Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Where the springbars fit into the case to hold the bracelet, there are outside holes in the older models so you can push a toothpick into them and release the springbars thereby releasing the bracelet. Newer models do not have the holes in the outside of the case, so you need a tool to remove the bracelet. Some people like lug holes, some do not. Personal preference. (borrowed pictures)... Attached Images __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	You are probably refering to lug holes. The first one has lug holes the second does not. Attached Images __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	For example, a Rolex Seadweller 16600 has two types of cases. One is newer, with no holes visible from the side of the watch, and older model has holes. here is a "holes" case Attached Images

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pokpok "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SC Watch: 16600 Posts: 198	and no Lug holes 16600 __________________

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subloverR Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Oy. Date-SeamasteR Posts: 40	Very clear! Many thanks guys :-)

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iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	Does anyone know what serials were holes and no holes, per year?

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,019	I don't know of a resource that granular - suffice it to say lugholes began to disappear around 2002-ish with some models and then progressed throughout the line-up until all lugholes were extinct. We can save the whales but pity the poor lugholes To complicate things even more, a commemorative Sub came out with lugholes even after it's regular sibling models had lost theirs...curiouser and curiouser... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 December 2012, 04:21 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Holey cases, Batman!

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Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	Lug holes are sacrosanct and Rolex should bring them back on ALL their SS watches immediately. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Agreed. Bracelet lug pins screw-in with hexagonal recessed heads would be good also.

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joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Everyone loves lug holes! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	Lugholes __________________

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