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chino0823 · 14 February 2016, 12:40 AM

OK yesterday came across a 2006 sea dweller with no lug holes. Which you guys prefer and why, lug holes or no lug holes.

What does either system offer as a benefit?

Which is going to have higher resale value?

Not for investment just which will be sought for more and why?

fskywalker · 14 February 2016, 12:53 AM

Hole cases are more vintage, might lead to more resale in the future. On practical terms they are worth the same to me, everything else being the same (overall condition, paperwork, etc.)

AF_Rob · 14 February 2016, 12:55 AM

I have a Sub with holes and an ExII without. Holes are nice to swap out straps.

chino0823 · 14 February 2016, 01:44 AM

Casting votes and information lol

LVSubmariner · 14 February 2016, 01:45 AM

Go for the newest one possible

sea-dweller · 14 February 2016, 01:51 AM

Lug holes...

subtona · 14 February 2016, 02:12 AM

Lug holes

They just make the small task of swapping bracelet or strap so darn easy.
Why any watch does not have them defies my imagination.

Speed · 14 February 2016, 02:17 AM

Do you like the look?

chino0823 · 14 February 2016, 02:55 AM

Last bump promise taken polls

kirksingleton · 14 February 2016, 02:57 AM

I always like a newer model myself

judodave1964 · 14 February 2016, 05:43 AM

Lug holes all the way.

Jack T · 14 February 2016, 05:45 AM

Lug holes matter only here on TRF, the rest of the world of Rolex owners don't even notice.

El Cascarrabias · 14 February 2016, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Lug holes

They just make the small task of swapping bracelet or strap so darn easy.
Why any watch does not have them defies my imagination.

Yep! Really enjoy my SDc and prefer it over the 5 digit SDs because of the upgrades, but if I had my druthers I'd like it to have lug holes.

Etschell · 14 February 2016, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Lug holes

They just make the small task of swapping bracelet or strap so darn easy.
Why any watch does not have them defies my imagination.

Because rolex makes the best bracelet why swap it

brandrea · 14 February 2016, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Lug holes

They just make the small task of swapping bracelet or strap so darn easy.
Why any watch does not have them defies my imagination.

Justinmg · 14 February 2016, 08:54 AM

I love the lug wholes but I wanted a new watch so I got the SDc. But if I had the choice I'd love to have lug wholes on my new one.

MickCollins1916 · 14 February 2016, 09:16 AM

I have a P-serial 16600, which has lug holes, and a SDc, which obviously doesn't. I only change straps on the 16600, because it's easy. I like having that option, but at the end of the day, rarely exercise it, since the bracelet is so good. 👍

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DCheeta · 14 February 2016, 09:49 AM

I would always opt for lug holes given the option, but it's not that important to me. Just makes it so much easier to remove the bracelet for cleaning.

AK797 · 14 February 2016, 10:40 AM

I prefer the no hole smooth case look and my days of changing straps on Rolexes are over.

Frosty · 14 February 2016, 03:42 PM

Lug holes, matte dial, perfection!

View Poll Results: Lug hole vs no lug holes
Lug holes	44	40.37%
Non lug holes	43	39.45%
Or I just don't care I got a rolex	22	20.18%
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14 February 2016, 12:40 AM	#1
chino0823 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: ct Posts: 189	Sea dweller OK yesterday came across a 2006 sea dweller with no lug holes. Which you guys prefer and why, lug holes or no lug holes. What does either system offer as a benefit? Which is going to have higher resale value? Not for investment just which will be sought for more and why?

14 February 2016, 12:53 AM	#2
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Hole cases are more vintage, might lead to more resale in the future. On practical terms they are worth the same to me, everything else being the same (overall condition, paperwork, etc.) __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

14 February 2016, 01:51 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Lug holes... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

14 February 2016, 02:12 AM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Lug holes They just make the small task of swapping bracelet or strap so darn easy. Why any watch does not have them defies my imagination. __________________

14 February 2016, 12:55 AM	#3
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,673	I have a Sub with holes and an ExII without. Holes are nice to swap out straps.

14 February 2016, 01:44 AM	#4
chino0823 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: ct Posts: 189	Casting votes and information lol

14 February 2016, 01:45 AM	#5
LVSubmariner Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 411	Go for the newest one possible

14 February 2016, 02:17 AM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Do you like the look?

14 February 2016, 02:55 AM	#9
chino0823 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: ct Posts: 189	Last bump promise taken polls

14 February 2016, 02:57 AM	#10
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I always like a newer model myself

14 February 2016, 05:43 AM	#11
judodave1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Watch: seadweller 16600 Posts: 175	Lug holes all the way. Attached Images

14 February 2016, 05:45 AM	#12
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Lug holes matter only here on TRF, the rest of the world of Rolex owners don't even notice. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

14 February 2016, 08:54 AM	#16
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	I love the lug wholes but I wanted a new watch so I got the SDc. But if I had the choice I'd love to have lug wholes on my new one.

14 February 2016, 09:16 AM	#17
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,283	I have a P-serial 16600, which has lug holes, and a SDc, which obviously doesn't. I only change straps on the 16600, because it's easy. I like having that option, but at the end of the day, rarely exercise it, since the bracelet is so good. 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 February 2016, 09:49 AM	#18
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I would always opt for lug holes given the option, but it's not that important to me. Just makes it so much easier to remove the bracelet for cleaning.

14 February 2016, 10:40 AM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I prefer the no hole smooth case look and my days of changing straps on Rolexes are over.

14 February 2016, 03:42 PM	#20
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Lug holes, matte dial, perfection! __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

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