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Newportkrieger · 26 November 2010, 09:49 AM

When did Rolex do away with lug holes in their watches? Are lug holes more or less desireable? I have seen a number of TRF members express a preference both ways on the issue of lug holes.

Richard. · 26 November 2010, 09:52 AM

I miss them.

caeden · 26 November 2010, 09:53 AM

I love mine with lug holes...

Never could figure out why Rolex did away with them.

Looks good...Easy removal of spring bars...Love them!

Cheers!

Jocke · 26 November 2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard.

I miss them.

There is a solution.

RRGHOST1 · 26 November 2010, 09:56 AM

I think it was around 2003. No lug holes give a cleaner look to the case but i think more people are opting for the lug holes showing,giving more of a vintage look. I think either way looks good.

dddrees · 26 November 2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

There is a solution.

Thanks Jocke, I will have to send away for a couple of these.LOL

Newportkrieger · 26 November 2010, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

I think it was around 2003. No lug holes give a cleaner look to the case but i think more people are opting for the lug holes showing,giving more of a vintage look. I think either way looks good.

I have not given it much thought until now... and I am undecided. I prefer vintage watches and have a long list of vintage watches I am researching and hunting for before I buy a new Rolex and face the no lughole conundrum...

Jocke · 26 November 2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Newportkrieger

I have not given it much thought until now... and I am undecided. I prefer vintage watches and have a long list of vintage watches I am researching and hunting for before I buy a new Rolex and face the no lughole conundrum...

For me it's easy.

Tool watch - Lug holes
Dress watch - No lug holes

That make sense.

Jason71 · 26 November 2010, 10:14 AM

DEFINITELY more secure bracelet with Lug holes while diving. I never dive with a Rolex unless it has Lug Holes.

Paracentesis · 26 November 2010, 10:25 AM

Have you had any adverse incident with a non-lug-holed Rolex?

HL65 · 26 November 2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

For me it's easy.

Tool watch - Lug holes
Dress watch - No lug holes

That make sense.

Well said!! X2!

Newportkrieger · 26 November 2010, 10:45 AM

THis kind of leads me to another question... do we need to use "Rolex" mfg spring bars?

Jason71 · 26 November 2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Have you had any adverse incident with a non-lug-holed Rolex?

It was not a Rolex, but I was diving with a non drilled spring bar lug watch with a NATO. The NATO snagged on one of the spring bars and dislodged the bar. Luckily, the watch was still secured by one springbar, but it was flapping in the breeze underwater. There was no damage, and no loss...........HOWEVER........it sure did scare me.

I have thought about finding a non-drilled 16600 SeaDweller and getting fixed bars installed just for a diver to be used with NATOs and ZULUs.

Clay · 26 November 2010, 12:56 PM

Not sure about the sub, but the last year for lug holes with the Sea Dweller was the Y series, 2002.....
Some people like them......Some don't....
I prefer HOLES.....

Dr. Robert · 26 November 2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard.

I miss them.

I miss them too

mtrunner · 26 November 2010, 12:59 PM

I actually prefer no lug holes. Much cleaner look to me. We all have our preferences though.

xjeeunitx · 26 November 2010, 01:07 PM

I don't like lug holes.

HL65 · 26 November 2010, 01:14 PM

For those who don't like lug holes--you just eliminated all of the classic vintage tool watches from your collection!!! DRSD's, Red Subs, 5512's, 5513's, 1665 Great Whites, 1675 GMT's etc. etc. Give me holes all day long!!!

Saxon007 · 26 November 2010, 01:56 PM

Lug holes for me.

Looks better and I think the springbars are more solid too.

chiscoe · 26 November 2010, 02:00 PM

I prefer lug holes.

bayerische · 26 November 2010, 02:01 PM

Prefer Lug holes. Like the date bubble, pure Rolex.

Cannop · 26 November 2010, 02:29 PM

My SD has the lug holes and I'm quite fond of them!

forgeahead · 26 November 2010, 02:33 PM

Please pardon my naivitee, but what in the world are you guys talking about?

steven.veres · 26 November 2010, 02:33 PM

No lug holes for a cleaner external appearance.

Steelfish · 26 November 2010, 05:27 PM

Why not one-sided lug holes? That will solve the problem.
Please don't kill me guys.....hahaha.

mike · 26 November 2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by forgeahead

Please pardon my naivitee, but what in the world are you guys talking about?

forgeahead · 27 November 2010, 12:45 AM

That's what I thought. Thanks.

Frogman4me · 27 November 2010, 12:49 AM

If there is a choice always lugholes. Going vintage makes me happy because it's lugholes heaven!

jdc · 27 November 2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by forgeahead

Please pardon my naivitee, but what in the world are you guys talking about?

another gratuitous shot

all the old ones have them

Dan Pierce · 27 November 2010, 03:13 AM

Love dem holes.

dP

26 November 2010, 09:49 AM	#1
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	Lug holes...no lug holes???? When did Rolex do away with lug holes in their watches? Are lug holes more or less desireable? I have seen a number of TRF members express a preference both ways on the issue of lug holes.

26 November 2010, 09:52 AM	#2
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 969	I miss them. __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

26 November 2010, 10:14 AM	#9
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	DEFINITELY more secure bracelet with Lug holes while diving. I never dive with a Rolex unless it has Lug Holes. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

26 November 2010, 01:14 PM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	For those who don't like lug holes--you just eliminated all of the classic vintage tool watches from your collection!!! DRSD's, Red Subs, 5512's, 5513's, 1665 Great Whites, 1675 GMT's etc. etc. Give me holes all day long!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 November 2010, 01:56 PM	#19
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Lug holes for me. Looks better and I think the springbars are more solid too. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

26 November 2010, 09:53 AM	#3
caeden Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Singapore Watch: 1680 Posts: 98	I love mine with lug holes... Never could figure out why Rolex did away with them. Looks good...Easy removal of spring bars...Love them! Cheers!

26 November 2010, 09:56 AM	#5
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I think it was around 2003. No lug holes give a cleaner look to the case but i think more people are opting for the lug holes showing,giving more of a vintage look. I think either way looks good.

26 November 2010, 10:25 AM	#10
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Have you had any adverse incident with a non-lug-holed Rolex?

26 November 2010, 10:45 AM	#12
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	THis kind of leads me to another question... do we need to use "Rolex" mfg spring bars?

26 November 2010, 12:56 PM	#14
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Not sure about the sub, but the last year for lug holes with the Sea Dweller was the Y series, 2002..... Some people like them......Some don't.... I prefer HOLES.....

26 November 2010, 12:59 PM	#16
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I actually prefer no lug holes. Much cleaner look to me. We all have our preferences though.

26 November 2010, 01:07 PM	#17
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	I don't like lug holes.

26 November 2010, 02:00 PM	#20
chiscoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 72	I prefer lug holes.

26 November 2010, 02:01 PM	#21
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Prefer Lug holes. Like the date bubble, pure Rolex. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

26 November 2010, 02:29 PM	#22
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	My SD has the lug holes and I'm quite fond of them! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

26 November 2010, 02:33 PM	#23
forgeahead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY Posts: 91	? Please pardon my naivitee, but what in the world are you guys talking about?

26 November 2010, 02:33 PM	#24
steven.veres "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 152	No lug holes for a cleaner external appearance.

26 November 2010, 05:27 PM	#25
Steelfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Ritchie Location: Angola Watch: RExpI Posts: 145	Why not one-sided lug holes? That will solve the problem. Please don't kill me guys.....hahaha.

27 November 2010, 12:45 AM	#27
forgeahead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY Posts: 91	Ah That's what I thought. Thanks.

27 November 2010, 12:49 AM	#28
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	If there is a choice always lugholes. Going vintage makes me happy because it's lugholes heaven!

27 November 2010, 03:13 AM	#30
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Love dem holes. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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