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14 September 2019, 04:59 AM
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Holes...
Gang...I’m sure this is Rolex 101 stuff, so excuse my ignorance! Why did Rolex stop drilling the lugs on their watches? My guess is someone thought it would be more aesthetically pleasing. But damn, it sure was more convenient when changing a strap or bracelet.
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14 September 2019, 05:12 AM
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I think the 14060m was the last of the holy ones... When was that disco'd? 2011-12 I think. (2012 ala googlo)
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14 September 2019, 05:16 AM
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It’s definitely less convenient but I personally like the look better without holes.
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14 September 2019, 05:17 AM
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It's based on the look - you're right. And the cases do look much better, but what a pain for sure. I just gave up.
Too bad they couldn't do something similar to Panerai's quick release, but not enough space to do this (and fortunately Rolex doesn't make big clown watches). |
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14 September 2019, 05:35 AM
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You can always buy a restorer kit.
 
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14 September 2019, 05:42 AM
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^^^^^^^^^^ lol.
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14 September 2019, 07:16 AM
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Rolex went from making some tool watches to only luxury watches
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14 September 2019, 07:18 AM
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14 September 2019, 07:21 AM
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Yes it looks more refined, but my guess is that Rolex wanted to stop making it so easy to change the bracelet.
They want to control everything, even making it harder to put a strap or nato on THEIR precious product. |
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14 September 2019, 07:27 AM
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17 September 2019, 04:58 AM
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17 September 2019, 05:30 AM
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It's just that they're luxurious tools that became more luxurious over the years
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17 September 2019, 07:09 AM
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I actually prefer bracelet swaps with a no-holes case. The collar of the spring bars is easier to work with when inserting back into the lugs. Versus the no-collar spring bar for lug hole cases....
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17 September 2019, 07:29 AM
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I always liked them on the 5 digit sports. I dont use them but they give that tooley look.
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17 September 2019, 08:44 AM
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I prefer the lug hole look.
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