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robbyrolex · 18 February 2008, 04:15 AM

Okay with the good posts recently on NATO versus SEL versus Pierced lugs etc. I wonder which is the strongest bracelet attachment.

Option A) Pierced lugs w/o SEL

or

Option B) Solid lugs (non pierced) with SEL

The SeaDweller and maybe others benefitted from both SEL and pierced lugs but those unfortunately are no longer in production.

My favorite would be a Sub Date with Pierced Lugs and SEL.

A? or B?

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 February 2008, 04:19 AM

I'd say version "B". The SEL does not move about as the non SEL tended to do. This should put less stress on the pin.

robbyrolex · 18 February 2008, 04:34 AM

I personally like to hear that since mine is of the B variety.

I need to learn how to post poll/survey style.

Alcan · 18 February 2008, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbyrolex

I need to learn how to post poll/survey style.

When starting a new thread, scroll way down to the bottom of the page. The Poll option box is there.

redsrover · 18 February 2008, 05:42 AM

Solid lugs and SEL bracelet has to be stronger than the pierced lugs and non-SEL. BUT I wish all sports Rolexes were pierced lug, SEL. My F series 14060m is awsome, but the non-SEL bracelet sounds like my great aunts charm bracelet clinking away.

f16570 · 18 February 2008, 05:42 AM

B for me, no education used it just seems the SEL is more rugged.

mike · 18 February 2008, 08:43 AM

I'll take SEL and lug holes any day.

robbyrolex · 18 February 2008, 12:19 PM

My old DJ with non sel had the infamous rolex bracelet rattle too and it did bother me a bit.

SEL with pierced lugs would be my choice, but was only available for a short time on a few models I believe.

Incurable · 18 February 2008, 12:29 PM

All this talk about the bracelet, etc. Don't worry about the bracelet, SEL or not. Worry about the spring pins. A catastrophic spread of the stamped clasp would also constitute a realistic worry and possible watch loss. Think weakest link...

robbyrolex · 18 February 2008, 01:51 PM

Excellent point. The true weakest link isn't always the first thing that comes to mind.

18 February 2008, 04:15 AM	#1
robbyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 203	Which bracelet attachment is stronger? A or B Okay with the good posts recently on NATO versus SEL versus Pierced lugs etc. I wonder which is the strongest bracelet attachment. Option A) Pierced lugs w/o SEL or Option B) Solid lugs (non pierced) with SEL The SeaDweller and maybe others benefitted from both SEL and pierced lugs but those unfortunately are no longer in production. My favorite would be a Sub Date with Pierced Lugs and SEL. A? or B?

18 February 2008, 04:19 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I'd say version "B". The SEL does not move about as the non SEL tended to do. This should put less stress on the pin. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 February 2008, 04:34 AM	#3
robbyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 203	A=0 B=1 I personally like to hear that since mine is of the B variety. I need to learn how to post poll/survey style.

18 February 2008, 05:42 AM	#5
redsrover "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Watch: Rolex GMTMaster II Posts: 432	Solid lugs and SEL bracelet has to be stronger than the pierced lugs and non-SEL. BUT I wish all sports Rolexes were pierced lug, SEL. My F series 14060m is awsome, but the non-SEL bracelet sounds like my great aunts charm bracelet clinking away. __________________ Rolex Explorer 14270, OMEGA Seamaster, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional X-33, Sinn EZM3, IWC Mark XII, Tudor Heritage BB36

18 February 2008, 05:42 AM	#6
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	B for me, no education used it just seems the SEL is more rugged. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

18 February 2008, 08:43 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'll take SEL and lug holes any day.

18 February 2008, 12:19 PM	#8
robbyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 203	My old DJ with non sel had the infamous rolex bracelet rattle too and it did bother me a bit. SEL with pierced lugs would be my choice, but was only available for a short time on a few models I believe.

18 February 2008, 12:29 PM	#9
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	All this talk about the bracelet, etc. Don't worry about the bracelet, SEL or not. Worry about the spring pins. A catastrophic spread of the stamped clasp would also constitute a realistic worry and possible watch loss. Think weakest link... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

18 February 2008, 01:51 PM	#10
robbyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 203	Excellent point. The true weakest link isn't always the first thing that comes to mind.

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