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rad87gn · 9 April 2010, 05:47 AM

I'm a proud P owner! Love the SEL and holes!

JJ Irani · 9 April 2010, 05:51 AM

I had purchased a K-series GMT-II 16710 in early 2003 and it came with SELs and lug holes.

When I got my late Y-series TT Blue Sub later that same year, the lug holes had vanished.

JJ

DRAWTOOL · 9 April 2010, 05:58 AM

My EXP-II is a "K" with lug holes, SELs and no etching.

Dr. Robert · 9 April 2010, 06:02 AM

ooohhhh.....lug holes...a beautiful thing.

achova · 9 April 2010, 07:34 AM

I currently have a pair of 16710LN with SEL and lug-holes (not for long - on the sales forum). They are a P and a Y-serial shown with my recently acquired '68 Tudor Sub.

ayres · 9 April 2010, 07:51 AM

lol!!! 'drill baby drill' has taken on a hole new meaning!

if our politics weren't soooo nasty, i'd love to use the term for a special lugs holes thread.

sigh...

Autobot · 9 April 2010, 08:33 AM

Why would someone want lug holes over no lug holes?

STEELINOX · 9 April 2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

mines a K series as well Dan

Nice example of chamfer thats been photographed that I've seen in a K, much more pronounced than most...

Thanks,
Randy

achova · 9 April 2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autobot

Why would someone want lug holes over no lug holes?

Utility, tradition, aesthetics...

Dr. Robert · 9 April 2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autobot

Why would someone want lug holes over no lug holes?

Because it is tres chic

Ed Rooney · 9 April 2010, 10:44 AM

Seriously, every day I wonder whether I should get a Coke GMT instead of a Sea-Dweller. My conditions are that it would have to be a lug-holes case, SEL and SuperLuminova.

Autobot · 9 April 2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by achova

Utility, tradition, aesthetics...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Because it is tres chic

Ah ok, I just didn't know if there was another underlying reason that had to do with bracelets or if it was purely aesthetics and tradition, Thanks!

achova · 9 April 2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

Ah ok, I just didn't know if there was another underlying reason that had to do with bracelets or if it was purely aesthetics and tradition, Thanks!

I should have mentioned, that those who like to wear Nylon straps will probably have an easier time removing the bracelet from a holes-case. However it is easier yet with the pre-SEL watches as they have more flex at the end piece - advantageous in this case.

I am not sure this holds for all the SEL cases (or possibly exacerbated by pin thickness), but from my experience, there is less room between the pin and the case to thread a nylon strap. One NATO strap I use is so tight, it is easiest to remove the pins to install.

Autobot · 9 April 2010, 12:49 PM

Sorry but, pre-SEL? That's one I do not know yet. Can you explain please?

I figured you would just always remove the pins to put a NATO on, is this incorrect?

achova · 9 April 2010, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autobot

Sorry but, pre-SEL? That's one I do not know yet. Can you explain please?

I figured you would just always remove the pins to put a NATO on, is this incorrect?

The SEL refers to the solid-end-links which came out in the early 2000s. Prior to this the end links were stamped steel and the bracelet end is more like a simple loop of steel instead of a 3-dimmensional machined piece like on the SEL.

Dan Pierce · 9 April 2010, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achova

I should have mentioned, that those who like to wear Nylon straps will probably have an easier time removing the bracelet from a holes-case. However it is easier yet with the pre-SEL watches as they have more flex at the end piece - advantageous in this case.

I am not sure this holds for all the SEL cases (or possibly exacerbated by pin thickness), but from my experience, there is less room between the pin and the case to thread a nylon strap. One NATO strap I use is so tight, it is easiest to remove the pins to install.

Very true, Adam.

dP

Puffy · 10 April 2010, 06:22 AM

Here's mine - a T serial. Sorry, you can only really see one hole.. but it's there

Sgt. Henry · 10 April 2010, 06:48 AM

The Bezel does not "click" on my Y serial # GMTii, is it supposed to?

Sgt. Henry · 10 April 2010, 08:10 AM

Sorry, its a 16710, Y serial

ayres · 12 April 2010, 03:09 PM

hey crew, i figured this would be the thread to announce my new acquisition...

it's a PRISTINE p-serial 16710 that i purchased for a great price off of another rolex wearer here in honolulu. he kept it in a safety deposit box since purchasing it, and i think he's on his way to purchasing a daytona. previously i've had lug holes and hollow end links, and then sel with no lug holes. now i've finally landed with the best of both worlds. so... with no further ado... this is a great thread by the way...

Quicksilver · 13 April 2010, 01:29 AM

It's beautiful. Congratulations

brandrea · 19 February 2024, 12:13 PM

Just bumping this thread for the heck of it …

Dan Pierce · 19 February 2024, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Just bumping this thread for the heck of it …

Reminds me of how many miles me & my GMT have traveled since starting this thread.

dP

brandrea · 19 February 2024, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Reminds me of how many miles me & my GMT have traveled since starting this thread.

dP

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Oldfellow · 20 February 2024, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Just bumping this thread for the heck of it …

Pleased you did, it’s a great thread.

PepsiBezel · 20 February 2024, 06:36 AM

A, P, K, and sometimes Y…

piratfisk · 20 February 2024, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Just bumping this thread for the heck of it …

You seem like you were the kind of kid who got moved to a desk directly in front of the teacher's because you were disruptive!

Your punishment is to go clap erasers in Yellowknife.

brandrea · 20 February 2024, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Pleased you did, it’s a great thread.

glad you’re enjoying it!

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brandrea · 20 February 2024, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratfisk

You seem like you were the kind of kid who got moved to a desk directly in front of the teacher's because you were disruptive!

Your punishment is to go clap erasers in Yellowknife.

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favx · 20 February 2024, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seadweller30

the sub is a beauty also!

Absolute beauty.

9 April 2010, 05:47 AM	#31
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	I'm a proud P owner! Love the SEL and holes! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

9 April 2010, 05:51 AM	#32
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I had purchased a K-series GMT-II 16710 in early 2003 and it came with SELs and lug holes. When I got my late Y-series TT Blue Sub later that same year, the lug holes had vanished. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

9 April 2010, 07:34 AM	#35
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	GMT-Master II 16710LN SEL w/holes I currently have a pair of 16710LN with SEL and lug-holes (not for long - on the sales forum). They are a P and a Y-serial shown with my recently acquired '68 Tudor Sub. __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

12 April 2010, 03:09 PM	#50
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	rockin a new one hey crew, i figured this would be the thread to announce my new acquisition... it's a PRISTINE p-serial 16710 that i purchased for a great price off of another rolex wearer here in honolulu. he kept it in a safety deposit box since purchasing it, and i think he's on his way to purchasing a daytona. previously i've had lug holes and hollow end links, and then sel with no lug holes. now i've finally landed with the best of both worlds. so... with no further ado... this is a great thread by the way...

13 April 2010, 01:29 AM	#51
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	It's beautiful. Congratulations __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

9 April 2010, 06:02 AM	#34
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,985	ooohhhh.....lug holes...a beautiful thing.

9 April 2010, 07:51 AM	#36
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	lol!!! 'drill baby drill' has taken on a hole new meaning! if our politics weren't soooo nasty, i'd love to use the term for a special lugs holes thread. sigh...

9 April 2010, 08:33 AM	#37
Autobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: Charleston, SC Watch: LV, EXPII, BLNR Posts: 303	Why would someone want lug holes over no lug holes?

9 April 2010, 10:44 AM	#41
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Seriously, every day I wonder whether I should get a Coke GMT instead of a Sea-Dweller. My conditions are that it would have to be a lug-holes case, SEL and SuperLuminova.

9 April 2010, 12:49 PM	#44
Autobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: Charleston, SC Watch: LV, EXPII, BLNR Posts: 303	Sorry but, pre-SEL? That's one I do not know yet. Can you explain please? I figured you would just always remove the pins to put a NATO on, is this incorrect?

10 April 2010, 06:48 AM	#48
Sgt. Henry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Mississippi Watch: -less Posts: 303	The Bezel does not "click" on my Y serial # GMTii, is it supposed to?

10 April 2010, 08:10 AM	#49
Sgt. Henry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Mississippi Watch: -less Posts: 303	Sorry, its a 16710, Y serial

19 February 2024, 12:13 PM	#52
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,759	Just bumping this thread for the heck of it …

20 February 2024, 06:36 AM	#56
PepsiBezel 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: Neo-Vintage Posts: 1,212	A, P, K, and sometimes Y…

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