Rolex Nicknames - Your Real Opinion?

[riverway]

I never understood what makes the difference between a Smurf and a Cookie Monster/Blueberry besides the dial.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

I don’t mind Pepsi, Coke, Rootbeer, Bluesy. But hearing adults refer to their watch as a batgirl or Cookie Monster is ridiculous imo.

[1259]

Who doesn’t like grown men clamoring over children’s cartoon characters?

[Alessandro Rossi]

The nicknames are useful as shorthand, but I agree it does get a little silly how people try to force a name on every new model variant as soon as they are announced.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by mountainjogger

Another symbol of the decline of the hobby and civilization in general.

[JoeJoeBobo]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I think Nostradamus also predicted that!

[Norbert]

Originally Posted by JoeJoeBobo

Stupid me, I thought President was a nickname.

Texas Timex.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Norbert

Texas Timex.

[rgwarden]

I think the nicknames are naff, and i actually enjoy using the reference numbers and/or model names.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by rgwarden

I think the nicknames are naff, and i actually enjoy using the reference numbers and/or model names.

Have to agree regarding the reference numbers well they have not changed since the 1980s excerpt for adding a 1 to the first digit and now since the 32 movement its now a 2 to first digit.Its not hard to learn most references of say the popular sports models.But now perhaps they should rename TRF, to the silly childlike nickname forum for those in the kindergarten group.

[twinfo]

I like nicknames, even some cars has nicks, so why not?

[Nik00]

I could consider Pepsi, but Batgirl not for me.

[rcwatchcollector]

They added more digits to the reference numbers and it’s too long to say even if you remember. It’s just short hand. Nothing to do with right or wrong imo


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[ohsixx]

"batgirl" threw me off tbh

[Maleg]

While some nicknames are iconic (e.g. Pepsi and Coke), the proliferation of pet names for every model that comes out is silly. People act as if you’re a cool kid if you know all the pet names, when it would be more appropriate for watch enthusiasts to know the reference numbering system.

[rcwatchcollector]

I think it’s the people who insist on only using reference numbers as thinking they are the cool kids.
Ultimately why does anyone care that much to get upset about what someone else calls a Watch anyway.

I prefer Daytona, ceramic sub, etc. instead of the reference numbers and nicknames.


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[Potawatomi]

Originally Posted by rcwatchcollector

I think it’s the people who insist on only using reference numbers as thinking they are the cool kids.
Ultimately why does anyone care that much to get upset about what someone else calls a Watch anyway.

I prefer Daytona, ceramic sub, etc. instead of the reference numbers and nicknames.


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which Daytona, which ceramic sub? All the info is in the ref number.

[ckhaing]

It all depends on in which context being used. May work for some, not for others.

[Harry_S]

I love nicknames and think thats what gives a particular watch some charm of personality. Much better than 155005677899CFSADVBBBNJGG-550BVA etc

[rcwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by Potawatomi

which Daytona, which ceramic sub? All the info is in the ref number.

Black dial ceramic Daytona. Etc. add more words so I don’t have to remember the ref numbers. Yg sub black dial.


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[sofmore]

I love all the nicknames.

[BobbyD2323]

Pro nicknames. And the people getting so bent over them sound like “get off my lawn” type folks. Let people use what they enjoy and don’t take it so seriously. They’re just watches.

[Roli4life]

[ScouseJim]

Personally, I find the nicknames ridiculous.

[Bazil]

from someone called ‘Scouse’ , oh the irony ..

[Wrist King]

Load of old shite. American shite.


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[vesnyder]

I do not particularly like the nicknames, but they are much easier to remeber than a 6 digit number - at least for me.

[mac_135]

Originally Posted by vesnyder

I do not particularly like the nicknames, but they are much easier to remeber than a 6 digit number - at least for me.

I was going to post this exact comment.

[Jamhot]

I used to like the nicknames when they were consistent. Only 1 Pepsi, only 1 Coke. It’s just the bezel color. Suddenly Batman has a different name when you change the bracelet. Even worse, one watch can have many names. How can the green ceramic Sub be Starbucks, Kermit & the non-existent word Cermit? So now I hate nicknames. If you can’t agree to the nickname, then it’s just a pet name you call your watch. If that is the case, please keep it to yourself.