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donq · 30 June 2013, 06:09 AM

Batman...Hulk.....Beast....Bluesy....

Personally I cringe a bit whenever I see these used.

Am I alone in this?

Tell me what you think...

theloxmyth · 30 June 2013, 06:23 AM

Two-tone Bluesy, ExpyII, TOG...

Smurf, Sub...

Yep, works for me, n'at.

T. Ferguson · 30 June 2013, 06:25 AM

I suppose if a nickname develops organically it's OK. The President in reference to the DD doesn't bother me because there is some history behind it.

But I had to laugh at all the "What should we call the new GMT?" threads. Guys actually posting their pet name with supporting reasons to call it the Batman, Bruiser, Powerade... Amusing that there was real debate going on about this, like there was pressure to get it right because this new nickname will be our eternal gift to the watch world.

advocatia · 30 June 2013, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

I suppose if a nickname develops organically it's OK. The President in reference to the DD doesn't bother me because there is some history behind it.

But I had to laugh at all the "What should we call the new GMT?" threads. Guys actually posting their pet name with supporting reasons to call it the Batman, Bruiser, Powerade... Amusing that there was real debate going on about this, like there was pressure to get it right because this new nickname will be our eternal gift to the watch world.

This exactly. And your signature is great.

Rock · 1 July 2013, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

But I had to laugh at all the "What should we call the new GMT?" threads. Guys actually posting their pet name with supporting reasons to call it the Batman, Bruiser, Powerade... Amusing that there was real debate going on about this, like there was pressure to get it right because this new nickname will be our eternal gift to the watch world.

Another vote for this one.

Nicknames are fun as well as sensible for WIS. It is all part of 'the obsession' and forms the wider 'folklore' of the Rolex part of the watch hobby.

Batman, Bruiser and Powerade are starting to get a bit silly however.

kilyung · 30 June 2013, 06:28 AM

It doesn't bug me but I don't usually use nicknames.

MonBK · 30 June 2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

It doesn't bug me but I don't usually use nicknames.

x2

themast · 1 July 2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

It doesn't bug me but I don't usually use nicknames.

I voted "juvenile..." but Mike's post better describe my feeling about nicknames.

superdog · 30 June 2013, 06:29 AM

Not voting because neither one really work for me.

But I do like the names. I think they are fun.

Not necessarily cool or awesome, but fun.

newtype8825 · 30 June 2013, 06:31 AM

I call my sub Lex

K3VB · 30 June 2013, 06:32 AM

Depends on the nickname I think, 'Pepsi' and 'Coke' or don't they count as they are bezels lol, but it's those 2 and the hulk that I like best

codecow · 30 June 2013, 06:41 AM

I like them but only if they are universally accepted. The new bi-color ceramic GMT I feel doesn't have a consensus yet, and I personally dislike Batman.

mmmmp · 30 June 2013, 07:08 AM

TOG is an acronym. (Turn-O-Graph) Nicknames are fine, I suppose, but I don't use them.

AK797 · 30 June 2013, 07:24 AM

I like the nicknames if they save me from typing as Im on a few forums most days.

cop414 · 30 June 2013, 07:47 AM

Not a fan but don't mind the Submariner being called a Sub or the GMT's being called Pepsi or Coke.

slcbbrown · 30 June 2013, 08:23 AM

Rubbish is probably a little strong for my choice, but I don't care for nicknames that are created in an effort just to be cute or clever. For me, names like Pepsi or Coke were pretty clear attempts to describe a specific model. Others that I find unobjectionable are simple shortenings of names.

crowncollection · 1 July 2013, 11:29 AM

I generally use the proper name, I hate the new Gmt's nicknames. If it has to have one or will find one in a few years on it own in its own time.

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singe89 · 1 July 2013, 11:36 AM

I like nicknames...way easier than trying to remember all the reference numbers.

Billywiz · 1 July 2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by singe89

i like nicknames...way easier than trying to remember all the reference numbers.

x2.

busytimmy · 1 July 2013, 11:39 AM

Nicknames only work and have charm when they come about in an organic fashion - it's not something that can be forced, and certainly, working to 'think of a nickname' is a good example of how to short-change the process of arriving at a nickname.

GradyPhilpott · 1 July 2013, 12:35 PM

Sub, DD, DJ, Root Beer, Coke, Pepsi, Daytona, and even AK and OP are easy to use diminutives for the watches' real names and reference numbers when everyone is clear on what watch is being discussed.

Bluesy, Expy, and Milly don't work so well, in my opinion.

Rollie makes me want to commit a violent act.

I agree with the organic process. A good nickname should just emerge over time and gain acceptance and currency.

Anything that's less will seem contrived.

cop414 · 1 July 2013, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Sub, DD, DJ, Root Beer, Coke, Pepsi, Daytona, and even AK and OP are easy to use diminutives for the watches' real names and reference numbers when everyone is clear on what watch is being discussed.

Bluesy, Expy, and Milly don't work so well, in my opinion.

Rollie makes me want to commit a violent act.

I agree with the organic process. A good nickname should just emerge over time and gain acceptance and currency.

Anything that's less will seem contrived.

Good answer Grady.

johnbeth · 1 July 2013, 12:45 PM

Watches should be called by their factory names......some nicknames make me want to vomit...

colpol · 2 July 2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

Watches should be called by their factory names......some nicknames make me want to vomit...

Agree !!

joe100 · 1 July 2013, 01:04 PM

I agree with Grady.

I hate the silly nicknames. Batman is the worst. When the BLNR came out, everyone was more concerned with being the one who named it instead of talking about the watch itself.

donas · 1 July 2013, 01:19 PM

I didn't vote, neither choice really fits for me either. I don't mind some ie. Hulk, Smurf, etc. But for some reason, when I read "rollie" I cringe....I absolutely hate that one.

threemonkeys · 1 July 2013, 01:27 PM

Batman is an incredible name. And since we have such a large number of members in favor of this great name, I'm on board. Just to make sure we have all agreed on the 'best' name for all of WIS-dom, though, I want to propose a few that I think are just as worthy for consideration.

There's this classic. Sorry I can't claim this idea as mine. I believe some fine member already suggested it.

And we have this beaut. Get it? Engineering, Rolex, watch technology?

One of my favs. And for full disclosure, I think this has a slight edge over Batman. I'm thinking we call the new watch the 'Cleaner.' Although 'Laundie' works, too.

And to maintain our beverage theme. Because, well, why not?

And lastly, for those that consume too much beverage.

Choose wisely, my friends.

johnbeth · 1 July 2013, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Batman is an incredible name. And since we have such a large number of members in favor of this great name, I'm on board

Very large number 28 posts on this thread out of by the 90k plus members...

Batman and other names are embarrassing.

n:

Rogdogg · 1 July 2013, 01:27 PM

While I do use them from time to time I don't particularly like them. I don't dislike them either. I can take or leave it really.

Turbo23dog · 1 July 2013, 01:35 PM

We need a seperate poll to find out which of the many different nicknames for the new Black and Blue GMT floats to the top.

View Poll Results: What do you think about nicknames for Rolex models?
Awesome! Sooo cool.	49	32.67%
Juvenile Rubbish!	101	67.33%
Voters: 150. You may not vote on this poll

30 June 2013, 06:09 AM	#1
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,136	Nicknames for Rolex Models: what do you think? Batman...Hulk.....Beast....Bluesy.... Personally I cringe a bit whenever I see these used. Am I alone in this? Tell me what you think...

30 June 2013, 06:23 AM	#2
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Two-tone Bluesy, ExpyII, TOG... Smurf, Sub... Yep, works for me, n'at. __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

30 June 2013, 06:25 AM	#3
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I suppose if a nickname develops organically it's OK. The President in reference to the DD doesn't bother me because there is some history behind it. But I had to laugh at all the "What should we call the new GMT?" threads. Guys actually posting their pet name with supporting reasons to call it the Batman, Bruiser, Powerade... Amusing that there was real debate going on about this, like there was pressure to get it right because this new nickname will be our eternal gift to the watch world. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

30 June 2013, 06:29 AM	#9
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Not voting because neither one really work for me. But I do like the names. I think they are fun. Not necessarily cool or awesome, but fun. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

30 June 2013, 06:28 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It doesn't bug me but I don't usually use nicknames.

30 June 2013, 06:31 AM	#10
newtype8825 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Newtype8825 Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Sub Posts: 9	I call my sub Lex

30 June 2013, 06:32 AM	#11
K3VB Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 38	Depends on the nickname I think, 'Pepsi' and 'Coke' or don't they count as they are bezels lol, but it's those 2 and the hulk that I like best

30 June 2013, 06:41 AM	#12
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,180	I like them but only if they are universally accepted. The new bi-color ceramic GMT I feel doesn't have a consensus yet, and I personally dislike Batman.

30 June 2013, 07:08 AM	#13
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	TOG is an acronym. (Turn-O-Graph) Nicknames are fine, I suppose, but I don't use them.

30 June 2013, 07:24 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I like the nicknames if they save me from typing as Im on a few forums most days.

30 June 2013, 07:47 AM	#15
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,156	Not a fan but don't mind the Submariner being called a Sub or the GMT's being called Pepsi or Coke. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

30 June 2013, 08:23 AM	#16
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Rubbish is probably a little strong for my choice, but I don't care for nicknames that are created in an effort just to be cute or clever. For me, names like Pepsi or Coke were pretty clear attempts to describe a specific model. Others that I find unobjectionable are simple shortenings of names.

1 July 2013, 11:29 AM	#17
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	I generally use the proper name, I hate the new Gmt's nicknames. If it has to have one or will find one in a few years on it own in its own time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

1 July 2013, 11:36 AM	#18
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,746	I like nicknames...way easier than trying to remember all the reference numbers.

1 July 2013, 11:39 AM	#20
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Nicknames only work and have charm when they come about in an organic fashion - it's not something that can be forced, and certainly, working to 'think of a nickname' is a good example of how to short-change the process of arriving at a nickname.

1 July 2013, 12:35 PM	#21
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,449	Sub, DD, DJ, Root Beer, Coke, Pepsi, Daytona, and even AK and OP are easy to use diminutives for the watches' real names and reference numbers when everyone is clear on what watch is being discussed. Bluesy, Expy, and Milly don't work so well, in my opinion. Rollie makes me want to commit a violent act. I agree with the organic process. A good nickname should just emerge over time and gain acceptance and currency. Anything that's less will seem contrived. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

1 July 2013, 12:45 PM	#23
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Watches should be called by their factory names......some nicknames make me want to vomit...

1 July 2013, 01:04 PM	#25
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	I agree with Grady. I hate the silly nicknames. Batman is the worst. When the BLNR came out, everyone was more concerned with being the one who named it instead of talking about the watch itself. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

1 July 2013, 01:19 PM	#26
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I didn't vote, neither choice really fits for me either. I don't mind some ie. Hulk, Smurf, etc. But for some reason, when I read "rollie" I cringe....I absolutely hate that one.

1 July 2013, 01:27 PM	#27
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Batman is an incredible name. And since we have such a large number of members in favor of this great name, I'm on board. Just to make sure we have all agreed on the 'best' name for all of WIS-dom, though, I want to propose a few that I think are just as worthy for consideration. There's this classic. Sorry I can't claim this idea as mine. I believe some fine member already suggested it. And we have this beaut. Get it? Engineering, Rolex, watch technology? One of my favs. And for full disclosure, I think this has a slight edge over Batman. I'm thinking we call the new watch the 'Cleaner.' Although 'Laundie' works, too. And to maintain our beverage theme. Because, well, why not? And lastly, for those that consume too much beverage. Choose wisely, my friends.

1 July 2013, 01:27 PM	#29
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	While I do use them from time to time I don't particularly like them. I don't dislike them either. I can take or leave it really.

1 July 2013, 01:35 PM	#30
Turbo23dog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Virginia Posts: 164	We need a seperate poll to find out which of the many different nicknames for the new Black and Blue GMT floats to the top.

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