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LA_LEC · 1 July 2013, 07:39 PM

I love that the 16610LV can be simply referred to as the "LV" and there is no confusion or silly nickname needed.

Casey VP-26 · 1 July 2013, 09:40 PM

Rolex represents a class act, lets keep it that way.

lja1821 · 1 July 2013, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casey VP-26

Rolex represents a class act, lets keep it that way.

padi56 · 1 July 2013, 10:21 PM

I always ask myself would they walk into a AD and ask for a batman,platty,bluesy,smurf watch and the rest of the IMHO quite silly names. If no then use the correct reference for the watch or the correct name its that simple even Rollie myself think is quite strange as a Rollie to me was a old film camera.And a Rolex watch is a Rolex watch and not a bloody batman, blusey,platty,or any other of the now getting very childlike names.

MonBK · 1 July 2013, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I always ask myself would they walk into a AD and ask for a batman,platty,bluesy,smurf watch and the rest of the IMHO quite silly names. If no then use the correct reference for the watch or the correct name its that simple even Rollie myself think is quite strange as a Rollie to me was a old film camera.And a Rolex watch is a Rolex watch and not a bloody batman, blusey,platty,or any other of the now getting very childlike names.

Tell them what you really feel Peter.

Lion · 1 July 2013, 10:37 PM

I do use the nicknames because they do describe the watches and have become common language/knowledge(also shorter when typing out a response and easier being lazy)on this Forum. But I do prefer using their "Real Names and Reference Numbers".....as these have worked for decades and are not hard to memorize!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

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.

incontrol · 1 July 2013, 11:12 PM

Life is too short, I do not care what people use to describe them. Nick names or model numbers, in the end I know what is being referred to. Have fun and enjoy!

padi56 · 1 July 2013, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Tell them what you really feel Peter.

I always do.

Jake B · 1 July 2013, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I always ask myself would they walk into a AD and ask for a batman,platty,bluesy,smurf watch and the rest of the IMHO quite silly names. If no then use the correct reference for the watch or the correct name its that simple even Rollie myself think is quite strange as a Rollie to me was a old film camera.And a Rolex watch is a Rolex watch and not a bloody batman, blusey,platty,or any other of the now getting very childlike names.

Precisely...Opening up a thread that says something along the lines of

"Hey, neat BATMAN...My HULK says Hi!" makes me want to

They're Rolex watches, for crying out loud, and this isn't an action figure doll forum

soho · 2 July 2013, 01:04 AM

There are certain nicknames I think are helpful, because it would be tougher to describe the watch without them. For example, I think it's helpful to describe my Tudor Submariner as a lollipop type. Otherwise, I might need to say something like "the type that has the hour hand with the circle on the end that doesn't have the three prongs inside." So the nicknames like lollipop, snowflake and mercedes help. Most, though (like Hulk, Smurf, etc.) I could do without, though it doesn't bug me when folks use them.

Watchdog · 2 July 2013, 01:21 AM

Didn't bother me until "Batman."

Just doesn't work for me.

Mr. RoC · 2 July 2013, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I always ask myself would they walk into a AD and ask for a batman,platty,bluesy,smurf watch and the rest of the IMHO quite silly names. If no then use the correct reference for the watch or the correct name its that simple even Rollie myself think is quite strange as a Rollie to me was a old film camera.And a Rolex watch is a Rolex watch and not a bloody batman, blusey,platty,or any other of the now getting very childlike names.

to that.

lja1821 · 2 July 2013, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I always ask myself would they walk into a AD and ask for a batman,platty,bluesy,smurf watch and the rest of the IMHO quite silly names. If no then use the correct reference for the watch or the correct name its that simple even Rollie myself think is quite strange as a Rollie to me was a old film camera.And a Rolex watch is a Rolex watch and not a bloody batman, blusey,platty,or any other of the now getting very childlike names.

Couldn't have said it better myself..

pexus · 2 July 2013, 01:46 AM

I am quite certain Rolex is developing a Pepsi Ceramic.
And I am dead sure someone will call it Captain America when it's launched.
And then, somewhere in near future, a gtg wrist shot will show a Hulk, Batman and Captain America. And then they will call the thread 'Avengers'

Brace yourselves.its coming...

doubleinfive · 2 July 2013, 02:57 AM

I call my Rolex watches "debt 1, debt 2", etc...

nycpassat · 2 July 2013, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I always ask myself would they walk into a AD and ask for a batman,platty,bluesy,smurf watch and the rest of the IMHO quite silly names. If no then use the correct reference for the watch or the correct name its that simple even Rollie myself think is quite strange as a Rollie to me was a old film camera.And a Rolex watch is a Rolex watch and not a bloody batman, blusey,platty,or any other of the now getting very childlike names.

well said

floater156 · 2 July 2013, 04:27 AM

I think the nicknames are useful in calling out a model without having to write out the reference. For example, instead of saying, "INCOMING.. Check out my new 116610LV!" You can say, "Hulk." Less characters is easier. I love playing guitar, and a lot of people give names to their guitars.

submariner123 · 2 July 2013, 04:35 AM

Enough with these stupid names! Hulk? lets just call it the green submariner.

threemonkeys · 2 July 2013, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by submariner123

Enough with these stupid names! Hulk? lets just call it the green submariner.

Looks like we've got ourselves a trouble-maker.

Passionata · 2 July 2013, 05:08 AM

Some are fine &fits very well but some are just silly!

Best
George

colpol · 2 July 2013, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

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

Agree !!

Roll the Lex · 2 July 2013, 08:13 AM

I think it's amusing. We got the Hulk, Batman. Let's continue this superhero theme. We need to complete the Avengers or Justice League!

Rootbeer? Iron Man
Pepsi? Superman
Any more?

Doctorsti · 2 July 2013, 09:41 AM

I'm in the call it what you want camp and more often then not I use the number designation. I fall in the middle I guess but for some reason people calling them Rollie's bothers me more then calling them Hulk, Polar, Smurf, etc... With that being said I'm not a fan of batman. I much prefer LVc, Subc, DSSD, YM, DD, DJII, etc...

DJJon · 2 July 2013, 01:06 PM

YachtMaster II in all-SS: The DinghyMaster !

Nidal · 2 July 2013, 02:39 PM

Please add "captain America" to the new YM2 blue dial!

johnbeth · 3 July 2013, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJon

YachtMaster II in all-SS: The DinghyMaster !

Not everyone has the same taste in watches and you dont see others disrespecting a specific model like you have done. By being disrespectful, you are insulting other members on this forum who have spent their hard earned cash to buy the watch that sings to them.

n:

Treat others like you would like to be treated.

Rodentman · 3 July 2013, 12:30 AM

Nicknames are douchy. These people have names for their stinking cars, too.

impalass · 3 July 2013, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

Precisely...Opening up a thread that says something along the lines of

"Hey, neat BATMAN...My HULK says Hi!" makes me want to

They're Rolex watches, for crying out loud, and this isn't an action figure doll forum

Edit: Never named my cars either, lol.

FeelingTheBlues · 3 July 2013, 01:33 AM

I don't use nicknames myself I must admit, I just never took the habit of naming watches with something else than their names or reference numbers, however, I don't mind people using them if they like them. To be honest I agree thay arguing over a watch's nickname is a tad silly but I can't help but think that, on the other hand, getting so sick and tired of people using funny names is as exaggerated. Nobody forces anybody to call this or that watc Batman, Bluesy, Hulk or Mary Poppins, it's not worth it to get that mad at funny names given to watches by some people.

Let's all lighten up and enjoy watches the way we want to!

View Poll Results: What do you think about nicknames for Rolex models?
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Juvenile Rubbish!	101	67.33%
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1 July 2013, 07:39 PM	#31
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	I love that the 16610LV can be simply referred to as the "LV" and there is no confusion or silly nickname needed. __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

1 July 2013, 10:21 PM	#34
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	I always ask myself would they walk into a AD and ask for a batman,platty,bluesy,smurf watch and the rest of the IMHO quite silly names. If no then use the correct reference for the watch or the correct name its that simple even Rollie myself think is quite strange as a Rollie to me was a old film camera.And a Rolex watch is a Rolex watch and not a bloody batman, blusey,platty,or any other of the now getting very childlike names. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

1 July 2013, 10:37 PM	#36
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I do use the nicknames because they do describe the watches and have become common language/knowledge(also shorter when typing out a response and easier being lazy)on this Forum. But I do prefer using their "Real Names and Reference Numbers".....as these have worked for decades and are not hard to memorize!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

1 July 2013, 11:12 PM	#38
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Life is too short, I do not care what people use to describe them. Nick names or model numbers, in the end I know what is being referred to. Have fun and enjoy! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

1 July 2013, 09:40 PM	#32
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,718	Rolex represents a class act, lets keep it that way.

2 July 2013, 01:04 AM	#41
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,056	There are certain nicknames I think are helpful, because it would be tougher to describe the watch without them. For example, I think it's helpful to describe my Tudor Submariner as a lollipop type. Otherwise, I might need to say something like "the type that has the hour hand with the circle on the end that doesn't have the three prongs inside." So the nicknames like lollipop, snowflake and mercedes help. Most, though (like Hulk, Smurf, etc.) I could do without, though it doesn't bug me when folks use them.

2 July 2013, 01:21 AM	#42
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,816	Didn't bother me until "Batman." Just doesn't work for me.

2 July 2013, 01:46 AM	#45
pexus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Penang Posts: 246	I am quite certain Rolex is developing a Pepsi Ceramic. And I am dead sure someone will call it Captain America when it's launched. And then, somewhere in near future, a gtg wrist shot will show a Hulk, Batman and Captain America. And then they will call the thread 'Avengers' Brace yourselves.its coming...

2 July 2013, 02:57 AM	#46
doubleinfive "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 655	I call my Rolex watches "debt 1, debt 2", etc...

2 July 2013, 04:27 AM	#48
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I think the nicknames are useful in calling out a model without having to write out the reference. For example, instead of saying, "INCOMING.. Check out my new 116610LV!" You can say, "Hulk." Less characters is easier. I love playing guitar, and a lot of people give names to their guitars. __________________ Lead by example through production.

2 July 2013, 04:35 AM	#49
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	Enough with these stupid names! Hulk? lets just call it the green submariner.

2 July 2013, 05:08 AM	#51
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Some are fine &fits very well but some are just silly! Best George __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

2 July 2013, 08:13 AM	#53
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	I think it's amusing. We got the Hulk, Batman. Let's continue this superhero theme. We need to complete the Avengers or Justice League! Rootbeer? Iron Man Pepsi? Superman Any more?

2 July 2013, 09:41 AM	#54
Doctorsti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Delaware Watch: 116660 Posts: 586	I'm in the call it what you want camp and more often then not I use the number designation. I fall in the middle I guess but for some reason people calling them Rollie's bothers me more then calling them Hulk, Polar, Smurf, etc... With that being said I'm not a fan of batman. I much prefer LVc, Subc, DSSD, YM, DD, DJII, etc... __________________ 116660, goodbye old friend. See you in a few years.

2 July 2013, 01:06 PM	#55
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	YachtMaster II in all-SS: The DinghyMaster !

2 July 2013, 02:39 PM	#56
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Please add "captain America" to the new YM2 blue dial!

3 July 2013, 12:30 AM	#58
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Nicknames are douchy. These people have names for their stinking cars, too.

3 July 2013, 01:33 AM	#60
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I don't use nicknames myself I must admit, I just never took the habit of naming watches with something else than their names or reference numbers, however, I don't mind people using them if they like them. To be honest I agree thay arguing over a watch's nickname is a tad silly but I can't help but think that, on the other hand, getting so sick and tired of people using funny names is as exaggerated. Nobody forces anybody to call this or that watc Batman, Bluesy, Hulk or Mary Poppins, it's not worth it to get that mad at funny names given to watches by some people. Let's all lighten up and enjoy watches the way we want to! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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