Rolex settles it, for once and for all. Batman or Batgirl

[APPRF]

Oh my god, this thing is really bothering some people a lot. I can understand if you have a problem with Rolex nicknames in general, but to only have a problem with Batgirl is a bit strange, and I will stop at that. I say give it time maybe they didn't have time to update the search with Batgirl being a 2019 reference, and Covid. A year ago you couldn't get anything if you searched Batman too. The important thing is that Rolex does approve of nicknames for their references, or maybe only the ones they like.

[APPRF]

Originally Posted by 007_Omega

Rolex doesn't make up these nicknames. They have just acknowledged them through their site for marketing purposes because so many people know these models by their nicknames.

The Batgirl nickname rubs a lot of people the wrong way, either for perceived sexist reasons but more so because the people who own the watch hate its emasculating nickname. I don't see Rolex ever acknowledging that Batgirl nickname but nonetheless it is the Batgirl to many.

This

[JebM]

It’s a batgirl.


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[Gwai]

Originally Posted by watchmework

For those of you that refer to the 126710blnr as the batgirl, just know that it’s actually referred to as the Batman by Rolex!

Ah, what do they know...!

Kidding aside, I'm old-school and find it sad enough that a 'batman' search yields results on their website.

Cheers
Marc

[UpTheIrons!]

It's been like that on their website for at least 4-5 months. Problem is everyone who doesn't own it will say batgirl to differentiate.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by WestCoastS

Thank God

The mother ship saw sense. Batman and Hulk were enough but this. Ridiculous. How dare people come up with such ridiculousness.

Even though it's been finally cleared up I shall continue not to take seriously and refuse to help anyone who uses it.

[Brew]

Does anyone over the age of 21 give a rat's @ss? How about anyone who is not on insta-whatever?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by opaline460

This is awesome

Cannot understand why perhaps for those who have not grown up or those who still live in the child like kindergarten age.

[BroncoOne]

At first I thought that the batgirl name was dumb, then I realized that there isn't anyone that doesn't benefit from having a hot girl on his arm.

[904VT]

Batgirl was one of the most unfitting nicknames I’ve ever heard. For example did the Pepsi become something different like a Diet Pepsi for moving to SS from WG. And what about when it moved to WG did that become the Pepsi Max. No all still the Pepsi. A change in bracelet does not change the watch. To me it’s the BLNR, but if you must it’s a Batman for both 116710 and 126710BLNRs

[~JJ]

It’s called best practices for setting up an internal site search vs Rolex supporting the name.

[Bluside]

Sorry, but I still don't like these silly names for a nice watch. I guess I'm too old.

[1William]

The Batman is the Batman, oyster or jubilee. Great watch.

[socalwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

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This has been beat into the ground so many times. Can we just call it what it is. Say it with me now people... B-L-N-R.

[Jona]

Dumb arse nicknames, the paragon of immaturity.

[drrd]

I clearly wasnt the only one who wondered what Batmans problem was with Catwoman. http://www.history.com/.amp/news/gay...fears-batwoman

[bigfatpauli]

So this has apparently gotten totally out of hand... I guess a group of very PC people are apparently wanting to sue Rolex for discrimination. Because they are using "Batman" and not "Batgirl" they are claiming that Rolex is being derogatory towards women.

The article can be found here.

Nuts world we live in when people go to court over this....

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by WestCoastS

Thank God its settled...although I am surprised with this day and age Rolex was not strong armed to say "Bat person" or "Bat human" lol

Winner!

[zjd168]

whatever the silly name is, truly a fantastic watch with all Rolex DNA

[Turb0wned]

It will always be the Batgirl... Sorry that people that own it don’t like the nickname. Should have bought the Batman.

[Turb0wned]

Originally Posted by 1William

The Batman is the Batman, oyster or jubilee. Great watch.

Nice Batgirl.

[brandrea]

Interesting replies to this and I think we can all agree that the BLNR in any iteration is a great reference

[Calatrava r]

It also could be the name "Batgirl" has not yet reached Rolex corporate but when it does their website will be up-dated with it.

[kwingy]

I remember before the Batman - it was sometimes called the Bruiser lol.

[C0d]

Let's call it Bat Person. We all know the new Bat themed movie will feature a gender fluid person dawning as caped crusader and a watch themed after should be reflective of that and acceptance in our society.

Thank you.

[quakeroatmeal]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Austin Powers would call it a Batchick ...but in these straitened times it will probably have to be Batnongenderspecific

Wow, you're so witty.

[Ravager135]

Rolex originally called the 116710BLNR bezel the day/night bezel in some of their literature.

[socalwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by ravager135

rolex originally called the 116710blnr bezel the day/night bezel in some of their literature.

+1

[Parapraxis]

Batgirl

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Turb0wned

It will always be the Batgirl... Sorry that people that own it don’t like the nickname. Should have bought the Batman.

Originally Posted by Turb0wned

Nice Batgirl.

Originally Posted by Parapraxis

Batgirl

I feel like you should tell us again. JK but if we keep saying it I guess it could become what Rolex says