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Muzz · 15 May 2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I'm with ya Steve

awesome Brian!!! The model numbers are actually not to difficult and besides just using the generic model name is sufficient enough in most cases.

77T · 15 May 2016, 02:03 PM

Rolex itself is full of nicknames - consider Swimpruf, Parachrom, Oysterflex.
So doubt they care as long as the money rolls in...oh, except for Rollie...don't ever call your watch a Rollie...

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singe89 · 15 May 2016, 02:08 PM

I'm sure Rolex actually likes these nicknames. If there are enough people that get together and create a nickname for their watches and it cathes on and essentially goes so viral that it renames the watch...that's some serious free marketing. If the average joe is talking about the "hulk" or "Pepsi" Rolex that's free advertising for the already powerful Rolex marketing machine. It goes to further increase brand and model awearness for free.

DCgator · 15 May 2016, 05:12 PM

Anyone can give their watch a nickname as they please. It's their watch. No one cares.

I refuse to use/acknowledge a Rolex watch referred to as Batman or Rollie. Sounds stupid.

Cimballi · 15 May 2016, 05:29 PM

I don't like nicknames given to Rolexes.
I am not sure whether it's a sign of ignorance, lack of interest, laziness, or simply an attempt to sound cool.

fungo · 15 May 2016, 06:33 PM

Nicknames r fine since it is associated with certain atributes of the watch. It is inherent trait to attach familiarity to things we love. Like my old battle axe.

15 May 2016, 02:03 PM	#32
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,916	Rolex itself is full of nicknames - consider Swimpruf, Parachrom, Oysterflex. So doubt they care as long as the money rolls in...oh, except for Rollie...don't ever call your watch a Rollie... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 May 2016, 05:29 PM	#35
Cimballi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: N. California Watch: Love them all Posts: 156	I don't like nicknames given to Rolexes. I am not sure whether it's a sign of ignorance, lack of interest, laziness, or simply an attempt to sound cool. __________________ Submariner, Datejust, Aqua Terra, Speedmaster, Chronomat, Pathfinder, Nettuno, vintage Girard Perregaud, vintage Rogers, vintage Election, etc...

15 May 2016, 02:08 PM	#33
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,746	I'm sure Rolex actually likes these nicknames. If there are enough people that get together and create a nickname for their watches and it cathes on and essentially goes so viral that it renames the watch...that's some serious free marketing. If the average joe is talking about the "hulk" or "Pepsi" Rolex that's free advertising for the already powerful Rolex marketing machine. It goes to further increase brand and model awearness for free.

15 May 2016, 05:12 PM	#34
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Anyone can give their watch a nickname as they please. It's their watch. No one cares. I refuse to use/acknowledge a Rolex watch referred to as Batman or Rollie. Sounds stupid.

15 May 2016, 06:33 PM	#36
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	Nicknames r fine since it is associated with certain atributes of the watch. It is inherent trait to attach familiarity to things we love. Like my old battle axe.

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