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Runnin' Rebel · 17 April 2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsweep

prefer rolex, but there are times when u can use the word rollie, considering i am only 20 and in my circle of friends it is fine. i see it as a word where u can use in a certain place only...

Yup, it's a young thing I guess

BarkMaster · 17 April 2011, 07:27 AM

It's you being anal.

Onikage · 17 April 2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

What REALLY sends me into orbit is when someone calls Thanksgiving "Turkey Day!!!" Like the idiot doesn't know that it's not a feeding day, but a day to reflect on what we're thankful for!!!!!Don't even get me started on "X-Mas," I may pop a blood vessel.

cdnwatchguy · 17 April 2011, 07:47 AM

No.

Runnin' Rebel · 17 April 2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

It's you being anal.

Thank you Sir, by the way I love bark, it's bad ass

kkwn98 · 17 April 2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Would not say I was anal about it but I have aways called a Rolex a Rolex.Myself cannot stand things like bluesy etc and the rest of the pet names.

x100

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Originally Posted by paddy_crow

Why do people worry so much about what others say or think?

Tradition I guess. Plenty of posts here asking others what they should like or what they should think.

Wildwing · 17 April 2011, 09:35 AM

Surprised nobody has mentioned "Coke" and "Pepsi" yet. Further frivolous fodder...

HawaiiSub · 17 April 2011, 11:03 AM

Its Rollie Massimino....he had a good run at 'Nova but an uneventful but short stay at UNLV.

Intruder99 · 17 April 2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildwing

Surprised nobody has mentioned "Coke" and "Pepsi" yet. Further frivolous fodder...

Yeah , they are always coming up on here. Pepsi this ,coke that! I didn't know what you were all on about at first!

What about the bracelets oyster & jubilee, any names?
They seem to get little affection considering their function. If i were to add one to my 'millie' i would buy the jubilee bracelet (possibly on the explorer 114270) then i'd have the different bracelet and watch to wear, which would make it completely different feel and look.

Runnin' Rebel · 17 April 2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HawaiiSub

Its Rollie Massimino....he had a good run at 'Nova but an uneventful but short stay at UNLV.

Nice catch, your right !!

Poohsan · 17 April 2011, 04:38 PM

My point of view is: The people that call a Rolex a "Rollie" are the same people that call California "Calli".

Atomant · 17 April 2011, 05:18 PM

Rolex!

Onikage · 17 April 2011, 07:53 PM

I don't mind pepsi and coke as the're the best way to describe the colour configuration of the GMTs and have been used for a while. What else is there to call them?

Onikage · 17 April 2011, 07:55 PM

LVs are LVs. The new blue sub can just be called a blue sub. LOL because it is. As for the 'Hulk'. That's a green sub. Because it is. :D

Runnin' Rebel · 17 April 2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

I don't mind pepsi and coke as the're the best way to describe the colour configuration of the GMTs and have been used for a while. What else is there to call them?

That's what there called, even on here by the experts, I believe.

Onikage · 17 April 2011, 08:19 PM

Exactly. Plus I believe anyone with even basic knowledge of Rolex models would instantly know what people mean. Whereas Hulk and Kermit, bluesy etc is a little confusing and unnecessary. Nearly as unnecessary as Rollie. LOL

Onikage · 17 April 2011, 08:23 PM

Also if you went into an AD and asked to look at the smurfs and the hulks and maybe a kermit I don't think they'd get what you meant. Pepsi or coke however...

Rock · 17 April 2011, 08:34 PM

I don't mind when other aficionados use these kind of 'pet names' on a forum like this but I cringe a bit when I hear it in daily life from posers and the socially ambitious who think it progresses their cause.

Runnin' Rebel · 17 April 2011, 08:47 PM

I had a guy at work look at my watch and he said "nice rollie" and I just stared at him until he walked away.

That's why I started this thread

karmatp · 17 April 2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jan Davis

I hate it when they call a Tudor a Rolex.

X2! It's a Tudor not a Rolex. I think they should have a sub forum for Tudor, just like Omega, Panerai and Breitling.

I also find it really annoying when someone calls their Rolex a Rollie. I usually stop reading the thread.

paddy_crow · 17 April 2011, 11:20 PM

Are you equally offended when people shorten Submariner to Sub or refer to an Explorer as an Expy? What about people who interchangeably use "your" and "you're" (or "there," "their," and "they're")?

Life is too short to let such things annoy you.

Lisa · 18 April 2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

I had a guy at work look at my watch and he said "nice rollie" and I just stared at him until he walked away.

That's why I started this thread

But isn't that sort of a different situation? He was paying you a compliment. Even if the reference had annoyed me, I might have managed a "thanks." That's just good manners.

marcinthemiddle · 18 April 2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Would not say I was anal about it but I have aways called a Rolex a Rolex.Myself cannot stand things like bluesy etc and the rest of the pet names.

Agreed. "smurf" and "hulk" are my pet-peeves...

Danand · 18 April 2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

But isn't that sort of a different situation? He was paying you a compliment. Even if the reference had annoyed me, I might have managed a "thanks." That's just good manners.

I agree. It is this type of reaction that will have this guy shaking his head and thinking what a snob rolex (or Rollie ) owners are. A better way to respond might have been " oh you mean rolex- yes it is and thanks. "

Jan Davis · 18 April 2011, 12:41 AM

Anything less than calling a Rolex by it's factory given name is immature. I think, I am not sure of is the only line of Rolex that has a factory given name "Bark" that sounds so pathetic. A better name for that watch would be a military term "FUBAR". :)

RJC · 18 April 2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Agreed. "smurf" and "hulk" are my pet-peeves...

Ahhhhrrrr...... I'd forgotten "Smurf"!! Even more cringe worthy!!

Jan Davis · 18 April 2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RJC

Ahhhhrrrr...... I'd forgotten "Smurf"!! Even more cringe worthy!!

Do not forget the term "Clown" for Yachtmaster.

girltime · 18 April 2011, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

their ROLEX a Rollie or is it just me being anal?

Different strokes for different folks. It's all good to me.

folexhater · 18 April 2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollie2011

Yeah I HATE it

you sure?

Zed Homme · 18 April 2011, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CashGap

Not if the speaker is less than five years old.

Six and up... yes, it's ridiculous.

Not quite as irritating as listening to someone falsely claiming to have a "Beemer" when you know they've never been on a bike in their life.

I knew there was a reason why I like you! I've owned 15 Bimmers but have never rode a bike in my life. People often ask me how I like my Beemer and it makes me cringe. I don't bother explaining the difference as I'd probably come across as a pretentious ass.

I dont care for Rollie, blusy, or plattie either, but like the hulk. I guess I'm full of double standards.

17 April 2011, 07:27 AM	#62
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17 April 2011, 04:38 PM	#71
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	My point of view is: The people that call a Rolex a "Rollie" are the same people that call California "Calli". __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

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17 April 2011, 07:53 PM	#73
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I don't mind pepsi and coke as the're the best way to describe the colour configuration of the GMTs and have been used for a while. What else is there to call them? __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

17 April 2011, 09:35 AM	#67
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Surprised nobody has mentioned "Coke" and "Pepsi" yet. Further frivolous fodder...

17 April 2011, 11:03 AM	#68
HawaiiSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NorCal Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 16	Its Rollie Massimino....he had a good run at 'Nova but an uneventful but short stay at UNLV.

17 April 2011, 07:55 PM	#74
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	LVs are LVs. The new blue sub can just be called a blue sub. LOL because it is. As for the 'Hulk'. That's a green sub. Because it is. :D __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

17 April 2011, 08:19 PM	#76
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Exactly. Plus I believe anyone with even basic knowledge of Rolex models would instantly know what people mean. Whereas Hulk and Kermit, bluesy etc is a little confusing and unnecessary. Nearly as unnecessary as Rollie. LOL __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

17 April 2011, 08:23 PM	#77
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Also if you went into an AD and asked to look at the smurfs and the hulks and maybe a kermit I don't think they'd get what you meant. Pepsi or coke however... __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

17 April 2011, 08:34 PM	#78
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,845	I don't mind when other aficionados use these kind of 'pet names' on a forum like this but I cringe a bit when I hear it in daily life from posers and the socially ambitious who think it progresses their cause. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I had a guy at work look at my watch and he said "nice rollie" and I just stared at him until he walked away. That's why I started this thread __________________ ♛

17 April 2011, 11:20 PM	#81
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	Are you equally offended when people shorten Submariner to Sub or refer to an Explorer as an Expy? What about people who interchangeably use "your" and "you're" (or "there," "their," and "they're")? Life is too short to let such things annoy you.

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Jan Davis Fake Identity Cyber-Criminal Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jan Location: Hong Kong Watch: DateJust Posts: 394	Anything less than calling a Rolex by it's factory given name is immature. I think, I am not sure of is the only line of Rolex that has a factory given name "Bark" that sounds so pathetic. A better name for that watch would be a military term "FUBAR". :)

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