Rolex Nicknames - Your Real Opinion?

[White Collar Boy]

Better than saying reference numbers during conversation, which is abstruse and really nerdy. But none of this is ever discussed except by brand fans anyway, so I guess it’s all harmless (except to the extent it annoys spouses within earshot).

[GW44]

Originally Posted by piratfisk

Same thing with "president." It's a Day-Date; the "president" (not presidential) is referring to the bracelet.

Thank you

That is one that really grinds my gears about the Day Date.

[geoach]

when they call it batman and batgirl makes me makes are 10yoa

[HiDive]

There is another one that has always had a comic book nick name, the Submariner.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Hulk, Batman, Bluesy, Pepsi, Coke, Starbucks, Batgirl…

I have considered asking you all this question for quite some time. To preface the subject, I would like to point out that the vast majority of us members are adult men. That isn’t a sexist statement, rather just fact.

That being said, we are probably all grown men in different phases of our adult lives. Coining nicknames isn’t unusual in our youth, most of us had one in our childhood, we also often have them for our children. But I’m having a tough time with these Rolex nicknames and it isn’t that I don’t use them or particularly dislike them. I just find it quite odd, based upon the aforementioned perceived demographic, that we men have created these nicknames for Rolex watches and perpetuate them between ourselves. We are continuing to invent them too. Starbucks and Batgirl being two very recent additions.

Of course, there’s the rationale or excuse that the nicknames are easier to say than the true reference. But, for instance, BLNR or BLRO are shorter acronyms than Batman or Pepsi. CHNR is shorter than Rootbeer.

I’ve then looked at other products or items we men buy. I can’t seem to find nicknames being attributed to cars, clothing items, shoes, nor even other brands of watches than Rolex. I could be wrong, mind?

As I’ve said, I use these nicknames occasionally or respond when they are mentioned. However, I’m intrigued as to what you all really think, I mean deep down.

There is a 98% chance that you are over-thinking the entire topic. Nicknames are like man-buns. I think they are ridiculous, but I'm not the one walking around in one so why would I care?

[TickTockChuck]

Some nicknames are better than others, but generally I'm okay with their use as it makes it easier for the purpose of conversation instead of memorizing random numbers, having worked in aerospace where the factory uses nicknames for various key components yielding instant recognition amongst everyone.

[Hollie_Rollie]

dislike. sounds childish.

[Cassian739]

Nicknames and reference numbers both serve the same purpose of helping people discuss and enjoy Rolex watches. Very few outside of a few niche watch circles care about reference numbers. I know the reference numbers and movements of the watches I own, but I also have enough Emotional Intelligence to 1) realize when and where it's appropriate to use reference numbers in conversation, and 2) not waste my time trying to convince others not to use them.

[Bazil]

All said and done, stupid, silly, daft or plain annoying - Rolex nicknames are going nowhere they are here to stay, so get as upset, angry, frustrated all you like, in fact bang your fists all you like they will stay !
Off to get my Cookie Monster that’s been sat next to my peek-a-boo, ta ta ….

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

I like how you have a nickname for the word “nickname.”

[bluestreak]

The only reason someone can reasonably argue that using “126710BLRO” is superior to “Pepsi” in casual conversation is if they want to make the topic less accessible to newcomers…

[ChronoZach]

I don’t use them, but don’t mind either, to each his own.
I prefer the Rolex codes for them or the reference numbers.

Cheers,