Plural for Rolex?

[icnbne]

is it Rolexes? Rolexs? just Rolex?
just a dumb question..

[andypandy]

You say Tomato , I say Rolexes.....lets call the whole thing off ! Seriously though , I have never heard any other use than Rolexes , as the plural.

[winged wheel]

Rolexi, of course.

[Jason71]

Rolexes.

[Rolesor]

Rollies

[TimeToGo]

Sheep

[AWATCH]

This is actually a good question. Since Rolex is a name wouldn't the proper use be Rolex's???

[CPTL]

Generally accepted regular plural: Rolexes. Or, you could try the classical Greek/Latin version: Rolices

[neillfrith]

This is actually a good question. Since Rolex is a name wouldn't the proper use be Rolex's???

not in the plural, that's only to indicates posession when you do that to a name e.g. That is Rolex's design :cheers:

The proper plural would be Rolexes, it follows the same rule as, boxes/foxes/taxes. It aids pronunciation, I was a language student and I am very geeky because I still love grammar, syntax, spelling etc.

[The GMT Master]

The easy thing is to say Rolex watches :chuckle:

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[datejust1]

Rolexes for me...

[Ebruner]

Rolexen.

[jamesworthy52]

Rolexes

[p-hunter]

Have you heard anyone say
I own two Mercedeses???
It is Rolex even in plural

[mfer]

I say I have two Rolex but would like to have many Rolex.

[sakuraba]

watches :chuckle:

[icomm]

Have you heard anyone say
I own two Mercedeses???
It is Rolex even in plural

Your answer is full of sense :worship:

[spuds]

The plural of Rolex is simply "Rolex".

Trust me.
I am a (closet) grammar-Nazi.

[everose]

I say I have two Rolex but would like to have many Rolex.

Yes....but you also love many Panerai....(s).....(es):thinking::rofl:


:cheers:

[AWATCH]

not in the plural, that's only to indicates posession when you do that to a name e.g. That is Rolex's design :cheers:

The proper plural would be Rolexes, it follows the same rule as, boxes/foxes/taxes. It aids pronunciation, I was a language student and I am very geeky because I still love grammar, syntax, spelling etc.

Thanks for the lesson, My worst subject in school, I enjoy kidding my wife and end sentences with a preposition just to aggravate her:chuckle:

[moviefreak]

Sheep

:dummy::dummy::dummy::dummy:

[HL65]

Rolexei '

[Cru Jones]

not in the plural, that's only to indicates posession when you do that to a name e.g. That is Rolex's design :cheers:

The proper plural would be Rolexes, it follows the same rule as, boxes/foxes/taxes. It aids pronunciation, I was a language student and I am very geeky because I still love grammar, syntax, spelling etc.


The plural of Rolex is simply "Rolex".

Trust me.
I am a (closet) grammar-Nazi.




hmmmmm....tax/taxes and fox/foxes is pretty persuasive......

[xxthe_remedyxx]

Rolex'

[TerryF]

not in the plural, that's only to indicates posession when you do that to a name e.g. That is Rolex's design :cheers:

The proper plural would be Rolexes, it follows the same rule as, boxes/foxes/taxes. It aids pronunciation, I was a language student and I am very geeky because I still love grammar, syntax, spelling etc.

Hmmmm :thinking: and index is therefore indexes??

That is of course similar to mouse:mice and house:houses...

not so?

Reading the above again, it sounds rather condescending which it really isn't meant to be.

Terry

[GradyPhilpott]

These links are for the MacMillan (http://www.macmillandictionary.com/) dictionary.

Under "word forms" in both British and American English, the plural of Rolex is listed as Rolexes.

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/Rolex

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/american/Rolex

Years ago when Jan Libourel was editor of "Handguns" magazine, he would write the plural of Taurus (a Brazilian firearms manufacturer) as Taurii. The grammar Nazis would go berzerk, but he'd never flinch, although he did once explain that it was his idea of a joke and the grammar Nazis needed to chill.

[moviefreak]

one Rolex.. and many Rolex watches... :thumbsup:

[cornerstore]

Have you heard anyone say
I own two Mercedeses???
It is Rolex even in plural


Is it a counter full of various Rolex or various of Rolex watches?

[Cru Jones]

one Rolex.. and many Rolex watches... :thumbsup:



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[JJ Irani]

I find "Rolexes" convenient to use when required!! :biggrin:

[moviefreak]

hey if J.J says so... Rolexes it is.. :rofl::rofl::rofl: who are we all to go against his majesty the ex-ceo of Rolexes World...

[GoldenBear]

It is Rolexes.

[GMTcrazy]

Rollies


NO!!!!!!!!!! Not the "Rollies"...... :crying:

I say Rolex's

[RJC]

Have you heard anyone say
I own two Mercedeses???
It is Rolex even in plural

X 2 :thumbsup:

[hsfrank]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:Come on you grammerphobes. It is simple. You have one Rolex....I have more. Now that's plural.:rofl::rofl::rofl::cheers:

[mpkRolex]

one rolex two rolex three rolex...it is just rolex:thumbsup:

[Roxas]

Hmph, so the plural of Patek Philippe is Patek Philippes, and the plural of A. Lange & Sohne is A.Lange & Sohnes?

[Gerardus]

Rolex watches.

[SLS]

Rolex watches
x2

[ayres]

lol, this is a serious point of contention. the best way to resolve this will be to go to the source...

if we scour rolex documents, maybe we will find reference to how they themselves refer to more than one rolex.

personally, i've simply written, 'rolex watches', as 'rolexes' seems awkward.

[ParisDakarBmw]

Rolexesus's

[The GMT Kid]

lol, this is a serious point of contention. the best way to resolve this will be to go to the source...

if we scour rolex documents, maybe we will find reference to how they themselves refer to more than one rolex.

personally, i've simply written, 'rolex watches', as 'rolexes' seems awkward.

X2 :thumbsup:

I've search through the documents I have and have not found a plural version from Rolex itself. :banghead:

[GoldenBear]

How about BMW or Chevy? How many "Chevy" or "BMW" or "Chevys" and/or "BMW's"...

[The GMT Kid]

How about BMW or Chevy? How many "Chevy" or "BMW" or "Chevys" and/or "BMW's"...

"BMW's" is possessive, not plural. :read:

Sorry, just my inner grammar Nazi coming out of the closet. :naughty:

[Nicko]

is it Rolexes? Rolexs? just Rolex?
just a dumb question..

Expensive! :clap::dummy:

[Gagebuilder]

Point of order, a name that is under registered copyright will never be plural by the company. Hence, it is Rolex. But it can be the plural form that is copyrighted, such as Hooters or ... um ...


what was I saying again?

[rfknauss]

I believe to be technically correct, you should say Rolex watches since Rolex is a trademark. Not to change the topic ...... but the same situation applies to Timex watches. It would be incorrect in my opinion to say Timexes or Rolexes.
:cheers:

[mike]

Several.:thumbsup:

[Tunacan26]

A big pile of money?

[jeangtd]

I say I have two Rolex but would like to have many Rolex.

right, you wouldnt say Chineses

[GoldenBear]

"BMW's" is possessive, not plural. :read:

Sorry, just my inner grammar Nazi coming out of the closet. :naughty:

LOL..I guess so...a lot of "-" added but I am sure people could figure it out.

[meloncap78]

"I own several Rolex watches"

[rfknauss]

Here is some info on trademark grammer.
http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/000943.html
:cheers:

[GradyPhilpott]

Here's more on the topic of trademark grammar.


Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1ACAW_ENUS322&=&q=plural+form+of+registered+trademarks.&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)

[The GMT Kid]

LOL..I guess so...a lot of "-" added but I am sure people could figure it out.

No "s were added in that posting. All "s were supplied by the original poster. :read:

:bye:

[therolexguy]

Should be Rolli...long i. :clap:

[Mike-66]

Should be Rolli...long i. :clap:



A Rolex (plural: Roli or Rolexes) :rofl:

[ParisDakarBmw]

I own a Rolex

I own two Rolex

One of the Rolex is a Pepsi - (Not) One of my Roli is a Pepsi.

I sent both Rolex to a watchmaker - (Not) I sent my Rolexi to a watch maker.

On the street it's different. I jes got my Rolexesus out on my wrist so you would recognize.

I think the term Rolex should be solid and accompanied by nouns.

"I own two Rolex watches"
"My Rolex collection sits safely in a watchwinder"
"I enjoy my two Rolex"

[cody p]

good question. and because i've always been unsure - i throw the word 'watches' after to be safe. as in - i have many rolex watches.

(truth be told, i only have one)

[chrislkb]

The easy thing is to say Rolex watches :chuckle:



:thumbsup: :rofl: :lol: Watever...

[icnbne]

i knew i wasnt the only lost one :chuckle:

[hng]

It's funny question with so many replies hahaha...

[hng]

It's funny question with so many replies hahaha...

[andypandy]

Rolice is nice ! Rolini issa good for us Italiani ! Paninni is the plural of Panerai....no ?:chuckle::thumbsup:

[chrislkb]

It's funny question with so many replies hahaha...

:chuckle:At least it beats that banned loser who posted tons of :poo: last nite. Good riddance to the moron

[Grey Ghost]

RollsLexus

[Paracentesis]

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=2630364#post2630364

[subtona]

Rolex'

x2

[sheldonsmith]

I own a Rolex

I own two Rolex

One of the Rolex is a Pepsi - (Not) One of my Roli is a Pepsi.

I sent both Rolex to a watchmaker - (Not) I sent my Rolexi to a watch maker.

On the street it's different. I jes got my Rolexesus out on my wrist so you would recognize.

I think the term Rolex should be solid and accompanied by nouns.

"I own two Rolex watches"
"My Rolex collection sits safely in a watchwinder"
"I enjoy my two Rolex"

^ THIS ^

Admittedly, some of my articles might have an errant “Rolexes” bad plural form in them. “Rolex watches” seems the proper use.

~ Sheldon

[SearChart]

^ THIS ^

Admittedly, some of my articles might have an errant “Rolexes” bad plural form in them. “Rolex watches” seems the proper use.

~ Sheldon

Why bump a 6 year old thread? :thinking:

[sheldonsmith]

Because it was just featured on Hodinkee

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/what-is-the-plural-of-rolex

~ Sheldon

[Chadridv]

Why bump a 6 year old thread? :thinking:

because if you don't bump an old thread you get criticized for not using the search function. lose/lose apparently. :banghead:

[GradyPhilpott]

This is actually a good question. Since Rolex is a name wouldn't the proper use be Rolex's???

Here's the correct answer:

1. Trademarks are adjectives used to modify nouns; the noun is the generic name of a product or service.

2. As adjectives, trademarks may not be used in the plural or possessive form.

Correct: I bought two Macintosh computers.

Not Correct: I bought two Macintoshes.

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/how-to-make-product-names-plural?page=1

[Alexwwjd]

Because it was just featured on Hodinkee

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/what-is-the-plural-of-rolex

~ Sheldon

:chuckle: We are famous! :cheers:

[GradyPhilpott]

Because it was just featured on Hodinkee

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/what-is-the-plural-of-rolex

~ Sheldon

It's a good thing that Rolex takes no position on this matter, as quite hubbub was caused when Apple executive Philip Schiller did take a position with regard to their trade name.

Two Silicon Valley guys were talking on Twitter about whether they should say they have two iPad Pros or two iPads Pro. Then Schiller jumped in to say, “One need never pluralize Apple product names. Ex: Mr. Evans used two iPad Pro devices.” [Emphasis mine]

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/how-to-make-product-names-plural

The Apple website addresses this very problem, but a close reading will reveal that Apple breaks the rules on their own website, even in the same paragraph.

Trademarks are adjectives, and should not be made into verbs or made plural or possessive. For more information on how to use Apple’s trademarks, refer to the document titled, “Guidelines for Using Apple Trademarks,” or contact the Trademark team. [Emphasis mine]

https://www.apple.com/legal/intellectual-property/trademark/appletmlist.html

[JR16]

Here's the correct answer:

1. Trademarks are adjectives used to modify nouns; the noun is the generic name of a product or service.

2. As adjectives, trademarks may not be used in the plural or possessive form.

Correct: I bought two Macintosh computers.

Not Correct: I bought two Macintoshes.

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/how-to-make-product-names-plural?page=1



That is a great explanation, thanks or posting !


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[GradyPhilpott]

Why bump a 6 year old thread? :thinking:Why not?

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[Old Expat Beast]

Because very few people seem to pay attention to the date on threads/posts, so you get this situation where people are answering or reacting to ancient comments, thinking they are chatting in real time, and it gets confusing and annoying. There are other reasons, but this is the main reason why old threads get closed (by me anyway) unless they are especially interesting. :cheers:

[Old Expat Beast]

because if you don't bump an old thread you get criticized for not using the search function. lose/lose apparently. :banghead:

Feel free to start a new thread on this topic. Or search for the several others already posted.