Abbreviations

[C.J.]

We've had several new members ask about the meanings of a lot of the abbreviations we use here on TRF. Below is a list of some of the most common ones used as compiled by the members of TRF :cheers:


AC = America's Cup (Omega)
AD = Authorized Dealer (of Rolex or another watchmaker)
AK = Air King
AR - Anti-reflective
ARW= Authorised Rolex Watchmaker
BAR = Pressure/Depth rating (e.g.30BAR, 300m/1000ft)
BKL = Bald Kiwi Loon (JJ) :chuckle:
BNIB = Brand New In Box
BPh = Beats per hour ie. 28,800 bph, 36,000 bph
Cal = Calibre (of a movement)
CCC = Credit Card Certificate (new COSC certificate issued in the form of a plastic card instead of paper)
COS = Cosmograph (= Daytona)
COSC = Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres" (Certified Chronometer)
CRB = Chapter Ring Branding (for example "ROLEXROLEX" on the edge of the dial of some Rolex watches.
DD = Day-Date
DJ = DateJust
EXP = Explorer
EXP II = Explorer II
Flip = Changing watches in one's collection
FSOT = For Sale Or Trade
GMT = Greenwich Mean Time
GMT/GMT II = GMT Master II (Rolex Professional line model)
GMTIIC = GMTII with Ceramic Bezel
GV = Glace verte (green-edged crystal of the Milgauss)
HEV = Helium Escape Valve
JUB = Jubilee Bracelet
LEC = Laser Etched Coronet
LN = Lunette Noir (black bezel insert of the GMT II)
LNIB = Like New In Box
LV = Lunette Verti (Green Bezel, 50th anniversary Submariner)
MIB = Mint In Box
MOP = Mother Of Pearl
MSRP = Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, just like in other markets
NSFW = Not Safe For Work
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
OP = Oyster Perpetual
PAM = Panerai
PT = Platinum
RG = Rose Gold
RSC = Rolex Service Center
SD = Sea Dweller
SEL = Solid End Link (referring to bracelet)
Serti dial a watch dial that is set with precious stones
SL / L = Super Luminova, Luminova
SMP = Seamaster Professional (Omega)
Speedy = Speedmaster (Omega)
SS = Stainless Steel
Sub = Submariner
T<25 = Tritium based dial
Ti = Titanium
TOG = Turn-O-Graph
TT = Two Tone (Bi-metal- yellow fold & Stainless Steel)
WG = White Gold
WIS = Watch Idiot Savant
WTB = Want To Buy
WTS = Want to Sell
WTT = Want to Trade
YG = Yellow Gold
YM = Yacht Master
ZERO = The complete black bezel insert on the GMT.

[C.J.]

Guys, I'm not going to lock this thread, yet. If anyone has any more abbreviations, please add them to the thread. But, let's keep it to serious posts only. I know, I hate being too serious too, but it's been getting confusing for some of the newer guys to search through the list for the abbreviations they need.

Thanks again, everyone :cheers:

[roadcarver]

Flip = Changing watches in one's collection
Ti = Titanium
TZ = Timezone.com
WUS = WatchUSeek.com
Fleabay = Ebay
Cal = Calibre (movement)
NSFW - Not Safe For Work

[rongmt]

Serti is French for setting or to crimp. A serti dial is one set with stones.

[daunwaun]

guys thanks for those a big help

[SSD]

MSRP = Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, just like in other markets
MIB = Mint In Box
CM II = Clownmaster II (the new Yachtmaster II)

[SPACE-DWELLER]

COS = Cosmograph (= Daytona)

[SPACE-DWELLER]

CCC = Credit Card Certificate (new COSC certificate issued in the form of a plastic card instead of paper)

[SPACE-DWELLER]

SUGGESTION:

LEC for Laser Etched Coronet!

:cheers:

[SPACE-DWELLER]

SUGGESTION:

C.R.B. = Chapter Ring Branding (for example "ROLEXROLEX" on the edge of the dial of some (most?) Rolex watches.

[SSD]

SUGGESTION:

MG= Milgauss
GG= Green Glass (crystal)
CG= clear glass (crystal)

[Ronnie Rolex]

Not really abbreviations:

New GMTII with ceramic bezel and green 24-hour arrow:

1. GMTIIC
2. Green Arrow
3. Robin Hood

[abigsecret]

ARW= Authorised Rolex Watchmaker :thumbsup:

[JJ Irani]

ARW= Authorised Rolex Watchmaker :thumbsup:

ARW = Artistic Rolex Woman!! :chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

[TARDIS]

Many diving watches here, so how about....

BAR = Depth rating (e.g.30BAR, 300m/1000ft)

[WES]

JJ - Bald headed, four eyed, woman watching, sheep loving, Rolex adoring, watch flipper extraordinaire, form NZ
NZ - New Zealand

[JJ Irani]

JJ - Bald headed, four eyed, woman watching, sheep loving, Rolex adoring, watch flipper extraordinaire, form NZ
NZ - New Zealand

:chuckle::chuckle:

....and WES = Watch Every Step, pal!!! :bartmoon::rofl::rofl:

[WES]

:chuckle::chuckle:

....and WES = Watch Every Step, pal!!! :bartmoon::rofl::rofl:



:eek: Like a little lady sheep walking in front of you in the dark! :concerned

:thumbsup:

[Alcan]

SUGGESTION:

C.R.B. = Chapter Ring Branding (for example "ROLEXROLEX" on the edge of the dial of some (most?) Rolex watches.

SUGGESTION:

Call it what it is, an engraved rehaut.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

BLRO = Bleu-rouge ("Pepsi" blue/red bezel insert of the GMT II).

LN = Lunette verte (black bezel insert of the GMT II)

GV = Glace verte (green-edged crystal of the Milgauss).

[Incurable]

SUGGESTION:

Call it what it is, an engraved rehaut.

I'm guilty of this... Technically, a chapter ring is marked with indices for some purpose, whether it be minutes, time elapsed, or some other function. It is usually seperate from the rehaut and does not perform the same purpose. The rehaut is indeed the spacer or flange that sets the spacing between the dial and crystal. Therefore, I suggest the acronym CRB be re-assigned to OBR for "Overly Branded Rehaut"... :chuckle: :dummy:

[topcat30093]

Could somebody please tell me what "Bump" means.
Thank you

[Incurable]

Bump is like TTT (To the top) meaning 'bumping' this thread back to the top of the recently read list. Lots of times, a person will just post 'bump' or TTT on an old, buried thread to re-establish it's visibility on the first page of a forum. Pretty common if you're selling something. Some forums discourage it's use and consider it bad 'netiquette'...

[topcat30093]

Pat, thank you, all makes sense now.

[mfer]

maybe add...
Pepsi - Red/Blue GMT
Coke - Red/Black GMT
Rootbeer - Rootbeer colored GMT
Kermit - 16610 LV (Green Bezel Maxi-Dialed Sub-Date)

since we have speedy, smp....
Rolex needs to represent!

Stupid questions, where is the M in PAM come from? Why not PAN?

[roadcarver]

Stupid questions, where is the M in PAM come from? Why not PAN?

Good question, I've wondered about that too...

I found the answer from an FAQ from a Panerai site.

29.Q: If all watches made by OP are Panerais, why are the individual reference numbers for Panerais called "PAMs?"

A: PAM stands for PAnerai Model.

Courtesy of - http://epamblog.blogspot.com/

Best,

Vernon

[Tascott Viewer]

Hi All

New to Rolex and the Forum
Could some kind member please enlighten me as to what
the LN designates in the Model 16613LN
(TT Blue Dial)

Many thanks

[Marrk]

"LN = Lunette verte (black bezel insert of the GMT II)"

Huh?

[JJ Irani]

"LN = Lunette verte (black bezel insert of the GMT II)"

Huh?

LN = Lunetter Noir = BLACK BEZEL

JJ

[Tascott Viewer]

Thanks Guy's

One would assume that the model ID (16613LN) quoted is incorrect
for TT - Blue Dial Sub

Many thanks

[GBJIV]

What does TOG mean?

Thanks for this page - very helpful.

[JJ Irani]

What does TOG mean?

Thanks for this page - very helpful.

Take it Or Get out!! :rofl::rofl:

Seriously, Turn-O-Graph!! :read:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/TOGwhitedial.jpg

[Terry Newton]

Take it Or Get out!! :rofl::rofl:

Seriously, Turn-O-Graph!! :read:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/TOGwhitedial.jpg

J.J. Your awesome sens of humor matches your awesome smile. :chuckle: :cheers: :thumbsup:

This had me rolling around on the floor.

Terry Newton

[JJ Irani]

J.J. Your awesome sens of humor matches your awesome smile. :chuckle: :cheers: :thumbsup:

This had me rolling around on the floor.

Terry Newton

:thumbsup: Hope you didn't damage the furniture...or the dog!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[binary777]

anyone knows what does GTG mean? And what does Bluesy mean?

[JJ Irani]

anyone knows what does GTG mean? And what does Bluesy mean?

GTG = Get together.

BLUESY = TT Blue Sub.

JJ

[James T]

MSRP = Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, just like in other markets
MIB = Mint In Box
CM II = Clownmaster II (the new Yachtmaster II)

why is it called clownmaster? is the watch a joke??

[hsung]

The abbreviation PM is used quite often in this forum. What does it mean ... to contact someone?

[James T]

The abbreviation PM is used quite often in this forum. What does it mean ... to contact someone?

yes, private message