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Old 29 April 2013, 12:00 AM   #1
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Basel GMT IIC black and blue "Powerade"

In keeping with the idea of drinks for nicknames (Pepsi, Coke, Rootbeer) how about "Powerade" for the new Basel 2013 GMT IIC black and blue ceramic bezel release?

I submitted this idea at another forum... curious to see what people think?

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Old 29 April 2013, 12:32 AM   #2
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Never heard of the brand, but no nonetheless.
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Old 29 April 2013, 12:39 AM   #3
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LOL it was the exact thing I thought the first second I saw it... didnt have the balls to go against Batman!

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Old 29 April 2013, 12:52 AM   #4
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It doesn't "need" a nickname. Many Rolexes don't have nic names. Besides nic names happen by accident or because of certain overt memorable situations.
Don't really know if this one warrants it or maybe so..... The previous green hand GMT doesn't have a nic name.
When I was in the Army guys would try and nic name themselves something cool, NO! doesn't work like that.....when you finally embarrassingly mess something up, or have a weird name or come from a peculiar place that's when you get a nic name, probably not to your liking....so as we always say "don't f---k up".
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Old 29 April 2013, 12:53 AM   #5
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Whats wrong with bi colour ceramic GMT thats what it is just a bi colour ceramic insert GMT11
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Old 29 April 2013, 01:16 AM   #6
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Who came up with coke, Pepsi, hulk etc... Anyway ?. Curious.
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Old 29 April 2013, 01:51 AM   #7
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Who came up with coke, Pepsi, hulk etc... Anyway ?. Curious.
Ive been here only 6 years or so, but I do recall when the watches were still on sale people took photos of their watch near a coke can or pepsi can. At first I just figured it out, but then noticed the nicknames afterwards.

When the names came along who knows, as coke and pepsi bezels have been around since before the forum and even before I was born!
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Old 29 April 2013, 01:56 AM   #8
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Since we have a Hulk (116610LV), we need a Batman (116710BLN) - and the next ceramic red/blue GMT could be... Superman!
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Old 29 April 2013, 02:07 AM   #9
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Haha....we keep insisting on naming the new GMT...and I know unless someone comes to a consensus, this topic will never end.
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Old 29 April 2013, 02:18 AM   #10
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I like GMTIIC BLNR
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Old 29 April 2013, 03:13 AM   #11
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Since we have a Hulk (116610LV), we need a Batman (116710BLN) - and the next ceramic red/blue GMT could be... Superman!
Or not...
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Old 29 April 2013, 06:33 AM   #12
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I think it's already been suggested on this site but since we have the Kermit and the PN why not The Batman......the black and deep blue...
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Old 29 April 2013, 07:09 AM   #13
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It doesn't "need" a nickname. Many Rolexes don't have nic names. Besides nic names happen by accident or because of certain overt memorable situations.
Don't really know if this one warrants it or maybe so..... The previous green hand GMT doesn't have a nic name.
When I was in the Army guys would try and nic name themselves something cool, NO! doesn't work like that.....when you finally embarrassingly mess something up, or have a weird name or come from a peculiar place that's when you get a nic name, probably not to your liking....so as we always say "don't f---k up".
I agree with this. You can't force a nickname it has to happen organically.

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Old 29 April 2013, 07:11 AM   #14
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I mentioned this in another post...but does it look like the Bruiser has stark White numerals on the insert Vs. platinum sprayed #'s on the GMTIIC??? Maybe it's the flash?



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Old 29 April 2013, 07:20 AM   #15
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That Bruiser and Batman stuff has got to go..........its just doesn't work!!!!
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Old 29 April 2013, 07:25 AM   #16
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I mentioned this in another post...but does it look like the Bruiser has stark White numerals on the insert Vs. platinum sprayed #'s on the GMTIIC??? Maybe it's the flash?
And in most of the pictures I've seen so far, the black on the insert looks blacker. It could be the show lighting or the contrast with the blue (or the maybe white numerals) but it sure looks like a deep dark black whereas the regular GMTc can often cast a greyish or silvery sheen (which I like btw).

I'd like to hear about this from anyone that saw it in the flesh.
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Old 29 April 2013, 07:33 AM   #17
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Powerade is actually a good name. I know peppermint orbit has a black and blue theme too it.. Honesty I'm down for whatever the masses wanna call it. Even if that means calling it a bi-color GMT
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Old 29 April 2013, 07:36 AM   #18
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some reason I still like BATMAN ...
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Old 29 April 2013, 07:45 AM   #19
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Someone suggested we call it 'Threemonkeys.' Can't recall where I heard that, though.

My favorite name is probably 'coffee cup with black letters and blue bowl' or 'ccwblabb' for those of you in a hurry.
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Old 29 April 2013, 08:42 AM   #20
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I'm sorry. I think this whole thread is SILLY.
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Old 29 April 2013, 08:52 AM   #21
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GMT-BB is a good abbreviation until such time as a real nickname emerges.
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Old 29 April 2013, 08:57 AM   #22
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The Stinson GMT. Because it is legen... WAIT FOR IT...
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Old 29 April 2013, 08:58 AM   #23
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Why? I think it's fun :)

So,
C - Céramiques (Ceramic)
L - Lunette (Bezel)
V - Verte (Green)
N - Noir (Black)

Therefore,
116710BLNR, I'm guessing, means "bleu-noir".

If you want to keep the 'drink' theme (ala 'Coke', Pepsi') then perhaps we can look into drinks that feature the blue colour: http://www.spiritdrinks.com/DrinksBy...nks.asp?Page=1

GMTII 'blue bird' kind of sounds interesting. GMT historically a pilots watch, and all. Also a cocktail. However, I agree nicknames aren't forced, they are born on their own.
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Old 29 April 2013, 09:17 AM   #24
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And in most of the pictures I've seen so far, the black on the insert looks blacker. It could be the show lighting or the contrast with the blue (or the maybe white numerals) but it sure looks like a deep dark black whereas the regular GMTc can often cast a greyish or silvery sheen (which I like btw).

I'd like to hear about this from anyone that saw it in the flesh.
Thanks. Maybe Rolex changed the recipe for the ceramic & numbers for some reason.
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Old 29 April 2013, 09:17 AM   #25
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that powerade blue is terrible!
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Old 29 April 2013, 09:47 AM   #26
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IMHO nick names for watches are silly and some are worse than others. They all have reference numbers.
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Old 29 April 2013, 09:48 AM   #27
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Old 29 April 2013, 09:58 AM   #28
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Although nicknames for watches strike me as silly has no one noticed that the exact colors are used by a major high end auto maker? Any guesses?
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Old 29 April 2013, 10:24 AM   #29
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Old 29 April 2013, 10:40 AM   #30
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My vote is for "the Duke."

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