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Nav01L · 8 May 2023, 06:58 AM

Everyone knows what Pepsi is
Everyone knows Coke
Everyone knows Rootbeer (not everyone likes it though)
Everyone knows Kermit
Everyone knows Hulk
Everyone knows Batman
Everyone knows Wimbeldon
Everyone knows Pikatchu (though I only recently discovered it’s apparently a Daytona variation)
Everyone knows Paul Newman
Everyone knows Starbucks
Everyone knows Sprite
Everyone knows Guinness

But who or what is a green lantern?

VerticalClutch · 8 May 2023, 07:09 AM

Stop trying to make “fetch” happen.

Guppydriver · 8 May 2023, 07:15 AM

I secretly hope for am orange and magenta bezeled GMT to which I can apply the sobriquet "Dunkin'". Or even better, the "Double D"

The Pepsi is the only nickname that should exist IMO... all the rest are a big fat no.

bluestreak · 8 May 2023, 08:30 AM

I know there are a ton of name police here, but Starbucks really is a good name. The watch is really
Similar to the logo.

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askdanny · 8 May 2023, 09:58 AM

“Starbucks” has two syllables, “Green Lantern” is unnecessarily longer.

Nicknames are shortcuts to references. We Americans are lazy. I hear “Paul Newman” more and more being abbreviated with “P.N.”

“Batgirl” owners tend to hate that GMT’s nickname. But it has stuck because it is shorter than “Batman on Jubilee.”

seriously_watch_this · 8 May 2023, 10:23 AM

I love these conversations… I bet you guys refer to your cars exclusively by the VIN, and the iPad you type out your replies on by the IMEI number

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londonpilgrim · 8 May 2023, 10:36 AM

Kermit is a fun, cool character, as is the Hulk. Starbucks will never be cool. And don’t get me started on John Mayer.

seriously_watch_this · 9 May 2023, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askdanny

“Starbucks” has two syllables, “Green Lantern” is unnecessarily longer.

Nicknames are shortcuts to references. We Americans are lazy. I hear “Paul Newman” more and more being abbreviated with “P.N.”

“Batgirl” owners tend to hate that GMT’s nickname. But it has stuck because it is shorter than “Batman on Jubilee.”

Speak for yourself, bro. Any American who can afford a Rolex sure as hell isn’t lazy!!!

rcwatchcollector · 9 May 2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by seriously_watch_this

I love these conversations… I bet you guys refer to your cars exclusively by the VIN, and the iPad you type out your replies on by the IMEI number

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Ha ha. This is actually pretty good.

Now I want all 3 to complete the “Justice League” collection.

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tifosi · 9 May 2023, 10:40 PM

SMH

That's all I got.

Bazil · 10 May 2023, 02:05 AM

Imagine grown men/women being upset and angry by a nickname highlighting lighthearted approach to something that tells the time .. everyone is just so bitter and angry nowadays , lighten up ffs …

Ollie1982 · 10 May 2023, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazil

Imagine grown men/women being upset and angry by a nickname highlighting lighthearted approach to something that tells the time .. everyone is just so bitter and angry nowadays , lighten up ffs …

I dont mind a nickname, but it does help when talking about a watch on a forum post without pics, to be able to identify the watch the OP is talking about.

I still have no clue.

rcwatchcollector · 10 May 2023, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

I dont mind a nickname, but it does help when talking about a watch on a forum post without pics, to be able to identify the watch the OP is talking about.

I still have no clue.

The lefty gmt 2.

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Ollie1982 · 10 May 2023, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rcwatchcollector

The lefty gmt 2.

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Thank you!

See, thats even less of a mouthfull than the green lantern

VincentM · 10 May 2023, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluestreak

I know there are a ton of name police here, but Starbucks really is a good name. The watch is really
Similar to the logo.

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Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

woof · 10 May 2023, 04:05 AM

Fun reading all the comments. This is why nicknames are great!!!

bluestreak · 10 May 2023, 05:48 AM

Every hobby has gatekeepers and jargon. It’s an attempt to make oneself feel special by making it difficult for newcomers. Everyone knows what a Pepsi is. Beginners have to Google it. The nicknames increase accessibility. Those who don’t like them apparently have or desire zero whimsy in their lives.

Nav01L · 10 May 2023, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluestreak

Every hobby has gatekeepers and jargon. It’s an attempt to make oneself feel special by making it difficult for newcomers. Everyone knows what a Pepsi is. Beginners have to Google it. The nicknames increase accessibility. Those who don’t like them apparently have or desire zero whimsy in their lives.

Or they want to make themselves feel even more special for knowing reference numbers, which come to think of it, is probably worse. So lighten up everyone, and indulge in some fun.

Now on that specific one though, who is this lantern guy anyway? What’s he doing at Starbucks?

ap1 · 10 May 2023, 09:04 AM

I dislike batgirl the most

Mystro · 10 May 2023, 09:10 AM

jonckt · 10 May 2023, 06:03 PM

you can call in whatever you want it, if you have one :)

1995akcoop · 11 May 2023, 03:53 AM

All the nicknames are dumb.

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Robf52 · 11 May 2023, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Not a gif Paul but here is a quadrable one below,

Chadridv · 11 May 2023, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamArj

Starbucks sounds 'silly' but you would like to name your inanimate object 'The Green Lantern'.....nice.

this might be the first time I've seen an OP both ridicule nicknames and then also propose a ridiculous nickname

Chadridv · 11 May 2023, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nav01L

Everyone knows what Pepsi is
Everyone knows Coke
Everyone knows Rootbeer (not everyone likes it though)
Everyone knows Kermit
Everyone knows Hulk
Everyone knows Batman
Everyone knows Wimbeldon
Everyone knows Pikatchu (though I only recently discovered it’s apparently a Daytona variation)
Everyone knows Paul Newman
Everyone knows Starbucks
Everyone knows Sprite
Everyone knows Guinness

But who or what is a green lantern?

this is a ridiculous post lol. you know what everyone knows and doesn't know? you also know that not everyone likes root beer? you work for the Rolex nickname census bureau? haha.

j.mo · 11 May 2023, 04:27 AM

I don’t really care for the nicknames either. I call my hulk an 116610LV, and I prefer BLNR etc

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MJZRolex · 11 May 2023, 04:36 AM

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If we could only make the pole a long green lantern.

8 May 2023, 06:58 AM	#31
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	Everyone knows what Pepsi is Everyone knows Coke Everyone knows Rootbeer (not everyone likes it though) Everyone knows Kermit Everyone knows Hulk Everyone knows Batman Everyone knows Wimbeldon Everyone knows Pikatchu (though I only recently discovered it’s apparently a Daytona variation) Everyone knows Paul Newman Everyone knows Starbucks Everyone knows Sprite Everyone knows Guinness But who or what is a green lantern? __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

8 May 2023, 09:58 AM	#35
askdanny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: HND/SEA/CDG/AMS Watch: Clock on my A330 Posts: 753	“Starbucks” has two syllables, “Green Lantern” is unnecessarily longer. Nicknames are shortcuts to references. We Americans are lazy. I hear “Paul Newman” more and more being abbreviated with “P.N.” “Batgirl” owners tend to hate that GMT’s nickname. But it has stuck because it is shorter than “Batman on Jubilee.” __________________ Rolex stories you won't find anywhere else: https://coron.et

9 May 2023, 10:40 PM	#40
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	SMH That's all I got. __________________ Russ

10 May 2023, 02:05 AM	#41
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Nicknames � Posts: 1,847	Imagine grown men/women being upset and angry by a nickname highlighting lighthearted approach to something that tells the time .. everyone is just so bitter and angry nowadays , lighten up ffs … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every minute* “remember, a watch nickname is not just for Christmas.”

10 May 2023, 04:05 AM	#46
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Fun reading all the comments. This is why nicknames are great!!! __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

8 May 2023, 07:09 AM	#32
VerticalClutch Banned Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Ohio Posts: 173	Stop trying to make “fetch” happen.

8 May 2023, 07:15 AM	#33
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 1,785	I secretly hope for am orange and magenta bezeled GMT to which I can apply the sobriquet "Dunkin'". Or even better, the "Double D" The Pepsi is the only nickname that should exist IMO... all the rest are a big fat no.

8 May 2023, 08:30 AM	#34
bluestreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,476	I know there are a ton of name police here, but Starbucks really is a good name. The watch is really Similar to the logo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 May 2023, 10:23 AM	#36
seriously_watch_this "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Texas Watch: Today a Yachtmstr Posts: 165	I love these conversations… I bet you guys refer to your cars exclusively by the VIN, and the iPad you type out your replies on by the IMEI number . Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 May 2023, 10:36 AM	#37
londonpilgrim "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: london Posts: 369	Kermit is a fun, cool character, as is the Hulk. Starbucks will never be cool. And don’t get me started on John Mayer.

10 May 2023, 05:48 AM	#47
bluestreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,476	Every hobby has gatekeepers and jargon. It’s an attempt to make oneself feel special by making it difficult for newcomers. Everyone knows what a Pepsi is. Beginners have to Google it. The nicknames increase accessibility. Those who don’t like them apparently have or desire zero whimsy in their lives.

10 May 2023, 09:04 AM	#49
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,148	I dislike batgirl the most

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Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,851	__________________

10 May 2023, 06:03 PM	#51
jonckt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Malaysia Posts: 29	you can call in whatever you want it, if you have one :)

11 May 2023, 03:53 AM	#52
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,160	All the nicknames are dumb. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 May 2023, 04:27 AM	#56
j.mo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 149	Green lantern for LV sub I don’t really care for the nicknames either. I call my hulk an 116610LV, and I prefer BLNR etc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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