Rolex Nicknames - Your Real Opinion?

[JoeJoeBobo]

Originally Posted by Riic

I'm just glad they don't use nicknames on daydates

Stupid me, I thought President was a nickname.

[Riic]

Originally Posted by John Fugate

Who's says they don't have nicknames,,



Day-Date AKA the " Geezer Pleazer "



but more respectively referred to as the "Old Timer "

Geezer pleaser and old timer really make it obvious that all your comic book names are for kids hahah

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[Riic]

Originally Posted by JoeJoeBobo

Stupid me, I thought President was a nickname.

President is the official name for the bracelet actually

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[Chadridv]

Where is the “who cares”? Option. I don’t mean that in a critical way of your poll, I mean it cause I’m sincerely indifferent. I’ve adopted several nicknames, and others I just can’t get on board with. But over all it’s not a big deal either way.

I’ve always found getting worked up over watch nicknames to be more childish than the nicknames themselves.

That said, rolex themselves have embraced the nicknames. Check out the search functionality on the site and type in Batman.

[amphr1]

I think sometimes is actually useful to have nicknames, although it's not always clear. I'm thinking of the Wimbledon. Unlike batman/batgirl, which refer to a specific configuration, Wimbledon can be any of the several variations.

[donas]

Originally Posted by Langeholic

OH MY GOD. Sprinkles. From now on, we shall refer to any reference on a Jubilee bracelet as, “with sprinkles”. So, the BLRO on Jubilee would be “Icy Hot with sprinkles”

I'm in, sprinkles it is....

[Boaters]

Don't really care for them just my opinion.

[JoeJoeBobo]

Originally Posted by Riic

President is the official name for the bracelet actually

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I look through Rolex the FS section and see President in description at least once per page. I didn’t think there was alternate bracelet for the Day/Date.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Where is the “who cares”? Option. I don’t mean that in a critical way of your poll, I mean it cause I’m sincerely indifferent. I’ve adopted several nicknames, and others I just can’t get on board with. But over all it’s not a big deal either way.

I’ve always found getting worked up over watch nicknames to be more childish than the nicknames themselves.

That said, rolex themselves have embraced the nicknames. Check out the search functionality on the site and type in Batman.

Thanks for your comments. Replying in the order proposed.

*Someone else could (you?) create a more ambiguous or adventurous poll covering answers for fence sitters or those who couldn’t care less. This thread isn’t directed at those members. Hence, no poll answer for those people.

*I’m unsure if you’re implying that I’m worked up? If so, your assessment is ill placed. My interest was exactly what the thread has gleaned thus far. The nicknames are proving extremely divisive until now. Let us see how it continues to unfold.


*The nickname embracing or not by Rolex isn’t the point of the thread. Rolex’s opinion wasn’t sought. Instead, the thread is directed at possibly the world’s most avid Rolex fans (TRF members), only. Again, those are the people (us) who have interacted with both thread and poll.

[zengineer]

Not names I'd use but only mildly annoyed by others doing so.

It's more disappointing to see the predictable 4 Rolex collections of the top most nicknamed references.

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[inadeje]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Not names I'd use but only mildly annoyed by others doing so.

It's more disappointing to see the predictable 4 Rolex collections of the top most nicknamed references.

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Agree 100%

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by JoeJoeBobo

At least you got that post count up.

He ends with “take care” and “God Bless”.
I guess “Bless your heart” is the next sign off.

[GVAZQUEZ]

Great post OP!


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[subprimero]

Reference numbers for me.

[donas]

Originally Posted by GVAZQUEZ

Great post OP!


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If you enjoy it, just keep watching, this same pot gets stirred about every 4 months.

[Geckobros]

Don't care either way.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by GVAZQUEZ

I honestly dislike the nicknames, however I have used them... It seems very stupid especially when they try to name two different subs Kermit... If I where a fan of the BLNR on a Jubilee and they called it batgirl I would be pissed jajaja..

Happy New Years

There are 3 ‘kermits’ and 3 ‘pepsis’?

[kg19989]

Mixed…I love Kermit but hate Starbucks…. I love Batgirl but hate John Mayor….overall I like them. Sometimes people try to hard to come up with something. Nicknames just need to happen.


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Your fervent multi-post nickname advocacy is duly noted. Thanks

Do you have JR cliff notes available?

[kg19989]

Originally Posted by subprimero

Reference numbers for me.

I love reference numbers but apparently the ADs hate when you throw them around for some reason. Whenever I do I get stupid looks…. Perhaps because I’m flexing????




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[Andad]

Originally Posted by KeithP

I just love that there’s a poll on this, and I keep smiling when I look at the results.
Bonus we get a couple of solid gold Padi rants

Hardly a rant from Peter compared to some replies.

[Dmcnill]

Originally Posted by Zyfon

I don't mind either. If someone chooses to use a nickname or not, who am I to lecture them on what to do?

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Andad

Do you have JR cliff notes available?

Satirical irony

[KeithP]

Originally Posted by Andad

Hardly a rant from Peter compared to some replies.

Yes but heartwarming all the same

[Devildog]

Yep, need a third option.

"Ok with those that make perfect sense"

"Coke" and "Pepsi" - totally fine by me as they differentiate two versions of the same watch.

"Bluesy" - I appreciate it was first coined by a respected former member here who sadly passed, but it just sounds like something a fat, drunk, sleazy, 80's porn peddler would say. Its not even spelled correctly ffs....

"Batman/Batgirl" - that's a "meh..." from me.

"Panda" is just wrong for the white SS ceramic Daytona. Its not. "Inverted dusky leaf monkey" is more like it, but, yeah, that's not going to flow off the tongue

"Rootbeer" works for the 5 digit ref but not for the 6.

"Kermit" Seriously? the character was all green. It really makes no sense. Strangely "Starbucks" does make sense in the context of their shopfronts being green, black and white.

"Hulk" Well the character was oversized and not exactly pretty so I guess that one makes sense

[JoeJoeBobo]

Originally Posted by Andad

Hardly a rant from Peter compared to some replies.

New Years resolution?

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Devildog

"Bluesy" - I appreciate it was first coined by a respected former member here who sadly passed, but it just sounds like something a fat, drunk, sleazy, 80's porn peddler would say. Its not even spelled correctly ffs....

"Batman/Batgirl" - that's a "meh..." from me.

"Panda" is just wrong for the white SS ceramic Daytona. Its not. "Inverted dusky leaf monkey" is more like it, but, yeah, that's not going to flow off the tongue

"Hulk" Well the character was oversized and not exactly pretty so I guess that one makes sense

Beautifully summarized

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Thanks for your comments. Replying in the order proposed.

*Someone else could (you?) create a more ambiguous or adventurous poll covering answers for fence sitters or those who couldn’t care less. This thread isn’t directed at those members. Hence, no poll answer for those people.

*I’m unsure if you’re implying that I’m worked up? If so, your assessment is ill placed. My interest was exactly what the thread has gleaned thus far. The nicknames are proving extremely divisive until now. Let us see how it continues to unfold.


*The nickname embracing or not by Rolex isn’t the point of the thread. Rolex’s opinion wasn’t sought. Instead, the thread is directed at possibly the world’s most avid Rolex fans (TRF members), only. Again, those are the people (us) who have interacted with both thread and poll.

*I'm not starting a poll about this lol. The only reason why I mentioned my general indifference is because there are some nicknames I like and some I think are ridiculous. So to make this black and white, lumps you into one or the other and like many things in life it doesn't always work like that. That's why there is a comment section, for people like me that have an opinion but don't fully subscribe to one group or the other. Especially since you asked what people think "deep down", it seems weird that you wouldn't want to welcome opinions outside of YES or NO.

*I 100% was not implying that you're worked up. But there are definitely people in the 5 pages of responses that are. I think it's absurd to get upset over nicknames. I'd think you'd agree since you started a poll about it.

*My point of mentioning Rolex adopting the nicknames wasn't intended to replace votes of actual enthusiasts. It was just a little tid bit of info, mostly to counter those that feel anyone that acknowledges nicknames is childish. It's significant because the brand that brought us all here and the that the forum is named after, acknowledges such nicknames. So while it doesn't replace votes I do think it's a relevant contribution to the general discussion.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

*I'm not starting a poll about this lol. The only reason why I mentioned my general indifference is because there are some nicknames I like and some I think are ridiculous. So to make this black and white, lumps you into one or the other and like many things in life it doesn't always work like that. That's why there is a comment section, for people like me that have an opinion but don't fully subscribe to one group or the other. Especially since you asked what people think "deep down", it seems weird that you wouldn't want to welcome opinions outside of YES or NO.

*I 100% was not implying that you're worked up. But there are definitely people in the 5 pages of responses that are. I think it's absurd to get upset over nicknames. I'd think you'd agree since you started a poll about it.

*My point of mentioning Rolex adopting the nicknames wasn't intended to replace votes of actual enthusiasts. It was just a little tid bit of info, mostly to counter those that feel anyone that acknowledges nicknames is childish. It's significant because the brand that brought us all here and the that the forum is named after, acknowledges such nicknames. So while it doesn't replace votes I do think it's a relevant contribution to the general discussion.

Fully understood. The nickname topic has proven quite divisive, don’t you agree?

[GVAZQUEZ]

Originally Posted by Andad

There are 3 ‘kermits’ and 3 ‘pepsis’?

And two root beers and maybe two cokes in the future . Maybe the 41sub can be the chubby Kermit .


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