Anyone hate the term/name "Bluesy"?

[alphadweller]

Bluesy works, it suits the watch. If you have a better nickname, feel free to share. TT blue Sub is not a nickname. The true question is: should we use nicknames at all? I think so, adds familiarity to the hobby.

[lord91]

I hate all the nicknames.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by colpol

My other hate is people referring to their watch or car as ‘she’ or ‘her’.

In the West Country. "It" is pronounced "him".

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Three pages in and not a single member has referred to the watch by its Rolex given name, 126613LB. I can tell that everyone prefers the Rolex name.

Actually it's the 116613BL in my case. Please see my post #40 in which I refer to my "116613LB". I don't call it the 126613LB because it isn't a 126613LB, it's the 116613LB.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Actually it's the 116613BL in my case. Please see my post #40 in which I refer to my "116613LB". I don't call it the 126613LB because it isn't a 126613LB, it's the 116613LB.

Well it mainly refers To JJs 16613 blue dial sub and my favourite in the TT range.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Actually it's the 116613BL in my case. Please see my post #40 in which I refer to my "116613LB". I don't call it the 126613LB because it isn't a 126613LB, it's the 116613LB.

Yes, there have been different iteration but to date the current one is my favorite.

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by TheDon2000

Out of all of them, Bluesy is the worst.

By a long, long way. I think it's the "s", makes it awkward to say. "Bluey" would have been better, but all the nicknames are repellent.

"John Mayer" is the second-worst. I can't abide the guy, and I would never wish to have that association.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well it mainly refers To JJs 16613 blue dial sub and my favourite in the TT range.

Mine too.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Yes, there have been different iteration but to date the current one is my favorite.

If I didn't have the 11 I would be drooling over the 12. Assuming I could find one to drool over!

[monsieur_z]

I love the watch, but dislike the nickname. I try to avoid using it.

Furthermore, the nickname refers to the two-tones, the PM, 5 digits, 11, 12 series... At least the reference number is unambiguous.

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[Seddyspaghetti]

Indifferent. Dont hate it dont love it. Same feeling towards the actual model lol

[JP.]

What reminds me of that "Bluesy" is good old JJ.

[Jackie Daytona]

I dislike all the nicknames as well.

[yowlie]

Never liked bluesy. It's a punt. Like "thin frame dial." Kermit, smurf, pepsi all work.

[Gerardus]

I don’t hate the name Bluesy but I don’t like all nickname’s for an example -> Starbucks

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well it mainly refers To JJs 16613 blue dial sub and my favourite in the TT range.

A nod to JJ and his love of his favorite Rolex. After he coined it, it took off. If you don’t like it just don’t use it. .The only ones I use are Coke and Pepsi and PN Daytona.

[OrangeSport]

Nicknames are for imbeciles

[padi56]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Nicknames are for imbeciles

Well looks like we got quite a few of those on forum now.

[fsprow]

Not as much as ”Hulk”.

[shockdoctrine]

bluesy is a relatively good nickname. makes me think of blues.. clapton, howlin wolf, etc. much better than coke pepsi batman which are just modern pop culture junk. just my 2c

[77T]

Hate is a strong term. I do sometimes use the names we understand here rather than 11613/116613LB ref. #

But not around the folks at ADs - so I forego it for the most part.




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[joe&joe]

I really don't understand why all the HATE towards nicknames, yes some of them are a bit cheesy, but going as far that you hate them all is a bit excessive.

To be honest bluesy which it sounds good, is not particularly creative as a nickname.

Out of the nick names, the one I like the most are:

Submariner Bart Simpson (ref 5513)

Submariner Kermit (ref 16610LV)

Submariner Hulk (ref. 116610LV)

GMT occhio di tigre or Tiger's eye (ref 16753)

GMT Batman (ref 116710BLNR)

Submariner Smurf (ref.116619LB)

Daytona Playtona, yes is cheesy and obnoxious but the watch is also (ref 116506)

Il like those names because they refer to a specific model / dial

Pepsi is a nice nick name, but it did not stick to a specific model, and is basically the same as saying Rolex with blue and red bezel.

herese my two cents anyway

[White Collar Boy]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I believe it was coined by a now departed member here or some original members, and it prob made sense at the time...

I actually like it for that reason alone. That said, I love PADI’s conviction in post #108.

[jimcameron]

I saw a guy with a Rolex and he had a 12 inch Tattoo that said "BLUESY" pointing to his watch.

His girlfriend had a equally long tattoo that said, "I'm with Limpdick"

[Ten Ten & 32]

Originally Posted by Mifune

I prefer lunette bleu

Well then you are just being pretentious


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[JeanValjean14]

Never liked it, never liked the "sultan" for the previous reff as well.

[Golfbone]

Panda drives me nuts. The IWC 371411 is the only watch IMO that deserves that nickname. "Bluesy" also leave me with a little vomit taste in the back of my throat. I do like Smurf, Starbucks and Hulk nicknames (although I hate the Hulk variation of the Sub). Cookie Monster may be the worst of all nicknames though. I general when people throw these names around like they are "insiders" with a special knowledge of all things Rolex it makes me cringe a bit. Prefer reference numbers or simple descriptions like Blue Sky D or Black Sub/date. Or 116500LN. Reverse Panda Daytona? Are you shitting me?

[watchwatcher]

Not at all. Unlike the terms "Batman" or "Hulk" it is actually very descriptive of the watch.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Ten Ten & 32

Well then you are just being pretentious


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Actually, I think he's just being playfully inventive...in a bi-lingual kind of way.

[JSCP]

Originally Posted by golfbone

panda drives me nuts. The iwc 371411 is the only watch imo that deserves that nickname. "bluesy" also leave me with a little vomit taste in the back of my throat. I do like smurf, starbucks and hulk nicknames (although i hate the hulk variation of the sub). Cookie monster may be the worst of all nicknames though. I general when people throw these names around like they are "insiders" with a special knowledge of all things rolex it makes me cringe a bit. Prefer reference numbers or simple descriptions like blue sky d or black sub/date. Or 116500ln. Reverse panda daytona? Are you shitting me?

lol