Fun fact: Less than 1% of Rolex owners

[Glidelock]

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't know my microwave ref number and boy do I get shunned on TMF.

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Yeh, I heard they're a tough crew.
You're not allowed to discuss halogen, induction or gas hobs.
Friend of mine, mentioned a box of matches......banned, for life!

Nah...it's true, they are pretty tightly wound on the MWF! I for one got a warning and infraction points for asking if it was safe to stand within 3 to five feet of my Microwave and or look in the window as I "Nuked" a hotdog due to concerns of over exposure of elevated magnetic fields!

At first I thought the Mod's were upset that I asked an "Is it Safe" question, but as it turns they wanted to make it abundantly clear that if I ever typed the words "Nuke" on the MWF again, I would be Banned for Life! Apparently they really don’t like that term!

[ttomczak]

I know the model # of my watches, the letters of my Harley’s and the numbers of my Porsche’s. Also, my Ss, dL, ccl, and plate numbers. Am I weird?

[jps3b]

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't know my microwave ref number and boy do I get shunned on TMF.

They have a “TMF”!?!? Dang I’ve been missing out

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Reference numbers are useful when discussing the various iterations of a model through the years with some specificity, e.g., Submariners: 6200, 6204, 6205, 6536, 6536/1, 5508, 5510, 6538, 5512, 5513, 16800, 168000, 14060, 14060M, 114060, 16610, 116610, etc.

It makes it easier when I am asked what GMT I have on, a 1675, 16750, or 16700!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by AK797

Somebody here is going to be CEO of Rolex one day...

But only less than 1% of Rolex owners know that

[bp1000]

I will never understand why people get upset by these names. I assume you are referring to batman and hulk especially. Maybe even Kermit and smurf.

Why are they not accepted when for decades we have been referring to certain watches as Paul Newman, Pepsi, double red, big white, James Bond, big crown, coke, root beer.

Even Rolex releases a deep-sea sd and printed it on the dial along with the appropriate colour variation.

So I don’t get why some are adopted and some are not.

[mrenvy]

I always know the reference number but forgot the price I paid.

[Flier]

Originally Posted by dmash

What about the silly nicknames people seem intent on giving every new release?

Yes
The grasshoper
The spider
The tumbledryer

I dont get it

[swatty]

Check my signature

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by searchart

less than 1% of rolex owners know: How many micronewton meters of torque is needed to secure a bridge screw in a rolex movement.

3

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

3

No it's 25 micronewton meters for a bridge screw. 60 for the screw holding the rotor in the 32×× movements.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't know my microwave ref number and boy do I get shunned on TMF.

bravo!

And yes you’re obviously a disgrace on TMF.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by SearChart

No it's 25 micronewton meters for a bridge screw. 60 for the screw holding the rotor in the 32×× movements.

Haha! I'll try to remember that Bas, next time I've got my movement exposed.


Do you really have a micro torque wrench?
I'd love to see a photo.

Is it Snap-On?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Haha! I'll try to remember that Bas, next time I've got my movement exposed.


Do you really have a micro torque wrench?
I'd love to see a photo.

Is it Snap-On?

We have Bergeon made torque screwdrivers from Rolex

[jvd99]

Less than 1% of Rolex owners say "congrats" multiple times a day to complete strangers on the internet

[VicLeChic]

Less than 50% of Rolex owners know the model name of their watch.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by jvd99

Less than 1% of Rolex owners say "congrats" multiple times a day to complete strangers on the internet

I think You might mean 'more than 1%'.......a lot more!

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by VicLeChic

Less than 50% of Rolex owners know the model name of their watch.

Saddd but true, i see plenty of submariners gmt's and dj's all around in the city here. I guess nobody is really interessed in these watches they just try to show the f*** off with it...

one more reason why i choose for the 216570 it is a watch that nearly only enthousiasts would know.

[Twisted Vicar]

228235. I don't think it has a nickname, and happy with that because I think they're a bit naff.

I must admit to not having a clue with regards to the bracelet and clasp codes. I'd like to know though.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Wait.... You DON'T know your microwave ref number!?!?!?


I've got to go now, I'm cooking a hotdog in my E-8734F12

I've gone vintage, bought E-8734, but the F08.
It's got the red lettering on the toggle sprocket intake valve (on the back-flush side, drilled lugs, obviously).

[prakhon]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree especially over the last few years,its now alignment points,lupe mania,constant checking time syndrome. Plus the other many syndromes the new Rolex watch owner has today,like will this or that go up if I buy this or that.Afraid today many new Rolex watch owners have no idea how a mechanical movement works, never mind knowing the reference numbers.Many today are far more interested in giving very childish names for Rolex watches I bet old Hans Wilsdorf turns and cringes in his grave.

Less than 1% of Rolex owners know who Hans Wilsdorf is.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by prakhon

Less than 1% of Rolex owners know who Hans Wilsdorf is.

Did he play in goal for Chelsea?


Part of a watertight, defence, of course.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Twisted Vicar

228235. I don't think it has a nickname, and happy with that because I think they're a bit naff.

I must admit to not having a clue with regards to the bracelet and clasp codes. I'd like to know though.

That's really beautiful!

[Brew]

Originally Posted by prakhon

Less than 1% of Rolex owners know who Hans Wilsdorf is.

Fewer still know he is deceased.

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

That's really beautiful!

I don’t know any reference #s so when posts are ‘number salads’ I pass. I love my three (Yacht-Master PL/SS, YM Rhodium, and my much-loved BLNR Batman!


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[MonsterSS]

I do!

[Uhtred59]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Less than 1% of Rolex owners have a dog as cool as mine.

Have it fetch me a beer then I will let you know;-)

[Byrdguy]

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't know my microwave ref number and boy do I get shunned on TMF.

[fskywalker]

I’m on that 1% who knows!

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