126710BLNR with Jubilee Bracelet Vs. "batgirl"

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Can a moderator please close this ridiculous thread. It’s dug itself into a swamp

Better Yet... Lock Any thread that "batgirl" is Mentioned!

[rominvicta]

Batgirl sounds irrelevant. I suggest Batman2 or even better BLNR2.

[Shdrolex]

Originally Posted by rominvicta

Batgirl sounds irrelevant. I suggest Batman2 or even better BLNR2.

I agree with u sir.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Etschell

It doesn't bother me. Name originated in Dubai fwiw.

Really? I remember a thread here right after Basel.

[jaisonline]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Better Yet... Lock Any thread that "batgirl" is Mentioned!

While I agree with free speech... this is among the worst nicknames ever for a men's watch.

[TswaneNguni]

"Batgirl" has forever tainted the 126710 .I am afraid it here to stay as the common name worldwide .

I think the silliness all started with Kermit .....Why ?? Who knows

[omx5o]

It doesn’t need a nickname. Rolex have already given it a name in addition to the reference number. It’s a GMT Master II.

[HappyFish]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

"Batgirl" has forever tainted the 126710 .I am afraid it here to stay as the common name worldwide .

I think the silliness all started with Kermit .....Why ?? Who knows

It started with "Pepsi" and nobody than some childish members here in the forums will ever use the term "Badgirl" for the 126710 BLNR and thats fine!

[VacherObsessive]

Originally Posted by HappyFish

It started with "Pepsi" and nobody than some childish members here in the forums will ever use the term "Badgirl" for the 126710 BLNR and thats fine!

Badgirl is even worse!

[ttomczak]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

"Batgirl" has forever tainted the 126710 .I am afraid it here to stay as the common name worldwide .

I think the silliness all started with Kermit .....Why ?? Who knows

I’m pretty sure it started with Pepsi, Coke and Rootbeer many years before 2004’s Kermit.

First post I can find is #11 by Padi56 in 2005 referencing the Kermit...

Greetings, new to the board post #11 10/11/2005, and that was referring to a fake one.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=Kermit

[BNA/LION]

Very Interesting POLL Here!

I'm sure ROLEX is more than aware the Majority of people Do Not Like or Dislike the nickname "batgirl" for the 126710BLNR with Jubilee Bracelet.

Only You Can Stop the Spread Of Stupid Nicknames for Beautiful Watches!

Just Say NO to "batgirl"!

[beshannon]

Looks like a ton more to me!

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by M45

Even Rolex recognizes the nicknames, now.

Anyway, not thrilled that they don't let us choose oyster vs jubilee.

They start this Jubilee bracelet "thing" with the Submariner line and I'm done with Rolex and not going back.

Batgirl is the most nonsensical name for a "gents" Rolex I have ever heard. Makes me facepalm.

[Fabrice M]

There are many people on this forum who just love to ruffle other members feathers, just because they can... I wish people were more respectful, but I know it is wishful thinking.

[VacherObsessive]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Very Interesting POLL Here!

I'm sure ROLEX is more than aware the Majority of people Do Not Like or Dislike the nickname "batgirl" for the 126710BLNR with Jubilee Bracelet.

Only You Can Stop the Spread Of Stupid Nicknames for Beautiful Watches!

Just Say NO to "batgirl"!

Unfortunately for most people outside of this forum “116710 BLNR” is too much of a mouthful to say.... BATMAN is a quick and easy way of getting your ‘message’ across in regards to the Rolex you are talking about, to ‘joe public’...



And by the same token.. “126170 BLNR” is even more meaningless when trying to differentiate outside of This forum, and “BATMAN WITH JUBILEE” is again STILL too much of a mouthful for joe public;.. BATGIRL is simply EASIER for ‘joe public’ to say and to understand than “126170 BLNR”

Meaning unfortunately it is here to stay, as is hulk, smurf, etc... sorry to break it it to you


If someone says Rolex “batman”.. you know what it is

Is someone says Rolex “batgirl”.. you all know what it is...

It’s going to be very hard if not impossible to shake that nickname. Better get used to it or close your ears. No one is going to say the full reference or reference the bracelet when discussing it. I still say ‘batman with jubilee’ when discussing with friends and colleagues... but what I say or what I want is irrelevant

[weksa]

Come on guys, Batman with jubilee
http://imgur.com/a/bO8q57L

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by weksa

Come on guys, Batman with jubilee
http://imgur.com/a/bO8q57L

I 100% Agree!

We Already have a nickname for the watch so Batman with Jubilee makes Logical sense!

Only You Can Stop the Spread Of Stupid Nicknames for Beautiful Watches!

Just Say NO to "batgirl"!

[Mandy01]

Originally Posted by rominvicta

Batgirl sounds irrelevant. I suggest Batman2 or even better BLNR2.

Agree , Batman with jubilee is more professional, you may prefer the oyster bracelet for the Batman, but calling batgirl being a gents watch is a little too much I think

[fskywalker]

Guess some people are just not shure of their own gender or masculinity !


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[blue lion]

Originally Posted by padi56

I sometimes wonder what this forum is coming too,now its nothing more than very childish names for what was once a prestigious brand of mechanical watches.

[Jona]

I do not like any of the nicknames and won't use them.

[georgekart]

It either needs a different nickname or it's going to stay. For example Kermit and Hulk are easily differentiated. When you say Kermit everyone knows what it is, same for Hulk. Even when you don't want to use those nicknames you use LV and LVc, so everybody knows. Same for lets say Pepsi. You can say BLRO and people will understand you. When you say a BLNR or a Batman, people think 116710BLNR and not 126710BLNR. BLNR naming issue can be solved easily. BLNR for 116710 and BLNRj for 126710. Done. Now Batman. If the 116710 is the Batman, then what's 126710. Jubilee Batman? Two words, too long of a nickname. Batgirl seems to fit the bill well. If there will be a new nickname such as Detective or Bats, sure, Batgirl might go away. Otherwise, it's here to stay.

[Vanmarsenille]

Originally Posted by padi56

I sometimes wonder what this forum is coming too,now its nothing more than very childish names for what was once a prestigious brand of mechanical watches.

Give this man a cigar.

[Rollie Gent]

Originally Posted by 42itus

I think the reason that this silly nickname has stuck is because owners of the 116710BLNR like the idea of feminizing the 126710BLNR because it makes theirs seem more desirable. And anyone who can't get one likes the idea of making it sound silly or feminine because they are jealous.

I don't own either reference but I think it looks great with both bracelets.

This

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by ttomczak

First post I can find is #11 by Padi56 in 2005 referencing the Kermit...

Wow, would not have believed that.

What say you, Padi???

[rexG]

I don't even get this......oh well....

[maxymax]

Originally Posted by padi56

I sometimes wonder what this forum is coming too,now its nothing more than very childish names for what was once a prestigious brand of mechanical watches.

Can't agree more! This and the 'investment' threads...

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by VacherObsessive

Unfortunately for most people outside of this forum “116710 BLNR” is too much of a mouthful to say.... BATMAN is a quick and easy way of getting your ‘message’ across in regards to the Rolex you are talking about, to ‘joe public’...

Generally, I don’t talk to ‘Joe Public’ about watches.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Generally, I don’t talk to ‘Joe Public’ about watches.

I spoke to "Joe Public" today and He does Not like "batgirl" as a name for the 126710BLNR or Batman with Jubilee Bracelet!

PS- If you haven't VOTED Please Do!

[TswaneNguni]

116BLNR and 126BLNR ...problem solved .Easy to remember .