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25 September 2013, 12:28 AM
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So, are nicknaming watches immature?
We all know the nicknames, Hulk, Smurf, Batman, Bluesy etc.
They Are, as it seems, a little controverial here at TRF. Some claim using them make you seem immature, lack of respect for the brand and that AD's would laugh if you brought them up. Myself, I don't have strong opinions on the matter, I'll not judge people on what they call their watches :) If you don't like 'em don't use 'em isy take :) I was quite amused though, by this article in Watch Time. Read for yourself ;) Soooooo is the GMT BLNR now officialy the Bruiser? ;) 
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25 September 2013, 12:36 AM
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Not a fan of nicknames myself but nothing against those who wish to use them
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25 September 2013, 06:41 AM
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25 September 2013, 12:37 AM
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 Rolex is immature and disrespecting itself... 
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25 September 2013, 12:39 AM
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Whatever floats your boat I guess, I just call my Sub, well, my Sub...
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25 September 2013, 01:17 AM
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25 September 2013, 03:49 AM
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25 September 2013, 12:39 AM
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Once you understand the ref numbers, I just don't see the need for nicknames. It's pretty self-explanatory.
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25 September 2013, 10:33 AM
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25 September 2013, 11:36 AM
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25 September 2013, 12:41 AM
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what definitely was pretty ridiculous with the new GMT was the mad rush to be the one to come up with "the" nickname....
as for nicknames themselves, whatever floats your boat (other than "rollie"...that should be grounds for immediate TRF banning. )
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25 September 2013, 12:57 AM
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25 September 2013, 01:14 AM
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I don't think it is immature. I never use them except occasionally here. Have I told you guys I own a "Hulk" and a "Pepsi"?
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25 September 2013, 01:16 AM
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For me it all depends on the watch. For example, from time to time i tend to call my yellow dial Tag F1 chrono "The Lemon." Its fun every once and a while.
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25 September 2013, 09:12 AM
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25 September 2013, 12:43 AM
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I would most certainly doubt if Rolex themselves mentioned anything about these nick-names myself cannot stand them.And would doubt if anyone would go into a AD and ask for a bluesey,batman or any of the other IMHO rather childlike names.
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25 September 2013, 12:46 AM
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No Rolex dealer will try to sell the Rolex image and then say, Would you like to see the "Hulk" or "Smurf"??? I like the stately image of Rolex. It isnt flashy but it is classy, constant and secure.
I know the nicknames are a way to take out the "old man" stuffy image of Rolex but it doesnt work and to me seems like a desperate juvenile attempt to go against the grain. I dont like the nicknames. Its not my style at all.
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25 September 2013, 12:46 AM
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25 September 2013, 10:14 AM
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25 September 2013, 12:50 AM
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I'm fine with Coke and/or Pepsi bezel and Paul Newman dial (I have heard AD's and non WIS use these terms as well)
All the others ....Hulk, bluesy, smurf, bruiser, Steve Mcqueen, James Bond, fat lady / Sophia Loren etc....  For the forum here, those terms are OK b/c we know what watch you are talking about....in real life I would never use these terms. |
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25 September 2013, 01:04 AM
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25 September 2013, 12:51 AM
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The only nicknames I've liked are Paul Newman Daytona, and Bond Submariner. The names are cool, and one immediately knows what is being discussed.
The recent nicknames have been a bit silly, and I can't imagine Rolex referencing "Bruiser" in any interview, and I'd be a bit embarrassed to go into an AD and ask to see one, using that name. The rest of the nicknames aren't much better. |
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25 September 2013, 12:52 AM
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Must admit i dont like it. hulk in particular.
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25 September 2013, 05:01 AM
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25 September 2013, 12:56 AM
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25 September 2013, 12:59 AM
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What's wrong with the name and more specifically the reference numbers Rolex gave them.
I find the bruiser in particular to be offensive, but what ever do as you like, free world for the most part. |
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25 September 2013, 01:09 AM
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Freccione? Come on... That's just cool. Some of the new ones I don't care for, but to each their own
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25 September 2013, 01:19 AM
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Nicknames among WIS is acceptable being that you will be understood for the most part. Any where else, in the wild or at an AD, you not be understood. You would instantly be looked at as a fool, with no creditability.
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25 September 2013, 01:25 AM
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LOL........ So its our own secret language much like pig Latin.
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25 September 2013, 01:23 AM
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I'm fine with them and they help me place what watch someone is referring to immediately.
The only thing I can't stand is when someone refers to any Rolex as a "beater watch." I know it's a TRF colloquialism, but these pieces are way too expensive and beautiful to be referred to as a "beater." |
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