The name “Batgirl”

[Patton250]

When did they start calling the Batman on Jubilee “batgirl”? More importantly why? I apologize but I must’ve missed this sometime in the not-too-distant past. I’m not sure I really like that name for this extremely beautiful watch. Thanks

[PepsiBezel]

The best part of TRF is the obsession with un-coining “batgirl” as a colloquial name for a watch... why are so many triggered by the use of “girl”?

[cdubg21]

What’s wrong with it? It’s just a name. If you don’t like it, then call it the “Batman”, “BLNR”, “Blueberry Black Licorice” or whatever other name you prefer.

[GenevaFan]

Originally Posted by Patton250

When did they start calling the Batman on Jubilee “batgirl”? More importantly why? I apologize but I must’ve missed this sometime in the not-too-distant past. I’m not sure I really like that name for this extremely beautiful watch. Thanks

I first saw/heard it on the YouTube feeds at the time of release as the newer model with the "bling" factor of the Jubilee Bracelet was dubbed "the Batgirl".

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[Patton250]

Originally Posted by GenevaFan

I first saw/heard it on the YouTube feeds at the time of release as the newer model with the "bling" factor of the Jubilee Bracelet was dubbed "the Batgirl".

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Interesting. I never really thought of a Jubilee as being bling. So the name came from the very beginning? Cool. Thanks man.

[pj1369]

My AD called it that to distinguish the two types he had in stock. It stuck. Doesn't really matter to me tho.


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[greentimgreen]

Doesn’t particularly bother me, but I do prefer “new Batman” to “Batgirl”. I don’t really see anything feminine about it (not that it would necessarily be a bad thing)


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[RJRJRJ]

Originated by people who own the original BLNR (which I prefer) to denigrate the jubilee version. Instead of Batman2 or BLNRJ or something else, they went with Batgirl. There is nothing wrong with girls or women, but when you call a watch that is primarily worn by men by a feminine name, there must be a reason.

[pj1369]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Originated by people who own the original BLNR (which I prefer) to denigrate the jubilee version. Instead of Batman2 or BLNRJ or something else, they went with Batgirl. There is nothing wrong with girls or women, but when you call a watch that is primarily worn by men by a feminine name, there must be a reason.

Interesting point. I assumed it was like cars which often have womens' names. Didn't take it as a point of denigration but your logic makes sense.


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[Patton250]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Originated by people who own the original BLNR (which I prefer) to denigrate the jubilee version. Instead of Batman2 or BLNRJ or something else, they went with Batgirl. There is nothing wrong with girls or women, but when you call a watch that is primarily worn by men by a feminine name, there must be a reason.

I was wondering if this was the reason why but I wasn’t sure. I’ve never seen one in a case so I’ve never discussed it with an AD before. The name batgirl doesn’t seem to be a good description for it in my opinion. That’s the reason why I don’t particularly care for the name.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I was wondering if this was the reason why but I wasn’t sure. I’ve never seen one in a case so I’ve never discussed it with an AD before. The name batgirl doesn’t seem to be a good description for it in my opinion. That’s the reason why I don’t particularly care for the name.

You are not alone. That stupid nickname tops all of them and I cringe when seeing it. It is a BLNR/Jubilee. Or simply a BLNR

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

You are not alone. That stupid nickname tops all of them and I cringe when seeing it. It is a BLNR/Jubilee. Or simply a BLNR

Perfect

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Originated by people who own the original BLNR (which I prefer) to denigrate the jubilee version. Instead of Batman2 or BLNRJ or something else, they went with Batgirl. There is nothing wrong with girls or women, but when you call a watch that is primarily worn by men by a feminine name, there must be a reason.

Yep. Quite a few of the early adopters who exhibited this attitude are on my TRF “ignore” list.

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by Patton250

When did they start calling the Batman on Jubilee “batgirl”? More importantly why? I apologize but I must’ve missed this sometime in the not-too-distant past. I’m not sure I really like that name for this extremely beautiful watch. Thanks

I call it “Batman” (normally call it BLNR). The name is for bezel not bracelet ... same as Pepsi/Rootbeer is name whether on oyster or jubilee.


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[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

I call it “Batman” (normally call it BLNR). The name is for bezel not bracelet ... same as Pepsi/Rootbeer is name whether on oyster or jubilee.


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Exactly. I owned one until I bought my Pepsi. I always called it BLNR or Batman. Just like you said though because of the bezel. The first time I’ve seen the name batgirl has only been the last week or two. I don’t know how I missed it in the past. That’s the reason why am asking. I guess they are saying it’s been called batgirl since Basel?

[Seibei]

Because the watch became more feminine and the Batman naturally became Batgirl.

[Jabbo84]

What do you call the old movement with a 63600 band on it?????

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

What do you call the old movement with a 63600 band on it?????

Funny how enthusiastic people were to put the 116710 BLNR on the SJ and it was praised. Then Rolex puts it on a jubilee, and haters call it a female name.

Seems to me the people calling it batgirl are the ones that cannot get one, or they have the 116710 BLNR.

Similarly, a lot of people talked down on the 126710BLRO (colors), until they got one. Then all of a sudden they love it.

I own both- (116710 and 126710 BLNR) and they are both great pieces.

Hate on batgirl haters....

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

Funny how enthusiastic people were to put the 116710 BLNR on the SJ and it was praised. Then Rolex puts it on a jubilee, and haters call it a female name.

Seems to me the people calling it batgirl are the ones that cannot get one, or they have the 116710 BLNR.

Similarly, a lot of people talked down on the 126710BLRO (colors), until they got one. Then all of a sudden they love it.

I own both- (116710 and 126710 BLNR) and they are both great pieces.

Hate on batgirl haters....

I was thinking the exact same thing. Lol. I actually did buy a Jubilee bracelet from David SW and put it on my BLNR. I wore it like that for several months until I got the call for my Pepsi. Then I flipped the BLNR with both the jubilee and oyster bracelets. I think you’re on to something here. I kind of wondered if in the beginning the name batgirl was meant as an insult.

[Cesium137]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I was thinking the exact same thing. Lol. I actually did buy a Jubilee bracelet from David SW and put it on my BLNR. I wore it like that for several months until I got the call for my Pepsi. Then I flipped the BLNR with both the jubilee and oyster bracelets. I think you’re on to something here. I kind of wondered if in the beginning the name batgirl was meant as an insult.

Batgirl is a nickname, not an insult. I think it’s a fitting nickname. The watch is not getting its feelings hurt, it’s just a nickname. Ever heard of the “fat lady”? There’s a nickname based after a case design. Not a bezel. Doesn’t make it an insult, it’s just a nickname. Don’t waste too much time on trying to figure this out.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Cesium137

Batgirl is a nickname, not an insult. I think it’s a fitting nickname. The watch is not getting its feelings hurt, it’s just a nickname. Ever heard of the “fat lady”? There’s a nickname based after a case design. Not a bezel. Doesn’t make it an insult, it’s just a nickname. Don’t waste too much time on trying to figure this out.

I was just trying to figure out the origin of the name. I’ve learned quite a bit so far on this thread and I think my original thought process on how it came to be called batgirl is pretty accurate.

[pj1369]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

Funny how enthusiastic people were to put the 116710 BLNR on the SJ and it was praised. Then Rolex puts it on a jubilee, and haters call it a female name.

Seems to me the people calling it batgirl are the ones that cannot get one, or they have the 116710 BLNR.

Similarly, a lot of people talked down on the 126710BLRO (colors), until they got one. Then all of a sudden they love it.

I own both- (116710 and 126710 BLNR) and they are both great pieces.

Hate on batgirl haters....

Bahahahaha. Love this.


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[Topsyworld]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

Funny how enthusiastic people were to put the 116710 BLNR on the SJ and it was praised. Then Rolex puts it on a jubilee, and haters call it a female name.

Seems to me the people calling it batgirl are the ones that cannot get one, or they have the 116710 BLNR.

Similarly, a lot of people talked down on the 126710BLRO (colors), until they got one. Then all of a sudden they love it.

I own both- (116710 and 126710 BLNR) and they are both great pieces.

Hate on batgirl haters....

Nah, I just hate all the Comic book names. The whole thing is beneath the brand that supplied watches to the RAF in the Battle of Britain. Instead we give them surnames of kid characters who fly around In underwear with speacial powers because we are all special. It’s like kicking the graves of the real heroes who took them into battle. Kind of a pet peeve of mine.

[PepsiBezel]

Originally Posted by Topsyworld

Nah, I just hate all the Comic book names. The whole thing is beneath the brand that supplied watches to the RAF in the Battle of Britain. Instead we give them surnames of kid characters who fly around In underwear with speacial powers because we are all special. It’s like kicking the graves of the real heroes who took them into battle. Kind of a pet peeve of mine.

You are overreaching quite a bit there.

[PepsiBezel]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

Funny how enthusiastic people were to put the 116710 BLNR on the SJ and it was praised. Then Rolex puts it on a jubilee, and haters call it a female name.

Seems to me the people calling it batgirl are the ones that cannot get one, or they have the 116710 BLNR.

Similarly, a lot of people talked down on the 126710BLRO (colors), until they got one. Then all of a sudden they love it.

I own both- (116710 and 126710 BLNR) and they are both great pieces.

Hate on batgirl haters....

Nice...

I don’t get how adding a feminine is “hate,” though if that is the intent of the haters, then it is sad... and misplaced, as the jubilee looks great on both the BLRO and BLNR.

I agree more with the car/plane/ship analogy with endearing feminine names — “Memphis Belle,” etc.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by Jabbo84

What do you call the old movement with a 63600 band on it?????

The Batgenderfluid.

[Topsyworld]

I find the whole Comic book naming thing to be horrible. It cheapens the brand, the movies suck and the whole think stinks of the current youth never willing or able to grow up. Just my opinion.

[bezler]

Originally Posted by Patton250

When did they start calling the Batman on Jubilee “batgirl”? More importantly why? I apologize but I must’ve missed this sometime in the not-too-distant past. I’m not sure I really like that name for this extremely beautiful watch. Thanks

It's not a "Batman on jubilee." The Batman reference is the discontinued one on the oyster bracelet. The Batgirl is on the jubilee.

There obviously needed to be a way to distinguish these two very different styled watches. Since the "Batman" nickname was already out there, and since the new model was more blingy and jewelery-oriented, the "Batgirl" nane was coined by some clever people. It immediately resonated throughout the larger watch community, mostly because it just made sense. The styling of the oyster bracelet is more masculine, the jubilee is more feminine.

Anyway, that ship has sailed. We could fight it, but the fight already lost.



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[Patton250]

Originally Posted by bezler

It's not a "Batman on jubilee." The Batman reference is the discontinued one on the oyster bracelet. The Batgirl is on the jubilee.

There obviously needed to be a way to distinguish these two very different styled watches. Since the "Batman" nickname was already out there, and since the new model was more blingy and jewelery-oriented, the "Batgirl" nane was coined by some clever people. It immediately resonated throughout the larger watch community, mostly because it just made sense. The styling of the oyster bracelet is more masculine, the jubilee is more feminine.

Anyway, that ship has sailed. We could fight it, but the fight already lost.



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Wow I couldn’t disagree more. I don’t think the Jubilee bracelet is feminine at all. I also don’t think that oyster bracelet is any more masculine. I wonder who ever came up with that idea. Where does that leave the presidential bracelet on the day date??? Lol

Then all Rolex watches, at least new ones I guess are bling then. The PCL’s on my old BLNR stuck out much more than the Jubilee bracelet does on my Pepsi. At least in my opinion.

Men, in general at least, don’t like to buy and wear “Feminine” things. The Pepsi is probably the second or third most popular watch Rolex has right now and it’s on a jubilee. I guess the jubilee is “dressier” but to me PCL’s on the oyster are dressier and definitely have more of a bling factor.

[bezler]

Originally Posted by Patton250

Wow I couldn’t disagree more. I don’t think the Jubilee bracelet is feminine at all. I also don’t think that oyster bracelet is any more masculine. I wonder who ever came up with that idea. Where does that leave the presidential bracelet on the day date??? Lol

Then all Rolex watches, at least new ones I guess are bling then. The PCL’s on my old BLNR stuck out much more than the Jubilee bracelet does on my Pepsi. At least in my opinion.

Men, in general at least, don’t like to buy and wear “Feminine” things. The Pepsi is probably the second or third most popular watch Rolex has right now and it’s on a jubilee. I guess the jubilee is “dressier” but to me PCL’s on the oyster are dressier and definitely have more of a bling factor.

Suppose you were to lay both bracelets on a table, and ask the next 5,000 random people passing by, "Relative to each other, which bracelet do you consider to be the more masculine, and which the more feminine?" Are you seriously saying that people wouldn't overwhelmingly pick the oyster as more masculine?

You know what the results would be. The question is why you would argue this with yourself.

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