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andyxxx · 30 December 2016, 07:48 AM

Who makes these names up?

Does it not put any of you off? – or is it just me?

I fancy a Green SubC but really hate the idea of knowing it is nicknamed a Hulk!
Same with a Smurf – but that is an even worse name!!

I read a thread on here earlier that my real favourite is being called a ‘Daisy’ which I suppose is better than a pansy but it’s still not good.

Being as I can’t get hold of a daisy I may have to look for a Blnr or has that also got a nickname?

watchwatcher · 30 December 2016, 07:54 AM

Yeah...sorry, they do have a name for the BLNR.

What is a daisy, by the way?

andyxxx · 30 December 2016, 08:09 AM

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What is a daisy, by the way?

The new white DaytonaC

watchwatcher · 30 December 2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by andyxxx

The new white DaytonaC

Oh, hell no.

richamby · 30 December 2016, 07:57 AM

Batman

andyxxx · 30 December 2016, 08:13 AM

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Batman

Oh blimey - that is truly awful!

I honestly did not know any of this until discovering this forum - It may put me off Rolex for life.

richamby · 30 December 2016, 07:58 AM

My local AD called the new white face Daytona "Storm Trooper"

Wcdhtwn · 30 December 2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by richamby

My local AD called the new white face Daytona "Storm Trooper"

Then the black dial should be the Death Star.

Investr · 1 January 2017, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by richamby

My local AD called the new white face Daytona "Storm Trooper"

I named it the "Stormtrooper", just sayin.......

tifosi · 30 December 2016, 08:01 AM

I hate them and I never use them.

Tools · 30 December 2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by andyxxx

Who makes these names up?

Does it not put any of you off? – or is it just me?

I fancy a Green SubC but really hate the idea of knowing it is nicknamed a Hulk!
Same with a Smurf – but that is an even worse name!!

. . .

Fortunately the silly names are only used by a bunch of Forum foragers and not common usage the world over

Like you, I'm not wearing anything that folks refer to with Comic Book names or "bruiser", that sounds like a restraining order in the making.

RichM · 30 December 2016, 08:30 AM

See my avatar. That's what I call it. You can call it whatever you want.

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tkerrmd · 31 December 2016, 02:06 PM

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See my avatar. That's what I call it. You can call it whatever you want.

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cda555 · 30 December 2016, 08:44 AM

I don't see what the big deal is. Buy the watch, wear the watch, call it what you want.

japenney · 30 December 2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cda555

I don't see what the big deal is. Buy the watch, wear the watch, call it what you want.

x2....guys I am not the biggest fan of the nick names but honestly it does not bother me one bit! Its just a nick name for a bit of fun! If a nick name is going to "throw you off Rolex for life" then that's just silly...now if you are asking my opinion on which iced out "rollie" you should buy I may cringe a little

johnhargrovejr · 1 January 2017, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cda555

I don't see what the big deal is. Buy the watch, wear the watch, call it what you want.

I agree. Call it what you want it to be called. Or, just call a gorgeous Rolex!

Rolex addict · 30 December 2016, 08:50 AM

Plenty of threads already discussing this.

T. Ferguson · 30 December 2016, 09:06 AM

Pepsi, Coke, Root Beer, Batman, Fat Lady, Pussy Galore - just for GMTs. Smurf, Kermit, Hulk - just for the Sub...oh, excuse me, I mean Sub Date. Some people take offense at that as well.

For no valid reason I'm more accepting of the nicknames that were here before me. The ones trumped up in the "Nickname the New Watch" threads not so much.

It is what it is. I call 'em what I want and give others the right to do the same. Life's too short.

AK797 · 30 December 2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Pepsi, Coke, Root Beer, Batman, Fat Lady, Pussy Galore - just for GMTs. Smurf, Kermit, Hulk - just for the Sub...oh, excuse me, I mean Sub Date. Some people take offense at that as well.

For no valid reason I'm more accepting of the nicknames that were here before me. The ones trumped up in the "Nickname the New Watch" threads not so much.

It is what it is. I call 'em what I want and give others the right to do the same. Life's too short.

Coke and Pepsi must have been as irritating to people who owned Rolexes before their release. I suspect Hulk and even Smurf and Bruiser will be accepted no bother by the next gen.

Marcus09 · 30 December 2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Pepsi, Coke, Root Beer, Batman, Fat Lady, Pussy Galore - just for GMTs. Smurf, Kermit, Hulk - just for the Sub...oh, excuse me, I mean Sub Date. Some people take offense at that as well.

For no valid reason I'm more accepting of the nicknames that were here before me. The ones trumped up in the "Nickname the New Watch" threads not so much.

It is what it is. I call 'em what I want and give others the right to do the same. Life's too short.

which are the "Root Beer", "Fat lady" and "Pussy Galore"?

T. Ferguson · 31 December 2016, 10:27 AM

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which are the "Root Beer", "Fat lady" and "Pussy Galore"?

The Pussy Galore is the original 6542 GMT, so named because Honor Blackman's character wore this watch in Goldfinger. The Fat Lady (aka Sophia Loren) is the reference 16760. The nickname is in reference to the thicker case. The Root Beer is the two tone that came with a gold/brown two tone bezel and was available in certain versions in a bronze sunburst dial. Particularly cool imho were the ones with the nipple dials, these were 16753's I believe.

Glidelock · 30 December 2016, 09:00 AM

Well, only a Pansy A$$ AD would call the White Daytona C a Daisy!

although Stormtrooper I guess I could live with! However, I just call it a White Daytona 500...which seems fitting on pretty much every level!!!

77T · 30 December 2016, 09:07 AM

There are dozens of different informal monickers used for both Vintage and Modern Rolex, PP, AP, Omega, etc.

I'd get over it in a New York minute for the watch I want.

Can you imagine anyone eschewing a beautiful '32 Ford because someone called it "Little Deuce Coupe"?

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Wcdhtwn · 30 December 2016, 10:39 AM

I think the nicknames are helpful for those who don't know 166000, 16670, 1623278, 8009976, etc. all the model number are gibberish to some, so as cheesy as they may be to others, it helps identify the watch being discussed.

Why cartoon characters? couldn't tell you. What else I guess... make a suggestion.

sickened1 · 30 December 2016, 10:55 AM

Well, I can you that folks at RSC in Beverly Hills find those names amusing as well.

kiss RJ · 30 December 2016, 10:46 AM

I don't see anything wrong with the nicknames, it a lots easier remembering the nicknames than remembering the model number. If you are not cool with the name rename it or stick to the model numbers

jw0n · 30 December 2016, 11:31 AM

Wow, can't believe you let a nickname prevent you from buying a watch.

andyxxx · 30 December 2016, 07:26 PM

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Wow, can't believe you let a nickname prevent you from buying a watch.

Ha - I won't let it do really! (My post was slightly 'tongue in cheek')

As much as I really don't like them, I will just not use them and try not to think of them. Or as someone suggested - think of my own nicknames

kilyung · 30 December 2016, 12:20 PM

I just use the model numbers. If you hang out long enough then you'll learn all the numbers.

LuminousMaximus · 30 December 2016, 12:25 PM

I like to Drive my 991, 911 Cab, with my $40k Gold Rolex...

Sorry, I'm, "One of those guy's..."

And, yes I call it the Yellow Gold Smurf...

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30 December 2016, 07:48 AM	#1
andyxxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Andy Location: England Watch: with confusion Posts: 626	Hulk, Smurf, P..... Who makes these names up? Does it not put any of you off? – or is it just me? I fancy a Green SubC but really hate the idea of knowing it is nicknamed a Hulk! Same with a Smurf – but that is an even worse name!! I read a thread on here earlier that my real favourite is being called a ‘Daisy’ which I suppose is better than a pansy but it’s still not good. Being as I can’t get hold of a daisy I may have to look for a Blnr or has that also got a nickname?

30 December 2016, 08:01 AM	#10
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I hate them and I never use them. __________________ Russ

30 December 2016, 08:30 AM	#12
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,752	See my avatar. That's what I call it. You can call it whatever you want. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

30 December 2016, 09:06 AM	#18
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Pepsi, Coke, Root Beer, Batman, Fat Lady, Pussy Galore - just for GMTs. Smurf, Kermit, Hulk - just for the Sub...oh, excuse me, I mean Sub Date. Some people take offense at that as well. For no valid reason I'm more accepting of the nicknames that were here before me. The ones trumped up in the "Nickname the New Watch" threads not so much. It is what it is. I call 'em what I want and give others the right to do the same. Life's too short. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

30 December 2016, 09:07 AM	#23
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	Hulk, Smurf, P..... There are dozens of different informal monickers used for both Vintage and Modern Rolex, PP, AP, Omega, etc. I'd get over it in a New York minute for the watch I want. Can you imagine anyone eschewing a beautiful '32 Ford because someone called it "Little Deuce Coupe"? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

30 December 2016, 07:54 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Yeah...sorry, they do have a name for the BLNR. What is a daisy, by the way?

30 December 2016, 07:57 AM	#5
richamby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ric Location: USA Posts: 179	Batman

30 December 2016, 07:58 AM	#7
richamby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ric Location: USA Posts: 179	My local AD called the new white face Daytona "Storm Trooper"

30 December 2016, 08:44 AM	#14
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	I don't see what the big deal is. Buy the watch, wear the watch, call it what you want.

30 December 2016, 08:50 AM	#17
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Plenty of threads already discussing this.

30 December 2016, 09:00 AM	#22
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Well, only a Pansy A$$ AD would call the White Daytona C a Daisy! although Stormtrooper I guess I could live with! However, I just call it a White Daytona 500...which seems fitting on pretty much every level!!!

30 December 2016, 10:39 AM	#24
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,059	I think the nicknames are helpful for those who don't know 166000, 16670, 1623278, 8009976, etc. all the model number are gibberish to some, so as cheesy as they may be to others, it helps identify the watch being discussed. Why cartoon characters? couldn't tell you. What else I guess... make a suggestion.

30 December 2016, 10:55 AM	#25
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Well, I can you that folks at RSC in Beverly Hills find those names amusing as well.

30 December 2016, 10:46 AM	#26
kiss RJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 68	I don't see anything wrong with the nicknames, it a lots easier remembering the nicknames than remembering the model number. If you are not cool with the name rename it or stick to the model numbers

30 December 2016, 11:31 AM	#27
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	Wow, can't believe you let a nickname prevent you from buying a watch. __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

30 December 2016, 12:20 PM	#29
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I just use the model numbers. If you hang out long enough then you'll learn all the numbers.

30 December 2016, 12:25 PM	#30
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I like to Drive my 991, 911 Cab, with my $40k Gold Rolex... Sorry, I'm, "One of those guy's..." And, yes I call it the Yellow Gold Smurf... ........................................ __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

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