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Old 17 April 2017, 05:02 AM   #1
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Sea-Dweller 2017 / Polyphemus
We have a new nickname for the new Sea-Dweller ! By Guido Mondani is the name "Polyphemus" : the most famous cyclops, son of Poseidon, king of the Sea..

We think it is perfect for the "king of the sea" Rolex Sea-Dweller, now with the Cyclop lens..

What do you guys think about it ?
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Old 17 April 2017, 05:25 AM   #2
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Nicknames are born spontaneously. Modern ones are shameful like smurf, hulk, batman etc but they started somewhere I'll give you that, so if the watch gets upset it'll stick.
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Old 17 April 2017, 05:27 AM   #3
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Personally, I find the nicknames silly.
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Old 17 April 2017, 05:30 AM   #4
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Personally, I find the nicknames silly.
I think they are more applicable to Seikos, since they don't really have names. Rolex have names already.
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Old 17 April 2017, 05:28 AM   #5
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I've been so out of touch, tracking down naughty computer people, that I just found out about the new Sea-Dweller 43mm.

It took me a few minute to realize it got a cyclops.

Not sure if I love it or hate it yet.
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Old 17 April 2017, 05:30 AM   #6
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Sorry, but I'm pretty sure that name won't stick.

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Old 17 April 2017, 05:30 AM   #7
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I'm sure Padi will give his approval for this latest Rolex nickname.
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Old 17 April 2017, 06:22 AM   #8
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Lol this is a joke right? That nickname would never ever ever be used by anyone ever.
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Old 17 April 2017, 06:34 AM   #9
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Lol this is a joke right? That nickname would never ever ever be used by anyone ever.
why?
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Old 17 April 2017, 08:21 AM   #10
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why?
Because it's moronic. Too long, silly-sounding, hard to remember, obscure, unflattering.

SD43 is sufficient.
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Old 18 April 2017, 11:41 PM   #11
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Because it's moronic. Too long, silly-sounding, hard to remember, obscure, unflattering.

SD43 is sufficient.
Do you bring this kind of life and excitement to every conversation?
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Old 19 April 2017, 12:11 AM   #12
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I think we scared the OP away
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Old 19 April 2017, 07:42 AM   #13
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Do you bring this kind of life and excitement to every conversation?


Call me Happy McSunshine. :-)
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Old 19 April 2017, 11:00 AM   #14
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We have a new nickname for the new Sea-Dweller ! By Guido Mondani is the name "Polyphemus" :


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Lol this is a joke right? That nickname would never ever ever be used by anyone ever.
You can't say that because it already has above...
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Old 17 April 2017, 06:49 AM   #15
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Old 17 April 2017, 07:00 AM   #16
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Old 17 April 2017, 07:02 AM   #17
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Old 17 April 2017, 07:08 AM   #18
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This one just rolls off the tongue... what's wrong with Agamemnon anyway?
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Old 17 April 2017, 07:48 AM   #19
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Too difficult to remember 🤣 Polyp.. what ?
What's wrong with: 43 mm Sea-Dweller / Big Sea-Dweller/ 2017 Sea-Dweller ?
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Old 17 April 2017, 07:52 AM   #20
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I don't see that one working with the same general public that has dreamed up hulk, batman, etc. But, I could be wrong.
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Old 17 April 2017, 07:56 AM   #21
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If we need a nickname, how about "SD43"? It rhymes.


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Old 17 April 2017, 08:08 AM   #22
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If we been a nickname, how about "SD43"? It rhymes.


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Not that bad !!! 👍

But it will be Black Smurf or something like that 🤣

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Old 17 April 2017, 08:06 AM   #23
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This issue has been dealt with a few weeks ago.
A nickname has to be easy to say, short and relevant..
On balance I think the general consenus on the forum is SD43 as it works on every level.
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Old 17 April 2017, 08:07 AM   #24
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nicknames are normally short.

what about "the polyp"

A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane.
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nicknames are normally short.

What about "the polyp"

a polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane.
lol
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Old 17 April 2017, 06:23 PM   #26
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nicknames are normally short.

what about "the polyp"

A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane.
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Old 17 April 2017, 08:26 AM   #27
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SD43 makes zero sense. What happens when the next sea dweller comes out?? It will still be 43mm..

SD50 makes sense.

And can we stop giving marvel character names to watches..

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Old 17 April 2017, 08:31 AM   #28
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SD43 makes zero sense. What happens when the next sea dweller comes out?? It will still be 43mm..

SD50 makes sense.

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how about we call the new sea dweller with the submariner cyclops.

"Dr Strange"
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Old 17 April 2017, 08:39 AM   #29
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That mythological name (whatever it was, can't remember it!) will never stick. The generally accepted nicknames seem to come from children's cartoons or initials and cases sizes.
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We have a new nickname for the new Sea-Dweller ! By Guido Mondani is the name "Polyphemus" : the most famous cyclops, son of Poseidon, king of the Sea..

We think it is perfect for the "king of the sea" Rolex Sea-Dweller, now with the Cyclop lens..

What do you guys think about it ?
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