Rolex model given names are childish and inaccurate

[Raku]

It really irks me when I see these stupid names being used when a Rolex model is referenced.

Please allow me to elaborate:
- Coke - the Coca Cola logo is red and white, the bezel is red/black
- Pepsi - the Pepsi logo is red/white/blue while the bezel is only red/blue, surely Superman or Spiderman would have been more appropriate
- Batman - this character's costume is more like black/yellow (see the logo background and belt) while the bezel is black/blue.
- Kermit - it's a green frog and the watch has a green bezel and black dial

All of the above don't make sense to me and I will never use them.
I find them childish and inappropriate for such an amazing brand like Rolex.
I see no issue in calling a watch ''126710BLRO''.

Is anyone else who feels the same way?

[Kidcool]

No. I love calling it Batman and Hulk.

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by Kidcool

No. I love calling it Batman and Hulk.

Me too!

Plus, in all seriousness, I know some of the reference numbers but not many and the nicknames immediately identify what someone is talking about. I wouldn’t have made many of them up! But who made up ‘warthog’ for our war-horse attack plane that’s been in (successful) service for decades?


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[Etschell]

dont take rolex so seriously.

i know people take offense to these names but it is all in good fun.

[Colin G]

Originally Posted by Etschell

dont take rolex so seriously.

i know people take offense to these names but it is all in good fun.

No fun allowed. Talking about watches is serious business.

[GTC]

Originally Posted by Etschell

dont take rolex so seriously.

i know people take offense to these names but it is all in good fun.

It was a dead horse after Post #3 above.

[Macnavara]

[QUOTE=Raku;8790722]It really irks me when I see these stupid names being used when a Rolex model is referenced.

Please allow me to elaborate:
- Coke - the Coca Cola logo is red and white, the bezel is red/black
- Pepsi - the Pepsi logo is red/white/blue while the bezel is only red/blue, surely Superman or Spiderman would have been more appropriate
- Batman - this character's costume is more like black/yellow (see the logo background and belt) while the bezel is black/blue.
- Kermit - it's a green frog and the watch has a green bezel and black dial

All of the above don't make sense to me and I will never use them.
I find them childish and inappropriate for such an amazing brand like Rolex.
I see no issue in calling a watch ''126710BLRO''.

I absolutely agree but i find myself having to use the stupid nicknames so that people know what im refering to...for some reason the coke and pepsi thing doesn’t bother me bit kermit come on

[tyler1980]

it is what it is... however when an AD uses those nicknames, i turn around and walk out. Ive done it mid-sentence before because i hate it that much. Regular people i guess its fine, but people representing the brand absolutely not. So its about context to me.

Dont try to sell me a cartoon or comic book character, but feel free to talk about your comic book watch ...if that makes sense.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

when an AD uses those nicknames, i turn around and walk out. Ive done it mid-sentence before because i hate it that much.

Really? Now who’s taking it too seriously...

[warrior]

Originally Posted by Jack T

Really? Now who’s taking it too seriously...

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Jack T

Really? Now who’s taking it too seriously...

It’s not professional and it’s also not a watch forum so to me it’s a basic expectation of professional behaviour


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[superdog]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

It’s not professional and it’s also not a watch forum so to me it’s a basic expectation of professional behaviour


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So you just turn and walk out mid sentence?

Really?

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by Jack T

Really? Now who’s taking it too seriously...

Originally Posted by tyler1980 View Post
when an AD uses those nicknames, i turn around and walk out. Ive done it mid-sentence before because i hate it that much.
Really? Now who’s taking it too seriously...

No kidding : )

[acfcheung]

Originally Posted by Jack T

Really? Now who’s taking it too seriously...

Wow, walking out mid sentence... thats kinda... Rude

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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

it is what it is... however when an AD uses those nicknames, i turn around and walk out. Ive done it mid-sentence before because i hate it that much. Regular people i guess its fine, but people representing the brand absolutely not. So its about context to me.

Dont try to sell me a cartoon or comic book character, but feel free to talk about your comic book watch ...if that makes sense.

I agree and people who think they are ok should not be surprised when they get trolled in turn and receive incorrect information.

[Ian Macdermott]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

it is what it is... however when an AD uses those nicknames, i turn around and walk out. Ive done it mid-sentence before because i hate it that much. Regular people i guess its fine, but people representing the brand absolutely not. So its about context to me.

Dont try to sell me a cartoon or comic book character, but feel free to talk about your comic book watch ...if that makes sense.

Really how rude, you should have remained and educated the AD as to the correct use of Rolex reference numbers.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

Really how rude, you should have remained and educated the AD as to the correct use of Rolex reference numbers.

thats how i screen AD's. I use reference numbers or bezel color letters when applicable. The ones who can carry on a conversation in numbers is a good AD. Bad AD's are not worth my time. Generally though its true and a good indicator, in my experience at least.

There are tons of AD rants on the forums. Expecting them to use the correct names is reasonable compared to most things i read, like people walking in with a pile of cash expecting them to produce a watch and are angry when they dont. If my kids english teacher used "slang" in the classroom I would get them a new teacher. Its slang all the same. Not appropriate for all settings to me.

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

thats how i screen AD's. I use reference numbers or bezel color letters when applicable. The ones who can carry on a conversation in numbers is a good AD. Bad AD's are not worth my time. Generally though its true and a good indicator, in my experience at least.

There are tons of AD rants on the forums. Expecting them to use the correct names is reasonable compared to most things i read, like people walking in with a pile of cash expecting them to produce a watch and are angry when they dont. If my kids english teacher used "slang" in the classroom I would get them a new teacher. Its slang all the same. Not appropriate for all settings to me.

Switch schools weekly??

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

thats how i screen AD's. I use reference numbers or bezel color letters when applicable. The ones who can carry on a conversation in numbers is a good AD. Bad AD's are not worth my time. Generally though its true and a good indicator, in my experience at least.

There are tons of AD rants on the forums. Expecting them to use the correct names is reasonable compared to most things i read, like people walking in with a pile of cash expecting them to produce a watch and are angry when they dont. If my kids english teacher used "slang" in the classroom I would get them a new teacher. Its slang all the same. Not appropriate for all settings to me.

Hmm. Do you talk to every sales person? Because i have met quite a few at my AD that literally have no idea what time it is. Then there are others that are a wealth of knowledge. Tough to judge the entire AD on one sales person.


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[Easy E]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

thats how i screen AD's. I use reference numbers or bezel color letters when applicable. The ones who can carry on a conversation in numbers is a good AD. Bad AD's are not worth my time. Generally though its true and a good indicator, in my experience at least.

There are tons of AD rants on the forums. Expecting them to use the correct names is reasonable compared to most things i read, like people walking in with a pile of cash expecting them to produce a watch and are angry when they dont. If my kids english teacher used "slang" in the classroom I would get them a new teacher. Its slang all the same. Not appropriate for all settings to me.

My preferred AD uses the terms "Hulk" and "Batman" I could quite frankly care less. I judge an AD by how they treat me, can they get me the watch(es) I want, and from time to time (even in this climate) give me a little price break.

My first AD was strictly reference numbers, very proper, treated my like an A-Hole, and they pretty much forgot my name the moment I walked out the door.

So, this name or that name, don't care. How you treat me is far more important.

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by Jack T

Really? Now who’s taking it too seriously...

Originally Posted by tyler1980

thats how i screen AD's. I use reference numbers or bezel color letters when applicable. The ones who can carry on a conversation in numbers is a good AD. Bad AD's are not worth my time. Generally though its true and a good indicator, in my experience at least.

There are tons of AD rants on the forums. Expecting them to use the correct names is reasonable compared to most things i read, like people walking in with a pile of cash expecting them to produce a watch and are angry when they dont. If my kids english teacher used "slang" in the classroom I would get them a new teacher. Its slang all the same. Not appropriate for all settings to me.

Did your English teacher cover use of apostrophes?

[acfcheung]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

thats how i screen AD's. I use reference numbers or bezel color letters when applicable. The ones who can carry on a conversation in numbers is a good AD. Bad AD's are not worth my time. Generally though its true and a good indicator, in my experience at least.

There are tons of AD rants on the forums. Expecting them to use the correct names is reasonable compared to most things i read, like people walking in with a pile of cash expecting them to produce a watch and are angry when they dont. If my kids english teacher used "slang" in the classroom I would get them a new teacher. Its slang all the same. Not appropriate for all settings to me.

To me, an AD that can get me the watch I want is a good AD. I don't mind whatever he calls them watches

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[GTC]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

it is what it is... however when an AD uses those nicknames, i turn around and walk out. Ive done it mid-sentence before because i hate it that much.

Originally Posted by TRM

You are correct about other brands, no nicknames for their watches. Just my opinion but I think the nicknames reflect the maturity level of some members here. I mentioned this before but t I think the purchase of a Rolex for some reduces their maturity level, and most on here , if not everyone is an adult to that of a young child.

OMG. Have a drink or take your meds and move on. It’s just not that deep.

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

I don't much care for the nicknames either, but this is embarrassing. Rolex is a brand, not Nelson Mandela. It's possible to respect a profit-driven consumer product a little too much, you know?

[Cloudchaser]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

it is what it is... however when an AD uses those nicknames, i turn around and walk out. Ive done it mid-sentence before because i hate it that much. Regular people i guess its fine, but people representing the brand absolutely not. So its about context to me.

Dont try to sell me a cartoon or comic book character, but feel free to talk about your comic book watch ...if that makes sense.

Walking away from somebody "mid-sentence" over a watch nickname seems far more rude/uncivil than does using the nickname in the first place.

This should seem more obvious.

[Case61]

I'm okay with the ones listed by OP, mostly because I will never give up "Bluesy."

[warrior]

Bingo. Some
People are way too self absorbed.

Originally Posted by Cloudchaser

Walking away from somebody "mid-sentence" over a watch nickname seems far more rude/uncivil than does using the nickname in the first place.

This should seem more obvious.

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

it is what it is... however when an AD uses those nicknames, i turn around and walk out. Ive done it mid-sentence before because i hate it that much. Regular people i guess its fine, but people representing the brand absolutely not. So its about context to me.

Dont try to sell me a cartoon or comic book character, but feel free to talk about your comic book watch ...if that makes sense.

But I already have a Batman...I don’t need another comic book watch.

[HL65]

If watch nicknames bothered me to the point of doing a thread on it perhaps I would have to seek more challenges in my life as in the big scheme of thing nicknames for watches doesn't rank high up there.

PS It's a watch forum loosen up a bit and roll with it!

[superdog]

Originally Posted by HL65

If watch nicknames bothered me to the point of doing a thread on it perhaps I would have to seek more challenges in my life as in the big scheme of thing nicknames for watches doesn't rank high up there.

PS It's a watch forum loosen up a bit and roll with it!

:t humbsup:

[rushca01]

Originally Posted by HL65

If watch nicknames bothered me to the point of doing a thread on it perhaps I would have to seek more challenges in my life as in the big scheme of thing nicknames for watches doesn't rank high up there.

PS It's a watch forum loosen up a bit and roll with it!

Well said!