ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

C. Davidson · 14 August 2009, 11:58 AM

There's cognoscenti...and then there's.....???? Whats the other term Im looking for? "For the people/masses"?

Definitions needed for both please...I think cognoscenti (connoisseurs) prefer haute horology brands (Patek, Breguet, Vacheron, etc...)

The other (unknown) term is for those who like TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Rolex and other brands along those lines.

sakuraba · 14 August 2009, 12:05 PM

plebian?

C. Davidson · 14 August 2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

plebian?

I know that works, but I think its some other watch industry specific term...probably french. Thanks for the respose.

PHPuser · 14 August 2009, 12:30 PM

Bourgeosie????

iwantagmt · 14 August 2009, 12:48 PM

layperson is too simple?

sunburst · 14 August 2009, 08:52 PM

Fetish?

boa2 · 15 August 2009, 12:03 AM

Le public

cody p · 15 August 2009, 02:50 AM

benighted masses?

drtooth73 · 15 August 2009, 02:53 AM

proletariat?

drtooth73 · 15 August 2009, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

There's cognoscenti...and then there's.....???? Whats the other term Im looking for? "For the people/masses"?

Definitions needed for both please...I think cognoscenti (connoisseurs) prefer haute horology brands (Patek, Breguet, Vacheron, etc...)

The other (unknown) term is for those who like TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Rolex and other brands along those lines.

I think Bruno would be in the first group.

esm · 15 August 2009, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

The other (unknown) term is for those who like TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Rolex and other brands along those lines.

collector?

C. Davidson · 15 August 2009, 03:29 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys...I think I read the term a year or two back in WatchTime...I think Joe Thompson was reporting about Basel and used the term describing a Rolex...all the details are hazy to me....If I could just find that word! I am on the verge of going batty. You have been warned.

drtooth73 · 15 August 2009, 03:39 AM

Ok come on! How come no one knows
Chris, its Hoi Polloi!

boa2 · 15 August 2009, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

Thanks for all the replies guys...I think I read the term a year or two back in WatchTime...I think Joe Thompson was reporting about Basel and used the term describing a Rolex...all the details are hazy to me....If I could just find that word! I am on the verge of going batty. You have been warned.

Uninitiated?

C. Davidson · 15 August 2009, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtooth73

Ok come on! How come no one knows
Chris, its Hoi Polloi!

Thats it! Hoi Polloi!!!

Thanks a million...I've been googling/asking/wikiing/TZing for that past few hours! Im so relieved, no need to have a nerveous breakdown now. Funny thing was I was close on memory, I wrote down "Hoil" when I was trying to remember what that term was.

14 August 2009, 11:58 AM	#1
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Need help finding a term... There's cognoscenti...and then there's.....???? Whats the other term Im looking for? "For the people/masses"? Definitions needed for both please...I think cognoscenti (connoisseurs) prefer haute horology brands (Patek, Breguet, Vacheron, etc...) The other (unknown) term is for those who like TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Rolex and other brands along those lines. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

14 August 2009, 08:52 PM	#6
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	Fetish? __________________ Rolex Sub 16800 Rolex No Date Sub 114060 Omega Speedmaster Professional Sinn 356 Flieger II, Sinn 556, Sinn ST-140 Marathon SAR, Marathon GSAR

15 August 2009, 12:03 AM	#7
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	Le public __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

15 August 2009, 03:29 AM	#12
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Thanks for all the replies guys...I think I read the term a year or two back in WatchTime...I think Joe Thompson was reporting about Basel and used the term describing a Rolex...all the details are hazy to me....If I could just find that word! I am on the verge of going batty. You have been warned. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

14 August 2009, 12:05 PM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	plebian?

14 August 2009, 12:30 PM	#4
PHPuser Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: John Location: River City Ky Watch: none anymore Posts: 249	Bourgeosie????

14 August 2009, 12:48 PM	#5
iwantagmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indy: GO COLTS!!! Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 337	layperson is too simple?

15 August 2009, 02:50 AM	#8
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	benighted masses?

15 August 2009, 02:53 AM	#9
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	proletariat?

15 August 2009, 03:39 AM	#13
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Ok come on! How come no one knows Chris, its Hoi Polloi!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)