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18 June 2024, 11:39 PM | #31 | |
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The GMT line has probably the easiest reference numbers to remember. Same 6 digits for the SS, 126710 then, just change out the colors BLRO, (blue/red) BLNR (blue/black) VTNR (green/black) etc etc. Anyway, it is what it is and I get why for some the nicknames are just easier than using the reference and then denoting the bracelet. I’ll put it to you this way my friend … if I’m buying a Rolex and there are two sellers with the same swatch at the same price … I’m buying the from the one who uses the reference number vs the “Bruce Wayne” |
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18 June 2024, 11:43 PM | #33 |
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18 June 2024, 11:51 PM | #34 |
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Now we know that doesn’t apply to slang or non PC words in today’s society.
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19 June 2024, 12:11 AM | #36 | |
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In order to program their website they have to assign the nicknames to each model…
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19 June 2024, 12:46 AM | #38 |
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I have come to the conclusion that people take themselves and life in general way too seriously. Use them or don't.
I generally choose not to use them, but I find people reciting the same tropes over and over about how silly the nicknames are to be more annoying and off putting than the nicknames themselves. Particularly when a thread topic is legitimately about a watch and not the nickname of said watch! |
19 June 2024, 12:47 AM | #39 |
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Hate the nicknames with a passion. It encapsulates “hype” culture and all the bullshit fly by night enthusiasts that want the coolest newest thing.
Watch collecting used to be so pure compared to now
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19 June 2024, 12:52 AM | #40 |
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That is exactly where I was going with that. I pitched it to you and you knocked it right out of the park…..
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19 June 2024, 01:48 AM | #41 |
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When I bought my green submariner a few years back my AD called it a Hulk.
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19 June 2024, 01:58 AM | #42 |
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Yes these widely used nicknames are silly but I’ve decided not to get upset about it.
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19 June 2024, 02:00 AM | #43 |
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Live and let live. It's just a watch and if people want to use whimsical nicknames what does it matter?
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19 June 2024, 02:01 AM | #44 |
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19 June 2024, 04:30 AM | #46 |
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Is it weird that I find it entertaining when others get upset about nicknames?
Nicknames are useful, so I don't have to memorize a bunch of numbers. I do prefer nicknames that have logical associations. I even think some nicknames are not specific enough, like the Wimbelton can be multiple sizes with 2 different bracelets and 2 different bezels with different materials and still be called a Wimbelton. It's maybe the only one that I'm not really happy with. Sent from my SM-S918U1 using Tapatalk |
19 June 2024, 04:47 AM | #47 |
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How many were there in the 70s vs now? That’s what I’m saying
Yeah I hate it but I don’t get twisted about it. More so a cringe and a laugh when people have these nicknames. What’s next, the Mickey Mouse?
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19 June 2024, 04:54 AM | #48 | |
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19 June 2024, 05:55 AM | #49 | |
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The reason people use nicknames is because people usually don’t think in strings of numbers. If it upsets you that people are using Kermit, Hulk, and Starbucks instead of 16610LV, 116610LV, and 126610 LV, you don’t know how most people’s brains work and you’re gatekeeping. Because the names make it so much more accessible than reference numbers. I’d argue that it’s more annoying to just use reference numbers when referring to a watch. When I first started here it was super annoying to have to leave the site to google what watch people were talking about. Hell, I still have to do it for some references and I’ve been here for years. People are just mad that new people are getting into their hobby |
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19 June 2024, 06:09 AM | #50 | |
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19 June 2024, 07:02 AM | #53 |
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This! We all have given names but also have social security numbers (reference numbers) but we choose the more personal. Naming of "things" goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden.
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19 June 2024, 07:19 AM | #54 |
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It’s actually a challenge now for some to come up with the nickname and then experience the the rush when it’s accepted.
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19 June 2024, 07:28 AM | #55 |
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ARRRRRRRGH Just kinda silly.
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19 June 2024, 08:20 AM | #56 |
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I want a 36mm OP turquoise. I don't call it "the Tiffany". But to each their own.
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19 June 2024, 08:49 AM | #57 | |
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19 June 2024, 10:10 AM | #58 | |
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Well if you hate the nickname how else will you refer to the watch and convey what you’re actually talking about? “Green bezel sub” doesn’t do it. “Green bezel sub with black dial” doesn’t do it. Any other description is more unwieldy than using the damn nickname. So yeah. I think they are saying we should just use reference numbers. And there are three versions of the blue bezel submariner. I don’t know any of the reference numbers of those. |
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Personally, I don't have a strong preference and appreciate the creativity behind some of the nicknames.
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