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Mrdi · 28 February 2008, 10:51 AM

A recent post asked about our propensity to name our Rolex watches.
I haven't actually named mine.
I would be willing to participate, however names often carry a connotation of gender.

I must confess, and please forgive my naievity, but I am.....
unable to determine the gender of any of the Rolex that
wiggle on my winder.

Perhaps some of the more informed and experienced forum participants could post and appropriate process to determine gender.

All comments welcome

Perdu · 28 February 2008, 10:53 AM

I have a black TT Sub. Nothing girly about that watch.

mdx77 · 28 February 2008, 10:53 AM

Post a pic so we can see her.......

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 February 2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

(...)I haven't actually named mine.
(...)

Same thing here.

I for my part never refer to Rolex watches as "Rollies" or to an SD as a "Dwelly", etc. To me, a Rolex watch is an excellent mechanical object of art, but at the end of the day only a "dead item" that I would therefore also not feel natural about giving any gender.

JBat · 28 February 2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Perdu

I have a black TT Sub. Nothing girly about that watch.

Nothing girly about an 800' battleship either, but they are referred to as "she."

redshirt1957 · 28 February 2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

A recent post asked about our propensity to name our Rolex watches.
I haven't actually named mine.
I would be willing to participate, however names often carry a connotation of gender.

I must confess, and please forgive my naievity, but I am.....
unable to determine the gender of any of the Rolex that
wiggle on my winder.

Perhaps some of the more informed and experienced forum participants could post and appropriate process to determine gender.

All comments welcome

Not touching that one.

mdx77 · 28 February 2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Not touching that one.

Always have to start stuff, don't ya......

MAC4130 · 28 February 2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Same thing here.

I for my part never refer to Rolex watches as "Rollies" or to an SD as a "Dwelly", etc. To me, a Rolex watch is an excellent mechanical object of art, but at the end of the day only a "dead item" that I would therefore also not feel natural about giving any gender.

Agree, by the way Bo I tried some subs a Yatchmaster and a SD today, and I really was taken away by the SD! better weight and build than the subs! really liked it!

joe100 · 28 February 2008, 11:58 AM

In 1941, the captain of the German battleship Bismarck, Ernst Lindemann told the crew at the commissioning ceremony,

"A ship of this size, cannot be female"

After that, he always referred to Bismarck as "He"

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 February 2008, 11:58 AM

No doubt about it, Miguel. The SD is an awesome watch!

Incurable · 28 February 2008, 12:16 PM

I've not named any of my watches. Though enamoured with them, calling them something like Subby or Platty sounds kind of, well... silly. I see no need to personify my watches. If I had to choose however, I would consider them masculine. They are men's watches after all.

28 February 2008, 10:51 AM	#1
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Gender A recent post asked about our propensity to name our Rolex watches. I haven't actually named mine. I would be willing to participate, however names often carry a connotation of gender. I must confess, and please forgive my naievity, but I am..... unable to determine the gender of any of the Rolex that wiggle on my winder. Perhaps some of the more informed and experienced forum participants could post and appropriate process to determine gender. All comments welcome

28 February 2008, 10:53 AM	#2
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I have a black TT Sub. Nothing girly about that watch. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

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28 February 2008, 11:58 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	No doubt about it, Miguel. The SD is an awesome watch! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 February 2008, 12:16 PM	#11
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I've not named any of my watches. Though enamoured with them, calling them something like Subby or Platty sounds kind of, well... silly. I see no need to personify my watches. If I had to choose however, I would consider them masculine. They are men's watches after all. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

28 February 2008, 11:58 AM	#9
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	In 1941, the captain of the German battleship Bismarck, Ernst Lindemann told the crew at the commissioning ceremony, "A ship of this size, cannot be female" After that, he always referred to Bismarck as "He"

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