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acfcheung · 26 July 2018, 12:19 AM

Mate - take it easy, it's just a watch haha

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acfcheung · 26 July 2018, 12:19 AM

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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!

Cannot agree more. They're nicknames so really just for funn

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acfcheung · 26 July 2018, 12:21 AM

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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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acfcheung · 26 July 2018, 12:25 AM

I'm okay even with AD sales using nicknames. Let's be realistic, not everyone is so into watches that they'd memorise reference numbers, so it might sometimes help with the nicknames.

And appealing to the customer and making their shopping experince a little easier is part of their job?

I mean I would have a problem if the AD sales actually didn't know the reference numbers...

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acfcheung · 26 July 2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Funny thing is I don't see any of these types of monikers used with PP, AP, RM etc.
Somebody correct me if there are some nicknames in these brands.

Yes, the 5711a is called the ghost

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acfcheung · 26 July 2018, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

This is going to shock you, but...

There is a whole world out there that would think a bunch of grown ups sitting around discussing wrist watches, and paying the kind of money we do for watches is pretty much looney toons in and of itself.

So...who are we to judge what kind of threads materialize?

Haha real good point mate

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acfcheung · 26 July 2018, 12:29 AM

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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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acfcheung · 26 July 2018, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chester01

I know right. I never understood why the Kermit was not called the green lantern!

Because the movie was a flop?

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Atlantic · 26 July 2018, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I've noticed that no one with 10K posts or more ever starts these silly nickname threads. Speaks volumes.

Lol! That’s because they have already seen 100 of them. Plus, after 10K posts they must be totally exhausted!

Boaters · 26 July 2018, 12:52 AM

I don't mind the Pepsi and Coke to distinguish inserts but not really into the Hulk and Batman more a LVc or BNLR guy.

Fujiman · 26 July 2018, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

We aren't offended, we are disagreeing and providing the discussion you asked for. Sorry it wasn't what you hoped for.

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Please. Go back and read the negative responses with so many of them being a personal attack on the OP.

SFBAY · 26 July 2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Fujiman

Please. Go back and read the negative responses with so many of them being a personal attack on the OP.

Yet starting out the post with “childish” is ok? I don’t prefer it or I’m not a fan seems more appropriate then saying it’s childish.

Fujiman · 26 July 2018, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

Yet starting out the post with “childish” is ok? I don’t prefer it or I’m not a fan seems more appropriate then saying it’s childish.

That is an apt description. These nicknames are indeed "childish". If you think that's grown up, well...

warrior · 26 July 2018, 01:34 AM

I have nothing against the OP but when the OP uses terms like "childish", "stupid", and "hate", then he opens himself up to a bit of push back. Actually, I think the push back was way more directed at another person. Once in a while, it's good to have people take a mirror and put it in front of you...to let you know how you are being perceived. May not be reality, who knows. We're on the internet. But it's perception.

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Originally Posted by Fujiman

Please. Go back and read the negative responses with so many of them being a personal attack on the OP.

SFBAY · 26 July 2018, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fujiman

That is an apt description. These nicknames are indeed "childish". If you think that's grown up, well...

Mature response

zengineer · 26 July 2018, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Fujiman

Please. Go back and read the negative responses with so many of them being a personal attack on the OP.

No, I'm good...thanks.

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tommy91 · 26 July 2018, 01:59 AM

I don't care what people want to call them, when discussing watches with my freinds we often refer to the nicknames as it makes conversation quicker and easier. Maybe it's the older generation that has a problem we are all in our 20s......LETS DO A POLL!!!!!!!! Lol only joking each to there own.

rudestew · 26 July 2018, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by acfcheung

Yes, the 5711a is called the ghost

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And the 126710 is called invisible lol

jstan9 · 26 July 2018, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fujiman

That is an apt description. These nicknames are indeed "childish". If you think that's grown up, well...

How “grown-up” of you!

rudestew · 26 July 2018, 03:36 AM

Iv a short friend peter so he’s half a meter Peter , pepper ( hay fever) sugar ( diabetic ) and sick note he’s always off work , trebor because he Xtra strong and Ted (striker) just because he so boring . Some friends who iv never used their real names in 30-40 years oh and benson ( mr hedges )

lecorsaire · 26 July 2018, 04:33 AM

Nicknames are almost as bad as calling them Rollies. Bluesy is ok though.

Onikage · 26 July 2018, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

I am curious, if you don’t prefer Batman and BLNR results in said furrowing, what then would you have others call it?

New GMT with the blue.

Bruins7 · 26 July 2018, 04:44 AM

Yeah I decided to call my 2Tone GMT IIc the killmonger. I only said this to throw some more fuel into the fire as I find it hilarious that people are getting upset over such a silly thing!

jbk45 · 26 July 2018, 05:34 AM

first world trials...

GTC · 26 July 2018, 05:44 AM

126660, DSSD, JC, Blue Whale, I don’t give a roaring rip because each time you knew what we’re talking about. It is generally impossible in a retail context to offend an inanimate object, and a consumer has to try pretty hard to take offense, but you walked out of the store mid sentence because someone who was trying to serve you wasn’t clairvoyant enough to know you have a bee in your bonnet on that issue. There are likely some waiters and waitresses that well remember the time they waited on this person.

Respectfully submitted.

Liketheshiny said it well:

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Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

. . . . 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?

warrior · 26 July 2018, 06:43 AM

Well...that’s what I was saying. People, some
More than others and that includes you, me, the OP, and everyone else on this thread, would benefit at times from having someone pick up a mirror and show them what they are/ OR perceived to be. Doesn’t happen enough in real life IMO. Too much self importance/ being petty about minor issues is way worse to me than using nicknames. Nice post, GTC.

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Originally Posted by GTC

126660, DSSD, JC, Blue Whale, I don’t give a roaring rip because each time you knew what we’re talking about. It is generally impossible in a retail context to offend an inanimate object, and a consumer has to try pretty hard to take offense, but you walked out of the store mid sentence because someone who was trying to serve you wasn’t clairvoyant enough to know you have a bee in your bonnet on that issue. There are likely some waiters and waitresses that well remember the time they waited on this person.

Respectfully submitted.

Fujiman · 26 July 2018, 07:11 AM

Lot of hate in this thread and all becaus a few people criticitize cartoon nicknames. Maybe some of you take a look at your own selves.

warrior · 26 July 2018, 07:15 AM

Yeah I already addressed your post and your avid defense of the OP. Besides,
I think you’re being melodramatic with the word hate.

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Originally Posted by Fujiman

Lot of hate in this thread and all becaus a few people criticitize cartoon nicknames. Maybe some of you take a look at your own selves.

Fujiman · 26 July 2018, 07:26 AM

Yeah, well reread some of those comments. Anyway, this is more than a dead horse so I'll back out and leave those who want to bash or defend to it.

GTC · 26 July 2018, 07:28 AM

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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.

26 July 2018, 04:33 AM	#231
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	Nicknames are almost as bad as calling them Rollies. Bluesy is ok though. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

26 July 2018, 12:19 AM	#211
acfcheung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: AC Location: Hong Kong Watch: SD4K for now Posts: 422	Mate - take it easy, it's just a watch haha Sent from my VKY-L29 using Tapatalk

26 July 2018, 12:25 AM	#214
acfcheung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: AC Location: Hong Kong Watch: SD4K for now Posts: 422	I'm okay even with AD sales using nicknames. Let's be realistic, not everyone is so into watches that they'd memorise reference numbers, so it might sometimes help with the nicknames. And appealing to the customer and making their shopping experince a little easier is part of their job? I mean I would have a problem if the AD sales actually didn't know the reference numbers... Sent from my VKY-L29 using Tapatalk

26 July 2018, 12:52 AM	#220
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I don't mind the Pepsi and Coke to distinguish inserts but not really into the Hulk and Batman more a LVc or BNLR guy.

26 July 2018, 01:59 AM	#227
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	I don't care what people want to call them, when discussing watches with my freinds we often refer to the nicknames as it makes conversation quicker and easier. Maybe it's the older generation that has a problem we are all in our 20s......LETS DO A POLL!!!!!!!! Lol only joking each to there own.

26 July 2018, 03:36 AM	#230
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Iv a short friend peter so he’s half a meter Peter , pepper ( hay fever) sugar ( diabetic ) and sick note he’s always off work , trebor because he Xtra strong and Ted (striker) just because he so boring . Some friends who iv never used their real names in 30-40 years oh and benson ( mr hedges )

26 July 2018, 04:44 AM	#233
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	Yeah I decided to call my 2Tone GMT IIc the killmonger. I only said this to throw some more fuel into the fire as I find it hilarious that people are getting upset over such a silly thing!

26 July 2018, 05:34 AM	#234
jbk45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: J Location: NYC - Bay Area Watch: Too many. Posts: 222	first world trials...

26 July 2018, 07:11 AM	#237
Fujiman Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 182	Lot of hate in this thread and all becaus a few people criticitize cartoon nicknames. Maybe some of you take a look at your own selves.

26 July 2018, 07:26 AM	#239
Fujiman Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 182	Yeah, well reread some of those comments. Anyway, this is more than a dead horse so I'll back out and leave those who want to bash or defend to it.

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