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Brew · 22 May 2019, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

The question is why a feminine name is deemed to be perjorative? Dinosaurs live.

Or, why do we give inanimate objects a sex?

Zakalwe · 22 May 2019, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brew

Or, why do we give inanimate objects sex?

How dare you make such a disgusting accusation...

Oh hang on, I just re-read your comment.

I agree

Camel · 22 May 2019, 11:18 PM

Just call it new BLNR.

bp1000 · 22 May 2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

What happened to this forum?

A real shame.

Very valid point

TRF is just a roaming ground for discussion about which trophy watches and grey dealers.

Seems to have lost its soul a bit.

It all came when Rolex ushered in the shiny new ceramic models with their chunky cases.

I'm a huge watch fan, am avid collector but the fun of collecting rolex is almost gone as of recent. I know plenty of people would wave me off... but i do miss the discussions around tool watches and movements.

Everything is now about how my watch looks against my porsche steering wheel and what the wait time is for the new BLRO...

blueface101 · 22 May 2019, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DasKptl

How about "Batwoman", instead of "Batgirl"?

Incidentally, there'll be a new TV show, "Batwoman".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrIi...&frags=pl%2Cwn

That looks more like batboy then batwoman

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CEG · 22 May 2019, 11:22 PM

How about 'Blue & Black GMT on a Jubilee'?

Brew · 22 May 2019, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

How dare you make such a disgusting accusation...

Oh hang on, I just re-read your comment.

I agree

That missing "a" does make a difference. Without it, however, the question is much more easily answered . . . .

socalwatchcollector · 22 May 2019, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

I agree, far more talking about watches over at the Purists

What I can't understand is why people are calling it that when the jubilee gives it a vintage not feminine vibe. A mix of modern and vintage if you would.

socalwatchcollector · 22 May 2019, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

Worst nickname I’ve ever heard. People think it becomes the girl when adding Jubilee for some reason. Prices are insane. Anyone who thinks these are worth 2x the price of a Submariner is off their rocker

Anyone who thinks it's worth more than retail is insane. They are selling for or at least listed for over double retail. That's chrono AP territory. It's amature hour here.

KeithP · 22 May 2019, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

What happened to this forum?

A real shame.

Worth repeating.

TimeToWatch · 22 May 2019, 11:49 PM

None of the above. It’s the BLNR

CEG · 22 May 2019, 11:51 PM

I guess it's worth what someone's willing to pay.... I'd be surprised at these selling for £17K, but I bet ya life they've changed hands for £14K plus... Not for me, but simply hype/supply/demand.... Like the Pepsi, they'll come back a bit. I don't believe it's a watch that will drop below £13K in the foreseeable future with the way things are, which is still circa 180% of retail

It's all a game at the end of the day!

Moggo · 22 May 2019, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bp1000

Very valid point

TRF is just a roaming ground for discussion about which trophy watches and grey dealers.

Seems to have lost its soul a bit.

It all came when Rolex ushered in the shiny new ceramic models with their chunky cases.

I'm a huge watch fan, am avid collector but the fun of collecting rolex is almost gone as of recent. I know plenty of people would wave me off... but i do miss the discussions around tool watches and movements.

Everything is now about how my watch looks against my porsche steering wheel and what the wait time is for the new BLRO...

Agreed, don’t seem to see any of the older posters anymore, where has Dr Tom gone?

Rolex has become about greed now, very sad.

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ct.matt · 22 May 2019, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I agree.

Topics are getting dumber by the day, and also repetitive because people don't bother to see if a subject has been discussed before

g_luck · 23 May 2019, 12:01 AM

Batgirl is just as stupid as Batman or Hulk. The whole Rolex world has gone crazy as far as I am concerned. I love my Rolex's but not because they have a cute name. In fact, I don't even like it when people call my 16710 a "Pepsi" although I am forced to use the term because most people today don't even know the history of the watches.

Quick story, A few weeks ago someone at work mentioned they liked my "Pepsi Rolex." I looked puzzled for a second and replied, you mean my "Pan AM?" Guy looked at me like I had 3 heads and asked, What is a "Pan AM?" He had no idea the history of the GMT watch but I'm sure he overpaid for his BLRO.

I get that it's easier to use nicknames. I get that in the grand scheme of things this is all fluff. As someone who loves Horology, I'm just a little sorry to see Rolex go the way of Fashion over Tool. Still great timepieces though.

Syed117 · 23 May 2019, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

What happened to this forum?

A real shame.

Seriously.

The tone and themes have changed drastically the last few years.

The sad thing is that it's only going to get worse as more new people join.

BobDyl · 23 May 2019, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

What happened to this forum?

A real shame.

+1. It used to be about collecting watches. Now it's mainly about trading pork bellies, and about as interesting.

Floorguy · 23 May 2019, 12:18 AM

Stop the insanity!!!

padi56 · 23 May 2019, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

What happened to this forum?

A real shame.

Have to agree mate.

jagwap · 23 May 2019, 12:25 AM

Just SHUSH!

Art 1 · 23 May 2019, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree mate.

Have to agree with you.

BNA/LION · 23 May 2019, 12:43 AM

No! From what I understand "Batgirl" has been Rejected by the WIS Community.

IMHO this topic has been put to rest.

smym18 · 23 May 2019, 12:44 AM

Seems the people pushing for the "Batgirl" nickname are those who have the original BLNR and maybe, just maybe, aren't thrilled there's an updated version already.

No one said anything when the BLRO was put on jubilee.

101031-28 · 23 May 2019, 12:45 AM

BLNR on jubilee. Seriously, enough with the nicknames!

gmtln · 23 May 2019, 12:46 AM

Should be a third option on the poll... no nicknames!

AK797 · 23 May 2019, 12:46 AM

I'm thinking of proposing a motion that anyone with less than a 1000 posts cannot start a new thread.

t65tampa · 23 May 2019, 12:47 AM

Silly. It's a nice watch. Maybe the derogatory implication of a nickname like Batgirl came about from folks angry they might not be able to get a BLNR on an Oyster from an AD or possibly worried a new version of the BLNR might devalue their discontinued model they might have already had.

TimingIsEverything · 23 May 2019, 12:49 AM

These nicknames are elementary and nonsensical. I cannot believe Batman has actually caught on to the point it is used worldwide and synonymous with the BLNR GMT. I feel social media may certainly be to blame.

Marcjvr · 23 May 2019, 12:49 AM

What about “the Invisible Man”...

Cos you’ll never actually see one at an AD

jrs146 · 23 May 2019, 12:50 AM

If you have a batgirl and Batman in the same collection is it possible they they could have bat babies? This could be the solution to the stainless steel shortage!

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View Poll Results: Does the Jubilee BLNR deserves the name "Batgirl" ?
Yes , the Original BATMAN is the OYSTER BLNR and the new Jubilee BLNR is the "BATGIRL" .	82	44.32%
No , It is not BATGIRL , It is a Jubilee BATMAN .	103	55.68%
Voters: 185. You may not vote on this poll

22 May 2019, 11:18 PM	#33
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	Just call it new BLNR. __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

22 May 2019, 11:22 PM	#36
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	How about 'Blue & Black GMT on a Jubilee'? __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

22 May 2019, 11:51 PM	#42
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	I guess it's worth what someone's willing to pay.... I'd be surprised at these selling for £17K, but I bet ya life they've changed hands for £14K plus... Not for me, but simply hype/supply/demand.... Like the Pepsi, they'll come back a bit. I don't believe it's a watch that will drop below £13K in the foreseeable future with the way things are, which is still circa 180% of retail It's all a game at the end of the day! __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

23 May 2019, 12:18 AM	#48
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	Stop the insanity!!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

22 May 2019, 11:49 PM	#41
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	None of the above. It’s the BLNR

23 May 2019, 12:01 AM	#45
g_luck "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 104	Batgirl is just as stupid as Batman or Hulk. The whole Rolex world has gone crazy as far as I am concerned. I love my Rolex's but not because they have a cute name. In fact, I don't even like it when people call my 16710 a "Pepsi" although I am forced to use the term because most people today don't even know the history of the watches. Quick story, A few weeks ago someone at work mentioned they liked my "Pepsi Rolex." I looked puzzled for a second and replied, you mean my "Pan AM?" Guy looked at me like I had 3 heads and asked, What is a "Pan AM?" He had no idea the history of the GMT watch but I'm sure he overpaid for his BLRO. I get that it's easier to use nicknames. I get that in the grand scheme of things this is all fluff. As someone who loves Horology, I'm just a little sorry to see Rolex go the way of Fashion over Tool. Still great timepieces though.

23 May 2019, 12:25 AM	#50
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	Just SHUSH!

23 May 2019, 12:43 AM	#52
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,653	No! From what I understand "Batgirl" has been Rejected by the WIS Community. IMHO this topic has been put to rest. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

23 May 2019, 12:44 AM	#53
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	Seems the people pushing for the "Batgirl" nickname are those who have the original BLNR and maybe, just maybe, aren't thrilled there's an updated version already. No one said anything when the BLRO was put on jubilee.

23 May 2019, 12:45 AM	#54
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	BLNR on jubilee. Seriously, enough with the nicknames! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

23 May 2019, 12:46 AM	#55
gmtln "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Manchester Posts: 334	Should be a third option on the poll... no nicknames!

23 May 2019, 12:46 AM	#56
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'm thinking of proposing a motion that anyone with less than a 1000 posts cannot start a new thread.

23 May 2019, 12:47 AM	#57
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,260	Silly. It's a nice watch. Maybe the derogatory implication of a nickname like Batgirl came about from folks angry they might not be able to get a BLNR on an Oyster from an AD or possibly worried a new version of the BLNR might devalue their discontinued model they might have already had. __________________ t65tampa

23 May 2019, 12:49 AM	#58
TimingIsEverything Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: WatchULookinAt Location: US Posts: 564	These nicknames are elementary and nonsensical. I cannot believe Batman has actually caught on to the point it is used worldwide and synonymous with the BLNR GMT. I feel social media may certainly be to blame.

23 May 2019, 12:49 AM	#59
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	What about “the Invisible Man”... Cos you’ll never actually see one at an AD

23 May 2019, 12:50 AM	#60
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	If you have a batgirl and Batman in the same collection is it possible they they could have bat babies? This could be the solution to the stainless steel shortage! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

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