PARDON MY iGNORANCE

[harleyvato]

But what does WIS stand for? I have seen this on the forums and for the life of me cannot figure this out! Please do not be too hard on me! By the way I really enjoy all the great information and general friendly atomosphere on the forums

[mfer]

Watch Idiot Savant

[GoldenBear]

Thanks for asking, I was able to figure almost all of the other acronyms, but not that one.

[Tools]

Not a problem

I grant you a full and complete pardon

[harleyvato]

I never would have figured that one out!

[Omar_Jaramillo]

I have an idea what "AD" is but I still cant figure out what the letters stand for !

[OysterDavid]

Authorized (Rolex, or some other watchmaker) Dealer

[harleyvato]

Possibly one of the members with the knowledge could put out a sticky of all the acronyms for this forum for all of us newbies?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by harleyvato

But what does WIS stand for? I have seen this on the forums and for the life of me cannot figure this out! Please do not be too hard on me! By the way I really enjoy all the great information and general friendly atomosphere on the forums

Wis = Watch Idiot Savant.



1.A person self trained to sleep in 5 positions while wearing his/her COSC certified chronometer in bed.

2.A person who opens the back of a new Patek on the first day of acquisition and hand winds the rotor to tighten up the main spring.

3. A person who takes his 2000 meter water proof Rolex SD off from the wrist. And puts it into the deepest pocket,and three plastic bags before walking into a rain storm without any rain gear on.

4.A person who waits every 5 minute in front of his radio controlled clock in order to adjust all his/her 14 mechanical watches to the accuracy within -2/+2 seconds per 24 hours.


5. A person who can memorises all serial numbers of the Rolex watches made in the past 60 years but keeps forgetting the wifes wedding anniversary.

6. A person who washes his/her watch in luxury shampoo,polishes with specially bought cloth.Then rests it on another specially bought cloth just encase they scratch the stainless steel.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by harleyvato

But what does WIS stand for? I have seen this on the forums and for the life of me cannot figure this out! Please do not be too hard on me! By the way I really enjoy all the great information and general friendly atomosphere on the forums

Wis = Watch Idiot Savant.



1.A person self trained to sleep in 5 positions while wearing his/her COSC certified chronometer in bed.

2.A person who opens the back of a new Patek on the first day of acquisition and hand winds the rotor to tighten up the main spring.

3. A person who takes his 2000 meter water proof Rolex SD off from the wrist. And puts it into the deepest pocket,and three plastic bags before walking into a rain storm without any rain gear on.

4.A person who waits every 5 minute in front of his radio controlled clock in order to adjust all his/her 14 mechanical watches to the accuracy within -2/+2 seconds per 24 hours.


5. A person who can memorises all serial numbers of the Rolex watches made in the past 60 years but keeps forgetting the wifes wedding anniversary.

6. A person who washes his/her watch in luxury shampoo,polishes with specially bought cloth.Then rests it on another specially bought cloth just encase they scratch the stainless steel.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by padi56

Wis = Watch Idiot Savant.



1.A person self trained to sleep in 5 positions while wearing his/her COSC certified chronometer in bed.

2.A person who opens the back of a new Patek on the first day of acquisition and hand winds the rotor to tighten up the main spring.

3. A person who takes his 2000 meter water proof Rolex SD off from the wrist. And puts it into the deepest pocket,and three plastic bags before walking into a rain storm without any rain gear on.

4.A person who waits every 5 minute in front of his radio controlled clock in order to adjust all his/her 14 mechanical watches to the accuracy within -2/+2 seconds per 24 hours.


5. A person who can memorises all serial numbers of the Rolex watches made in the past 60 years but keeps forgetting the wifes wedding anniversary.

6. A person who washes his/her watch in luxury shampoo,polishes with specially bought cloth.Then rests it on another specially bought cloth just encase they scratch the stainless steel.

I HAD to add that one to my Favourites!

Good one!

[mike]

Originally Posted by padi56

Wis = Watch Idiot Savant.



1.A person self trained to sleep in 5 positions while wearing his/her COSC certified chronometer in bed.

2.A person who opens the back of a new Patek on the first day of acquisition and hand winds the rotor to tighten up the main spring.

3. A person who takes his 2000 meter water proof Rolex SD off from the wrist. And puts it into the deepest pocket,and three plastic bags before walking into a rain storm without any rain gear on.

4.A person who waits every 5 minute in front of his radio controlled clock in order to adjust all his/her 14 mechanical watches to the accuracy within -2/+2 seconds per 24 hours.


5. A person who can memorises all serial numbers of the Rolex watches made in the past 60 years but keeps forgetting the wifes wedding anniversary.

6. A person who washes his/her watch in luxury shampoo,polishes with specially bought cloth.Then rests it on another specially bought cloth just encase they scratch the stainless steel.

Spot on!!

[John685]

Originally Posted by padi56

Wis = Watch Idiot Savant.



1.A person self trained to sleep in 5 positions while wearing his/her COSC certified chronometer in bed.

2.A person who opens the back of a new Patek on the first day of acquisition and hand winds the rotor to tighten up the main spring.

3. A person who takes his 2000 meter water proof Rolex SD off from the wrist. And puts it into the deepest pocket,and three plastic bags before walking into a rain storm without any rain gear on.

4.A person who waits every 5 minute in front of his radio controlled clock in order to adjust all his/her 14 mechanical watches to the accuracy within -2/+2 seconds per 24 hours.


5. A person who can memorises all serial numbers of the Rolex watches made in the past 60 years but keeps forgetting the wifes wedding anniversary.

6. A person who washes his/her watch in luxury shampoo,polishes with specially bought cloth.Then rests it on another specially bought cloth just encase they scratch the stainless steel.

I'll have you know I only use one plastic bag when it's raining.

[wandyprawira]

Let's help Padi!

7. A person who checks for flaws on the dial, case, bezel, bracelet and clasp almost everyday.

[Chris B]

Lol Padi.

8, Someone who's always gazing at their watch but couldn't tell you the time if asked a minute later.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

9) A person who uses a "vanilla" smelling cloth called "Cape Cod" AKA "Shape Odd" to polish his Sub Date to such an extend that he has to buy a NEW Sub to get satisfied

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by Chris B

Lol Padi.

8, Someone who's always gazing at their watch but couldn't tell you the time if asked a minute later.

That's very true Chris!!!

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

9) A person who uses a "vanilla" smelling cloth called "Cape Cod" AKA "Shape Odd" to polish his Sub Date to such an extend that he has to buy a NEW Sub to get satisfied

I'm happy to be called a WIS if that should be the case! No hard feeling.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by wandyprawira

I'm happy to be called a WIS if that should be the case! No hard feeling.

I couldn't help it, Wandy. We two are so alike in that matter

[Bama]

Originally Posted by Chris B

Lol Padi.

8, Someone who's always gazing at their watch but couldn't tell you the time if asked a minute later.

Sadly that one can apply to me most of the time.

[oldman2005]

[QUOTE=padi56;254212]Wis = Watch Idiot Savant.

One more, WIS = Watch investing speculator = those who buy watches for investing purpose