Clinical Definitions (or, how do I describe my relationship with Rolex)

[Grissom]

Here are some that came to mind, with an example as to how to use them in everyday conversation, as well.......Hope you have fun reading these, and please do add/create your own definitions and/or show us how to use them!

Rolexasthenia: Rolex weakness, resulting in the purchase of one of more Rolexes
(Ex: It's not my fault I have 10 Rolexes.....I have Rolexasthenia)

Rolexesthesia: The abnormal sensations we get when we are in need of a new Rolex

Rolexkinesis: The uncontrolled and excessive muscle movement forcing one to walk into the nearest Rolex AD

Rolexologist: One who practices the Art of Rolex (Bob Ridley and yes, Jocke, come to mind)

Rolexmania: Obsession with Rolex

Rolexopia: Always seeing Rolexes where ever one goes

Rolexopsy: The act of examining a dead Rolex (as seen in some of Jocke's great picture threads)

Rolexparesis: Weakness when one tries NOT to buy yet another Rolex

Rolexpenia: The condition of having TOO FEW Rolexes

Rolexstatic: Relating to being content with the Rolexes one currently has

Rolexspasm: Contraction of the muscles resulting in multiple recurrent episodes of looking at the Rolex on your wrist, even though you already know what time it is

Rolexptosis: Drooping of the arm resulting from the wearing of a Rolex that is just too big and heavy for your wrist

Rolexpnea: Difficult or abnormal breathing associated with a Rolex purchase

Rolexplegia: Generalized paralysis which can occur as one is trying to leave a Rolex AD so as NOT to buy a Rolex

Rolexphylaxis: A severe reaction that can occur when someone asks to see your Rolex

(And yes, I seem to still have too much free time on my hands......)

[77T]

Rolexectomy - When your wife takes your Datejust as a daily wearer.
Rolexruptcy - the financial state you enter by over indulging your addiction.

[JohnBoy]

Rolexophobia Fear that if you buy just one more Rolex watch, your spouse will divorce you, attempt to beat you up, or worse.

FauxRolexophobi Fear of buying a fake Rolex.

HydroRolexophobia Fear of getting your Rolex wet.

HypoRolexophobia Fear of underwinding your Rolex; HyperRolexophobia Fear of overwinding your Rolex.

Rolex AIDS Abbrev for Rolex Auto-Immume Disease Syndrome. The total lack of interest in picking up another Rolex with a self-winding movement. (No disrespect intended rel. to actual AIDS)

Rolex BPD Abbrev. for Buy Polar Disease - the preceived need to quickly obtain the infamous white-dialed Explorer II.

Rolex PTSD Abbrev for Post Traumatic Service Disease - shock at receipt of final billing from RSC. (No disrespect intended rel. to actual PTSD)

Take it for what its worth......all

[crowncollection]

love it

[77T]

Rolexarrhea - Passing loose Rolexes multiple times, see Flipping for more details.

[jlee5050]

Rolexgasm-the acquisition of a new timepiece, particularly related to Rolex

[JustABreathAway]

Half of medicine is just learning how to speak the language...

Ok, not really half, but there is an art to talking like a doctor

[Darlinboy]

Rolexigent - the urgent and pressing need to immediately purchase another Rolex. Right now, today.

Rolexcessive - what your non-WIS spouse thinks of the above purchase

[Andad]

God help us all when you retire Nathan.

[ibsro]

Rolexpedia: This forum! At least for a WIS-in-the-making like me!

[Dick Jones]

Rolxcstasy - The state of being in perfect concert with your Rolex, not to be confused with
RolEcstasy - an illegal, synthetic kind of Rolex that may produce a brief euphoria upon wrist application followed by a nasty crash as you realize its not real

[dddrees]

Too funny.

[nathaniel]

RolExophthalmia- the bulging of the eyes resulting from seeing one's grail in the wild

[Lol-x]

Rolexploitation - see my signature below