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Johny · 6 April 2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mjrennie

A common mistake in the UK...pacifically used instead of specifically.

news to me.

dbphotos · 6 April 2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

What? It's not a deployment buckle? Oh poo. Irregardless, I think the word works for all intensive purposes.

rolexertion · 6 April 2011, 03:32 PM

'Nucular'.

Alcan · 6 April 2011, 07:12 PM

"Walla!", sort of like voilà for the non-bilingual crowd.

Grumpy Badger · 6 April 2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Johny

news to me.

Must just be common south of the Rio Tweed!

The Waddler · 6 April 2011, 07:39 PM

Well you've just corrected me too

I thought it was supposably correct.

Andad · 6 April 2011, 07:53 PM

[QUOTE=Grumpy Badger;2413865]I can't answer that with any authority, but I had a mate who always called the Pacific the Specific Ocean! It cracked me up I never had the heart to say anything

Liar....

Grumpy Badger · 6 April 2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Liar....

Nah... It was many years ago when I was still a nice guy, rather than the bitter, twisted husk of a man who sits before you now!

Frogman4me · 7 April 2011, 01:16 AM

its called the thingy that opens up and and closes at the bottom of the strap...lol

deployant FTW

Dr. Robert · 7 April 2011, 01:53 AM

A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

rmfnla · 7 April 2011, 03:53 AM

And a waist is a terrible thing to mind, so I never diet...

Grissom · 7 April 2011, 05:46 AM

Deployant, which seems to be the accepted term, does not seem to be a recognized "word" with any reputable dictionary, nor have I been able to determine it's etiology.

Would be interesting to see reliable documentation of it's origin. It does make sense as an extension of deploy.....to move into place.....

Very good thread!

Watch Professor · 7 April 2011, 05:55 AM

Don't aminals like psgetti? My 4 year old grandson does. Irregardless, I suggest that you put the word deployant in bold print the next time you email him.

chicfarmer1 · 7 April 2011, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Grissom

Would be interesting to see reliable documentation of it's origin. It does make sense as an extension of deploy.....to move into place.....:

root is: the French verb deployere
the "-ant" is a suffix from French/Latin meaning (roughly) "that which does something"

ArcticMoose · 7 April 2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Their Rolex is a fake.

"5. THIS IS NOT A FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF FAKE WATCHES, BRACELETS ETC, and your opinion are about FAKE WATCHES and who makes them, sells them, buys them and wears them is NOT welcome."

delldeaton · 7 April 2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

If English is your first language.....please try & use the correct term...
we shouldn't be embarrassed to be intelligent & use the correct term in your language.....the dumbing down of society........it pisses me off to no end. Bah humbug.

tell your friend this:

deployment: the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work.

deployant: hinged metal clasp on a watch strap or bracelet which is opened so you
can put the watch on your wrist.

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Your: Is that your Rolex? Your Rolex is very sharp.
You're: You're going to buy another Rolex? You're a real watch afficionado.

There: There is the Rolex AD. There is a new expl.2 on the way.
Their: Their prices for Rolex watches are too high. Their Rolex is a fake.

You are my new best friend!

SoftwareDrone · 7 April 2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bighaole

I also always thought it was "deployment". Thanks.

Me too!

SoftwareDrone · 7 April 2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

"5. THIS IS NOT A FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF FAKE WATCHES, BRACELETS ETC, and your opinion are about FAKE WATCHES and who makes them, sells them, buys them and wears them is NOT welcome."

I just noticed something. Is the little Rolex crown that little sea worm that is crawling on your watch, real, or photoshopped?

ingoodtime · 7 April 2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

What? It's not a deployment buckle? Oh poo. Irregardless, I think the word works for all intensive purposes.

Isn't that...."all intents and purposes" ?

paverman · 7 April 2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ingoodtime

Isn't that...."all intents and purposes" ?

It's not "all intents and porpoise's"

ArcticMoose · 8 April 2011, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SoftwareDrone

I just noticed something. Is the little Rolex crown that little sea worm that is crawling on your watch, real, or photoshopped?

It is very much real!

Here are a few more:

Art161 · 8 April 2011, 12:27 PM

If it is a good friend, and you think the correction will be appreciated, then do it. A friend of mine kept saying renumeration instead of remuneration. He expressed thanks that I corrected something he had not known. Now he won't appear uninformed to someone else, who may judge him by his speaking or writing.

Lisa · 8 April 2011, 12:41 PM

I've got mixed feelings on the matter. I cringe a little every time I see or hear butchered English (Dr. Phil really does say "noo-kyu-ler" family). But I would probably be too uncomfortable in most circumstances to correct anyone. I'd rather let it go.

Here, and at another forum, I saw the word "pallet" used when it should have been "palate." I might add these were quite intelligent, well-educated people. Do you know who you are? I hope not, or I'll feel bad.

jms_w · 8 April 2011, 02:11 PM

Thanks, everyone, for your responses.

I know alot of you will disagree with me but I'm gonna go back saying "deployant" and not correct him. If he conforms then fine but if not, that's okay, too. Just today we were talking on the phone about watch straps and I mentioned "deployant". I don't think he'll ever say it right. The problem is there are many strap sites out there that call them "deployments" so he won't know any better. At least I'll look like I know what I'm talking about to others when I say it.

6 April 2011, 07:12 PM	#34
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Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	Deployant, which seems to be the accepted term, does not seem to be a recognized "word" with any reputable dictionary, nor have I been able to determine it's etiology. Would be interesting to see reliable documentation of it's origin. It does make sense as an extension of deploy.....to move into place..... Very good thread! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

6 April 2011, 03:32 PM	#33
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	'Nucular'.

6 April 2011, 07:39 PM	#36
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	Well you've just corrected me too I thought it was supposably correct.

7 April 2011, 01:16 AM	#39
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	its called the thingy that opens up and and closes at the bottom of the strap...lol deployant FTW

7 April 2011, 05:55 AM	#43
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Don't aminals like psgetti? My 4 year old grandson does. Irregardless, I suggest that you put the word deployant in bold print the next time you email him. __________________

8 April 2011, 12:27 PM	#52
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	If it is a good friend, and you think the correction will be appreciated, then do it. A friend of mine kept saying renumeration instead of remuneration. He expressed thanks that I corrected something he had not known. Now he won't appear uninformed to someone else, who may judge him by his speaking or writing. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

8 April 2011, 12:41 PM	#53
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I've got mixed feelings on the matter. I cringe a little every time I see or hear butchered English (Dr. Phil really does say "noo-kyu-ler" family). But I would probably be too uncomfortable in most circumstances to correct anyone. I'd rather let it go. Here, and at another forum, I saw the word "pallet" used when it should have been "palate." I might add these were quite intelligent, well-educated people. Do you know who you are? I hope not, or I'll feel bad.

8 April 2011, 02:11 PM	#54
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	Thanks, everyone, for your responses. I know alot of you will disagree with me but I'm gonna go back saying "deployant" and not correct him. If he conforms then fine but if not, that's okay, too. Just today we were talking on the phone about watch straps and I mentioned "deployant". I don't think he'll ever say it right. The problem is there are many strap sites out there that call them "deployments" so he won't know any better. At least I'll look like I know what I'm talking about to others when I say it. __________________ 116520\|116610LV\|116710LN\|16613\|16233 244 232.30.42\|3222.80 A2332212 CFX-200\|Riseman\|GW-M5610

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