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Sandpit · 12 October 2020, 02:29 PM

Of all the ones I've heard I find Starbucks to be the one that is the most vomit inducing.

I thought batgirl was bad - but the nicknamers have outdone themselves with this.

It seems a little......desperate. Sorry

iTreelex · 12 October 2020, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sandpit

of all the ones i've heard i find starbucks to be the one that is the most vomit inducing.

I thought batgirl was bad - but the nicknamers have outdone themselves with this.

It seems a little......desperate. Sorry

+5

Dilemma · 12 October 2020, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by moneymike83

Watch enthusiast like myself prefer the nicknames over the ref numbers.

No, no they don't.

18078pres · 12 October 2020, 07:19 PM

President

joli160 · 12 October 2020, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by moneymike83

I know is cliché but Watch enthusiast like myself prefer the nicknames over the ref numbers

No they don’t

MrMercedes · 12 October 2020, 07:59 PM

Hulk!

thesharkfactor · 12 October 2020, 08:00 PM

See my signature

fooey · 12 October 2020, 08:26 PM

Best nickname.....the RRP!
Its a hard model to get but they are out there!

Spoonage · 12 October 2020, 09:17 PM

I prefer to use the ref number if I can remember it (or shorten it i.e. BLNR or LV), if not the model designation (Submariner or Sub, etc.). I think the only ones that have ever not made me roll my eyes are Pepsi, Coke, Root Beer, President, Bluesy, Double Red (if you can count that as a nickname). The only reason I ever use those nicknames is when I'm talking with my wife about watches as she doesn't remember all of the ref numbers and it makes the conversation to the point instead of explaining the color variants of the bezel before we get to the meat of the discussion.

mountainjogger · 12 October 2020, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

None

Agreed.

fskywalker · 12 October 2020, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Good one, Brett!

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HORNBLOWER · 12 October 2020, 10:31 PM

This

rmlovett1 · 12 October 2020, 10:54 PM

I use them sparingly, and most don’t bother me, but batgirl ....

My favorite....Platona. Not that it’s catchy or anything, it’s just easier than saying or typing Platinum Day.....see what I mean

MrJKLFoams · 12 October 2020, 10:57 PM

Nadah=0...

sgwatchguy · 12 October 2020, 11:32 PM

Not again

PepsiBezel · 12 October 2020, 11:43 PM

Pepsi Please!

efthi · 12 October 2020, 11:47 PM

Kermi, Batman and Bluesy

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padi56 · 12 October 2020, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

Is there some sort of conspiracy against Padi today???

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Originally Posted by moneymike83

Watch enthusiast like myself prefer the nicknames over the ref numbers.

I think they should rename this forum to the kindergarten children under 6 year old silly nickname site, and not all real true watch enthusiasts use these very childish names for watches.

Patton250 · 13 October 2020, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I think they should rename this forum to the kindergarten children under 6 year old silly nickname site, and not all real true watch enthusiasts use these very childish names for watches.

It’s just easier to memorize nicknames or at least the reference name like date just or date date or Submariner. I actually get frustrated when people start talking about a watch and only use the reference number. I have no idea what they are talking about and most times I don’t have enough time to look it up. There’s just too many numbers to memorize. If that’s your thing I have no problem with it and I certainly won’t criticize you for it or say that it’s selfish on your part making everyone take extra time to figure out what it is you are talking about. Why don’t we try to as a forum post both the model name and reference number together? That way everyone’s happy. I truly don’t think using nicknames is childish it’s just easier. In fact out of all the nicknames there is only one I can think of that was created in a bad way but not to be childish. It was created out of anger, hate and distain for the jubilee bracelet. Other than that all the rest of the nicknames seem pretty harmless.

drfrankenstein · 13 October 2020, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

It’s just easier to memorize nicknames or at least the reference name like date just or date date or Submariner. I actually get frustrated when people start talking about a watch and only use the reference number. I have no idea what they are talking about and most times I don’t have enough time to look it up. There’s just too many numbers to memorize. If that’s your thing I have no problem with it and I certainly won’t criticize you for it or say that it’s selfish on your part making everyone take extra time to figure out what it is you are talking about. Why don’t we try to as a forum post both the model name and reference number together? That way everyone’s happy. I truly don’t think using nicknames is childish it’s just easier. In fact out of all the nicknames there is only one I can think of that was created in a bad way but not to be childish. It was created out of anger, hate and distain for the jubilee bracelet. Other than that all the rest of the nicknames seem pretty harmless.

Agree. Especially since many watch "enthusiasts" insisting on using reference numbers are grown men who are buying different colors of the same watch as if they were beanie babies.

Chiboy · 13 October 2020, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

I use them sparingly, and most don’t bother me, but batgirl ....

My favorite....Platona. Not that it’s catchy or anything, it’s just easier than saying or typing Platinum Day.....see what I mean

Hmmmm, I never use platona. I usually just type Daytona or maybe pt. Daytona.

rmlovett1 · 13 October 2020, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Hmmmm, I never use platona. I usually just type Daytona or maybe pt. Daytona.

I use those as well :)

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FTX I · 13 October 2020, 02:29 AM

No Date Submariner

Johny · 13 October 2020, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dilemma

No, no they don't.

rtalk · 13 October 2020, 02:44 AM

Padellone which is the 8171 Triple Calendar Rolex. Padellone is Italian for "Frying Pan". One very expensive frying pan indeed!

Johny · 13 October 2020, 02:45 AM

LV, LVC and LVC2 are three of my favourites.

HogwldFLTR · 13 October 2020, 03:01 AM

I call mine 115606 or 50th Anniversary Daytona for short. (Sometimes I even call it Platinum Daytona when I'm really cutting up!!!) On the other had I call my Slate dialed Daytona, "Slatetona," on occasion!!!

Casey VP-26 · 13 October 2020, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I think they should rename this forum to the kindergarten children under 6 year old silly nickname site, and not all real true watch enthusiasts use these very childish names for watches.

I'll drink to this.

BNA/LION · 13 October 2020, 03:57 AM

Beautiful watches don't need nick names!

Just Sat NO to batgirl!

eightball76 · 13 October 2020, 04:19 AM

16520, 16610LV, 116600..... are the only references and similar one should use..... although I have used SD4K before (oooh the shame)

12 October 2020, 11:32 PM	#45
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Not again __________________

13 October 2020, 02:44 AM	#55
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	Padellone which is the 8171 Triple Calendar Rolex. Padellone is Italian for "Frying Pan". One very expensive frying pan indeed! __________________ 116519 Grey dial Oysterflex Daytona. 116500 Black. 116710BLNR. 16710T. Rolex Explorer I 39MM. 4 digit DateJust. JLC Master Control with Sector Dial. Omega FOIS. Grand Seiko Four Seasons (Spring Version). Tudor Royal. IWC Cal 83 (~1940s). 41MM sub. Omega CK859.

13 October 2020, 02:45 AM	#56
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	LV, LVC and LVC2 are three of my favourites. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

13 October 2020, 03:01 AM	#57
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,674	I call mine 115606 or 50th Anniversary Daytona for short. (Sometimes I even call it Platinum Daytona when I'm really cutting up!!!) On the other had I call my Slate dialed Daytona, "Slatetona," on occasion!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 October 2020, 03:57 AM	#59
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12 October 2020, 02:29 PM	#31
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	Of all the ones I've heard I find Starbucks to be the one that is the most vomit inducing. I thought batgirl was bad - but the nicknamers have outdone themselves with this. It seems a little......desperate. Sorry

12 October 2020, 07:19 PM	#34
18078pres "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 248	President

12 October 2020, 07:59 PM	#36
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	Hulk!

12 October 2020, 08:00 PM	#37
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,641	See my signature

12 October 2020, 08:26 PM	#38
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,319	Best nickname.....the RRP! Its a hard model to get but they are out there!

12 October 2020, 09:17 PM	#39
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	I prefer to use the ref number if I can remember it (or shorten it i.e. BLNR or LV), if not the model designation (Submariner or Sub, etc.). I think the only ones that have ever not made me roll my eyes are Pepsi, Coke, Root Beer, President, Bluesy, Double Red (if you can count that as a nickname). The only reason I ever use those nicknames is when I'm talking with my wife about watches as she doesn't remember all of the ref numbers and it makes the conversation to the point instead of explaining the color variants of the bezel before we get to the meat of the discussion.

12 October 2020, 10:54 PM	#43
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,480	I use them sparingly, and most don’t bother me, but batgirl .... My favorite....Platona. Not that it’s catchy or anything, it’s just easier than saying or typing Platinum Day.....see what I mean

12 October 2020, 10:57 PM	#44
MrJKLFoams "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Watch: RolexOmegaJLC Posts: 466	Nadah=0...

12 October 2020, 11:43 PM	#46
PepsiBezel 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: Neo-Vintage Posts: 1,212	Pepsi Please!

12 October 2020, 11:47 PM	#47
efthi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Qatar Watch: 16610LV Posts: 569	Kermi, Batman and Bluesy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

13 October 2020, 02:29 AM	#53
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	No Date Submariner

13 October 2020, 04:19 AM	#60
eightball76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: england Watch: 16520, LV, SD4K Posts: 318	16520, 16610LV, 116600..... are the only references and similar one should use..... although I have used SD4K before (oooh the shame)

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