What nick name drives you nuts/bugs you

[Darlinboy]

The nicknames don't bother me (well maybe "smurf"). Reference number or name are fine in most cases.

I am just thankful Rolex doesn't use an Omega-style reference system.

"Incoming 232.30.42.21.01.001!!!"

[DVR]

If anybody is interested , the Rolex nick names originated from a know deceased member JJ.
He was already sort of a legend being alive and his spirit still is around seeing him mentioned in many signatures of members.
JJ was a master in making up names for his watches. So when he started to use those names people copied the name for their own watch.

JJ did more than just give them names. They became real personalities and he made up stories of bathroom battles, love scenes (with wife's watch), etc between his watches.

Anyway, a long time ago, when this forum was brand new and owned by someone from Florida it struggled to get of the ground. But because of events at the, that time, biggest Rolex forum JJ moved over here and many of his friends followed.

I believe that was the start of the immense success of this forum. When JJ joined this forum it took of like a rocket and it never stopped growing.

Sadly the man is no longer among us but his, apparently to many silly, names stayed and always remind me of him. He had his strange habits, he had his faults but I have a feeling this forum would never have been what is now without that one man.

So maybe in honor of him just swallow the names. Just saying.

[nickb732]

Kermit/Batman

Originally Posted by DVR

If anybody is interested , the Rolex nick names originated from a know deceased member JJ.
He was already sort of a legend being alive and his spirit still is around seeing him mentioned in many signatures of members.
JJ was a master in making up names for his watches. So when he started to use those names people copied the name for their own watch.

JJ did more than just give them names. They became real personalities and he made up stories of bathroom battles, love scenes (with wife's watch), etc between his watches.

Anyway, a long time ago, when this forum was brand new and owned by someone from Florida it struggled to get of the ground. But because of events at the, that time, biggest Rolex forum JJ moved over here and many of his friends followed.

I believe that was the start of the immense success of this forum. When JJ joined this forum it took of like a rocket and it never stopped growing.

Sadly the man is no longer among us but his, apparently to many silly, names stayed and always remind me of him. He had his strange habits, he had his faults but I have a feeling this forum would never have been what is now without that one man.

So maybe in honor of him just swallow the names. Just saying.

Well said, but I doubt he came up with Batman lol, not sure about Kermit..

[superdog]

Ha. I have bigger problems.

I don't dislike any of them. Don't give it enough thought.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by kilyung

What's wrong with the model number?

For me its quicker to type when I just stick to letters, and nicknames are generally good, the shorter the better as I am on here way too much as it is.

Don't like Rollie, Batman or Bruiser but otherwise all are fine by me. Smurf must be a pain for those with the luxury gold watch - where did this misnomer-name come from?

[jmiicustomz]

Panda dial. That one is stupid IMHO

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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by fmc000

Rolly, Platona, Millie, Hulk, Smurf, I hate them all!


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Exactly!

[Racerdj]

Definitely 'Rolie' for me.

[DVR]

Originally Posted by nickb732

Well said, but I doubt he came up with Batman lol, not sure about Kermit..

I do not believe JJ ever owned a 'kermit' and can't remember who used the name first. But chances are he did come up with it as he liked 'inventing' names for Rolex watches.

[Nathan_Barnes]

I have never been a 'nickname' guy. I cannot say I 'hate' nicknames, especially nicknames for Rolex watches; it merely adds character to each piece. I studied English and I am brainwashed to refer to people, objects by their names rather than a contraction. Sounds pompous, but it's just how I am. I don't think there is anything wrong with a nickname, but when you hear it from me, I will always refer to my pieces as a GMT-Master II 116710LN and a GMT-Master 16750 Pepsi.

In essence, I do incorporate the nickname, however it makes it more identifiable when using the full name of the timepiece.

Either way, this is Rolex, and Rolex is about what suits your character. If you use nicknames, why not? :)

[Roll the Lex]

Originally Posted by Jake B

While we're on it, the thing that really irks me is when I post a pic of my watch, and it's met with "Mine says Hi" It just makes me want to go on a small rant, like...

"Does it? Is that right? Does it really say HI? That's some special watch you've got there. Mine must be stupid, because I've been trying to teach mine to talk, but it just ticks like an idiot."

My watch does not say anything, and it sure as heck doesn't say "Hi". There...got it off my chest.

Give it a few years and watches WILL be saying "hi" to you and reading outloud trf posts to its wearer... But I'd still take my rolex over those.


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[mike]

Actually if we're going to do a history lesson, I believe the first to receive a nickname was the 16760. Nickname "The Fatlady" by a German collector due to the thicker case used on the early MASTER II.

[iazrollie]

Bluesy

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Jake B

While we're on it, the thing that really irks me is when I post a pic of my watch, and it's met with "Mine says Hi" It just makes me want to go on a small rant, like...

"Does it? Is that right? Does it really say HI? That's some special watch you've got there. Mine must be stupid, because I've been trying to teach mine to talk, but it just ticks like an idiot."

My watch does not say anything, and it sure as heck doesn't say "Hi". There...got it off my chest.

You obviously didn't get one of the special watches... you know, when people post that they picked the one that 'spoke' to them... "Hi! Please buy me!"

[tfly212]

I think all of the nicknames are pretty ridiculous but I think the bruiser might be the worst as it simply makes no sense....why would a bruiser be covered in bruises? A bruiser delivers bruises, he doesn't absorb them.

From my Note 2 running AllianceROM 25

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by tfly212

I think all of the nicknames are pretty ridiculous but I think the bruiser might be the worst as it simply makes no sense....why would a bruiser be covered in bruises? A bruiser delivers bruises, he doesn't absorb them.

From my Note 2 running AllianceROM 25

Like a beater?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by mike

Well,..about all of them actually though I realize it's the changing nature of Rolex owners that view them as status symbols rather than the heritage of the brand.

Have to agree Mike today there is quite a different Rolex owner, with many today who wear just the brand. And by wearing that brand somehow think it rises them to some sort of higher status.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree Mike today there is quite a different Rolex owner, with many today who wear the brand. And with wearing that brand somehow think it rises them to some sort of higher status.

Agreed. Which in itself is both fascinating and disappointing all at the same time.

Many people somehow have the money to buy what they perceive as an "investment" and a status symbol while at the same time attaching cute juvenile nicknames to their "look at me" pieces of jewelry.

It was nice when we discussed the watches and the brand here.

Oh well!

[Casey VP-26]

Some Nicknames that DON'T bother me. President, Sub, Coke, Pepsi, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Daytona.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Agreed. Which in itself is both fascinating and disappointing all at the same time.

Many people somehow have the money to buy what they perceive as an "investment" and a status symbol while at the same time attaching cute juvenile nicknames to their "look at me" pieces of jewelry.

It was nice when we discussed the watches and the brand here.

Oh well!

Yes agree gone are the days of learning about the history of the Rolex brand in general on forum lately. Now its mainly alignment points, boxes,serials, plastic bits, stickers,and will this go up in value etc.

[Rags]

I hate the term Rollie & rolex as a "beater watch".

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by CWIN

It doesn't bother me at all actually. To each their own.

got better things to be bothered by

[Micha]

Originally Posted by Casey VP-26

Some Nicknames that DON'T bother me. President, Sub, Coke, Pepsi, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Daytona.

Daytona is a nickname?

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Micha

Daytona is a nickname?

The watch is a Cosmograph

[iazrollie]

Originally Posted by tfly212

I think all of the nicknames are pretty ridiculous but I think the bruiser might be the worst as it simply makes no sense....why would a bruiser be covered in bruises? A bruiser delivers bruises, he doesn't absorb them.

From my Note 2 running AllianceROM 25

Yes, it should really be called "bruised" instead.

[Casey VP-26]

Originally Posted by Micha

Daytona is a nickname?

Early Chronographs including 6263's and 6265's did not have the word Daytona on the dial and are still referred to as Daytona.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Micha

Daytona is a nickname?

No. Cosmograph Daytona is the official name.

http://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmogr...6523-0040.html

[Old Expat Beast]

Anyone call it the Cosmo yet?

[mikkemus23]

Originally Posted by DVR

If anybody is interested , the Rolex nick names originated from a know deceased member JJ.
He was already sort of a legend being alive and his spirit still is around seeing him mentioned in many signatures of members.
JJ was a master in making up names for his watches. So when he started to use those names people copied the name for their own watch.

JJ did more than just give them names. They became real personalities and he made up stories of bathroom battles, love scenes (with wife's watch), etc between his watches.

Anyway, a long time ago, when this forum was brand new and owned by someone from Florida it struggled to get of the ground. But because of events at the, that time, biggest Rolex forum JJ moved over here and many of his friends followed.

I believe that was the start of the immense success of this forum. When JJ joined this forum it took of like a rocket and it never stopped growing.

Sadly the man is no longer among us but his, apparently to many silly, names stayed and always remind me of him. He had his strange habits, he had his faults but I have a feeling this forum would never have been what is now without that one man.

So maybe in honor of him just swallow the names. Just saying.

I don't think people who uses nick names are only here for "status" like the story avlive kind of proves. A piece of TFR history, like it or not. There might be a lot of things I don't like I don't make a problem of, as maybe others like them. Just sayin'

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Jake B

While we're on it, the thing that really irks me is when I post a pic of my watch, and it's met with "Mine says Hi" It just makes me want to go on a small rant, like...

"Does it? Is that right? Does it really say HI? That's some special watch you've got there. Mine must be stupid, because I've been trying to teach mine to talk, but it just ticks like an idiot."

My watch does not say anything, and it sure as heck doesn't say "Hi". There...got it off my chest.

while i think you are getting "irked" a bit too easily, i think this post was hysterical.

i literally laughed out loud.