Why is it called the Sprite?

[OG1982]

Originally Posted by padi56

Its only called the sprite by some that are either live in a childlike world of silly nicknames, or more likely to lazy to learn the correct reference numbers for Rolex watches.The Rolex brand now seems to becoming more of a micky mouse brand of watches. Don't recollect any other high end brand of watches where they use these nicknames for there watches.

I agree Peter, I much prefer to use reference numbers too.

But some people are not that bothered or in to it to remember all those numbers and the nicknames, however silly help people reference the different variations .

[tudk]

Don’t have a problem with nicknames.
I agree it is the Riddler.
Sort of a riddle why Rolex came out with this leftie
and placed the cyclops on the left
although I do think the watch will be highly collectible.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by padi56

Why is it called the sprite mainly by those who are very childlike,and today Rolex watches have become little more than either ££$$€€ or silly nickname joke watches watches.

I don't always agree with you on everything Peter (although I usually respect your opinion), but on this point we absolutely, wholeheartedly, agree 100%.

I can just about deal with the nicknames that formed organically over time (like the original Pepsi), but the rush to force one onto every single new model is bit tiresome and childish IMO.

[edisonstar23]

The left GMT and that’s it. No reason for a nickname, but Sprite makes no color sense to me lol


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[sub2011]

Silly nicknames used by silly people who even don't know which are Sprite's colours.

[liberalclown]

I call it Costanza, because up is down, good is bad and day is night.

[liberalclown]

Originally Posted by edisonstar23

The left GMT and that’s it. No reason for a nickname, but Sprite makes no color sense to me lol


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Well, coke cans don't have black either if you go with full color logic.

[edisonstar23]

Originally Posted by liberalclown

Well, coke cans don't have black either if you go with full color logic.

The GMT Coke makes more color sense imo. Look at the coke bottles from the 1980’s and then look at the GMT. But then look at the sprite logo, bottle or anything- it doesn’t resemble the destro GMT. I like the riddler a little better.

But at the end of the day, one of these names will stick and we will also start calling it.





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[liberalclown]

Originally Posted by edisonstar23

The GMT Coke makes more color sense imo. Look at the coke bottles from the 1980’s and then look at the GMT. But then look at the sprite logo, bottle or anything- it doesn’t resemble the destro GMT. I like the riddler a little better.

But at the end of the day, one of these names will stick and we will also start calling it.





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I am almost sure they named blro pepsi because of the logo and not the product color, and then when black/red came to the market going with soda colors coke was the closest. But to satisfy the folks who are "riddled" why people are calling it sprite, here is your reason ->

[edisonstar23]

Originally Posted by liberalclown

I am almost sure they named blro pepsi because of the logo and not the product color, and then when black/red came to the market going with soda colors coke was the closest. But to satisfy the folks who are "riddled" why people are calling it sprite, here is your reason ->

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[Boopie]

Batman, Batgirl, Kermit and Hulk have found their way into mainstream use.

I don’t get “Sprite” or anything else, because it comes as a lefty watch only. Destro GMT seems to make the most sense, as everyone will know what you’re talking about.

[TresCuervos]

Odd, my AD said "we don't call them that" when someone asked about a Pepsi. I've been corrected myself when I referred to a two-tone watch "We call it rolesor"

Suppose it depends on the AD.

[woof]

It should be Sprite...because GMT's usually get Soda nicknames... Pepsi, Coke, Rootbeer and now Sprite..(of course there's exceptions)

[LVx2]

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

I agree Peter, I much prefer to use reference numbers too.

But some people are not that bothered or in to it to remember all those numbers and the nicknames, however silly help people reference the different variations .

Why do still have the Batgirl as your avatar if you parted ways with her?

[boricuajr]

no idea, dont think it fits

[LVx2]

Originally Posted by boricuajr

no idea, dont think it fits

Agree.

It’s certainly a riddle…

[rum77]

Any nickname is fine by me

[Ssunnylee24]

pulling every fkin' thing out there with color green and black...OMG STOP.

[Santiago32]

Should be called the Will Smith..

A slap to all of us that wanted a Coke :)

[OG1982]

Originally Posted by LVx2

Why do still have the Batgirl as your avatar if you parted ways with her?

If I’m being honest I hadn’t even thought about it.


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[Chris]

Originally Posted by sub2011

Silly nicknames used by silly people who even don't know which are Sprite's colours.

[yowlie]

Riddler or Destro is my vote

[saxo3]

[newonos]

God forbid when they roll out the Fanta.