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mikkemus23 · 25 September 2013, 12:28 AM

We all know the nicknames, Hulk, Smurf, Batman, Bluesy etc.

They Are, as it seems, a little controverial here at TRF.

Some claim using them make you seem immature, lack of respect for the brand and that AD's would laugh if you brought them up.

Myself, I don't have strong opinions on the matter, I'll not judge people on what they call their watches :)

If you don't like 'em don't use 'em isy take :)

I was quite amused though, by this article in Watch Time.

Read for yourself ;)

Soooooo is the GMT BLNR now officialy the Bruiser? ;)

versatile1 · 25 September 2013, 12:36 AM

Not a fan of nicknames myself but nothing against those who wish to use them

ecsub44 · 25 September 2013, 12:37 AM

Rolex is immature and disrespecting itself...

kilyung · 25 September 2013, 12:39 AM

Once you understand the ref numbers, I just don't see the need for nicknames. It's pretty self-explanatory.

cop414 · 25 September 2013, 12:39 AM

Whatever floats your boat I guess, I just call my Sub, well, my Sub...

Cru Jones · 25 September 2013, 12:41 AM

what definitely was pretty ridiculous with the new GMT was the mad rush to be the one to come up with "the" nickname....

as for nicknames themselves, whatever floats your boat (other than "rollie"...that should be grounds for immediate TRF banning.

)

padi56 · 25 September 2013, 12:43 AM

I would most certainly doubt if Rolex themselves mentioned anything about these nick-names myself cannot stand them.And would doubt if anyone would go into a AD and ask for a bluesey,batman or any of the other IMHO rather childlike names.

Mystro · 25 September 2013, 12:46 AM

No Rolex dealer will try to sell the Rolex image and then say, Would you like to see the "Hulk" or "Smurf"??? I like the stately image of Rolex. It isnt flashy but it is classy, constant and secure.
I know the nicknames are a way to take out the "old man" stuffy image of Rolex but it doesnt work and to me seems like a desperate juvenile attempt to go against the grain.
I dont like the nicknames. Its not my style at all.

LightOnAHill · 25 September 2013, 12:46 AM

Yes

Brandon(phila) · 25 September 2013, 12:50 AM

I'm fine with Coke and/or Pepsi bezel and Paul Newman dial (I have heard AD's and non WIS use these terms as well)

All the others ....Hulk, bluesy, smurf, bruiser, Steve Mcqueen, James Bond, fat lady / Sophia Loren etc....

For the forum here, those terms are OK b/c we know what watch you are talking about....in real life I would never use these terms.

Sous · 25 September 2013, 12:51 AM

The only nicknames I've liked are Paul Newman Daytona, and Bond Submariner. The names are cool, and one immediately knows what is being discussed.

The recent nicknames have been a bit silly, and I can't imagine Rolex referencing "Bruiser" in any interview, and I'd be a bit embarrassed to go into an AD and ask to see one, using that name. The rest of the nicknames aren't much better.

FTX I · 25 September 2013, 12:52 AM

Must admit i dont like it. hulk in particular.

beshannon · 25 September 2013, 12:56 AM

Watchtime

Knappo 1307 · 25 September 2013, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

what definitely was pretty ridiculous with the new GMT was the mad rush to be the one to come up with "the" nickname....

as for nicknames themselves, whatever floats your boat (other than "rollie"...that should be grounds for immediate TRF banning.

)

Ah Cru, the voice of reason.......

Rashid.bk · 25 September 2013, 12:59 AM

What's wrong with the name and more specifically the reference numbers Rolex gave them.
I find the bruiser in particular to be offensive, but what ever do as you like, free world for the most part.

Cc1966 · 25 September 2013, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon(phila)

I'm fine with Coke and/or Pepsi bezel and Paul Newman dial (I have heard AD's and non WIS use these terms as well)

All the others ....Hulk, bluesy, smurf, bruiser, Steve Mcqueen, James Bond, fat lady / Sophia Loren etc....

For the forum here, those terms are OK b/c we know what watch you are talking about....in real life I would never use these terms.

x2

Presa canary · 25 September 2013, 01:09 AM

Freccione? Come on... That's just cool. Some of the new ones I don't care for, but to each their own

Roller07 · 25 September 2013, 01:14 AM

I don't think it is immature. I never use them except occasionally here. Have I told you guys I own a "Hulk" and a "Pepsi"?

vintagewaferthin · 25 September 2013, 01:16 AM

For me it all depends on the watch. For example, from time to time i tend to call my yellow dial Tag F1 chrono "The Lemon." Its fun every once and a while.

Jake B · 25 September 2013, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

Rolex is immature and disrespecting itself...

It just says they mentioned the nickname, and not in what context

911SC · 25 September 2013, 01:19 AM

Nicknames among WIS is acceptable being that you will be understood for the most part. Any where else, in the wild or at an AD, you not be understood. You would instantly be looked at as a fool, with no creditability.

Ask me how I know

Sent from a cave on Mars

jjnd08 · 25 September 2013, 01:23 AM

I'm fine with them and they help me place what watch someone is referring to immediately.

The only thing I can't stand is when someone refers to any Rolex as a "beater watch." I know it's a TRF colloquialism, but these pieces are way too expensive and beautiful to be referred to as a "beater."

Mystro · 25 September 2013, 01:25 AM

LOL........ So its our own secret language much like pig Latin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 911SC

Nicknames among WIS is acceptable being that you will be understood for the most part. Any where else, in the wild or at an AD, you not be understood. You would instantly be looked at as a fool, with no creditability.

Ask me how I know

Sent from a cave on Mars

Vincent65 · 25 September 2013, 01:28 AM

I don't like them, on the whole.

The only one I have used, and, to my mind, is a reasonably applicable moniker, is 'Pepsi' because there is a logical progression there - despite the colour inversion - the connection with a circle/blue/red is pretty clear.

I believe, in terms of branding, 'Pepsi-Cola' also became known just as 'Pepsi' in the early 60's as well, so they share the same general 'era', in a way.

The 'Paul Newman'/'Steve McQueen'/'Bond' ones are just 'coolness' ad-ons as reference points, but don't really offend ('Castro'/'Amin' would be much less palatable...)

The rest are pretty stupid. Kermit/Hulk and Bruiser/Batman have to be the most pathetic, and the links are very tenuous, IMHO. cheers:

powerfunk · 25 September 2013, 01:38 AM

I don't mind the nicknames for Rollies.

Vincent65 · 25 September 2013, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerfunk

I don't mind the nicknames for Rollies.

Joearch · 25 September 2013, 01:39 AM

I don't use them, but certainly don't care.

travisb · 25 September 2013, 01:40 AM

Not a fan of the nicknames.
Some are worse than others. Especially "Bruiser".

s14roller · 25 September 2013, 01:46 AM

Some nicknames are more universal - Coke GMT, Pepsi GMT...but that's probably about it for Rolex. Hulk, etc., no one would understand.

padi56 · 25 September 2013, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerfunk

I don't mind the nicknames for Rollies.

Thats fine because the only Rollies I know are cameras and pretty good ones too.

25 September 2013, 12:28 AM	#1
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	So, are nicknaming watches immature? We all know the nicknames, Hulk, Smurf, Batman, Bluesy etc. They Are, as it seems, a little controverial here at TRF. Some claim using them make you seem immature, lack of respect for the brand and that AD's would laugh if you brought them up. Myself, I don't have strong opinions on the matter, I'll not judge people on what they call their watches :) If you don't like 'em don't use 'em isy take :) I was quite amused though, by this article in Watch Time. Read for yourself ;) Soooooo is the GMT BLNR now officialy the Bruiser? ;) __________________ IG: mareleo23

25 September 2013, 12:36 AM	#2
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Not a fan of nicknames myself but nothing against those who wish to use them __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

25 September 2013, 12:37 AM	#3
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Rolex is immature and disrespecting itself... __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

25 September 2013, 12:39 AM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Whatever floats your boat I guess, I just call my Sub, well, my Sub... __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

25 September 2013, 12:43 AM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,061	I would most certainly doubt if Rolex themselves mentioned anything about these nick-names myself cannot stand them.And would doubt if anyone would go into a AD and ask for a bluesey,batman or any of the other IMHO rather childlike names. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 September 2013, 12:39 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Once you understand the ref numbers, I just don't see the need for nicknames. It's pretty self-explanatory.

25 September 2013, 12:41 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	what definitely was pretty ridiculous with the new GMT was the mad rush to be the one to come up with "the" nickname.... as for nicknames themselves, whatever floats your boat (other than "rollie"...that should be grounds for immediate TRF banning. )

25 September 2013, 12:46 AM	#8
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	No Rolex dealer will try to sell the Rolex image and then say, Would you like to see the "Hulk" or "Smurf"??? I like the stately image of Rolex. It isnt flashy but it is classy, constant and secure. I know the nicknames are a way to take out the "old man" stuffy image of Rolex but it doesnt work and to me seems like a desperate juvenile attempt to go against the grain. I dont like the nicknames. Its not my style at all. __________________

25 September 2013, 12:46 AM	#9
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Yes

25 September 2013, 12:50 AM	#10
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	I'm fine with Coke and/or Pepsi bezel and Paul Newman dial (I have heard AD's and non WIS use these terms as well) All the others ....Hulk, bluesy, smurf, bruiser, Steve Mcqueen, James Bond, fat lady / Sophia Loren etc.... For the forum here, those terms are OK b/c we know what watch you are talking about....in real life I would never use these terms.

25 September 2013, 12:51 AM	#11
Sous "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 307	The only nicknames I've liked are Paul Newman Daytona, and Bond Submariner. The names are cool, and one immediately knows what is being discussed. The recent nicknames have been a bit silly, and I can't imagine Rolex referencing "Bruiser" in any interview, and I'd be a bit embarrassed to go into an AD and ask to see one, using that name. The rest of the nicknames aren't much better.

25 September 2013, 12:52 AM	#12
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Must admit i dont like it. hulk in particular.

25 September 2013, 12:56 AM	#13
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Watchtime __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

25 September 2013, 12:59 AM	#15
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	What's wrong with the name and more specifically the reference numbers Rolex gave them. I find the bruiser in particular to be offensive, but what ever do as you like, free world for the most part.

25 September 2013, 01:09 AM	#17
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Freccione? Come on... That's just cool. Some of the new ones I don't care for, but to each their own

25 September 2013, 01:14 AM	#18
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	I don't think it is immature. I never use them except occasionally here. Have I told you guys I own a "Hulk" and a "Pepsi"?

25 September 2013, 01:16 AM	#19
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	For me it all depends on the watch. For example, from time to time i tend to call my yellow dial Tag F1 chrono "The Lemon." Its fun every once and a while.

25 September 2013, 01:19 AM	#21
911SC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago/Michigan Watch: 16623 YM40 Posts: 1,305	Nicknames among WIS is acceptable being that you will be understood for the most part. Any where else, in the wild or at an AD, you not be understood. You would instantly be looked at as a fool, with no creditability. Ask me how I know Sent from a cave on Mars __________________ “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” Steve McQueen

25 September 2013, 01:23 AM	#22
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I'm fine with them and they help me place what watch someone is referring to immediately. The only thing I can't stand is when someone refers to any Rolex as a "beater watch." I know it's a TRF colloquialism, but these pieces are way too expensive and beautiful to be referred to as a "beater."

25 September 2013, 01:28 AM	#24
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I don't like them, on the whole. The only one I have used, and, to my mind, is a reasonably applicable moniker, is 'Pepsi' because there is a logical progression there - despite the colour inversion - the connection with a circle/blue/red is pretty clear. I believe, in terms of branding, 'Pepsi-Cola' also became known just as 'Pepsi' in the early 60's as well, so they share the same general 'era', in a way. The 'Paul Newman'/'Steve McQueen'/'Bond' ones are just 'coolness' ad-ons as reference points, but don't really offend ('Castro'/'Amin' would be much less palatable...) The rest are pretty stupid. Kermit/Hulk and Bruiser/Batman have to be the most pathetic, and the links are very tenuous, IMHO. cheers: Attached Images

25 September 2013, 01:38 AM	#25
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I don't mind the nicknames for Rollies.

25 September 2013, 01:39 AM	#27
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	I don't use them, but certainly don't care.

25 September 2013, 01:40 AM	#28
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Not a fan of the nicknames. Some are worse than others. Especially "Bruiser".

25 September 2013, 01:46 AM	#29
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Some nicknames are more universal - Coke GMT, Pepsi GMT...but that's probably about it for Rolex. Hulk, etc., no one would understand.

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