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KrismanX · 19 March 2016, 10:15 AM

Rolex?
Rolexes?
Rolexs?
Rolii?

EDIT: Just curious.

THC · 19 March 2016, 10:16 AM

Never ever that last one

Dr. Robert · 19 March 2016, 10:40 AM

1 Rolex, 2 Rolex, 3 Rolex, etc. etc.
You wouldn't say I have two Mercedeses

Jason71 · 19 March 2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

1 Rolex, 2 Rolex, 3 Rolex, etc. etc.
You wouldn't say I have two Mercedeses

This^^^^

I have one Rolex watch, I have 2 Rolex watches, I have 3 Rolex watches, etc.

tkerrmd · 19 March 2016, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

This^^^^

I have one Rolex watch, I have 2 Rolex watches, I have 3 Rolex watches, etc.

This

ppalasthira · 19 March 2016, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

This^^^^

I have one Rolex watch, I have 2 Rolex watches, I have 3 Rolex watches, etc.

Yep. This.

adrianwhy · 19 March 2016, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

1 Rolex, 2 Rolex, 3 Rolex, etc. etc.
You wouldn't say I have two Mercedeses

totally agree

well said

crazycarlitos · 20 March 2016, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

1 Rolex, 2 Rolex, 3 Rolex, etc. etc.
You wouldn't say I have two Mercedeses

Yup, Rolex is a name of a company, just like Mercedes.

So u won't have 2 or 3 rolexes.. U would have 2 or 3 Rolex watches.

Gerardus · 20 March 2016, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

1 Rolex, 2 Rolex, 3 Rolex, etc. etc.
You wouldn't say I have two Mercedeses

Colina19 · 19 March 2016, 10:48 AM

Rollies!!! Just kidding.

denmanproject · 19 March 2016, 10:52 AM

A wealth of Rolexes

DJExplorer · 19 March 2016, 10:55 AM

1 sheep
3 sheep
baaaaaaa

FTX I · 19 March 2016, 11:10 AM

Happiness

Old Expat Beast · 19 March 2016, 11:18 AM

Here's a clue: they come in boxes.

brandrea · 19 March 2016, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Here's a clue: they come in boxes.

Ravager135 · 19 March 2016, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Here's a clue: they come in boxes.

Dirt · 19 March 2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Here's a clue: they come in boxes.

Yes, but a box is a thing.
Rolex is not a thing. It's a brand of a thing

Old Expat Beast · 19 March 2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt

Yes, but a box is a thing.
Rolex is not a thing. It's a brand of a thing

Depends on usage. If you're using the word Rolex informally to describe a particular watch, then it is a thing that you are describing, just like a box. "Rolex watch/es" is correct, but the OP asks for the plural form of the word Rolex. Since no authoritative dictionary is likely to provide a definitive answer, then it is reasonable to look to other common uses of words ending in "x" to formulate an answer. Index/indices is one example, but "-xes" is the most common form.

powerfunk · 19 March 2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt

I'm not sure the correct English makes allowance for a plural of a brand without context

The context being "watches" or "wristwatches".

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Depends on usage. If you're using the word Rolex informally to describe a particular watch, then it is a thing that you are describing, just like a box. "Rolex watch/es" is correct, but the OP asks for the plural form of the word Rolex. Since no authoritative dictionary is likely to provide a definitive answer, then it is reasonable to look to other common uses of words ending in "x" to formulate an answer. Index/indices is one example, but "-xes" is the most common form.

Adam is 100% correct; "Rolexes" is acceptable.

Of course, we all prefer the term "Rollies."

dabbotjordan · 19 March 2016, 09:21 PM

:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Here's a clue: they come in boxes.

El Cascarrabias · 20 March 2016, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Here's a clue: they come in boxes.

Yep!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72offsuit

Collective noun singular, therefore, Rolex. "I recently purchased an entire Rolex collection from an estate." "I drive a General Motors automobile."

"I bought his entire Rolex collection, however, I only shower with two of my Rolexes."

beshannon · 19 March 2016, 11:20 AM

A collection

paltak · 19 March 2016, 11:32 AM

Rolex watches.

Daytona88 · 19 March 2016, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paltak

Rolex watches.

this

sensui · 19 March 2016, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paltak

Rolex watches.

Someone got it right.

Dirt · 19 March 2016, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paltak

Rolex watches.

This

Loevhagen · 19 March 2016, 11:34 AM

Rolex.

Plural = Singular

Inter alia:
Not Rolex(es)
Not Rolex(s)

superstarmar · 19 March 2016, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Rolex.

Plural = Singular

Inter alia:
Not Rolex(es)
Not Rolex(s)

Right on right on ...

MattyL147 · 19 March 2016, 11:35 AM

Fish.

Alcan · 19 March 2016, 12:32 PM

Sorta the same as the plural for sheep....

View Poll Results: Plural for Rolex
Rolex	65	30.37%
Rolexs	10	4.67%
Rolexes	120	56.07%
Rolii	19	8.88%
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19 March 2016, 10:15 AM	#1
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	What is the plural for Rolex... Rolex? Rolexes? Rolexs? Rolii? EDIT: Just curious.

19 March 2016, 10:40 AM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	1 Rolex, 2 Rolex, 3 Rolex, etc. etc. You wouldn't say I have two Mercedeses __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 March 2016, 11:20 AM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	A collection __________________ 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

19 March 2016, 12:32 PM	#30
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Sorta the same as the plural for sheep.... __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

19 March 2016, 10:16 AM	#2
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,664	Never ever that last one

19 March 2016, 10:48 AM	#10
Colina19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cooper City, FL Posts: 158	Rollies!!! Just kidding.

19 March 2016, 10:52 AM	#11
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	A wealth of Rolexes

19 March 2016, 10:55 AM	#12
DJExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GA Posts: 403	1 sheep 3 sheep baaaaaaa

19 March 2016, 11:10 AM	#13
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Happiness

19 March 2016, 11:18 AM	#14
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Here's a clue: they come in boxes.

19 March 2016, 11:32 AM	#23
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Rolex watches.

19 March 2016, 11:34 AM	#27
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Rolex. Plural = Singular Inter alia: Not Rolex(es) Not Rolex(s)

19 March 2016, 11:35 AM	#29
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	Fish.

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