Did you know # 9: Luxury watches and their nicknames

Specialists, connoisseurs, collectors of luxury watches form a small world, a kind of between-ones. In this kind of environment a little apart, necessarily creates a proximity. We know each other and above all we develop our own language.

Thus this small world, to identify each model and especially understand quickly, will create and give nicknames iconic watches, including Rolex . If you want to buy one day this kind of watches, it is important to understand a little jargon, we explain.

The Rolex
If we talk about watches and nicknames, then it is inevitable to mention Rolex. All major models have nicknames. A nickname may refer for example to a personality who wore only this watch. This is particularly the case of the model that is now called the "Paul Newman Daytona". The nickname can also refer to the color of the watch. We can mention the Submariner which is green. At the connoisseurs, it becomes the Kermit or the Hulk. Another Rolex model is red and blue, so the GMT Master II will become the Pepsi, as we learn from the Chrono24 page dedicated to the model . But Rolex are not the only ones to have nicknames.

When the technical characteristics make the nickname
If the most famous nicknames have been given to Rolex, other brands are not left behind. What makes a nickname is often a detail, a particularity, especially the technical characteristics. Take the example of PAM 194 Panerai. It's an imposing, heavy watch. It is distinguished by its titanium case features outstanding. This watch is waterproof up to 2500 meters deep, which makes it a completely separate model. This is how she was given the nickname Subzilla, Sub for depth and suffix Zilla in reference to Godzilla, this indestructible dinosaur in Japanese folklore.

Nicknames that sometimes make debate
Some models have several nicknames. It is not different characteristics that lead to this observation but small quarrels between connoisseurs. Take the example of the Seiko Turtle. This model was released in the 70's and quickly acquired the nickname Turtle due to its turtle shell shape. This nickname was not unanimous and some preferred to call this model "Cushion Case". This is why today this model has two nicknames and only connoisseurs know very well that the evocation of these two names, we speak of the same model.

Nicknames are therefore numerous in the world of luxury watchmaking. This is a language specific to connoisseurs and if you want to acquire a prestigious model, you have to take the time to learn the codes of this environment.