Rolex Watches Nicknames – A Guide for Watch Lovers
Watch lovers (and increasingly female watch lovers) have a special instinct for recognizing wrists and the watches worn on them.
As soon as we discover an interesting model, there is an unmissable conversation starter: a compliment about the watch - and even better if we can name the make and model.
For Rolex fans, this task is made easier because the brand's distinctive designs are recognizable at first glance. Many of Rolex's iconic models have nicknames that are firmly established in the watch world. Anyone who is familiar with the world of watches immediately knows what they are talking about when terms like “Hulk”, “Batman”, “Pepsi” or “Fat Lady”.
If you want to expand your knowledge so that your watch knowledge shines in your next interview, we have put together a chronological list of the most famous Rolex nicknames and the most important features of each model.
Rolex Nicknames: A Chronological Overview:
| Nickname | Model | reference | bracelet | bezel color | dial color | Material |
| Bubble Back | Oyster Perpetual | 3131, 3372 | leather | No bezel color | Different | stainless steel |
| Frying pan | Moonphase | 8171 | Leder | Keine Lünettenfarbe | Silver | stainless steel/yellow gold |
| Pussy Galore | GMT-Master | 6542 | Jubilee | red-blue | Black | Edelstahl |
| Paul Newman | Daytona | 6263 | Leader/Oyster | Schwarz | Verschieden | Edelstahl |
| Stella | Day-Date | Different | President | Keine Lünettenfarbe | Various (bright colors) | GG,RG,WG |
| Fat Lady | GMT-Master II | 16760 | Oyster | Rot-Schwarz | Schwarz | Edelstahl |
| Pepsi | GMT-Master | 1675, 126710BLRO | Jubilee/Oyster | Rot-Blau | Schwarz | Edelstahl |
| Coke | GMT-Master II | 16710 | Oyster | Rot-Schwarz | Schwarz | Edelstahl |
| Bluesy | Submariner Date | 16613, 126613LB | Oyster | blue-blue | Schwarz | stainless steel/gold |
| Bart Simpson | Submariner | 5513 | Oyster | Schwarz | Schwarz | Edelstahl |
| Kermit | Submariner | 16610LV 126610LV |
Oyster | Green | Schwarz | Edelstahl |
| Hulk | Submariner | 116610LV | Oyster | Grün | Grün | Edelstahl |
| Smurf | Submariner | 116619LB | Oyster | Blue | Blau | White gold |
| John Mayer | Daytona | 116508 | Oyster | Keine Lünettenfarbe | Grün | Yellow gold |
| Batman | GMT-Master II | 116710BLNR 126710BLNR |
Oyster | black and blue | Schwarz | Edelstahl |
| James Cameron | Deepsea | 126660 | Oyster | Schwarz-Blau | Black with blue gradient | Edelstahl |
| Batgirl | GMT-Master II | 126710BLNR | Jubilee | Schwarz-Blau | Schwarz | Edelstahl |
| Polar | Explorer II | 16570, 216570 | Oyster | Edelstahl | White | Edelstahl |
| Root Beer | GMT-Master II | 126711CHNR | Oyster | brown-gold | Schwarz | Edelstahl/Gold |
| Sprite | GMT-Master II | 126720VTNR | Oyster/Jubilee | Green-Black | Schwarz | Edelstahl |
| Panda | Daytona | 116500LN | Oyster | Schwarz | White with black totalizers | Edelstahl |
| Bruce Wayne | GMT-Master II | 126710GRNR | Oyster/Jubilee | black and gray | Schwarz | Edelstahl |
Details of the models
• Bubble Back: One of Rolex's first automatic models, which received this nickname due to its particularly thick case back.
• Pussy Galore: the famous GMT-Master 6542 from the James Bond film “Goldfinger”, released in 1954.
• Fat Lady: This GMT-Master II model got its name from its thicker case and was the first model with an independently adjustable hour hand.
• Pepsi: The red-blue bezel of this GMT-Master II is reminiscent of the colors of the famous drink.
• Coke: Similar to the “Pepsi”, but with a red and black bezel.
• Kermit: For the 50th anniversary of the Submariner, this model was released with a green bezel.
• Hulk: Further development of the “Kermit” with a green bezel and a green dial.
• Smurf: The blue bezel and blue dial on a white gold case are reminiscent of the famous comic book character.
• Batman: The black and blue bezel of this GMT-Master II earned it the nickname after the superhero.
• Batgirl: Same colorway as the Batman, but with a more elegant Jubilee bracelet.
• Root Beer: The combination of brown and gold bezel gave this GMT-Master II its nickname, inspired by the drink of the same name.
• Polar: The white dial version of the Explorer II, a favorite for adventures in colder climates.
• Sprite: The latest GMT-Master II model with a green-black bezel and a left-handed configuration.
• Panda: This Daytona gets its nickname from the white dial and black subdials that resemble the face of a panda.
• John Mayer: Named after the famous musician who popularized this green dial Daytona.
• Paul Newman: One of the most sought-after vintage Daytonas worn by legendary actor and racing driver Paul Newman, which made headlines when it sold for a record $17.8 million at the legendary auction in 2017 -Dollar was auctioned.
With this knowledge, you can not only delve deep into the world of Rolex, but also shine in conversations in watch circles. And of course, if you are interested in buying or selling Rolex watches (including original box and EU papers), take a look at our daily updated offers!
