How many nicknames do Rolex models have?

Rolex is a brand that is highly beloved by watch enthusiasts, and its models have many interesting nicknames as a result. This article will introduce some common Rolex model nicknames, including “Blind 10”, “Coffin”, “369”, “Green Glass”, “Pepsi”, “Coke”, “Fat Lady”, “Kermit”, “Smurf”, “Hulk”, “Batman”, and “Root Beer”.

Blind 10 vs. Single Eye

Submariners without a date display are generally called “Blind 10” (Sub). Those with a date display are called “Single Eye”. The first Blind 10, Ref. 6204, was born in 1953, while the Single Eye, Ref. 1680, debuted in 1969.

Coffin

In the 1930s, Rolex produced fully automatic movements, which increased the thickness (reaching 6.8mm) due to the multi-layer construction. They had to use a rounded, bubble-like caseback, which Hong Kong people called the “Coffin”.

369

The Explorer model is named for the very prominent “369” Arabic hour markers on the dial, a classic design that has been used from the 6150 to the 6610 to the 1016 to the 114270 to the 214270 and the latest 124270, a classic for half a century.

Green Glass

The first Milgauss Ref. 6543 was born in 1954, providing up to 1,000 gauss of anti-magnetic capability. In 2007, the 116400GV (GV stands for Green Glass) adopted a green crystal glass that reduces light reflection, giving the glass edge an attractive green glow.

Pepsi

The Ref. 6542, introduced in 1954, was the first Rolex watch with a blue and red bezel, inspired by the colors of Pan Am airlines and made of synthetic resin (later replaced by aluminum). Since it was worn in the James Bond film “Goldfinger”, it also has the nickname “Pussy Galore”.

Coke

The GMT-Master II was officially introduced in the 1980s, with the Ref. 16760 in 1982 featuring a red and black anodized aluminum bezel, reminiscent of the refreshing Coca-Cola, earning it the “Coke” nickname. It wasn’t until the 1990s that it was replaced by the second generation Ref. 16710.

Fat Lady

The transition from the GMT Master Ref.16750 to the GMT Master II Ref. 16760 in 1983 saw the introduction of a black and red bezel model with the 3085 movement, which had a noticeably thicker case of around 12mm, earning it the “Fat Lady” nickname.

Kermit

In 2003, for the 50th anniversary of the Submariner, Rolex introduced the 16610LV with a black dial and green aluminum bezel, which some people felt resembled the color scheme of the lovable Muppet character Kermit the Frog, hence the “Kermit” nickname.

Smurf

In 2008, to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary, Rolex unveiled the first Submariner with an 18k white gold case and bracelet, featuring a blue dial and blue Cerachrom bezel, immediately evoking the Smurf cartoon character. The all-white gold case was certainly “very powerful”.

Hulk

In 2008, Rolex introduced the first Submariner with a green Cerachrom bezel, and two years later the 116610LV with a green bezel and green dial