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Two weeks ago, the HODINKEE editors got together to debate and create the definitive list of the world's best watch nicknames. In true WFH fashion, we duked it out over Zoom (in an entertaining call that we wish we had recorded, but sadly did not). We compiled a list of all the nicknames we knew, then whittled it down to a robust dozen – though not without some difficult cuts along the way.

When we published our choices, we also opened voting up to you – the HODINKEE Community – to name The People's Champion. This gave you the coveted opportunity to call us fools for omitting "Batman," but did not allow you to vote for "Moonwatch" (in reference to the Omega Speedmaster) – a nickname deemed ineligible because it is an official brand moniker. Our list, our rules, baby! In the end, we offered up a slightly larger list of 20 nicknames for you to vote on. 

Hundreds of you participated in the voting process, resulting in some tight races.​Replica swiss watches  ​When it was all said and done, however, a clear top three emerged. In third place was "Snowflake" – a name attributed to both Tudor and Grand Seiko models (the former for the shape of the hour hand, and the latter for the dial texture). Bear in mind that "Snowflake" just squeaked into the third spot, with some strong contenders barely missing the podium. 

Coming in second place – and a strong second place at that – was "Batman." This is the nickname for the modern, albeit recently discontinued, Rolex GMT-Master II – so given for its blue and black (a la The Dark Knight) bi-color bezel. But these two choices stood no chance against the champion, which nearly doubled the next highest vote-getter.

In the end, your winner was our winner: "Pepsi," most commonly used in reference to the Rolex GMT-Master and GMT-Master II (both vintage and modern) because of its red and blue color scheme. The name has since become synonymous with any watch featuring a red/blue bi-color bezel. Even the Tudor Black Bay GMT is sometimes called the "Diet Pepsi." 

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Nicknames are meant to be fun, and this one's as fun as it gets. Rolex would never call its own watch a "Pepsi." No, that was left to us – the watch loving public. We did that. 

So there you have it, "Pepsi" stands as the HODINKEE Community's definitive "People's Champion." May it continue to spread by word of mouth to new enthusiasts for years to come. Thanks to everyone for participating, and keep a lookout for more chances to lend your voice in the future.​   IWC Replica ​

Missed your chance to vote? Share your favorite watch nickname in the comments below.