Rolex Milgauss

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Rich_AR

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1,958 posts

203 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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Looking to add another Rolex to the colllection and ideally a white dial.

I'm not a fan of the cyclops on Rolex's, so this only really leaves me with the Milgauss (not interested in the Daytona)

Any views on them? Any Sub owners have the Milgauss as well?

Little pic:





Edited by Rich_AR on Thursday 2nd October 06:38

lauda

3,446 posts

206 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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From a non-owner perspective, I think they're the nicest watch in the current Rolex range. I know some people think that the lightening bolt second hand is a bit much but I think it's great touch and differentiates the Milgauss.

I had a look at one a while back and I was very tempted, but as with all Rolex, I find their pricing a bit hard to swallow.

westberks

926 posts

134 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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I have the black face/green glass and really like it. not sure about the white face (same with the explorer 2 as it is such a stark white) but thats just a personal preference.

also find that the lightning is a bit more subtle under the green. have to say that the blue face that was released looks very nice too but not seen it in the flesh yet.

Dolf Stoppard

1,318 posts

121 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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I've got both. Had a Sub for a while but fancied treating myself to something different for my 40th birthday. They're about as different as you can get but I really do love mine and tend to wear one for a month before switching to the other. More details in this thread (I wasn't the OP):

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=22&...

The Nur

9,168 posts

184 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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I would really quite like a gv. They tick the right boxes for me.

Mr Aston Martin

478 posts

159 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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I looked at a milglaus and Aqua terra and for me the omega was my preference as it had a date function.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-seamaster-aqua-t...


That said though I opted for a sub with date and haven't looked back. They are all great functional watches and any decision to buy will be the right one.


Enjoy choosing!

Rich_AR

Original Poster:

1,958 posts

203 months

Friday 3rd October 2014
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Mr Aston Martin said:
I looked at a milglaus and Aqua terra and for me the omega was my preference as it had a date function.
Terra Aqua is the other one that came onto my radar but I just don't get the Omega brand.

dudleybloke

19,718 posts

185 months

Friday 3rd October 2014
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One of the few Rolex that I like.

Hoofy

76,253 posts

281 months

Friday 3rd October 2014
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Never been keen. Would rather an Explorer 1 or a Precision, perhaps going vintage.

westberks

926 posts

134 months

Friday 3rd October 2014
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following on from this yesterday i actually got mine out of the safe for a change and it's a lovely, comfortable watch with a nice weight to it.

feels a bit sturdier than the daytona too. can't compare to the sub as mine is an older model (non ceramic) but have the newer GMT and that also feels weightier than the older daytona and Sub.

the Milgauss is my preference of the non-sport models.

Edited by westberks on Friday 3rd October 11:08


Edited by westberks on Friday 3rd October 11:09

Sy1441

1,113 posts

159 months

Friday 3rd October 2014
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I had a LV one, just didn't wear right for me. Prefer the Polar Explorer II.

LHD

17,000 posts

186 months

Sunday 5th October 2014
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I've got an LV Milgauss and a ceramic date Sub (amongst other things...)

Very different watches but i'd sell the Sub before i sold the Milgauss.

rog007

5,748 posts

223 months

Sunday 5th October 2014
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Love the green hue'd one and was close to buying, but in the end I realised I needed a date. Maybe one day when I have all the other models I need first...

pstruck

3,518 posts

248 months

Sunday 5th October 2014
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The Milgauss GV is the only Rolex which really appeals to me. I like its elegant simplicity - no divers bezel, no date, etc. I'd prefer it if the centre links on the bracelet were brushed, not polished, but overall I like it. I doubt I'll ever be in a position to afford one, but if I was in the market for a Rolex I would certainly be looking more closely at one of these.

Rufus

1,518 posts

206 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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pstruck said:
The Milgauss GV is the only Rolex which really appeals to me. I like its elegant simplicity - no divers bezel, no date, etc. I'd prefer it if the centre links on the bracelet were brushed, not polished, but overall I like it. I doubt I'll ever be in a position to afford one, but if I was in the market for a Rolex I would certainly be looking more closely at one of these.
This for me; it is the only Rolex in my modest collection, although of late a Daytona has been tempting me. Don't like the new one with the blue face though, little bit too much going on for me.

Pip1968

1,346 posts

203 months

Friday 10th October 2014
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Rich_AR said:
Looking to add another Rolex to the colllection and ideally a white dial.

I'm not a fan of the cyclops on Rolex's, so this only really leaves me with the Milgauss (not interested in the Daytona)

Any views on them? Any Sub owners have the Milgauss as well?

Little pic:





Edited by Rich_AR on Thursday 2nd October 06:38
There are other choices ie a Sea Dweller has no cyclops and you can get submariners/GMT without a date and hence no cyclops.

Pip

bobbybee

872 posts

153 months

Friday 10th October 2014
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Pip1968 said:
There are other choices ie a Sea Dweller has no cyclops and you can get submariners/GMT without a date and hence no cyclops.

Pip
All GMT-II / IIc have date

Quinny

15,814 posts

265 months

Friday 10th October 2014
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Rich_AR said:
Terra Aqua is the other one that came onto my radar but I just don't get the Omega brand.
What is there to get?? They make watches.....

Just bought a new Aqua Terra, and at almost Half the price of the Milgauss, with a date, and a 4 year warranty on the Co-Axial 8500 movement, makes it a bit of a bargain in my book......smile

N24

1,113 posts

238 months

Friday 10th October 2014
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The Explorer has no date, and the bracelet is all brushed too.

GolfBoy

18 posts

174 months

Friday 10th October 2014
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In 2011 i was looking at a Milgauss with the Green sapphire screen LV version i think it was called.

And i also wasn't a big fan of the cyclops then i saw the DateJust II and fell in love with it.
don't limit yourself to the Milgauss as you might find a better Rolex.

go out to your local Rolex dealer and try some on.

Rich_AR said:
Looking to add another Rolex to the colllection and ideally a white dial.

I'm not a fan of the cyclops on Rolex's, so this only really leaves me with the Milgauss (not interested in the Daytona)

Any views on them? Any Sub owners have the Milgauss as well?

Little pic:





Edited by Rich_AR on Thursday 2nd October 06:38