My first Rolex

[Easty-5]

Following on from my other thread

Some of you will have seen my other thread but thought I ought to start a new one.

I picked up my very first Rolex from another TZ'er and to say I am delighted is an understatement. I first seen the watch a few years ago, but at the time I couldn't afford a £50 watch, let alone a bloody Rolex! So I added it to my wish list along with countless Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, mansions etc etc.

I was in the USA last year and happened to come across a Rolex shop. I went in and had a good look at the watches. I never really fancied any of the divers and still don't. They just don't grab me like the Milgauss does. Anyway I was asked if I would like to try it on. Of course I accepted and from that moment I knew I had to own this watch.

And here we are, 10months later and this is on my wrist;





I absolutely love this watch. I didn't think I'd match the feeling of pride, joy and achievement when I bought my Tag Heuer at Christmas but buying this Rolex has well and truly eclipsed that feeling. The watch just oozes quality. I daren't take off all the protective wrapping but a the same time I cannot wait to give it it's first outing this weekend.

Ps. My only gripe with the watch is that the Rolex crown on the crown, when fully screwed in, doesn't face the correct way up Maybe a touch OCD but my Tag and Raymond Weil both have well aligned crowns so I'd definetly expect it from Rolex.

[Dominic H]

Terrific! I love the lightning strike seconds hand. Isn't OCD a b*stard?

[Ikemi]

Easty-5 said:

Ps. My only gripe with the watch is that the Rolex crown on the crown, when fully screwed in, doesn't face the correct way up Maybe a touch OCD but my Tag and Raymond Weil both have well aligned crowns so I'd definetly expect it from Rolex.

I'm pretty sure it's just luck of the draw, as it all depends on how the crown insert has been machined, as well as the crown itself. The symbol on my Omega is almost spot on, whereas on all my other watches the symbols are anyway but up! It's also the reason why the screw heads on B&R watches do not align; It's almost impossible to engineer such accuracy. AP cheat with the ROO's ... Have a look at the case back on one

Congrats on the Milgauss! Looks good in white!

Edited by Ikemi on Saturday 7th July 00:07

[hilly10]

Very Nice. I own a Sub and love it,but for a second Rolex the Milgauss tempts me. Wear in good health

[GC8]

Dominic H said:

Terrific! I love the lightning strike seconds hand. Isn't OCD a b*stard?

Conversely Dom, I like the watch, but Im not mad about the second hand.

Ive just had a quick look in a catalogue after seeing how large the piece wears on the OPs wrist. Im surprised to see that its a 40mm case: Id always thought that theyre were similar to an Explorer.

[daffykyle]

What a beauty, hoping my next watch a couple of years down the line is a Milguass - love the green glass special edition, but the white face on yours is lovely!!

[DKL]

Very nice, coming to like white faces. Shame there isn't a date version. Nearest I've found is a Tudor Ranger date.
Quite like the green ones too.

[groundhog]

well done,i like the understated style,some Rolexes are just to flashy for me,thats why i bought a milgauss

[NJH]

GC8 said:

Ive just had a quick look in a catalogue after seeing how large the piece wears on the OPs wrist. Im surprised to see that its a 40mm case: Id always thought that theyre were similar to an Explorer.

True but they appear wider and flatter in real life compared to your typical 40mm Rolex sports. I noted this a couple of years back comparing to the SD I had at the time. May be partly to do with the dial width though. They are also surprisingly heavy for a Rolex.