Rolex Milgauss
Discussion
I've recently accumulated the budget to acquire a Milgauss - ideal spec would be the blue face one as I like the contrasting colours of green sapphire, blue dial, orange second hand etc.
I appreciate the lack of stock at ADs, but my budget won't stretch to grey market pricing.
Questions for the assorted hivemind -
1. Is there better chance of me finding Bigfoot in Central Manchester than getting one from an AD?
2. What sort of timeframe would one expect to get it in, if it's available?
3. If it's unavailable, are there any similar products that are worth a look?
Cheers!
I appreciate the lack of stock at ADs, but my budget won't stretch to grey market pricing.
Questions for the assorted hivemind -
1. Is there better chance of me finding Bigfoot in Central Manchester than getting one from an AD?
2. What sort of timeframe would one expect to get it in, if it's available?
3. If it's unavailable, are there any similar products that are worth a look?
Cheers!
Badda said:
blingybongy said:
Gorgeous. I think the Milgluass is one othe classiest looking watches of them all.
Badda said:
blingybongy said:
Gorgeous. YoungRestorer said:
I've recently accumulated the budget to acquire a Milgauss - ideal spec would be the blue face one as I like the contrasting colours of green sapphire, blue dial, orange second hand etc.
Those (z blue with green and the orange hand) look amazing in different light and they’re smart enough to wear with a suit or dress down and wear with anything. Legacywr said:
Yes, but not a Rolex.
I think the Milgluass is one othe classiest looking watches of them all.
Agreed, the milgauss is the coolest Rolex and has largely avoided all the cringey Rolex bI think the Milgluass is one othe classiest looking watches of them all.

Hopefully it will get discontinued (after the op gets his) so it can become even more of a classic.
Around £10k grey market > https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/rolex-milgauss---...
For a watch you can be enjoying tomorrow.
What's list price, and expected wait time?
For a watch you can be enjoying tomorrow.
What's list price, and expected wait time?
Legacywr said:
Badda said:
blingybongy said:
Gorgeous. I think the Milgluass is one othe classiest looking watches of them all.
I'm aware it's not a Rolex due to it being an Omega.
I know which I'd pick.
Regbuser said:
Around £10k grey market > https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/rolex-milgauss---...
For a watch you can be enjoying tomorrow.
What's list price, and expected wait time?
6650 list...For a watch you can be enjoying tomorrow.
What's list price, and expected wait time?
I’d go for the Milgauss between those two myself but everyone’s different. I do like the omega.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-rolex-milgauss...
I’m assuming though the op wants a milgauss rather than a watch resistant to magnetism.
To me a “similar product” would be something like a Rolex oyster date 41 but there’s not really anything with the same mix of colour, that’s why the milgauss especially in z blue is so unique.


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-rolex-milgauss...
I’m assuming though the op wants a milgauss rather than a watch resistant to magnetism.
To me a “similar product” would be something like a Rolex oyster date 41 but there’s not really anything with the same mix of colour, that’s why the milgauss especially in z blue is so unique.

Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 25th November 15:24
Bigfoot in Manchester? If that’s where you’re based try Goldsmiths in the Trafford Centre. I enquired about an Explorer last year & had it within a few weeks. I’m not sure where an Explorer & Milgauss sit on the “Unobtainable-O-Meter” but I’d guess they’d be fairly close.
I also tried my luck with a smaller AD in Altrincham in May 2020, never heard a thing so Goldsmiths, for me came up trumps.
I also tried my luck with a smaller AD in Altrincham in May 2020, never heard a thing so Goldsmiths, for me came up trumps.
Edited by andySC on Thursday 25th November 16:11
El stovey said:
I’d go for the Milgauss between those two myself but everyone’s different. I do like the omega.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-rolex-milgauss...
I’m assuming though the op wants a milgauss rather than a watch resistant to magnetism.
To me a “similar product” would be something like a Rolex oyster date 41 but there’s not really anything with the same mix of colour, that’s why the milgauss especially in z blue is so unique.

Interesting article, reinforcing there’s not much of a difference between the two. I do love the green sapphire though...
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-rolex-milgauss...
I’m assuming though the op wants a milgauss rather than a watch resistant to magnetism.
To me a “similar product” would be something like a Rolex oyster date 41 but there’s not really anything with the same mix of colour, that’s why the milgauss especially in z blue is so unique.

Edited by El stovey on Thursday 25th November 15:24
andySC said:
Bigfoot in Manchester? If that’s where you’re based try Goldsmiths in the Trafford Centre. I enquired about an Explorer last year & had it within a few weeks. I’m not sure where an Explorer & Milgauss sit on the “Unobtainable-O-Meter” but I’d guess they’d be fairly close.
I also tried my luck with a smaller AD in Altrincham in May 2020, never heard a thing so Goldsmiths, for me came up trumps.
Perfect. Thanks for the recommendation - I’ll give Goldsmiths in the Trafford Centre a go!I also tried my luck with a smaller AD in Altrincham in May 2020, never heard a thing so Goldsmiths, for me came up trumps.
Edited by andySC on Thursday 25th November 16:11
I have owned mine for a few years now and they’ve done really well to avoid the Instagram nonsense and general obsessiveness like the Submariners and Daytonas etc. There are very strong rumours that they will be discounted in 2022 as they are the only current watch (along with the AirKing) to use the older movement. Prices are already starting to rise but when they’re discontinued the prices will bump up even more and suddenly everyone will want one.
I personally think the Milgauss is a beautiful watch. Get one now even if it means going through a grey dealer IMO.

I personally think the Milgauss is a beautiful watch. Get one now even if it means going through a grey dealer IMO.

Legacywr said:
Black face rather than blue - thanks though!Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff