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Old 9 March 2010, 04:34 PM   #1
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Milgauss GV Crystal Problems

Been reading about this on the forum and it came as news to me. Has anyone experienced any crystal issues with their GV? Any pictures to share? Has Rolex corrected any alleged problems?
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Old 9 March 2010, 04:50 PM   #2
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Have had mine for about 16 months now - no problems at all.
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Old 9 March 2010, 04:58 PM   #3
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Had mine for 13 months as well, and it hasn't come off my wrist much so it is pretty much my banger for the last year. As a Chef it get its share of hard knocks and comes through shining. No prob on my end and I don't worry about the crystal at all.

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Old 10 March 2010, 03:34 AM   #4
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When the GV first came out there were some issues associated with the green sapphire manufacturing process..

The GV was not being brought to the market for a short time to straighten the issues out. At that time, the price for GV's in the market place doubled, trippled and more...........

Once the supply started again, the prices have stabalized.......There isn't any known "problem" with any that made it to the market..
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Old 10 March 2010, 03:58 AM   #5
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Almost a year now and no crystal problems at all. A great watch IMO!

I know not many agree, but I really think the lightning bolt second had is cool!!


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Old 10 March 2010, 04:16 AM   #6
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Almost a year now and no crystal problems at all. A great watch IMO!

I know not many agree, but I really think the lightning bolt second had is cool!!
I think that it's pretty cool too.............
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Old 10 March 2010, 12:39 PM   #7
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Almost a year now and no crystal problems at all. A great watch IMO!

I know not many agree, but I really think the lightning bolt second had is cool!!


I agree, that Reddy Kilowatt looking second hand is the best! Classic looks.
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Old 10 March 2010, 03:59 AM   #8
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I think it was a production problem (i.e. growing the green crystal consistently on a large scale) rather than there being any weaknesses within ones on the watch. There's no need to panic
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Old 10 March 2010, 04:18 AM   #9
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Never gave that watch a second thought.......dammit. I want one so BAD now!
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Old 10 March 2010, 11:32 AM   #10
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The green crystal glistens in the sun, and wears very comfortably.
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Old 10 March 2010, 02:00 PM   #11
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Tis so sweet!
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Old 10 March 2010, 04:11 PM   #12
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That's a great pic Dan!
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Old 10 March 2010, 06:22 PM   #13
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That's a great pic Dan!
Why thank you Sir
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Old 10 March 2010, 06:17 PM   #14
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Love the green crystal. No other Rolex can claim this attribute.
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Old 10 March 2010, 06:31 PM   #15
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Fact is I put this watch through the test everyday and it comes out on top every bump it receives :) And as a Chef I would put this watch into the professional category for a Rolex for sure, it has withstood all punishment I have dealt it so far in day to day wear, and still smiles at me like it did when I first saw her.
I would be surprised to see any one post about defective crystal on a watch that they personally had.

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Old 10 March 2010, 06:51 PM   #16
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No problems with mine!...

Lovin' this thing since the day I got it!...







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