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josephlab · 8 November 2012, 05:27 AM

Love to hear comment from those who own or have owned both the black and the GV, especially those who have switched from one to the other or have one and wish they had bought the other.

I am concerned that I might grow tired of the GV because it may seem gimmicky after a while. On the other hand the black may become a little dull and boring, and I might find myself wishing I had bought the GV! Many thanks for your comments. I will not be buying both!

Mephist · 8 November 2012, 05:44 AM

I love my Milgauss GV, and it has become my every day beater. I still find myself looking at it more or less each and every day, and that is not to check the time.

I have never owned a black one, and most likely never will. To me the green sapphire is just amazing!

Here is mine.

ljk77 · 8 November 2012, 06:30 AM

I have owned my GV for four years now, and I don't regret purchasing it for a second! It's one of my daily wearers (the other is a Tudor Black Bay), just the perfect weight for typing at a computer all day. Green is my favorite color, and the crystal's appearance has not lost its appeal!

chazha · 8 November 2012, 06:54 AM

I have both.. the black is a daily wearer. :)
Amazing piece and I love the weight..

Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

sphereman · 8 November 2012, 06:56 AM

both are nice but GV definitely stands out!
GV all the way for me. Green glass is just so amazing.

Kyu · 8 November 2012, 07:01 AM

i dont see the point of getting a milgauss without the GV model crystal

but thats just me

it'll feel like getting a sub without the rotating bezel

wuyeah · 8 November 2012, 07:25 AM

GV for me.

DolphinV8 · 8 November 2012, 07:30 AM

Have owned all 3 versions, and my fav is the GV.

689maple · 8 November 2012, 07:36 AM

I own a GV but my oldest son borrowed it what seems like decades ago. He loves it. GV is the only way to go in my opinion. A relative has a white Millie but it just doesn't get it for me. I wear my Black Bay now probably 70% of the time and love the black face. had a white Daytona and Davidsw took it in trade on a black one. Face colors are personal preferences of course but if you get one GV all the way i say.

joe100 · 8 November 2012, 07:50 AM

The black dial is my favorite followed by the white. The green is nice but seems too busy to me.

The GMT Master · 8 November 2012, 08:21 AM

The white dial is the one to have when it comes to the Milgauss

Micha · 9 November 2012, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

The white dial is the one to have when it comes to the Milgauss

x2, but imagine the white dial with the green crystal......

tarmyjay · 9 November 2012, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

The white dial is the one to have when it comes to the Milgauss

x 2. I love the white face

josephlab · 8 November 2012, 08:59 AM

Thank you for the helpful comments and great pictures. I have a sub c LN , explorer 39mm and 36 mm, IWC UTC (1991), turnograph (1990), GMT 1675, explore 2 black 42mm (paid deposit, still thinking of GMT c instead) and Omega Constellation (1955).

I am split, the black is clearer, cleaner and has a simpler dial. Runs the risk of being too simple, maybe boring. On the other hand I have found simple is good in the long run. The green crystal is special. Not sure about the orange batons or the Arabic numerals on the GV. I like the second hand. There seem to be many GVs on eBay, as if owners tire of them.

Love to hear from any one who has flipped from one to the other and why or who has both or sold and never looked back.

TSW · 8 November 2012, 09:01 AM

GV for me

nauticajoe · 8 November 2012, 09:11 AM

GV for me.

GIS8 · 8 November 2012, 09:34 AM

Love the black dial, if only that came with green crystal.

cedargrove · 8 November 2012, 12:14 PM

I prefer (and bought) the black dial over the GV for the following reasons:

- I prefer the orange squares over the orange 5, 10, 15, etc.
- I don't like the orange lume, mainly because the colour is not consistent with the rest of the orange
- I like green, I like orange, but I don't like the two together as accent colours (despite my avatar).
- I typically prefer the understated over the flashier version.

Just my personal preferences. I have not grown tired of the black, in fact I think it is one of the truly perfect watches out there.

seadog · 8 November 2012, 01:08 PM

Concure with the above post. I own & love the black Milgauss.

The orange hour markers on the GV look just wierd to me. Do love the green crystal though, if only the markers were all the same color I would have been all over it.

DJJon · 8 November 2012, 02:10 PM

I vote GV because that is the one that, twice in the wild, I have spotted from 20 feet.

All 3 Milgauss dials are very attractive. I find the white the least desirable but still nice.

Hairdude1 · 8 November 2012, 02:43 PM

GV gets my vote!

ROGERWILCO357 · 8 November 2012, 06:58 PM

GV for me ..

caryyee · 8 November 2012, 06:59 PM

GV gets my vote too, the splash of colour is what makes it so special. I've green dial (Hulk), white dial (SS Daytona), black dial (GMT), glacier blue dial (pt DD), and rose dial (RG daytona), all the diff colours means I always have a watch that will go with something!

Heikki · 8 November 2012, 09:51 PM

Choose the one that you like the best. My favorite watch:

cedargrove · 8 November 2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heikki

Choose the one that you like the best. My favorite watch:

Great pics.

Langleyz · 8 November 2012, 10:03 PM

A vote for the GV here. 18 months old now, and still gets the most wrist time.

bigrustypig · 9 November 2012, 12:19 AM

I have both. I'm slightly partial to the GV, though but just a little bit.

deej · 9 November 2012, 12:56 AM

I bias here so gv gets my vote. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352386567.219840.jpg

ObscureLight · 9 November 2012, 01:04 AM

Go for the black if you want a low profile beautiful watch or go for the GV if you want a flashy and cool watch that'll stand out. Either choice is a good one.

Puffy · 9 November 2012, 01:22 AM

white for me

8 November 2012, 05:27 AM	#1
josephlab "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 24	Milgauss GV vs Milgauss Black Love to hear comment from those who own or have owned both the black and the GV, especially those who have switched from one to the other or have one and wish they had bought the other. I am concerned that I might grow tired of the GV because it may seem gimmicky after a while. On the other hand the black may become a little dull and boring, and I might find myself wishing I had bought the GV! Many thanks for your comments. I will not be buying both!

8 November 2012, 05:44 AM	#2
Mephist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 781	I love my Milgauss GV, and it has become my every day beater. I still find myself looking at it more or less each and every day, and that is not to check the time. I have never owned a black one, and most likely never will. To me the green sapphire is just amazing! Here is mine. __________________ ...And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years...

8 November 2012, 06:54 AM	#4
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	I have both.. the black is a daily wearer. :) Amazing piece and I love the weight.. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

8 November 2012, 06:56 AM	#5
sphereman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 981	both are nice but GV definitely stands out! GV all the way for me. Green glass is just so amazing. __________________ 2023 Watch Collection Panerai: 249 California, 232, 390 Rolex: Starbucks Tudor: Blue Pelagos

8 November 2012, 07:50 AM	#10
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	The black dial is my favorite followed by the white. The green is nice but seems too busy to me. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

8 November 2012, 06:30 AM	#3
ljk77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 10	I have owned my GV for four years now, and I don't regret purchasing it for a second! It's one of my daily wearers (the other is a Tudor Black Bay), just the perfect weight for typing at a computer all day. Green is my favorite color, and the crystal's appearance has not lost its appeal!

8 November 2012, 07:01 AM	#6
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	i dont see the point of getting a milgauss without the GV model crystal but thats just me it'll feel like getting a sub without the rotating bezel

8 November 2012, 07:25 AM	#7
wuyeah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 952	GV for me.

8 November 2012, 07:30 AM	#8
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Have owned all 3 versions, and my fav is the GV.

8 November 2012, 07:36 AM	#9
689maple Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Russ N. Location: Western N.C. USA Watch: 116718 PP & B Bay Posts: 323	I own a GV but my oldest son borrowed it what seems like decades ago. He loves it. GV is the only way to go in my opinion. A relative has a white Millie but it just doesn't get it for me. I wear my Black Bay now probably 70% of the time and love the black face. had a white Daytona and Davidsw took it in trade on a black one. Face colors are personal preferences of course but if you get one GV all the way i say.

8 November 2012, 08:21 AM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	The white dial is the one to have when it comes to the Milgauss

8 November 2012, 08:59 AM	#14
josephlab "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 24	Thank you for the helpful comments and great pictures. I have a sub c LN , explorer 39mm and 36 mm, IWC UTC (1991), turnograph (1990), GMT 1675, explore 2 black 42mm (paid deposit, still thinking of GMT c instead) and Omega Constellation (1955). I am split, the black is clearer, cleaner and has a simpler dial. Runs the risk of being too simple, maybe boring. On the other hand I have found simple is good in the long run. The green crystal is special. Not sure about the orange batons or the Arabic numerals on the GV. I like the second hand. There seem to be many GVs on eBay, as if owners tire of them. Love to hear from any one who has flipped from one to the other and why or who has both or sold and never looked back.

8 November 2012, 09:01 AM	#15
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	GV for me __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 November 2012, 09:11 AM	#16
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	GV for me.

8 November 2012, 09:34 AM	#17
GIS8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 230	Love the black dial, if only that came with green crystal.

8 November 2012, 12:14 PM	#18
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I prefer (and bought) the black dial over the GV for the following reasons: - I prefer the orange squares over the orange 5, 10, 15, etc. - I don't like the orange lume, mainly because the colour is not consistent with the rest of the orange - I like green, I like orange, but I don't like the two together as accent colours (despite my avatar). - I typically prefer the understated over the flashier version. Just my personal preferences. I have not grown tired of the black, in fact I think it is one of the truly perfect watches out there.

8 November 2012, 01:08 PM	#19
seadog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Peter Location: Perth Posts: 176	Concure with the above post. I own & love the black Milgauss. The orange hour markers on the GV look just wierd to me. Do love the green crystal though, if only the markers were all the same color I would have been all over it. __________________ Grand Seiko GMT - SBGJ237

8 November 2012, 02:10 PM	#20
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	I vote GV because that is the one that, twice in the wild, I have spotted from 20 feet. All 3 Milgauss dials are very attractive. I find the white the least desirable but still nice.

8 November 2012, 02:43 PM	#21
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	GV gets my vote!

8 November 2012, 06:58 PM	#22
ROGERWILCO357 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 580	GV for me ..

8 November 2012, 06:59 PM	#23
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	GV gets my vote too, the splash of colour is what makes it so special. I've green dial (Hulk), white dial (SS Daytona), black dial (GMT), glacier blue dial (pt DD), and rose dial (RG daytona), all the diff colours means I always have a watch that will go with something!

8 November 2012, 09:51 PM	#24
Heikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 58	Choose the one that you like the best. My favorite watch:

8 November 2012, 10:03 PM	#26
Langleyz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Perth Watch: Rolex 16760/116400 Posts: 756	A vote for the GV here. 18 months old now, and still gets the most wrist time.

9 November 2012, 12:19 AM	#27
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	I have both. I'm slightly partial to the GV, though but just a little bit.

9 November 2012, 12:56 AM	#28
deej "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 344	I bias here so gv gets my vote. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352386567.219840.jpg

9 November 2012, 01:04 AM	#29
ObscureLight "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ritchie Location: NYC Watch: Holy Trinity Posts: 407	Go for the black if you want a low profile beautiful watch or go for the GV if you want a flashy and cool watch that'll stand out. Either choice is a good one.

9 November 2012, 01:22 AM	#30
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	white for me __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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