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FremStar · 23 May 2012, 01:55 AM

Dear TRF family please help me with helping Cru Jones make a decision between acquiring either a Milgauss GV or Green Ceramic Sub with your pictures! My initial thoughts on both is the glide clasp on the 116610 cannot be beat, however, with the CERN reference and overall aesthetics of the GV the "cool" factor reaches a different level that I feel every Rolex collector should own! With that said both can be worn casually or with business attire with no issues! I will start off with a few pics and hope other members will chime in! Let the pictures and reviews roll!

Good luck Cru!

capote · 23 May 2012, 02:02 AM

It is like in Spinal Tap. Normal Rolexes goes up to 10. The Milgauss GV goes up to 11.

dr3ziz · 23 May 2012, 02:04 AM

Great Shots Sam !!
Love the LVc , just joined the LVc club a couple of days ago and im loving it !!!
cheers

imono · 23 May 2012, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

It is like in Spinal Tap. Normal Rolexes goes up to 10. The Milgauss GV goes up to 11.

Looks like an old vacuum tube integrated amp you have there. Nice dual Gain controls.

HL65 · 23 May 2012, 02:13 AM

Great shots Sam--LVC for me!

imono · 23 May 2012, 02:16 AM

I don't have either one but just recently I am going GREEN

dddrees · 23 May 2012, 02:19 AM

I hate to see Cru have to struggle so much.

I think Cru should just go ahead and get both.

sgmgolf · 23 May 2012, 02:22 AM

From someone who likes neither orange or green very much............between those 2 straight up I would have to choose the Sub. Do they make the ceramic green sub with a black dial.....that may be the ticket! However, I know Cru has a 164 PAM and a Exp. II white dial. However, the Milgauss would be the natural addition to that collection if you ask me!

WhatTheDeuce · 23 May 2012, 02:25 AM

I'm all for enabling

JUSTROLEXES · 23 May 2012, 02:26 AM

Nice Shots Sam

and Sub will be my pick

SaddleSC · 23 May 2012, 02:28 AM

I have been trying to "help" Cru make this decision for months! Hopefully this joint effort will finally be the push that he needs:)

dddrees · 23 May 2012, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgmgolf

From someone who likes neither orange or green very much............between those 2 straight up I would have to choose the Sub. Do they make the ceramic green sub with a black dial.....that may be the ticket! However, I know Cru has a 164 PAM and a Exp. II white dial. However, the Milgauss would be the natural addition to that collection if you ask me!

Rolex does not make a ceramic Sub LV version with a black dial. However the prior version 16610LV came with a black dial.

IMG2 · 23 May 2012, 02:37 AM

I would say both. Perhaps the question should be which one shuold Cru get first

mtrunner · 23 May 2012, 02:41 AM

Great shots Sam. Hands down the SubC but that is just me. I love the Milgauss except for one thing, the lightening bolt. It is just something I don't like.

2th Dr · 23 May 2012, 03:26 AM

It's not easy being green, is it Sam?

snowpea · 23 May 2012, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgmgolf

From someone who likes neither orange or green very much............between those 2 straight up I would have to choose the Sub. Do they make the ceramic green sub with a black dial.....that may be the ticket! However, I know Cru has a 164 PAM and a Exp. II white dial. However, the Milgauss would be the natural addition to that collection if you ask me!

No they don't Steve, but you can buy the black and green and switch the dials now you have two unique pieces

A.J.R. · 23 May 2012, 03:46 AM

Green subC DO IT!

FeelingTheBlues · 23 May 2012, 03:53 AM

I used to think something like that...

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

It is like in Spinal Tap. Normal Rolexes goes up to 10. The Milgauss GV goes up to 11.

...But then I read Dan's wonderful advice...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

I hate to see Cru have to struggle so much.

I think Cru should just go ahead and get both.

TSW · 23 May 2012, 05:10 AM

Love the LVC

Chipmunk · 23 May 2012, 05:16 AM

Sam, can you tell us exactly how you feel about these watches?

Cru Jones · 23 May 2012, 05:25 AM

Hey, this is a great thread!

Thanks Sam, my friend, for this. I don't know if it makes anything easier, but, all this green watch porn is wonderful to look at.

And thank you all for your posts and pix. This thread came about from an "innocent" PM to Sam asking his thoughts on these two pieces since he so obviously loves them both. I've come to really appreciate and like the GV and I've been lusting after a Hulk for some time, but, sadly, no AD in Paris has had one for MONTHS and so I've not had the privilege of comparing the two. So, I thought I'd reach out and see what someone thinks who gets to handle them both. TRF is a great place!

The GV is pretty common in Paris, and I've come to like the unique and "fun" look that is at the same time classic and classy. A great watch with a superb history, just like the Submariner.

I have a trip to the States this summer and have been in contact with DavidSW, who has been wonderful and a real pro fielding questions, so, we'll see if something will happen....

And, yes, Dan, I think getting both is the only "correct" answer. But, that's just not gonna happen.

FremStar · 23 May 2012, 05:34 AM

Thank you gentlemen for helping me help Cru with this very tough decision!

Edit - I see Cru posted a response as I posted mine! Cru in all honesty they are both great references, if the GV is common in Paris I would opt for the Green Ceramic Sub! Either way you cannot go wrong! All the best sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Sam, can you tell us exactly how you feel about these watches?

Of course Alvin! Well I loved the GV at one point, however, that is a piece my wife confiscated and I

the Sub! So much so that I bought another one from David SW yesterday (came in this afternoon) to gift to my younger brother!

Oyster Junkie · 23 May 2012, 05:43 AM

john333 · 23 May 2012, 08:46 PM

Another vote for the LV-c here. It's just a fantastic watch!!

ezmarr · 23 May 2012, 10:37 PM

I'd go with the Sub!

kilyung · 23 May 2012, 11:59 PM

Would be LVc for me. I'm not a big fan of the lightning hand/no date but love the glidelock and feel of the SubC.

speedo · 24 May 2012, 12:15 AM

not an easy decision. if i remember correctly cru has an expII and a pam. with those he might need something a bit more formal, less sporty. my vote goes for the gv, though i love the lvc.

psv · 24 May 2012, 02:34 AM

I'll say neither: go classic green, either

or

david_ord · 26 May 2012, 03:50 AM

I recommend the LV Sam. I'm a little uneasy with the Milgauss for the same reason that Gary stated: the lightening bolt.

byeedo · 26 May 2012, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMG2

I would say both. Perhaps the question should be which one shuold Cru get first

X1

I think he should go with the Milgauss first

23 May 2012, 02:13 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Great shots Sam--LVC for me! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 May 2012, 02:19 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I hate to see Cru have to struggle so much. I think Cru should just go ahead and get both. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 May 2012, 02:25 AM	#9
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	I'm all for enabling __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

23 May 2012, 02:26 AM	#10
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23 May 2012, 02:28 AM	#11
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I have been trying to "help" Cru make this decision for months! Hopefully this joint effort will finally be the push that he needs:) __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

23 May 2012, 02:02 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	It is like in Spinal Tap. Normal Rolexes goes up to 10. The Milgauss GV goes up to 11.

23 May 2012, 02:04 AM	#3
dr3ziz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Aziz Location: London/kuwait Posts: 912	Great Shots Sam !! Love the LVc , just joined the LVc club a couple of days ago and im loving it !!! cheers

23 May 2012, 02:16 AM	#6
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I don't have either one but just recently I am going GREEN

23 May 2012, 02:22 AM	#8
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	From someone who likes neither orange or green very much............between those 2 straight up I would have to choose the Sub. Do they make the ceramic green sub with a black dial.....that may be the ticket! However, I know Cru has a 164 PAM and a Exp. II white dial. However, the Milgauss would be the natural addition to that collection if you ask me!

23 May 2012, 02:37 AM	#13
IMG2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Glenn Location: Sacramento Delta Watch: GMT II, TT Sub, DJ Posts: 187	I would say both. Perhaps the question should be which one shuold Cru get first

23 May 2012, 02:41 AM	#14
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Great shots Sam. Hands down the SubC but that is just me. I love the Milgauss except for one thing, the lightening bolt. It is just something I don't like.

23 May 2012, 03:26 AM	#15
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	It's not easy being green, is it Sam?

23 May 2012, 03:46 AM	#17
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Green subC DO IT! __________________

23 May 2012, 05:10 AM	#19
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love the LVC __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

23 May 2012, 05:16 AM	#20
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Sam, can you tell us exactly how you feel about these watches? __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

23 May 2012, 05:25 AM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,261	Hey, this is a great thread! Thanks Sam, my friend, for this. I don't know if it makes anything easier, but, all this green watch porn is wonderful to look at. And thank you all for your posts and pix. This thread came about from an "innocent" PM to Sam asking his thoughts on these two pieces since he so obviously loves them both. I've come to really appreciate and like the GV and I've been lusting after a Hulk for some time, but, sadly, no AD in Paris has had one for MONTHS and so I've not had the privilege of comparing the two. So, I thought I'd reach out and see what someone thinks who gets to handle them both. TRF is a great place! The GV is pretty common in Paris, and I've come to like the unique and "fun" look that is at the same time classic and classy. A great watch with a superb history, just like the Submariner. I have a trip to the States this summer and have been in contact with DavidSW, who has been wonderful and a real pro fielding questions, so, we'll see if something will happen.... And, yes, Dan, I think getting both is the only "correct" answer. But, that's just not gonna happen.

23 May 2012, 05:43 AM	#23
Oyster Junkie Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: Yosemite Nat.Park Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 731

23 May 2012, 08:46 PM	#24
john333 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,274	Another vote for the LV-c here. It's just a fantastic watch!!

23 May 2012, 10:37 PM	#25
ezmarr "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: HoUSton Watch: 16570 Posts: 192	I'd go with the Sub!

23 May 2012, 11:59 PM	#26
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Would be LVc for me. I'm not a big fan of the lightning hand/no date but love the glidelock and feel of the SubC.

24 May 2012, 12:15 AM	#27
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	not an easy decision. if i remember correctly cru has an expII and a pam. with those he might need something a bit more formal, less sporty. my vote goes for the gv, though i love the lvc. __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

24 May 2012, 02:34 AM	#28
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I'll say neither: go classic green, either or

26 May 2012, 03:50 AM	#29
david_ord Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: David Location: Florida, USA Watch: Deep Sea 116660 Posts: 495	I recommend the LV Sam. I'm a little uneasy with the Milgauss for the same reason that Gary stated: the lightening bolt.

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