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carlhaluss · 12 November 2009, 10:05 AM

Well, I have only been on this forum for a short time. Thanks for everyone's input, great photos and reviews, and enthusiasm. I turned 60 a month ago, and decided to go all out on my first Rolex.
I looked at a number of models last week, including Explorer I, Air King, Perpetual, GMT IIc and Milguass. With the exception of the GMT II, all the others were dials with no date window - a huge preference for me. With all the beautiful dials, I just feel that they detract rather than add.
The one watch, which is a model I have lusted after more than just about any other watch since the new one came out in 2007, is the Milgauss. I knew that if I got one of the other models, as much as I like them I would regret not getting the Milgauss. Here is a photo borrowed off the web, when I get the watch on Friday will try to post some wrist shots:

Photo courtesy of Timetapestry.blogspot.com

I chose the black dial with the plain crystal, I like the green but with the combo of orange and white markers, plus the small numbers at the ends of the markers, just a bit too busy for me. The black with plain crystal has just the small orange markers. I love the lightning bolt second hand in orange, and I think it looks great with the plainer dial and crystal. They are all gorgeous - including the white dial - but this is my preference.
Cheers,
Carl

Mosco · 12 November 2009, 10:08 AM

Whoa, Carl - CONGRATS!

I'm a big fan of the Millie myself! Awesome first Rolex, my friend!

1000ftSub · 12 November 2009, 10:08 AM

Looking forward to seeing the photos! Great choice

cobblecanyon · 12 November 2009, 10:10 AM

Go pull the trigger........

1000ftSub · 12 November 2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cobblecanyon

Go pull the trigger........

Lo-Fi · 12 November 2009, 10:18 AM

very nice, congrats

Mosco · 12 November 2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cobblecanyon

Go pull the trigger........

RTFT

esm · 12 November 2009, 10:25 AM

congrats Carl!!! black Millie is one handsome watch. you will love it!

looking forward to your own pix!

rolexnovice · 12 November 2009, 10:26 AM

Congrats Carl! I hope you enjoy it!!

mike · 12 November 2009, 10:32 AM

Nice score Carl and mega congrats.

The black Milgauss is a stunning watch.

watchjunkie · 12 November 2009, 10:55 AM

theloxmyth · 12 November 2009, 10:59 AM

Great choice, Carl.

I really like the wild, crooked, seconds hand!

Its on my short list.

dukester · 12 November 2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

RTFT

RTFT x2......

Congrats on the beautiful watch!!

kcmo · 12 November 2009, 11:23 AM

Congrats! Enjoy it!

Smokeytreats · 12 November 2009, 11:29 AM

Welcome to the Millie Club ;)

Deyn Man · 12 November 2009, 11:31 AM

nice one carl!

awesome watch! couldn't have chosen better your 1st rolex!

so what's next? hehehehe!

Art 1 · 12 November 2009, 11:37 AM

I have one just like it, you'll love it. Nice and heavy, easy to read. You be hard pressed to see another in the wild.

therolexguy · 12 November 2009, 12:40 PM

Great story behind why you bought this great model. I love it. CONGRATS>

icnbne · 12 November 2009, 12:56 PM

nice choice on the black dial

, i find the white dial horrible

theloxmyth · 12 November 2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by children

i find the white dial horrible

You mean, "hard to read," Jun, or simply unappealing?

lsberrios1 · 12 November 2009, 01:04 PM

Beautiful watch I got the GV a couple days back and cant stop looking at it. I think my Breitling will be sitting at the bench for a long time.

carlhaluss · 12 November 2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Deyn Man

nice one carl!

awesome watch! couldn't have chosen better your 1st rolex!

so what's next? hehehehe!

Well, it's gonna be pretty hard to top the Milgauss! I have had lots of Breitlings, Omegas in the past couple of years, but the Rolex Milgauss is one that I have been lusting over - and felt I couldn't afford - while buying and selling all the others. I have a feeling that after a few months I will be craving another Rolex. Think I will wait till after Basel next year, and see what changes they make, if any, to the Air King, Perpetual 36mm. After today, I think my next real Rolex love is the Explorer I. I just about chose that one, until I had another look at the Milgauss. There was also a Perpetual 36mm, with black dial and white/silver batons very similar to the Explorer I, but there is really something special about that Explorer....I don't think they need to change a thing on the Explorer, I would just like to see them add the Easylink bracelet, that's all. The size is perfect, and they could add lume to the arabic 3,6,9 but that is a minor issue, certainly not make-or-break.
Cheers,
Carl

multimedia · 12 November 2009, 02:17 PM

Big CONGRATS!

That is one beautiful time piece, that's for sure.

Wear it well.

Cheers,
Joe

Chozn1 · 12 November 2009, 02:29 PM

I bought my dad that same watch and it's his daily wearer. Just turned 60 as well. Enjoy!

ingoodtime · 12 November 2009, 02:40 PM

Happy belated birthday. I think treating yourself to a Rolex for your 60th was a great idea. Once you put one on your wrist, it is sooo nice knowing it is there. You picked a great looking watch. Your friends here are looking forward to seeing some wrist shots when your new baby arrives.

ersnyder · 12 November 2009, 02:42 PM

Great story! Welcome to the "Love the Lightning Bolt" club!!

shandy · 13 November 2009, 02:08 AM

Carl!! What happened mate, are you moving away from Omega!!
Great watch BTW and you truly deserve it.
Carl is one of the best

Cheers mate.
Ian

12 November 2009, 10:05 AM	#1
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Entry into Rolex world - Milgauss! Well, I have only been on this forum for a short time. Thanks for everyone's input, great photos and reviews, and enthusiasm. I turned 60 a month ago, and decided to go all out on my first Rolex. I looked at a number of models last week, including Explorer I, Air King, Perpetual, GMT IIc and Milguass. With the exception of the GMT II, all the others were dials with no date window - a huge preference for me. With all the beautiful dials, I just feel that they detract rather than add. The one watch, which is a model I have lusted after more than just about any other watch since the new one came out in 2007, is the Milgauss. I knew that if I got one of the other models, as much as I like them I would regret not getting the Milgauss. Here is a photo borrowed off the web, when I get the watch on Friday will try to post some wrist shots: Photo courtesy of Timetapestry.blogspot.com I chose the black dial with the plain crystal, I like the green but with the combo of orange and white markers, plus the small numbers at the ends of the markers, just a bit too busy for me. The black with plain crystal has just the small orange markers. I love the lightning bolt second hand in orange, and I think it looks great with the plainer dial and crystal. They are all gorgeous - including the white dial - but this is my preference. Cheers, Carl

12 November 2009, 10:08 AM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Whoa, Carl - CONGRATS! I'm a big fan of the Millie myself! Awesome first Rolex, my friend! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

12 November 2009, 10:55 AM	#11
watchjunkie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: Speake-Marin Posts: 52	Congrats!! Enjoy and wear it in good health.

12 November 2009, 10:59 AM	#12
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Great choice, Carl. I really like the wild, crooked, seconds hand! Its on my short list. __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

12 November 2009, 02:29 PM	#24
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	I bought my dad that same watch and it's his daily wearer. Just turned 60 as well. Enjoy! __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

12 November 2009, 10:08 AM	#3
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Looking forward to seeing the photos! Great choice

12 November 2009, 10:10 AM	#4
cobblecanyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: JT Location: Texas Watch: 116710LN, 116610LN Posts: 453	Go pull the trigger........

12 November 2009, 10:18 AM	#6
Lo-Fi Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Watch: GMTIIc ss Posts: 29	very nice, congrats

12 November 2009, 10:25 AM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	congrats Carl!!! black Millie is one handsome watch. you will love it! looking forward to your own pix!

12 November 2009, 10:26 AM	#9
rolexnovice Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 366	Congrats Carl! I hope you enjoy it!!

12 November 2009, 10:32 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Nice score Carl and mega congrats. The black Milgauss is a stunning watch.

12 November 2009, 11:23 AM	#14
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Enjoy it!

12 November 2009, 11:29 AM	#15
Smokeytreats Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Milgauss White Posts: 155	Welcome to the Millie Club ;)

12 November 2009, 11:31 AM	#16
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	nice one carl! awesome watch! couldn't have chosen better your 1st rolex! so what's next? hehehehe!

12 November 2009, 11:37 AM	#17
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have one just like it, you'll love it. Nice and heavy, easy to read. You be hard pressed to see another in the wild.

12 November 2009, 12:40 PM	#18
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Great story behind why you bought this great model. I love it. CONGRATS>

12 November 2009, 12:56 PM	#19
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	nice choice on the black dial , i find the white dial horrible

12 November 2009, 01:04 PM	#21
lsberrios1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Luis Berrios Location: atlanta Watch: Rolex Milgauss GV Posts: 54	Beautiful watch I got the GV a couple days back and cant stop looking at it. I think my Breitling will be sitting at the bench for a long time.

12 November 2009, 02:17 PM	#23
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Big CONGRATS! That is one beautiful time piece, that's for sure. Wear it well. Cheers, Joe

12 November 2009, 02:40 PM	#25
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Happy belated birthday. I think treating yourself to a Rolex for your 60th was a great idea. Once you put one on your wrist, it is sooo nice knowing it is there. You picked a great looking watch. Your friends here are looking forward to seeing some wrist shots when your new baby arrives.

12 November 2009, 02:42 PM	#26
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Great story! Welcome to the "Love the Lightning Bolt" club!!

13 November 2009, 02:08 AM	#27
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Carl!! What happened mate, are you moving away from Omega!! Great watch BTW and you truly deserve it. Carl is one of the best Cheers mate. Ian

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