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23 November 2011, 02:14 PM
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Milgauss 50th Ann or GMT II
Hello all. I waltzed into the Rolex "flagship" store at SC Plaza in Costa Mesa to try on a GMT II I hope to get in Feb for my 50th bday. Anyway, I asked the nice sales guy to show me the GmT. He automatically takes me to a 50th Ann Milgauss & tells me that this is the watch I "need" to get as this milgauss will be "worth its weight in gold in the future".
He gave me a quick history and the fact that they will probably not get many more of these in the future, while the GMT will be around or a while. Sticker on the Milgauss was $7600' GMT $7900. He went on to tell me there was really no choice here. Whatever... I'm still leaning toward GMT, I like the date and the ceramic bezel so It is still my next Rolex. What do you think of the salesmans tactic? the Milgauss is less expensive, so no incentive to steer me there...just curious about your thoughts. Was he giving me the goods? ps. he also had the newest rose gold Rolex Daytona with the black strap...a really beauty, if I had $28k, I'd buy it. |
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23 November 2011, 02:22 PM
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Maybe he gets a bonus for selling the Milgauss model this month!
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23 November 2011, 02:27 PM
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Psst...
He has several more Milgauss watches in the back. |
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23 November 2011, 02:32 PM
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Buy what you like not what the salesperson wants to sell you. There is no question he has a reason for steering you in one direction. Go with your gut...
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23 November 2011, 02:39 PM
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Trying to sell the Millie....
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23 November 2011, 03:33 PM
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GMT all the way!
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23 November 2011, 04:11 PM
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Gmt
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23 November 2011, 04:26 PM
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Don't talk to strangers - they are bad people!
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23 November 2011, 04:34 PM
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Go for the Gmt c it is more versatile watch . the three time zones
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23 November 2011, 04:40 PM
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23 November 2011, 07:46 PM
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23 November 2011, 07:54 PM
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love both. chose whichever you prefer. as i have a subc i'd pick the milgauss but maybe the white dial version instead the gv.
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23 November 2011, 07:59 PM
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23 November 2011, 08:54 PM
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He's just trying to move stock - go with what you want on your wrist.
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24 November 2011, 12:07 AM
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Buy what sing to u. Both are nice. Good luck on your decision. As for me I'll take GMT C.
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24 November 2011, 12:16 AM
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milgauss for sure
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24 November 2011, 02:19 AM
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Not sure why he was pushing you toward the Milgauss. But from my own experience, it was nearly impossible to find a brand new GV a few months ago from NYC ADs and many were asking for over retail. GMTs are in higher supply but still great watches.
At the end of the day, get the one that speaks to you because you will have to wear it. That said, give the GV a shot. I grow more enamored with mine every day. 
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24 November 2011, 03:36 AM
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This guy's behavior really surprises me. I'm quite familiar with the staff at the store in SCP and I've never experienced anything like this. Go with the watch YOU like!
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