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Anthon · 3 February 2015, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Both are awesome Rolex watches, but I find the Milgauss just that bit more "special", both in terms of technical specifications as what appearance is concerned... and your graduation being a special event, if I were you I'd go for the Milgauss.

Just to be sure, the Milgauss movement is the 3131, the Explorer is the 3132, which adds shock absorbers. So technically the Milgauss is only advanced if you talk about its anti-magnetic shield. Or am I wrong in this assessment?

McLovin · 3 February 2015, 04:36 AM

Have you looked at the IWC Ingenieur?

CabbageHead · 3 February 2015, 04:37 AM

Milgauss GV. All day.
Congrats on your degree!

spinter · 3 February 2015, 04:38 AM

Get the Explorer!

Anthon · 3 February 2015, 04:41 AM

Basically, the question is if you want a watch that says 'green glass, lightning bolt!' every time you look at it, or a watch that minds its own business, a silent beauty..

AK797 · 3 February 2015, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

My thought would be the Milgauss...but I like the newer blue dial. I have this thing about blue...

Same here, GV all the way!

DateAperture · 3 February 2015, 05:15 AM

Assuming it is comfortable and proportional on your wrist... as I've said on another thread, in my opinion the Milgauss is the true daily Rolex for the 21st Century. Dressy, sporty, quirky, and enough anti-magnetism to deal with anything innovation manages to introduce into our daily lives for the next 100 years Try out all the colours, including the new Z Blue GV, they are all special.

JapRs · 3 February 2015, 05:23 AM

Milgauss it is

JorgeCCW · 3 February 2015, 06:23 AM

Milgauss

luvsub · 3 February 2015, 06:24 AM

Milgauss

stockae92 · 3 February 2015, 06:31 AM

Forget about which one has what property, think about which one you want to wear.

For me, Explorer 39mm wears much more comfortable than the Milguass, and that's the one I want to wear.

rollerball · 3 February 2015, 03:54 PM

I would say it depends on your college degree and what you aspire to be. If you are in a research field, you may want a Milgauss to represent the job you'll be doing. If you have a business degree, you may want an Explorer to keep reminding you to always explore. If you will be doing an office job, perhaps an Explorer II to give you a better sense of day and night when you are stuck in office (cave). If you travel a lot, then the GMT Master. I feel given the quality of ROLEX are similar, the name of the watch is important.

dave_dave · 3 February 2015, 04:42 PM

I would go the AT. Its a nice size and looks good.

Had to go throught the same dilemma 4 years ago between the AT and milgaus.

Had my heart set out for the Milgaus because it was a rolex but when i went to try both on. The AT was a sure winner!!

justrx · 3 February 2015, 05:13 PM

Milguass gets my vote.

RICHARD_LEWIS · 3 February 2015, 08:10 PM

Easy - go for the Milgauss GV! THE tool watch for scientists and engineers!

travisb · 3 February 2015, 08:52 PM

I prefer the Exp but the Milgauss sounds perfect for you.

SALTY · 3 February 2015, 09:46 PM

I have and really like the 39mm Explorer I (214270) so I am admittedly biased. Moreover, I just never warmed up to the second hand on the Milgauss.

That said, I think you should get the Milgauss; it's you!

Either watch is a go-to everything, everywhere, everyday piece.

Congrats BTW.

SUBversive · 3 February 2015, 10:35 PM

Milgauss vote

gummy · 3 February 2015, 10:46 PM

From your post I would say Milgauss GV would be first choice...

Add Aqua Terra later - really like the larger version and the blue dial is pretty cool!

Congrats and good luck!

brandrea · 3 February 2015, 10:48 PM

I prefer the explorer, but get whichever one sings to you. Good luck deciding

maxbaris · 3 February 2015, 11:21 PM

Explorer, no doubt. Because it's your graduation watch you probably won't ever flip it. You might get tired of the Milgauss but never of the Explorer.

jshepard · 4 February 2015, 12:08 AM

I have an explorer 1, but I think you should go for the milgauss. You're graduating and it seems to have more meaning to you to get a watch that fits your degree. That's what it's all about, getting the one that will have more meaning to you. That's the watch you most likely won't get tired of. As for which kind you'll need to try them on to figure it out. As for the hefty price tag, you can try to look for one at the for sale section here. I bought at tourneau for my first Rolex, but I was more satisfied when I got my second here. And I'd advice to stay away from the extra crap tourneau tries to tag on to your purchase, it's worthless and they're kind of dicks about it.

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ragingcao · 4 February 2015, 01:21 AM

Since the 'logical' recommendation would be a Milgauss because you're an engineer, go against the grain and get the Explorer.
Or just go with what sings to you the most. That's even a more logical choice.

M3ssier · 4 February 2015, 01:40 AM

Well, I would skip the Omega and get both Rolex.

Oh, did it already.

If I had to choose only one, Explorer would be it.

iLuveketchup · 4 February 2015, 01:46 AM

I'd choose the Explorer but in 36mm (ref 114270).

CWIN · 4 February 2015, 03:28 AM

Based on what you've said, I'd get the GV

toomuchtalk · 6 February 2015, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by b06tmm

I guess you know where I stand.

This one.

phan655 · 6 February 2015, 06:42 AM

Milgauss!

Maxtor · 6 February 2015, 06:49 AM

For you it has to be the Milgauss GV. It will stand the test of time.

Alternatively... I have an Explorer 1 (36mm) and it is a fantastic watch.

So, no bad choices here. Good luck.

knguyenk · 6 February 2015, 07:22 AM

I'd pick the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra cal. 8508. I'm actually about to graduate with a bachelors in mechanical engineering so I tend to gravitate towards edgy engineering with the anti-magnetic parts that allow for the AT to have a date function and the omission of the faraday cage.

3 February 2015, 06:23 AM	#39
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,707	Milgauss __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

3 February 2015, 06:31 AM	#41
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	Forget about which one has what property, think about which one you want to wear. For me, Explorer 39mm wears much more comfortable than the Milguass, and that's the one I want to wear. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

3 February 2015, 09:46 PM	#47
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	I have and really like the 39mm Explorer I (214270) so I am admittedly biased. Moreover, I just never warmed up to the second hand on the Milgauss. That said, I think you should get the Milgauss; it's you! Either watch is a go-to everything, everywhere, everyday piece. Congrats BTW. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

4 February 2015, 12:08 AM	#52
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	Explorer I vs. Milgauss, help me pick a graduation watch! I have an explorer 1, but I think you should go for the milgauss. You're graduating and it seems to have more meaning to you to get a watch that fits your degree. That's what it's all about, getting the one that will have more meaning to you. That's the watch you most likely won't get tired of. As for which kind you'll need to try them on to figure it out. As for the hefty price tag, you can try to look for one at the for sale section here. I bought at tourneau for my first Rolex, but I was more satisfied when I got my second here. And I'd advice to stay away from the extra crap tourneau tries to tag on to your purchase, it's worthless and they're kind of dicks about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 February 2015, 03:28 AM	#56
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Based on what you've said, I'd get the GV __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

3 February 2015, 04:36 AM	#32
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	Have you looked at the IWC Ingenieur?

3 February 2015, 04:37 AM	#33
CabbageHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 369	Milgauss GV. All day. Congrats on your degree!

3 February 2015, 04:38 AM	#34
spinter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Stefan Location: Sweden Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 52	Get the Explorer!

3 February 2015, 04:41 AM	#35
Anthon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Netherlands Watch: Explorer Posts: 545	Basically, the question is if you want a watch that says 'green glass, lightning bolt!' every time you look at it, or a watch that minds its own business, a silent beauty..

3 February 2015, 05:15 AM	#37
DateAperture "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: New Zealand Watch: Black Bay Burgundy Posts: 87	Assuming it is comfortable and proportional on your wrist... as I've said on another thread, in my opinion the Milgauss is the true daily Rolex for the 21st Century. Dressy, sporty, quirky, and enough anti-magnetism to deal with anything innovation manages to introduce into our daily lives for the next 100 years Try out all the colours, including the new Z Blue GV, they are all special.

3 February 2015, 05:23 AM	#38
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	Milgauss it is

3 February 2015, 06:24 AM	#40
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,221	Milgauss

3 February 2015, 03:54 PM	#42
rollerball Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 245	I would say it depends on your college degree and what you aspire to be. If you are in a research field, you may want a Milgauss to represent the job you'll be doing. If you have a business degree, you may want an Explorer to keep reminding you to always explore. If you will be doing an office job, perhaps an Explorer II to give you a better sense of day and night when you are stuck in office (cave). If you travel a lot, then the GMT Master. I feel given the quality of ROLEX are similar, the name of the watch is important.

3 February 2015, 04:42 PM	#43
dave_dave "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 444	I would go the AT. Its a nice size and looks good. Had to go throught the same dilemma 4 years ago between the AT and milgaus. Had my heart set out for the Milgaus because it was a rolex but when i went to try both on. The AT was a sure winner!!

3 February 2015, 05:13 PM	#44
justrx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: arizona Posts: 84	Milguass gets my vote.

3 February 2015, 08:10 PM	#45
RICHARD_LEWIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LV Posts: 482	Easy - go for the Milgauss GV! THE tool watch for scientists and engineers!

3 February 2015, 08:52 PM	#46
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	I prefer the Exp but the Milgauss sounds perfect for you.

3 February 2015, 10:35 PM	#48
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Milgauss vote

3 February 2015, 10:46 PM	#49
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	From your post I would say Milgauss GV would be first choice... Add Aqua Terra later - really like the larger version and the blue dial is pretty cool! Congrats and good luck!

3 February 2015, 10:48 PM	#50
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,806	I prefer the explorer, but get whichever one sings to you. Good luck deciding

3 February 2015, 11:21 PM	#51
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 477	Explorer, no doubt. Because it's your graduation watch you probably won't ever flip it. You might get tired of the Milgauss but never of the Explorer.

4 February 2015, 01:21 AM	#53
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Since the 'logical' recommendation would be a Milgauss because you're an engineer, go against the grain and get the Explorer. Or just go with what sings to you the most. That's even a more logical choice.

4 February 2015, 01:40 AM	#54
M3ssier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Finland Posts: 10	Well, I would skip the Omega and get both Rolex. Oh, did it already. If I had to choose only one, Explorer would be it.

4 February 2015, 01:46 AM	#55
iLuveketchup "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NYC Watch: 16610LV Posts: 30	I'd choose the Explorer but in 36mm (ref 114270).

6 February 2015, 06:42 AM	#58
phan655 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: Kansas City Watch: 16710,16613 Posts: 297	Milgauss!

6 February 2015, 06:49 AM	#59
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,469	For you it has to be the Milgauss GV. It will stand the test of time. Alternatively... I have an Explorer 1 (36mm) and it is a fantastic watch. So, no bad choices here. Good luck.

6 February 2015, 07:22 AM	#60
knguyenk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 49	I'd pick the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra cal. 8508. I'm actually about to graduate with a bachelors in mechanical engineering so I tend to gravitate towards edgy engineering with the anti-magnetic parts that allow for the AT to have a date function and the omission of the faraday cage.

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