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gasman · 29 June 2007, 04:59 AM

I've just seen the new Milgauss & I've ordered one. Everyone thinks it's ugly. what do you think?

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 June 2007, 05:04 AM

Well, I kind off like it, but there is a bit too much orange on the dial (hour markers at 3,6,9) plus the orange second's hand.

I do like the shape of the second's hand, though, since it is a revival of the second's hand that was on some of the older, original Milgauss models.

What I again do not like are the polished centre links and lugs......it simply does not fit a "tool watch".

But what I would like to know:

These "funny" looking hour markers (the orange ones!): Do they glow in the dark?????

haakon59 · 29 June 2007, 05:06 AM

I like it a lot, just wish it had a date.

Solo118 · 29 June 2007, 05:26 AM

I think its a really cool watch! It is also a great combo of a plain classic watch (like an air king) with white or black dial and a sports watch size @40mm (like the sub)

leopardprey · 29 June 2007, 05:53 AM

I think it will be a really big hit and very hard to buy one.

Oyster Lover · 29 June 2007, 06:25 AM

Well, it's definitely a funky looking watch, I guess I could wear it, but not with formal clothing (i.e., suit and tie). What I don't understand is why all these rollies are coming out with a "scratch magnet" center link!

Teofilo · 29 June 2007, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gasman

I've just seen the new Milgauss & I've ordered one. Everyone thinks it's ugly. what do you think?

Fugly........just can't imagine ever wearing one

mike · 29 June 2007, 08:31 AM

I think the "green glass" version will be the one to have.

Tombstone · 29 June 2007, 08:45 AM

I like the Milgauss, that being said I can not understand in today’s world why one would have a watch without the date function? I could look at the date on my watch ten times a day and with everything going on in a single day I would still have to look at the date. For the type of money Rolex wants for the Milgauss a date should have been included.

Unless the date function would some how interfere for what the watch was designed to do. If Rolex was trying to stay in tune with the Milgauss of the past, than I see that as an interesting choice as the first Milgauss for many was a less popular model. An Explorer I costs less than the Milgauss will, when I look at the Milgauss for me, I still see an Explorer I. I truly am on the fence about if I shall buy one. I am on the list for the green crystal addition. I shall have a fair amount of time to think about this acquisition if I will or will not buy it as I do not foresee the Milgauss coming in to my AD anytime soon.

Mennald · 29 June 2007, 08:46 AM

I think I "need" to have one (with the green glass)!

nodnarb757 · 29 June 2007, 09:10 AM

I like it alot

idoitsavant · 29 June 2007, 09:41 AM

I tend to agree with Tombstone on the Milgauss - Esp about the date the resemblance to Explorer.

However, the Milgauss has still got its plus points. It has got a retro look which I think is really cool. Dateless means it will look balanced for the dial symmetry - just like the 14060M.

I think Rolex aims to market this piece as one of the timeless classic.

Ronnie Rolex · 29 June 2007, 11:13 AM

Green glass for me too!

JJ Irani · 29 June 2007, 05:53 PM

At a perfect 40 mm and with the new look, I think it would be a big hit. Pity about the no-date bit!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 June 2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

At a perfect 40 mm and with the new look, I think it would be a big hit. Pity about the no-date bit!!

These "funny" looking hour markers (the orange ones!): Do they glow in the dark?????

leopardprey · 29 June 2007, 06:21 PM

If you have a watch without a date, you get use to it. There are these things called "Calendars" that hang on the wall, and these things we talk into called mobile phone that have dates as well.

The new Milgaus is much different than the Explorer. It has the newer improved movement, new bracelet/clasp, and also has a larger size and also the 80,000 A/M anti-magnetic feature.

Personally think it is a fine watch, but would have preferred it without the orange and a Maxi Dial. Think what they should have done is combined the Milgaus and the Explorer. The 40mm size and antimagnetic properties along with lightning bolt second hand. Then put Triangle at 12 and maxi dial improvment and maxi hands. Call it the Milguas Explorer.

s7horton · 29 June 2007, 09:17 PM

now that it's 40 mm, I could get real used to that watch even though I'm a hardcore sub guy.

JJ, I can't believe you aren't drolling all over that. After all, it's your 40 mm date just (esentially) that you've been asking for.

astcell · 29 June 2007, 11:38 PM

Need a calendar for your Rolex? I grew up with these:

Get them HERE!

KJacques · 30 June 2007, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

At a perfect 40 mm and with the new look, I think it would be a big hit. Pity about the no-date bit!!

It's not that I don't like any of the new Rolex designs, but they just don't push any of my buttons where I'd want to wear one. Glad there are a lot of variations as it certainly would be boring to see everyone wearing only what I like.

Just nix on the diamonds.

problmchylde · 30 June 2007, 03:24 AM

I love the looks.But.....its for the black dial version.Not too fond of the green glass version......too many mismatch colors.Got this pic from another forum.....pics not taken by me.

JJ Irani · 30 June 2007, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

If you have a watch without a date, you get use to it. There are these things called "Calendars" that hang on the wall, and these things we talk into called mobile phone that have dates as well.

Sorry, Chad....cannot agree with you on that one.

If I'm in the middle of the road or driving my car and need to see the date instantly, there's no damn calendar hanging around anywhere!!!

I never carry a mobile phone (too bloody fiddly for my large fingers), so for me a DATE should be INSTANTANEOUS (mere flick of my wrist) - no mucking around or fiddling/farting around.

JJ

JJ Irani · 30 June 2007, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s7horton

now that it's 40 mm, I could get real used to that watch even though I'm a hardcore sub guy.

JJ, I can't believe you aren't drolling all over that. After all, it's your 40 mm date just (esentially) that you've been asking for.

Well, for starters, the no DATE feature would put me off - must have a DATE.

The case size is perfect, but the dial is not all that HOT. Sorry, but except for the new TT GMT-II, none of the models which came out of Basel have any kind of appeal to me.

I'd stick with the traditional and current models.

JJ

David1971 · 30 June 2007, 06:38 AM

3 versions of the Milgauss? 1 White and 2 black?

frostie · 30 June 2007, 11:35 AM

Milgauss is a tool watch so dont expect to much bling bling from it

idoitsavant · 30 June 2007, 11:48 AM

I tend to disagree with this. Rolex is introducing bling for almost all of its lineup. So expect more bling to come~!

frostie · 30 June 2007, 12:10 PM

All of it's models are going to become more blingy cause it is luxurious timepiece company. It is normal if all it's line becomes blingy. I will be disapointed somehow cause i prefer simple stuff cause behind simplecity lies true greatness. The older models that they were making seem to me more simple and elegant. Nowadays most of the watches that are manufactured are made to catch people's attention with all that bling stuff.

idoitsavant · 30 June 2007, 08:48 PM

Now this is something I totally agree with!!
I guess Rolex is compelled to make this "bling move". Although they have their place in the luxury watch market, but due more emerging brands, I cannot help but think that they are feeling the pressure to increase the bling factor to improve the worth of their stainless steel watches.

mike · 30 June 2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

All of it's models are going to become more blingy cause it is luxurious timepiece company. It is normal if all it's line becomes blingy. I will be disapointed somehow cause i prefer simple stuff cause behind simplecity lies true greatness. The older models that they were making seem to me more simple and elegant. Nowadays most of the watches that are manufactured are made to catch people's attention with all that bling stuff.

Very well said!

Simple elegance,

frostie · 30 June 2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Very well said!

Simple elegance,

Yeah i am cool !

i should stop braging

Flyjet601 · 30 June 2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry, Chad....cannot agree with you on that one.

If I'm in the middle of the road or driving my car and need to see the date instantly, there's no damn calendar hanging around anywhere!!!

I never carry a mobile phone (too bloody fiddly for my large fingers), so for me a DATE should be INSTANTANEOUS (mere flick of my wrist) - no mucking around or fiddling/farting around.

JJ

What are you doing standing in the middle of the road...and I think being there, the date would be the least of your worries

They will put it on your tombstone

29 June 2007, 04:59 AM	#1
gasman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Bruce Location: UK Watch: IWC Ingenieur Posts: 5	Milgauss I've just seen the new Milgauss & I've ordered one. Everyone thinks it's ugly. what do you think?

29 June 2007, 05:04 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Well, I kind off like it, but there is a bit too much orange on the dial (hour markers at 3,6,9) plus the orange second's hand. I do like the shape of the second's hand, though, since it is a revival of the second's hand that was on some of the older, original Milgauss models. What I again do not like are the polished centre links and lugs......it simply does not fit a "tool watch". But what I would like to know: These "funny" looking hour markers (the orange ones!): Do they glow in the dark????? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 June 2007, 08:46 AM	#10
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	I think I "need" to have one (with the green glass)! __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

29 June 2007, 05:53 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	At a perfect 40 mm and with the new look, I think it would be a big hit. Pity about the no-date bit!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 June 2007, 05:06 AM	#3
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I like it a lot, just wish it had a date.

29 June 2007, 05:26 AM	#4
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,087	I think its a really cool watch! It is also a great combo of a plain classic watch (like an air king) with white or black dial and a sports watch size @40mm (like the sub)

29 June 2007, 05:53 AM	#5
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I think it will be a really big hit and very hard to buy one.

29 June 2007, 06:25 AM	#6
Oyster Lover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 472	Well, it's definitely a funky looking watch, I guess I could wear it, but not with formal clothing (i.e., suit and tie). What I don't understand is why all these rollies are coming out with a "scratch magnet" center link!

29 June 2007, 08:31 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I think the "green glass" version will be the one to have.

29 June 2007, 08:45 AM	#9
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I like the Milgauss, that being said I can not understand in today’s world why one would have a watch without the date function? I could look at the date on my watch ten times a day and with everything going on in a single day I would still have to look at the date. For the type of money Rolex wants for the Milgauss a date should have been included. Unless the date function would some how interfere for what the watch was designed to do. If Rolex was trying to stay in tune with the Milgauss of the past, than I see that as an interesting choice as the first Milgauss for many was a less popular model. An Explorer I costs less than the Milgauss will, when I look at the Milgauss for me, I still see an Explorer I. I truly am on the fence about if I shall buy one. I am on the list for the green crystal addition. I shall have a fair amount of time to think about this acquisition if I will or will not buy it as I do not foresee the Milgauss coming in to my AD anytime soon.

29 June 2007, 09:10 AM	#11
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	I like it alot

29 June 2007, 09:41 AM	#12
idoitsavant Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ivan Location: singapore Watch: WGDJ Posts: 177	I tend to agree with Tombstone on the Milgauss - Esp about the date the resemblance to Explorer. However, the Milgauss has still got its plus points. It has got a retro look which I think is really cool. Dateless means it will look balanced for the dial symmetry - just like the 14060M. I think Rolex aims to market this piece as one of the timeless classic.

29 June 2007, 11:13 AM	#13
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Green glass for me too!

29 June 2007, 06:21 PM	#16
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	If you have a watch without a date, you get use to it. There are these things called "Calendars" that hang on the wall, and these things we talk into called mobile phone that have dates as well. The new Milgaus is much different than the Explorer. It has the newer improved movement, new bracelet/clasp, and also has a larger size and also the 80,000 A/M anti-magnetic feature. Personally think it is a fine watch, but would have preferred it without the orange and a Maxi Dial. Think what they should have done is combined the Milgaus and the Explorer. The 40mm size and antimagnetic properties along with lightning bolt second hand. Then put Triangle at 12 and maxi dial improvment and maxi hands. Call it the Milguas Explorer.

29 June 2007, 09:17 PM	#17
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	now that it's 40 mm, I could get real used to that watch even though I'm a hardcore sub guy. JJ, I can't believe you aren't drolling all over that. After all, it's your 40 mm date just (esentially) that you've been asking for.

29 June 2007, 11:38 PM	#18
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Need a calendar for your Rolex? I grew up with these: Get them HERE!

30 June 2007, 03:24 AM	#20
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	I love the looks.But.....its for the black dial version.Not too fond of the green glass version......too many mismatch colors.Got this pic from another forum.....pics not taken by me.

30 June 2007, 06:38 AM	#23
David1971 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweden Watch: PAM 00005 Posts: 202	3 versions of the Milgauss? 1 White and 2 black?

30 June 2007, 11:35 AM	#24
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Milgauss is a tool watch so dont expect to much bling bling from it

30 June 2007, 11:48 AM	#25
idoitsavant Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ivan Location: singapore Watch: WGDJ Posts: 177	I tend to disagree with this. Rolex is introducing bling for almost all of its lineup. So expect more bling to come~!

30 June 2007, 12:10 PM	#26
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	All of it's models are going to become more blingy cause it is luxurious timepiece company. It is normal if all it's line becomes blingy. I will be disapointed somehow cause i prefer simple stuff cause behind simplecity lies true greatness. The older models that they were making seem to me more simple and elegant. Nowadays most of the watches that are manufactured are made to catch people's attention with all that bling stuff.

30 June 2007, 08:48 PM	#27
idoitsavant Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ivan Location: singapore Watch: WGDJ Posts: 177	Now this is something I totally agree with!! I guess Rolex is compelled to make this "bling move". Although they have their place in the luxury watch market, but due more emerging brands, I cannot help but think that they are feeling the pressure to increase the bling factor to improve the worth of their stainless steel watches.

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