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stewie · 22 December 2007, 12:44 PM

I got this off of another forum and found it quite interesting, and thought I would post it here and see what other people said...

I think the new Milgauss models are really sharp, especially the green crystal.

It's the second hand that BOTHERS me... I just don't understand the reasoning behind the "lightning bolt." design!

The Milgauss is intended for use around strong magnetic fields. It is NOT designed to resist electric current or static discharge.

What the heck does a lightning bolt have to do with magnetism?

Does this bother anyone else besides me?

When I look at the watch all I can think of is that anyone who actually NEEDS such a watch for its intended function would probably be aware of the scientific flaw in the design and think, like I do, that it's just plain silly! Such a silly, inappropriate detail should be expected on a toy, but not on a Rolex!!

Comments?

Letsgodiving · 22 December 2007, 12:53 PM

Well, as far as the design/aesthetics of the second hand I would tend to agree - no offense - but in regards to the relationship between electricity and magnestism I would say they are fundamentally linked.

Paulie · 22 December 2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Well, as far as the design/aesthetics of the second hand I would tend to agree - no offense - but in regards to the relationship between electricity and magnestism I would say they are fundamentally linked.

So much so they are aspects of the same thing. :)

I dig the lightning bolt. Wish it was painted with orange luminova. That would be so cool!

GoldenBear · 22 December 2007, 01:03 PM

Absolutely related...IMO. And an ingenious touch.

chevycorvette · 22 December 2007, 01:04 PM

you have been, thunder struck.

gtbike72 · 22 December 2007, 01:05 PM

makes me think about AC/DC

Letsgodiving · 22 December 2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtbike72

makes me think about AC/DC

For Those About To Rock We

You...

Mrdi · 22 December 2007, 01:37 PM

tongue in cheek outrageous
Bolt on!

Rawhyde · 22 December 2007, 01:39 PM

Can't have electricity without magetism and vice versa. Also, the Lightning Bolt second hand is tradition. Earlier Milgauss watches had them, so the new one does too. Rolex is big on tradition.

Leighton · 22 December 2007, 02:09 PM

Intersting post in that it got me thinking about lightening so I headed over to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning
This forum just makes you smarter!!!

stewie · 22 December 2007, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leighton

Intersting post in that it got me thinking about lightening so I headed over to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning
This forum just makes you smarter!!!

great minds think alike

MAXI DIAL · 22 December 2007, 02:55 PM

Should I be bovered?

Leighton · 22 December 2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAXI DIAL

Should I be bovered?

No, just don't try to find shelter under a tree during a lightning storm and you'll be fine

Trurolexer · 22 December 2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

For Those About To Rock We

You...

Trurolexer · 22 December 2007, 04:56 PM

I think the lighting bolt is just a symbol of Emmm...

....Lighting!!!

But look cool to me. Me like it....

Thani · 22 December 2007, 07:20 PM

i love that orange lightning bolt !!

GR8YT · 22 December 2007, 08:01 PM

Magnetism and electricity is linked together, but I would love to see a more conservative disign on the second hand. Actually, I don't personally need any extra magnetic protection, so my favourite watch would be an enlarged Air-King on the Milgauss case! I know the Milgauss is a classic Rolex model, but I think the Air-King is even more so! Anyway, AC/DC has this strong magnetic influence on my heart, it just sticks there!!!

Lol-x · 22 December 2007, 08:14 PM

The milgauss is kind of like an upsized DateJust without the date and a crooked second hand. Product diversification is one of the basic tenants of increasing total sales and market share.

I do like the second hand because it is different. The connection between lightning and magnetism does exist, but in the circumstances of the watch it is somewhat tenuous, but if it is different, adds fun and interest, why not.

mike · 22 December 2007, 08:22 PM

It's just cool.

Chris B · 22 December 2007, 10:40 PM

I can't see the attraction myself, geddit?

GoldenBear · 23 December 2007, 12:18 AM

It gives the geeks that NEED these types of watches a little stlye...like dressing up their pocket protectors!!

SSD · 23 December 2007, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevycorvette

you have been, thunder struck.

One of my favorite songs of all time! AC/DC rocks, but I have never understood how the heck you can get struck by thunder

Now, getting struck by the Milgauss, I can easily see being that!

22 December 2007, 12:44 PM	#1
stewie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 323	looking at my milgauss... got a question I got this off of another forum and found it quite interesting, and thought I would post it here and see what other people said... I think the new Milgauss models are really sharp, especially the green crystal. It's the second hand that BOTHERS me... I just don't understand the reasoning behind the "lightning bolt." design! The Milgauss is intended for use around strong magnetic fields. It is NOT designed to resist electric current or static discharge. What the heck does a lightning bolt have to do with magnetism? Does this bother anyone else besides me? When I look at the watch all I can think of is that anyone who actually NEEDS such a watch for its intended function would probably be aware of the scientific flaw in the design and think, like I do, that it's just plain silly! Such a silly, inappropriate detail should be expected on a toy, but not on a Rolex!! Comments?

22 December 2007, 01:03 PM	#4
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Absolutely related...IMO. And an ingenious touch. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

22 December 2007, 02:55 PM	#12
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	Should I be bovered? __________________ SS Explorer II SS Submariner C LV - SS DATEJUST II - MILGAUSS GV - SS GMT-MASTER II C - SS/P YACHT-MASTER

22 December 2007, 04:56 PM	#15
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I think the lighting bolt is just a symbol of Emmm.......Lighting!!!But look cool to me. Me like it....

23 December 2007, 12:18 AM	#21
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	It gives the geeks that NEED these types of watches a little stlye...like dressing up their pocket protectors!! __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

22 December 2007, 12:53 PM	#2
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,318	Well, as far as the design/aesthetics of the second hand I would tend to agree - no offense - but in regards to the relationship between electricity and magnestism I would say they are fundamentally linked.

22 December 2007, 01:04 PM	#5
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	you have been, thunder struck.

22 December 2007, 01:05 PM	#6
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	makes me think about AC/DC

22 December 2007, 01:37 PM	#8
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	tongue in cheek outrageous Bolt on!

22 December 2007, 01:39 PM	#9
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	Can't have electricity without magetism and vice versa. Also, the Lightning Bolt second hand is tradition. Earlier Milgauss watches had them, so the new one does too. Rolex is big on tradition.

22 December 2007, 02:09 PM	#10
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Intersting post in that it got me thinking about lightening so I headed over to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning This forum just makes you smarter!!!

22 December 2007, 07:20 PM	#16
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	i love that orange lightning bolt !!

22 December 2007, 08:01 PM	#17
GR8YT Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 174	Magnetism and electricity is linked together, but I would love to see a more conservative disign on the second hand. Actually, I don't personally need any extra magnetic protection, so my favourite watch would be an enlarged Air-King on the Milgauss case! I know the Milgauss is a classic Rolex model, but I think the Air-King is even more so! Anyway, AC/DC has this strong magnetic influence on my heart, it just sticks there!!!

22 December 2007, 08:14 PM	#18
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,553	The milgauss is kind of like an upsized DateJust without the date and a crooked second hand. Product diversification is one of the basic tenants of increasing total sales and market share. I do like the second hand because it is different. The connection between lightning and magnetism does exist, but in the circumstances of the watch it is somewhat tenuous, but if it is different, adds fun and interest, why not.

22 December 2007, 08:22 PM	#19
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	It's just cool.

22 December 2007, 10:40 PM	#20
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I can't see the attraction myself, geddit?

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