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View Poll Results: Which Would You Choose?
OP (Green Dial) 96 46.15%
Milgauss (Z-Blue) 112 53.85%
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Old 8 February 2024, 04:13 AM   #1
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This or That - OP (Green Dial) versus Milgauss (Z-Blue)

Simple question with limited context (on purpose). If you had to pick one, which would you choose?

Commentary welcome!

For purposes of the OP (Green Dial), it would be the size that best suits your wrist (e.g., 36mm or 41mm).


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Old 8 February 2024, 04:27 AM   #2
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What’s this “if I had to pick one”? What universe does this apply to?

Anyway Z Blue without a doubt.

And by the way, it should, according to the ultra experts on here, be either the Z Blue /Air King as I’ve been scolded that those are actually the same watch
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Old 8 February 2024, 04:29 AM   #3
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I'd go with the OP 36mm since it would fit my wrist better. I do love the Z-Blue tho
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Old 8 February 2024, 05:07 AM   #4
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OP Green of the two for me.
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Old 8 February 2024, 05:22 AM   #5
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Milgauss 10 times out of 10. While green is neat, it is polarizing & stands out way more than the GVZ. It also "goes with" less clothes.
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Old 8 February 2024, 05:46 AM   #6
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Old 8 February 2024, 05:48 AM   #7
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Milgauss 100% My first and probably my favorite! So unique and very underrated. Can you imagine the hype and demand if a Sub or Daytona had a green sapphire crystal?!
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Old 8 February 2024, 05:49 AM   #8
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I really like the green OP but I'd pick the Z-Blue for it's quirkiness and color mash up.
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Old 8 February 2024, 05:51 AM   #9
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I’m wearing my green OP41 today, Milgauss never did much for me.
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Old 8 February 2024, 06:22 AM   #10
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Green OP
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Old 8 February 2024, 06:27 AM   #11
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I’m going Milgauss. I am bias though.

OP is still a great one.
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Old 8 February 2024, 06:28 AM   #12
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Milgauss all the way for me
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Old 8 February 2024, 06:28 AM   #13
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I’ll take the OP please.
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Old 8 February 2024, 06:36 AM   #14
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I prefer the Z-Blue.
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Old 8 February 2024, 06:40 AM   #15
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Definitely the OP 36. Did you guys know the Milgauss is the least liked Rolex, of all? I have grown to kind of like it, but…..

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Old 8 February 2024, 07:22 AM   #16
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OP green 36mm for me.

While the Milgauss is “more watch,” I just can’t get over that orange lightning bolt second hand. Aesthetically, I am not a fan.


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Old 8 February 2024, 07:23 AM   #17
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OP for sure. If Milgauss, it’s gotta be the OG (IMHO).
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Old 8 February 2024, 07:26 AM   #18
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Did you guys know the Milgauss is the least liked Rolex, of all?

That’s news to me! Pretty crazy Rolex produced it all these years. ;-)
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Old 8 February 2024, 07:37 AM   #19
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The Milgauss has always seemed too big and bulky to me.
I would pick the OP now, especially since the current models have a micro adjustment
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Old 8 February 2024, 07:38 AM   #20
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The Z Blue is an OP on steroids. It's fun, it's cheeky, it's loud, it's rather eccentric. If it's too much, there's an OP for just about everyone, new or used.

The Z Blue fulfils a dual role for me. I have one so I don't need an OP.
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Old 8 February 2024, 07:43 AM   #21
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Did you guys know the Milgauss is the least liked Rolex, of all?
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That’s news to me! Pretty crazy Rolex produced it all these years. ;-)
Yes but the Oyster Perpetual is the first ever Rolex, introduced in 1929 (source KatGirl)
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I've owned both (still have the OP41).

I did not like the PCL's and thickness of the Milgauss.
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the Milgauss is the least liked Rolex, of all
Not by me, which is all that matters when I'm spending my money.
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Old 8 February 2024, 10:36 AM   #25
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That’s news to me! Pretty crazy Rolex produced it all these years. ;-)
I do think it’s fair to say that the Milgauss has always been a niche model, similarly the YM2. The modern Milgauss had maybe a year of high demand when it first came out, same when the Z-Blue was added, but I think it’s pretty clear that it has sold way less over the years than GMTs or Subs for instance.
I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did.
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Milgauss, but the original black-dial GV.
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Old 8 February 2024, 11:23 AM   #27
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This or That - OP (Green Dial) versus Milgauss (Z-Blue)

Has anyone sold-off their Milgauss because it wore too top heavy?

It has a larger wrist presence than its 40mm case size suggests, I just haven’t handled one long enough to know whether it becomes tedious on the wrist with frequent wear.

Do like its quirkiness.

The OP with Green Dial seems to strike that delicate balance of classic looks, while being quirky enough to separate it from your everyday Submariners or GMTs.


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Old 8 February 2024, 11:23 AM   #28
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The green OP looks awesome but I love the sharpness the Milgauss gives.
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Old 8 February 2024, 11:29 AM   #29
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Z-Blue Milgauss every time.

I like it on the oyster and also on the green Everest strap. Brings out the green hue in the crystal which is unique.



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Old 8 February 2024, 11:32 AM   #30
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OP for sure
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