Robert got his Milgauss!

[astcell]

Today is the day! Well it got here right as expected, in fact I am wearing it right now. Pics uploading now, so I will comment on my first 20 minutes' reaction here.

1. It has weight! This is no Date or Datejust, nor a Day-Date. This thing feels like I have my TTGMTIIc on my wrist. No worried here regarding this being a cheapie watch. Faaaaar from it. Rolex did good with it.

2. I have seen Millie in White (Millie Vanillie?). I have seen Millie in Black, but this is the first time I have seen her with the green Crystal. MY DOES SHE LOOK GOOD. Yes the watch is a she. Only a girl can look THIS good without even trying. So yes, the green crystal IS worth it most definitely. I thought I liked the white, well I do, but now that I have seen Millie GV there is no doubt, she is THE ONE.

3. I set the time and my first reaction was "Hmmm is this am or pm?" Then I realized that it may not even matter.

4. Holy cow is there a lot of plastic on this watch or what! Peeling the protective pieces off one by one, hey can we get something in the directions that address this? Maybe "This Rolex has 342 pieces of protective plastic." That way I can keep count.

5. Millie is much thicker than a Datejust or Subbie. In fact it is thicker than my TTGMTIIc! Holy cow this is my thickest watch yet! Woohoo! The AD does have the DSSD in stock and will hold it for me too if I so wish.

6. The new shine of the MV may be wearing off for a few reasons. The DSSD is out now, and is the "new kid on the block" so will garner the most attention. And one day the DSSD will be old. We did this with Kermit and the SSGMTIIc as well. Our attention spans are short, but the prize goes to those who can wait it out.

7. Already twice this morning I needed today's date only to not find it on the watch. This will take some getting used to.

8. The bracelet has the little extender like on my TTGMTIIc. I like that.

9. The bracelet has shiny center links. I really like that. I wonder if they will dull over time.

10. Now this is neat. When I opened the box I saw date stamps for August 29th. They had prepared it for registered mail when it arrived. And when I open it, the guarantee card has my name on it! So they did hold it for me, for sure. It is so nice of the AD to do that for me, they could have sold it out from under me and they did not.


So here we go:

She is here! Now to go hunt for her by the front door.

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Looks like she travels well.

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Now let's unwrap her.

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They boxed her up just for me last week! Awww!

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Hmmm, she may be sleeping. I better be quiet.

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There you are!

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Love the boxes!

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Now this is a familiar site I have not seen since December 2006. Wayyyy too long a time between Rolexes if you ask me!

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Ooh I can see her under there!

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Well hello there sweetie, I'm your new daddy!

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She is like Barbie with all her accessories, except you do not have to buy them :-)

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And I saved over $12,000! It pays to get on lists!

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Lots to peel!

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I love that orange! It is subtle on this version.

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No reflection at angle.

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I was outside for this shot to not use the flash, still a little reflection, sorry.

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Wow look at what 2 minutes in the sunshine does! This is just back inside the house.

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Wrist shot!

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Beautiful at any angle!

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Head on wrist shot!

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What a smooth back!

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Crown side:

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Other side:

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Here she is!

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So there you have it folks. This is a great watch, I love her!

[Flatsix]

She looks absolutely stunning, congrats !

Great pic's too

[toph]

great analysis and great watch Robert
i wish you health to wear it
:cheers:

[worktolivelife]

Great pictorial!

steve

[seantk]

Congratulations Robert - Awesome. Nice photos as well :cheers:

Sean

[eric23]

Nice watch, congrats!

[HockeyBrand]

Congratulations! :thumbsup:

[JJ Irani]

Congrats, Robert.......what a beautiful watch!! :thumbsup:

[N_Swe]

It was a joy reading your thoughts, congratulations from one Millie-owner to another. :cheers:

[Pathagarus]

Congrats on your new arrival!!!! :clap::thumbsup:

[gone2vegas]

congrats! that's a very nice watch.

[gmt master x]

Lucky... congrats.:thumbsup:

[astcell]

My view while out for a drive today.

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Ooh, I think the green matches!!!

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So sweet!

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[gmtobsessed]

Congratulation Robert!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[directioneng]

Welcome to the Club Robert. :thumbsup:

Enjoy wearing it. :cheers:

[walds11]

Love the photos. I am glad that you took all the plastic off.

[Lol-x]

Congrats Robert, awesome all the way :dude:

3 things I really like:

1. Mille Vanille :rofl: has to be the best name I've heard for the White Milgauss :thumbsup:

2. That lume shot is brilliant, the blue 3, 6 & 9 look terrific :cheers:

3. You have got to be colour blind, that green car was no match for the beauty of the green GV :banghead: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[boa2]

Congratulations, Robert...LOVE that watch! :thumbsup:

[cully]

Congratulations, Robert.
Love the pics!!. Wear it in good health. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Cheers :cheers: Paul

[Welshwatchman]

Nice score Robert.

It seems as though you guys in the US are getting their GVs thick and fast yet my AD still has me at the top of the list (I think) 1 year on.

[Z-Sub]

Hopefully I'm getting mine in the next few days

[Trurolexer]

:cheers:STUNNING...ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!:thumbsup:

My Grail watch, maybe someday...I dunno...:agree:

[astcell]

Hmmm, if the hands are normally white gold, what are they on the MV since it is orange?

[sparkyg]

Beautiful watch, well done.

One question, i live in Canada and will buy from a local AD, only 2 in my entire city, but do alot of people buy all around the US where ever you can get the best deal or was this Millie a special case? You live in FL but bought it from NC.

Thx

[astcell]

Beautiful watch, well done.

One question, i live in Canada and will buy from a local AD, only 2 in my entire city, but do alot of people buy all around the US where ever you can get the best deal or was this Millie a special case? You live in FL but bought it from NC.

Thx


Actually I do not live anywhere. I am vacation and this week I am in Florida. Next week is Georgia, then North Carolina, and a few weeks later I will be in Oshawa!

But as I travel I visit an AD and ask to be put on a list. Once thy see me in person they will sell over the phone to me. Many are worried about credit card fraud and will only sell that way if they have met you. So the more ADs that I meet and give my want list to, the better chance that I will get the watch earlier.

The NC store is small and the town is not very rich. I was an exception to the rule when I was there visiting.

[yankeefist]

Nice "Millie"....:dude::dude::dude: You wear it well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJo3w66JorM

[FXSTS]

Congrats on a very nice watch. Great pics too...thanks for sharing.

[twnmango]

Hi, congrats on a beautiful watch!! Just wondering where did the price $6225 come from? I thought the current MSRP is $6575, or am I told wrong? Or, did you AD actually give you a discount on the GV?????!!!!!!! NICE!!!!!

[astcell]

I wondered that myself! Was there a price hike and they did not use the new price?

[kaiserfranz]

Congrats,

that´s watch passion :thumbsup:, great report and pics :clap:

[gaz122]

great pictures on a great watch.!

[Dylan Wade]

Looks stunning and very different from the sports line.........maybe that should be obvious.

On that note, is the Milgauss considered far better suited as a dress watch compared with casual (jeans etc)?

The reason I ask is that its thickness does not bode well for fiting under shirt cuffs and most photo shots I see of is owners in casual dress?

:thinking:

[GradyPhilpott]

You don't live anywhere, but now you're on vacation?

Hmmm.

Well, it's a gorgeous watch and it fits you're wrist to a tee.

Congratulations!

[astcell]

You don't live anywhere, but now you're on vacation?

Hmmm.

Well, it's a gorgeous watch and it fits you're wrist to a tee.

Congratulations!


Yes, when I am done with my vacation in December I will then find a place to live at that time. I guess you can say I am homeless, but I have income and go to tourist spots. Hmmm what am I then? :thinking:

[East Bay Rider]

Yes, when I am done with my vacation in December I will then find a place to live at that time. I guess you can say I am homeless, but I have income and go to tourist spots. Hmmm what am I then? :thinking:

You're a traveler.
And a good guy. And a lucky guy to have such a nice collection.
Great watch.

[astcell]

Awww, thanks Bill. I just have the time to travel at present, and I am sure anyone would jump at a similar chance to do so. In fact I am going to Powder Springs, Georgia tomorrow for one night to seen an old friend again.

In addition to Oshawa I saw NY, DE, VA, DC, MD, WV, VA, PA. Fun!

[RikkiRockett]

Robert,

Just picked up the same watch a few days go. Love it! That is why I joined the forum to learn more about this stuff. I have two other Rolex's. An older Midsize and a Datejust. selling the Datejust to quantify the Mil.

Cheers,
Rikki

[RikkiRockett]

Nice choice!

[Greenring]

Very nice Milgauss and it looks good on your wrist as well. Safe travels on your journeys. :thumbsup:

[messier]

Nice watch, congratulations

[patterns]

hi Robert i just got mine and wow wow im a happy man! its staying permanently on my wrist for the next few weeks atleast.

i just wanted to ask whats people opinions of the watch - i.e. is it one that will hold its value? typically for 2-10 years what are the expectations with this one in terms of it holding its price?

i didnt buy it for an investment, i bought it as i always wanted a rolex, saw this one and thought thats it!! but it would be nice to know it wil hold its value should i need to sell

[astcell]

Very nice Milgauss and it looks good on your wrist as well. Safe travels on your journeys. :thumbsup:

Washington State is on my list of stops but due to weather I will likely fly there.



hi Robert i just got mine and wow wow im a happy man! its staying permanently on my wrist for the next few weeks atleast.

i just wanted to ask whats people opinions of the watch - i.e. is it one that will hold its value? typically for 2-10 years what are the expectations with this one in terms of it holding its price?

i didnt buy it for an investment, i bought it as i always wanted a rolex, saw this one and thought thats it!! but it would be nice to know it wil hold its value should i need to sell


That is a great story! I am glad to hear how much you like the GV. I think it will increase over time. Torneau offered me $9k on a trade, think about that!

[patterns]

Robert hi, thats fantastic news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheers:

hmmm so maybe i should insure it for more than the retail of £3800????? at the moment the cheapest i found in retail was £6250, hmm but getting a valuation is hard :thumbsdow

anyway im not planning on losing it anytime soon, so im happy - man i cant stop smiling, now i just need to mansion and the porsche to match!!!

[toph]

Robert hi, thats fantastic news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheers:

hmmm so maybe i should insure it for more than the retail of £3800????? at the moment the cheapest i found in retail was £6250, hmm but getting a valuation is hard :thumbsdow

anyway im not planning on losing it anytime soon, so im happy - man i cant stop smiling, now i just need to mansion and the porsche to match!!!

retail value is £3800 but they are hard to find. there are many around for £4300-4600 now (NOT RETAI)L. Yuu will only get insured on what you paid. Anyway they will try and replace it before paying you cash
:cheers:

[astcell]

Robert hi, thats fantastic news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheers:

hmmm so maybe i should insure it for more than the retail of £3800????? at the moment the cheapest i found in retail was £6250, hmm but getting a valuation is hard :thumbsdow

anyway im not planning on losing it anytime soon, so im happy - man i cant stop smiling, now i just need to mansion and the porsche to match!!!


I'll settle for a trophy wife.

[rfer1975]

This is the Rolex I hope to get one day. Stunning photos. Particularly like the un-boxing ones as that is very much a part of the experience when you are unwrapping something new. Many thanks for sharing. Wear it with a big smile on your face, I know I would.

[sakuraba]

Very nice pics and story. Thanks for letting us share in the excitement.

[Earl]

Congratulations Robert!

[02transam]

wow, I see that this is an old thread but I really like that watch....

[TABACCO]

have fun with ur new toy, congrats!

[Dustin]

Congratulations with the watch. I know the feeling... and guess what, it gets better by the day! Enjoy it!!

[iSellJerseyShore]

Thanks for sharing! The Milgauss is starting to slowly grow on me.....


-Frankie

[sea-dweller]

Congrats !

[deserted]

it's a very robust rolex , crisp and sleek ....Congrats on a fine timepiece...

[children]

Its scary how good the GV looks considering the normal Gilgauss does nothing for me..
congrats mate!

[PorscheStan]

Beautiful Watch..Had it on my wrist Friday. It was available at the AD in Canoga Park, CA..Can you believe they were willing to sell it to me? Could not do it..just bought my SS Daytona. Use and enjoy it well!

[astcell]

Its scary how good the GV looks considering the normal Gilgauss does nothing for me..
congrats mate!

Gilgauss, is that the Submariner version? :rofl::rofl:

[vitix]

wow.. Congrats!! very nice timepiece and... how was FedEx? did they treat you right?

let me know...

[fujisan]

Congratulations on your new purchase. Your Photos show a story of anticipation and the Finale, the prize, the Milgauss. Great.

[1000ftSub]

Congrats! Thanks you all the photos of the grand opening!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jtwenty]

love the watch. i'm looking for the same one right now.

[tanqin]

Congratulations, one of the best looking rolexes I have seen in a very long time. Enjoy!

[Puffy]

Amazing :cheers:

[FremStar]

I know this post is almost 2 years old but I cannot wait to get my GV later on today! Thanks Oscar (bodybump)!!!! Thanks astcell for sharing!!!!

[justrolexes]

You will love it Sam, the VG is a unique watch

[crockey]

Someday.............

[kingkong666jp]

congrats, she is beautiful ! :thumbsup:

[mascot]

Great review!

[axjimenez]

The Milgauss is so unique! Awesome choice.

:thumbsup:

[Rolexavidfan]

As said earlier in one of the threads, really great review after this was first written. It made me thinking and in fact have convinced me that a GV will be a good addition to my Rolex collection. This review and the pics just made my decision faster. Thanks again fir sharing. Cheers!