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Old 29 October 2009, 10:54 AM   #31
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The 'other one' is from 1969 (1019 Milgauss).

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Old 29 October 2009, 10:59 AM   #32
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They make a nice couple but neither one of them knows what day it is..
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Old 29 October 2009, 11:00 AM   #33
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They make a nice couple but neither one of them knows what day it is..
Neither does a Daytona - yet it hasn't affected its popularity!
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Old 29 October 2009, 11:55 AM   #34
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Sweet milgauss love!!!

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Old 29 October 2009, 01:27 PM   #35
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Neither does a Daytona - yet it hasn't affected its popularity!
Yes, it has.

I would go for one if it had a date and I've seen a lot of members here on this forum making the same statement. Either they flipped one because they found they really needed the date or they passed one up because it did not have a date.
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Old 29 October 2009, 01:58 PM   #36
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Here you go:
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Very Nice Stevo Love that vintage

I just have old Reds, not old lightning, not yet
;But, I do love green

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Old 29 October 2009, 02:03 PM   #37
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Got the pair also.



Very nice photos Paul and Mike

I want a white dial one day, saw one at a AD this Monday... Funds just a bit tight right now
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Old 29 October 2009, 02:09 PM   #38
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Sorry Greg I found this late
I will Play buddy!
Hows that little cutie pie bundle Boy of yours?

Great Thread The Gauss doesn't get discussed enough imo
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Old 29 October 2009, 02:12 PM   #39
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The 'other one' is from 1969 (1019 Milgauss).
Oh you mean the watch that makes me cry everytime its mentioned?
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Old 29 October 2009, 02:14 PM   #40
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Yo Greg Thatsa A pretty big pannie there
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Old 29 October 2009, 02:22 PM   #41
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Yes, it has.

I would go for one if it had a date and I've seen a lot of members here on this forum making the same statement. Either they flipped one because they found they really needed the date or they passed one up because it did not have a date.
I guess thats why the Tudor Chrono has a date
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Old 29 October 2009, 02:27 PM   #42
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Hey Greg,

You need another black dail

Love a white dail
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Old 29 October 2009, 04:49 PM   #43
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Black, white or green - the Milgauss is one handsome watch!
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Old 29 October 2009, 04:58 PM   #44
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OMG where did you get that Panerai table clock!!??
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Old 29 October 2009, 05:10 PM   #45
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I love my Gauss and the lightning bolt sealed the deal for me.

I'll be joining the GV club next year when funds become available. The GV has become a lot easier to come by here in the UK.

Some of the photgraphy on this post is out of this world - I salute you
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Old 29 October 2009, 06:02 PM   #46
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Also another point of interest in this watch is the "Faraday" (did I spell that right?) Cage in witch is constructed into the watch's case back. I have a Question about the composition of the case. is it 904L like the rest, or is there other ferromagnetic alloys in the caseback? Also A point of intrest was in a Watchtime letter to the ED a few issues ago(the one with the Patek Officers watch cover) talking about the current needs of people working in these VERY strong magnetic fields, being that a Milgauss was not nearly enough to keep up with this writer's need for antimagnetism. Claiming that they needed much much higher resistance to a magnetic field. This writer to the mag said they work in building electromagnets for such needs as Mri's & soforth. This is very interesting to me, as should be to you "gauss" enthusiasts for sure. I know BALL has similar watches with these ratings, and The very essence of the question was raised in my head. Just what makes a watch antimagnetic? Materials? case? movment upgrades?Movement progressions? I know that lil blue Parachrom plays a part, but we need the whole story. The Writer also questioned why Rolex cannot make a higher antimagnetic rating for the Mgauss as he was exposed to fields much higher than the rating of the watch could handle. Opinions? Standpoints? Would the Writer in question be affected by these fields with a gauss straped on? Just like you could most likely take a submariner below the 300m rating im very sure of that, or a GMT or any other oyster for sure. Can The Milgauss stand up to higher fields than rated? I for one will go into the school of thought of saying "yes" mostly being of all the antimagnetic threads and comment's about the antimagnetic properties and whatnot I have read from here about other rolexes that can withstand a magnetic field. Boy am I confused, I would love an expert to weigh in on this conundrum in my head that I share with you Fine Folks. Wis's Represent!!!!
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Old 29 October 2009, 06:51 PM   #47
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You got Faraday correct but not witch.

I haven't got a brain Dan but I have a pix and a wabbit.

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Old 29 October 2009, 07:01 PM   #48
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Good questions, Dan. I'm sure we have technical experts here on TRF who can shed some light...
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Old 29 October 2009, 07:13 PM   #49
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Great pictures guys.
I find the lightning design of the second hand on the Milgauss so "unrolexy". Reminds me of some boys´ toy watch. But... you like it and that´s the main thing
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Old 29 October 2009, 07:16 PM   #50
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Hi Greg

great thread
great pics
great coffee table!!!

Gee, everytime I see a thread like this, I want to buy one... last time it was an Explorer!

Suppose that's the problem, you can never stop at one!!!
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Old 29 October 2009, 10:32 PM   #51
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Great pictures guys.
I find the lightning design of the second hand on the Milgauss so "unrolexy". Reminds me of some boys´ toy watch. But... you like it and that´s the main thing
Ummm un Rolex?

Wasn't the original Milgauss fitted with a lightening bolt second hand?

I have seen a few pics of this one.



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Old 29 October 2009, 10:43 PM   #52
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as has been said already...great thread...I do love my white Milgauss..although it is not worn as much as the others...BUT the watch gets more looks and compliments than any of the others...!!!
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Old 29 October 2009, 10:57 PM   #53
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Yes, it has.

I would go for one if it had a date and I've seen a lot of members here on this forum making the same statement. Either they flipped one because they found they really needed the date or they passed one up because it did not have a date.


Maybe that's why the SS Daytona is the highest-selling Rolex of all time, despite the absence of the date....
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Old 29 October 2009, 10:58 PM   #54
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OMG where did you get that Panerai table clock!!??
Believe it or not - bought it on ebay couple years ago... Love it!
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Old 29 October 2009, 10:59 PM   #55
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You need another black dail

Love a white dail
I love them all!!!
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Old 29 October 2009, 11:01 PM   #56
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Great Thread The Gauss doesn't get discussed enough imo
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Old 30 October 2009, 12:04 AM   #57
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It's one of my favorites and you all have inspired my to wear mine today.

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Old 30 October 2009, 12:14 AM   #58
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HERE'S MY GV!

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Old 30 October 2009, 02:40 AM   #59
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Richard, Watchyou, BEAUTIFUL pics! Gotta love that green halo!
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Old 30 October 2009, 02:47 AM   #60
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Some excellent pics there, guys. Thanks for sharing.

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