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Lol-x · 16 January 2010, 05:44 PM

This is a white dial Milgauss with a GV splash of green.

It is the actual watch, no photoshop.

WhiteGV1.jpg

The white dial has a tinge of green with the GV crystal, but it seems to work pretty well, depending upon your opinion.
WhiteGV3.jpg

I personally like the slightly off white appearance of the dial and the green edge of the crystal.
WhiteGV2.jpg

idk01 · 16 January 2010, 05:51 PM

Great shots Steve

Certainly stands out with the white dial, very nice indeed!!!

Lol-x · 16 January 2010, 05:55 PM

Thanks Dave, well I like it, but I guess it is not everyones cup of tea.

Anyway, it was great to catch up last night at the Sydney GTG.

I made it back home this afternoon.

idk01 · 16 January 2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Thanks Dave, well I like it, but I guess it is not everyones cup of tea.

Anyway, it was great to catch up last night at the Sydney GTG.

I made it back home this afternoon.

Thank you for flying over

I would love to head over your direction this year sometime, if not on business, I think a boys weekend would be a great excuse for a GTG.

swatty · 16 January 2010, 06:06 PM

I thought it looked great Steve, I got a great wrist shot of it

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everose · 16 January 2010, 06:07 PM

NO.......NO........NO.........THIS MEANS MY GREAT IDEA FOR MY BLACK GV TO BE MY RETIREMENT PLAN HAS JUST GONE UP IN SMOKE,...............................

... .back to the drawing board!!!!!

To be serious.....I'm not so sure about the white dial,kind of makes it ......errrrr........................no longer white.

IMHO, I think the black dial may be a more subtle application of the GV crystal.

escudoturbo · 16 January 2010, 06:09 PM

Looks great! Now if only they would use a normal second hand :)

xbox · 16 January 2010, 06:10 PM

White dial - well ... why not

everose · 16 January 2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

I thought it looked great Steve, I got a great wrist shot of it

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In this photo the GV crystal looks much better.

Looks great!!!!

Lol-x · 16 January 2010, 06:15 PM

That is a great wrist shot photo Peter

thanks for that

Speed · 16 January 2010, 06:44 PM

Yes...The Gaussy (Shh don't tell Padi I used that nickname) is an acquired taste.

Psmith · 16 January 2010, 08:08 PM

A very 'summer' look - like a white dial 'gauss wearing shades

Interesting project - what's the story?

Cheers

Sweramic · 16 January 2010, 08:17 PM

Looks really cool Stevo! Never seen one of those

carlhaluss · 16 January 2010, 08:19 PM

I think it looks great! It actually gives a bit more life to the otherwise almost stark white dial. The white dial is the least favourite of the three Milgauss models, but the green crystal gives it a bit of a spark. I actually like it better than the regular GV. My personal choice is the black dial with clear crystal, which I now own, however this puts a new slant on the white dial.
To me, the regular GV is just too "busy": Two different color markers along with the green crystal and the smaller numeral markers at the edge of the dial.
Excellent look!
Cheers,
Carl

2careless · 16 January 2010, 08:20 PM

One word - "Franken"!

Steve, I would be very interested to see the other half of the jeckel and hyde.

BTW, the white balance of the photos need to be fixed. Here you go.

Welshwatchman · 16 January 2010, 09:08 PM

What's the back story on this, Steve?

Lol-x · 16 January 2010, 09:26 PM

Well the story is pretty simple really.
You take a green crystal milgauss and you put a white dial on it, or you get a white milgauss and you put a green crystal on it or you swap the movements and dials and there you have it.
So now I have a crystal clear milgauss with orange 3,6,9 hour markers. I haven't taken any photos of that as yet, but it looks pretty good too.
All completely 100% rolex parts and reversable by a good watchmaker in a very short time at a very moderate cost.

What is quite interesting is the extent to which the white dial displays a green tint. It seems to vary somewhat depending on the lighting conditions and angle of view. However the orange markers on the dial remain orange, as does the orange 'MILGUASS' on the dial. The black boarder around the hour markers seems to come alive a little more and it really is a very interesting visual effect.

jameshe · 16 January 2010, 09:54 PM

Its cool because it is unique and unseen before, but I would love to see it with the standard (non-gv) BLACK dial - without the multicoloured indices.

Mosco · 16 January 2010, 11:36 PM

THAT is my perfect combo - I think I mentioned it to you Stevo when we spoke on the phone, no? That thing is stunning, man - glad to see one in real life (well, photos anyway

) So you have two Millies now? Also, can we see the other one (white/orange markers, clear crystal) pretty please?!

The white GV is a stunner, man - congrats!

PhilM · 17 January 2010, 01:08 AM

That works for me

Tools · 17 January 2010, 02:20 AM

That looks great.............

I've always thought that the rolex White dials were just too white and I keep hopinhg for a cream dial...but the green glass tones it down nicely......

Joe(UK) · 17 January 2010, 02:24 AM

looks a little weird to me TBO!

Welshwatchman · 17 January 2010, 02:31 AM

So Steve has the same two modern Milgauss versions as me, good taste.

I've not got the 1019 Classic unlike Steve though.

I'm keeping my two original since I really do like the ice white dial but I can't wait to see the GV with the standard crystal fitted.

Bon Temps · 17 January 2010, 02:44 AM

I like when people experiment. There are some very creative people on this forum that come up with variations that I would like to see Rolex produce, this Milgauss being one of them. Nice job Stevo.

brkanand · 17 January 2010, 03:18 AM

I like it.

achova · 17 January 2010, 03:26 AM

That's great and a combo I've been thinking about for a while. There is a like-new white Millgauss available locally for a great price (about 75% of RRP). I'll probably pick up tomorrow and if so, may give this a try...

RRGHOST1 · 17 January 2010, 03:41 AM

Looks good and quite unusual. I like white/cream/ivory dials on Rolex. Thumbs up from me !

Skullring · 17 January 2010, 03:50 AM

Looks great Steve.

Let's see the other one too please.

sushisummo · 17 January 2010, 03:51 AM

Pretty cool looking.....

vukotab · 17 January 2010, 03:55 AM

Looks wonderful, maybe the most beautiful Millie ever!

16 January 2010, 05:44 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	First known WHITE Milgauss GV......:) This is a white dial Milgauss with a GV splash of green. It is the actual watch, no photoshop. WhiteGV1.jpg The white dial has a tinge of green with the GV crystal, but it seems to work pretty well, depending upon your opinion. WhiteGV3.jpg I personally like the slightly off white appearance of the dial and the green edge of the crystal. WhiteGV2.jpg __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 January 2010, 05:51 PM	#2
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Great shots Steve Certainly stands out with the white dial, very nice indeed!!! __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

16 January 2010, 05:55 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	Thanks Dave, well I like it, but I guess it is not everyones cup of tea. Anyway, it was great to catch up last night at the Sydney GTG. I made it back home this afternoon. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 January 2010, 06:06 PM	#5
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	I thought it looked great Steve, I got a great wrist shot of it [IMG][/IMG]

16 January 2010, 06:07 PM	#6
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	NO.......NO........NO.........THIS MEANS MY GREAT IDEA FOR MY BLACK GV TO BE MY RETIREMENT PLAN HAS JUST GONE UP IN SMOKE,.................................. .back to the drawing board!!!!! To be serious.....I'm not so sure about the white dial,kind of makes it ......errrrr........................no longer white. IMHO, I think the black dial may be a more subtle application of the GV crystal.

16 January 2010, 06:09 PM	#7
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	Looks great! Now if only they would use a normal second hand :)

16 January 2010, 06:10 PM	#8
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	White dial - well ... why not

16 January 2010, 06:15 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	That is a great wrist shot photo Peter thanks for that __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 January 2010, 06:44 PM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Yes...The Gaussy (Shh don't tell Padi I used that nickname) is an acquired taste.

16 January 2010, 08:08 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	A very 'summer' look - like a white dial 'gauss wearing shades Interesting project - what's the story? Cheers __________________

16 January 2010, 08:17 PM	#13
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Looks really cool Stevo! Never seen one of those

16 January 2010, 08:19 PM	#14
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	I think it looks great! It actually gives a bit more life to the otherwise almost stark white dial. The white dial is the least favourite of the three Milgauss models, but the green crystal gives it a bit of a spark. I actually like it better than the regular GV. My personal choice is the black dial with clear crystal, which I now own, however this puts a new slant on the white dial. To me, the regular GV is just too "busy": Two different color markers along with the green crystal and the smaller numeral markers at the edge of the dial. Excellent look! Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

16 January 2010, 09:08 PM	#16
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	What's the back story on this, Steve? __________________ ..33

16 January 2010, 09:26 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	Well the story is pretty simple really. You take a green crystal milgauss and you put a white dial on it, or you get a white milgauss and you put a green crystal on it or you swap the movements and dials and there you have it. So now I have a crystal clear milgauss with orange 3,6,9 hour markers. I haven't taken any photos of that as yet, but it looks pretty good too. All completely 100% rolex parts and reversable by a good watchmaker in a very short time at a very moderate cost. What is quite interesting is the extent to which the white dial displays a green tint. It seems to vary somewhat depending on the lighting conditions and angle of view. However the orange markers on the dial remain orange, as does the orange 'MILGUASS' on the dial. The black boarder around the hour markers seems to come alive a little more and it really is a very interesting visual effect. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 January 2010, 09:54 PM	#18
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	Its cool because it is unique and unseen before, but I would love to see it with the standard (non-gv) BLACK dial - without the multicoloured indices.

16 January 2010, 11:36 PM	#19
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	THAT is my perfect combo - I think I mentioned it to you Stevo when we spoke on the phone, no? That thing is stunning, man - glad to see one in real life (well, photos anyway ) So you have two Millies now? Also, can we see the other one (white/orange markers, clear crystal) pretty please?! The white GV is a stunner, man - congrats! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

17 January 2010, 01:08 AM	#20
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	That works for me

17 January 2010, 02:20 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	That looks great............. I've always thought that the rolex White dials were just too white and I keep hopinhg for a cream dial...but the green glass tones it down nicely...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 January 2010, 02:24 AM	#22
Joe(UK) "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Somerset, UK Watch: PAM417, PAM000 Posts: 233	looks a little weird to me TBO!

17 January 2010, 02:31 AM	#23
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	So Steve has the same two modern Milgauss versions as me, good taste. I've not got the 1019 Classic unlike Steve though. I'm keeping my two original since I really do like the ice white dial but I can't wait to see the GV with the standard crystal fitted. __________________ ..33

17 January 2010, 02:44 AM	#24
Bon Temps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: LA Watch: SD43 Posts: 360	I like when people experiment. There are some very creative people on this forum that come up with variations that I would like to see Rolex produce, this Milgauss being one of them. Nice job Stevo.

17 January 2010, 03:18 AM	#25
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	I like it.

17 January 2010, 03:26 AM	#26
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	That's great and a combo I've been thinking about for a while. There is a like-new white Millgauss available locally for a great price (about 75% of RRP). I'll probably pick up tomorrow and if so, may give this a try... __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

17 January 2010, 03:41 AM	#27
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,900	Looks good and quite unusual. I like white/cream/ivory dials on Rolex. Thumbs up from me !

17 January 2010, 03:50 AM	#28
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Looks great Steve. Let's see the other one too please. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

17 January 2010, 03:51 AM	#29
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Pretty cool looking..... __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

17 January 2010, 03:55 AM	#30
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Looks wonderful, maybe the most beautiful Millie ever! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

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