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View Poll Results: Milgauss GV or New Explorer I
Milgauss GV 108 62.07%
Explorer I 66 37.93%
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Old 7 July 2011, 03:54 AM   #1
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Rolex Milgauss GV or New Explorer I

I have been pondering over the purchase of a new Explorer I and now a friend of mine has offered me a Milgauss GV at what I believe is a very good price!! I am now in a quandry. Do I stick to my guns and buy a new Explorer or do I go with the second hand Milgauss GV and put some money to the side for my next Panerai?

I don't like PCL's at all which is why my Daytona went so I would get the bracelet on the GV brushed completely, and possibly the case!! I think with all this rambling I am answering my own question!!

UK guys. What would you consider a GV to be worth?
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Old 7 July 2011, 03:56 AM   #2
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Personally I'd take the Explorer it will make a great companion for your DSSD.
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Old 7 July 2011, 03:58 AM   #3
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Sounds like you want the Explorer, then get the Explorer.
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Old 7 July 2011, 04:21 AM   #4
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Old 7 July 2011, 04:37 AM   #5
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I need an Exploder, sounds a little dangerous, but Dan I need one
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Old 7 July 2011, 04:57 AM   #6
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Old 7 July 2011, 05:11 AM   #7
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it'd be a GV for me, and sounds like you will be going with the 39mm EXPI
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Old 7 July 2011, 05:17 AM   #8
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GV for me too - fun to look at and it's the avant garde in the line up

depends on serial, condition etc but they're going from about £4500 in the UK.
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Old 7 July 2011, 06:42 AM   #9
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GV! both because it's the GV and because you have a DSSD, so, the two together would be a killer combo.
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Old 7 July 2011, 07:42 AM   #10
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Milgauss for me.
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Old 7 July 2011, 07:54 AM   #11
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Old 7 July 2011, 08:07 AM   #12
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Old 7 July 2011, 08:13 AM   #13
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GV all the way.
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Old 7 July 2011, 08:22 AM   #14
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Simplicity... Expy.

Awesomeness... GV!

I say GV!
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Old 7 July 2011, 08:28 AM   #15
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Explorer. Great looking watch
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Old 7 July 2011, 08:32 AM   #16
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Old 7 July 2011, 09:11 AM   #17
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I have 2 Milgauss... so my vote goes to .....:D
But I would love to see the new Explorer II on the other hand...
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Old 7 July 2011, 09:38 AM   #18
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I have a Milguass GV and IMO it is one of Rolexes most unique and interesting watches. Unique, Unusual, Cartoonish, - I've heard it all - YOUR CALL!!

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Old 7 July 2011, 09:40 AM   #19
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Of the two I personally prefer the Explorer, and it seems like you also like the Explorer, hence my vote.
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Old 7 July 2011, 09:45 AM   #20
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Old 7 July 2011, 09:47 AM   #21
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I love PCLs so I'd vote for the Milgauss, but it sounds like you should go for the Explorer!
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Old 7 July 2011, 10:36 AM   #22
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Easily the Explorer.
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Old 7 July 2011, 12:38 PM   #23
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Mil gauss tv for me
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Old 7 July 2011, 12:43 PM   #24
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Either way, I think it's a wonderful thing you're doing.

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Old 7 July 2011, 12:52 PM   #25
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Milgauss... If you're getting a really good deal, you can still re-sell and get the explorer later.
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Old 7 July 2011, 12:58 PM   #26
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Absolute no brainer. Milgauss.
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Old 7 July 2011, 01:09 PM   #27
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I like the Explorer, and the longer I have it, the more I appreciate the satin band.
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Old 7 July 2011, 01:16 PM   #28
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did they fix explorer hands yet???

if so that is my choice.... if not i abstain.
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Old 7 July 2011, 01:20 PM   #29
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