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tunadubby · 11 April 2016, 08:23 AM

Is it the thickness, the thunder hands, the price, the heft?

Please share your thoughts on why the modern milgauss gets no love, while the vintage milgauss gets lots of love?

japenney · 11 April 2016, 08:45 AM

Orange not a popular colour, squiggle second hand is not popular, pcls unpopular generally, no date, thick and clunky, very colorful so not great as an only piece to some, thick case and Faraday cage is a useless complication...at least you can time a pizza with a sub. I could go on...small crown...its the only sports watch to have the crappy date just clasp (no flip lock)....etc etc.

That being said I think it's a lovely watch.

As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation

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tunadubby · 11 April 2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation

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Truth!....and so were the PN daytonas =)

Bruins7 · 11 April 2016, 06:30 PM

I love mine!

southcarolina1801 · 12 April 2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Orange not a popular colour, squiggle second hand is not popular, pcls unpopular generally, no date, thick and clunky, very colorful so not great as an only piece to some, thick case and Faraday cage is a useless complication...at least you can time a pizza with a sub. I could go on...small crown...its the only sports watch to have the crappy date just clasp (no flip lock)....etc etc.

That being said I think it's a lovely watch.

As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation

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Crappy date just clasp?!? The clasp on the modern DJ's are fantastic, even without the flip lock.

japenney · 12 April 2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by southcarolina1801

Crappy date just clasp?!? The clasp on the modern DJ's are fantastic, even without the flip lock.

Your right, the datejust clasp is not "crappy" but the flip lock is arguably better and it is on every other sports model except the milgauss. Even the significantly less expensive 214270 explorer has a flip lock. It just feels sturdier and using the flip lock is a small pleasure in itself.

Bruins7 · 12 April 2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Your right, the datejust clasp is not "crappy" but the flip lock is arguably better and it is on every other sports model except the milgauss. Even the significantly less expensive 214270 explorer has a flip lock. It just feels sturdier and using the flip lock is a small pleasure in itself.

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japenney · 12 April 2016, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruins7

You're*

Sorry, sometimes i dont take the time to correct my grammar on an internet forum. Does that make my opinion invalid?

bodhipooh · 13 April 2016, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

very colorful so not great as an only piece to some

Funny, its "colorfulness" is a PLUS to me. ;)

While I am normally as strait-laced as they come, I am big into colorful/wild shirts, and I am particularly partial to the orange color, so I have been eyeing a Milgauss 116400GV as a second or third piece.

Boopie · 21 April 2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Orange not a popular colour, squiggle second hand is not popular, pcls unpopular generally, no date, thick and clunky, very colorful so not great as an only piece to some, thick case and Faraday cage is a useless complication...at least you can time a pizza with a sub. I could go on...small crown...its the only sports watch to have the crappy date just clasp (no flip lock)....etc etc.

That being said I think it's a lovely watch.

As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation

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Not a "squiggle" but a lighting bolt. Given the watch's function, that is pretty cool. A lighting bolt would look silly on a DateJust.

That being said, the no-date and color scheme give it a more limited appeal than others in the Rolex line. I'm not a fan of green and, for example, I would never consider an LV, especially for a one-watch person. But, everyone has a different taste, and it is nice that Rolex makes some watches intentionally that are not designed to appeal to everyone.

breitlings · 22 February 2017, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Orange not a popular colour, squiggle second hand is not popular, pcls unpopular generally, no date, thick and clunky, very colorful so not great as an only piece to some, thick case and Faraday cage is a useless complication...at least you can time a pizza with a sub. I could go on...small crown...its the only sports watch to have the crappy date just clasp (no flip lock)....etc etc.

That being said I think it's a lovely watch.

As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation

.

Faraday cage is not useless. Watches get magnetized.

KingRichard · 6 March 2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Orange not a popular colour, squiggle second hand is not popular, pcls unpopular generally, no date, thick and clunky, very colorful so not great as an only piece to some, thick case and Faraday cage is a useless complication...at least you can time a pizza with a sub. I could go on...small crown...its the only sports watch to have the crappy date just clasp (no flip lock)....etc etc.

That being said I think it's a lovely watch.

As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation

.

Yep that pretty much sums it up. I've never desired a Rolex with a lightning bolt for a hand.

Taurus75 · 23 March 2017, 06:02 PM

I don't see the white Milgauss on Rolex website. Just curious has it been discontinued too?

wuyeah · 23 March 2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Taurus75

I don't see the white Milgauss on Rolex website. Just curious has it been discontinued too?

YES. It is discontinued.

alphasports · 22 January 2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Orange not a popular colour, squiggle second hand is not popular, pcls unpopular generally, no date, thick and clunky, very colorful so not great as an only piece to some, thick case and Faraday cage is a useless complication...at least you can time a pizza with a sub. I could go on...small crown...its the only sports watch to have the crappy date just clasp (no flip lock)....etc etc.

That being said I think it's a lovely watch.

As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation

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This is pretty accurate tho' I dispute the anti-orange sentiment, I like that much about it (but the lightning bolt second hand is...well...let's leave it at F---ED UP). The same criticisms can apply to current Air King which IMO is just an excuse to get rid of excess Milgauss parts inventory (other than the quirky dial it's the same watch, I had an AK for a few weeks but revolted and went back to my GMT LN & Explorer). Don't really understand the Rolex mentality behind Milgauss/AK....a specialized antimagnetic watch that is has very little antimagnetic capability, like 1/15 of the Omega equivalent, at over 2x the price.

Then again we're talking about Rolex so who the F knows what they're thinking.

TempoKing · 28 August 2019, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Orange not a popular colour, squiggle second hand is not popular, pcls unpopular generally, no date, thick and clunky, very colorful so not great as an only piece to some, thick case and Faraday cage is a useless complication...at least you can time a pizza with a sub. I could go on...small crown...its the only sports watch to have the crappy date just clasp (no flip lock)....etc etc.

That being said I think it's a lovely watch.

As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation

.

.....I couldn’t have said it better ....

rolexjackson · 15 February 2021, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Orange not a popular colour, squiggle second hand is not popular, pcls unpopular generally, no date, thick and clunky, very colorful so not great as an only piece to some, thick case and Faraday cage is a useless complication...at least you can time a pizza with a sub. I could go on...small crown...its the only sports watch to have the crappy date just clasp (no flip lock)....etc etc.

That being said I think it's a lovely watch.

As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation

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Nail on the head! Every single word here is EXACTLY why

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soundserious · 11 April 2016, 08:45 AM

It's a nice watch but I guess people in the market for a first or other Tolex have lots of choices. I'd much rather look toward a Datejust or an Explorer personally.

tunadubby · 11 April 2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by soundserious

It's a nice watch but I guess people in the market for a first or other Tolex have lots of choices. I'd much rather look toward a Datejust or an Explorer personally.

I, too, never thought about it, until I realized for roughly the same price of the modern Explorer, I can get a clear crystal milgauss.

I still prefer the look and feel of the explorer, but the Milgauss intrigues me...

Madman37 · 17 May 2019, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by soundserious

It's a nice watch but I guess people in the market for a first or other Tolex have lots of choices. I'd much rather look toward a Datejust or an Explorer personally.

I would love a Tolex but they have been discontinued. Only get them on grey.

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Madman37

I would love a Tolex but they have been discontinued. Only get them on grey.

jon_jon · 11 April 2016, 08:48 AM

It was quite popular when Rolex re-introduced the watch some 8+ years ago. However over the years, interest has waned. You can do a search for threads here from 2008 or so and it was quite well received back then.

tunadubby · 11 April 2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jon_jon

It was quite popular when Rolex re-introduced the watch some 8+ years ago. However over the years, interest has waned. You can do a search for threads here from 2008 or so and it was quite well received back then.

Interesting. Thanks, I didn't know this....

WJGESQ · 11 April 2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jon_jon

It was quite popular when Rolex re-introduced the watch some 8+ years ago. However over the years, interest has waned. You can do a search for threads here from 2008 or so and it was quite well received back then.

It's a very nice watch w the black or blue face and green glass.

Runfar · 6 January 2021, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jon_jon

It was quite popular when Rolex re-introduced the watch some 8+ years ago. However over the years, interest has waned. You can do a search for threads here from 2008 or so and it was quite well received back then.

Exactly !!

Old Expat Beast · 11 April 2016, 08:50 AM

Probably price as much as anything. You can get the Explorer II with two complications for the same price.

aperna · 11 April 2016, 08:53 AM

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One of my favorites!!!

tunadubby · 11 April 2016, 08:55 AM

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One of my favorites!!!

Seriously - just look at those awesome colors!!

adawil2002 · 11 April 2016, 09:04 AM

Unpopular? Is that a personal opinion or based on sales? Really enjoy and appreciate mine.

tunadubby · 11 April 2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by adawil2002

Unpopular? Is that a personal opinion or based on sales? Really enjoy and appreciate mine.

Apologies. The better word would be under-appreciated.

This is based on its receptiveness in the second hand market. I am, in fact, considering to get one. I think it's awesome.

11 April 2016, 08:23 AM	#1
tunadubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 113	Why is the Milgauss so unpopular? Is it the thickness, the thunder hands, the price, the heft? Please share your thoughts on why the modern milgauss gets no love, while the vintage milgauss gets lots of love? __________________ @wispete on Instagram @pcdubc on OmegaForums @tunadubby on TimeZone

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Taurus75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SEA Watch: Daytona Posts: 87	I don't see the white Milgauss on Rolex website. Just curious has it been discontinued too? __________________

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soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	It's a nice watch but I guess people in the market for a first or other Tolex have lots of choices. I'd much rather look toward a Datejust or an Explorer personally. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

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japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Orange not a popular colour, squiggle second hand is not popular, pcls unpopular generally, no date, thick and clunky, very colorful so not great as an only piece to some, thick case and Faraday cage is a useless complication...at least you can time a pizza with a sub. I could go on...small crown...its the only sports watch to have the crappy date just clasp (no flip lock)....etc etc. That being said I think it's a lovely watch. As for vintage...it is only popular because it was so unpopular when it was in circulation .

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Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	I love mine!

11 April 2016, 08:48 AM	#22
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	It was quite popular when Rolex re-introduced the watch some 8+ years ago. However over the years, interest has waned. You can do a search for threads here from 2008 or so and it was quite well received back then.

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Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,380	Probably price as much as anything. You can get the Explorer II with two complications for the same price.

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aperna "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: all of them Posts: 661	IMG_0734.jpg One of my favorites!!!

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