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Old 9 November 2010, 01:49 AM   #91
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I got my very first Rolex couple days ago! The Milgauss GV with the green crystal. No buyer remorse whatsoever. What a gorgeous piece of art. Loving it more by the day.

I'm so happy I own a Rolex and one of the classiest looking Rolex!
excellent mate, show us a few pics
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Old 14 November 2010, 02:08 PM   #92
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I love the black face Milgauss. It's beautiful. Great review & pictures.
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Old 14 November 2010, 08:36 PM   #93
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Nice review, however the 1019 was in production until 1988. Here is a pic of one of my 116400 hanging on a cooling water valve for a Seimens 501G combustion turbine.


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Old 16 November 2010, 05:28 AM   #94
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I bought my first Rolex a couple of months ago - went into the AD to buy a 36mm Explorer and came out with a Milgauss GV and absolutely love it - wear it every day...my favourite big spend to date!!
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Old 16 November 2010, 05:39 AM   #95
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Many thanks for this excellent review!

Beautiful pics of a very nice watch...

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Old 20 November 2010, 02:38 PM   #96
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excellent mate, show us a few pics
Absolutely!
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Old 28 November 2010, 05:54 AM   #97
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Here is Green Milgauss in black an white

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Old 30 December 2010, 05:16 AM   #98
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Nice review - thanks.

Two weeks ago I didn't know too much about Rolex watches other than I wanted one. I visited a couple of dealers and the black Milgauss just spoke to me, so I bought it.

I love many of the other models, and will get a second one in the future, however I am very glad the Milgauss was my first. If I bought any other, then I'd always be wishing I also had the Milgauss (and can't afford two right now).

As for the squeeky band, I learned about these forums by searching for a solution to this problem. A few people recommended taking a shower with it. I did just that and the problem was solved immediately.
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Old 23 January 2011, 07:46 AM   #99
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Good review... Love my Milgauss...

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Old 25 January 2011, 03:29 AM   #100
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A truly great review of a great timepiece, I agree.

I just picked up my black dial Milgauss and I am happy to read that I am not the only one with a sqeaking wristband. It still sounds a little weird to me, but hey... :)
Another squeaky band here as well, and here was me thinking it was just mine that did it, going by the shower comment above it seems as if it's quite a common thing...wonder if it's just this model that seems to "suffer" this "affliction"
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Old 25 January 2011, 03:35 AM   #101
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Fantastic Review

This was a great review. Why aren't you a watch salesman?

It is a shame however, that most consumer look right past the Milgauss and go for the Submariner. The Submariner in steel is a classic. But the Milgauss most definitely has a more refined elegance to it.

Who knows, it may be a good thing that everyone is obsessed with Submariners. It makes the Milgauss look that much more unique when you see someone wearing it on the street!
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Old 25 January 2011, 06:16 PM   #102
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Another squeaky band here as well, and here was me thinking it was just mine that did it, going by the shower comment above it seems as if it's quite a common thing...wonder if it's just this model that seems to "suffer" this "affliction"
It goes away after a few months. Just takes its time - I actually grew quite used to and fond of the "squeak".

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Who knows, it may be a good thing that everyone is obsessed with Submariners. It makes the Milgauss look that much more unique when you see someone wearing it on the street!
Absolutely. This is not a watch for everyone and their dog.

BTW: I just added a "IWC Ingenieur" to the collection - a very nice watch with a similar concept.
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Old 26 January 2011, 04:46 AM   #103
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It goes away after a few months. Just takes its time - I actually grew quite used to and fond of the "squeak".
I'm sure it will and to be honest it does not particularly bothered by it, but don't you think it's odd that it just seems to be this model that is mentioned if not all of the time but most of the time when someone is talking about squeaky bracelets??
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Old 13 February 2011, 02:16 AM   #104
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Great review!! Thanks for sharing this information with us.
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Old 6 February 2015, 05:19 AM   #105
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Great Review! Black dial Milgauss was my first Rolex. Own it about two years now, I still love it a lot (except a tiny scratch on the bezel..how to get rid of it)
Now I'm waiting for my second Rolex, might be a DSSD
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Old 18 March 2015, 06:52 AM   #106
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Great review. I probably wouldn't factor in the packaging as part of the overall review though. This watch could come wrapped in a dog turd and I'd still wear it and love it.
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Old 11 April 2016, 08:40 AM   #107
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I am 8 years late, but thanks for the wonderful review. Is the dial Matte?
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Old 12 April 2016, 03:42 PM   #108
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If the 116400 black had the seconds counter instead of the orange squares, it would have added another nice detail to this watch. Otherwise, it's too plain. One that would have made me buy one. However it is what drew me to the 116400GV, but I can't get over the yellow-orange 3,6,9 and the green sapphire.


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I am 8 years late, but thanks for the wonderful review. Is the dial Matte?
The dial is matte.
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Old 19 November 2017, 01:07 PM   #109
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If the 116400 black had the seconds counter instead of the orange squares, it would have added another nice detail to this watch. Otherwise, it's too plain. One that would have made me buy one. However it is what drew me to the 116400GV, but I can't get over the yellow-orange 3,6,9 and the green sapphire.




The dial is matte.
Just got mine last week, love love love it.

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Old 13 December 2017, 01:39 PM   #110
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I’m still enjoying my GV - I expect that they will discontinue the model now that the new generation movements are quite impervious to magnetism.


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Old 18 December 2017, 02:10 AM   #111
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Thanks for adding to my knowledge, nice review.
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Old 24 December 2017, 12:52 AM   #112
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Definitely one of my all time favourites from rolex.
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Old 15 April 2018, 09:12 AM   #113
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What happens if you wear this watch when you get an MRI?
That's a good question, but isnt an MRI over 70,000 gauss? so i'm guessing it would be very effective
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Old 21 April 2018, 12:09 PM   #114
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Great review and pictures thanks. I did try this piece recently and noted that the heft wasn't obvious at the time. Now you've got me thinking about my next purchase....
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Old 12 May 2018, 01:10 PM   #115
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Love the review, I tried on the green sapphire dial and while it has a unique look, I prefer the sharpness in the contrast between the black dial and the non green tint.
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Old 21 January 2019, 03:03 AM   #116
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It's been over 10 years, and this review remains useful and relevent. I just acquired a mint, perfect, freshly RSC-serviced black dial Milgauss, and I'm lovin' it. It's a work of art to behold and enjoy. What a great watch!







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Old 21 January 2019, 10:36 AM   #117
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so sweet, love that second hand..
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Old 21 February 2019, 12:08 AM   #118
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Just acquired a 2017 Milguass in Black been on my hit list for some time. Great looking watch
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Old 3 March 2019, 06:24 PM   #119
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The more research I do on the Milgauss the more I like it!
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Old 10 March 2019, 12:48 PM   #120
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