Why is the Milgauss so unpopular?

[gates]

I'd wear the white dialed MG in a heartbeat, just haven't gotten around to buying one yet.

[NicoM]

I love the look of the Milgauss, but I wish it was a little smaller. A 36mm - 38mm Milgauss would be amazing!

[jbro352]

+1

Originally Posted by old expat beast

probably price as much as anything. You can get the explorer ii with two complications for the same price.

[watchmework]

I took a friend with me to an AD when I bought my Sub and he was looking at the Milgauss...in the end he was put off by the thunder hands. He thought that over time that was something he would lose interest in, I tend to agree with him.

[Ruddiger]

Originally Posted by tomilg

I just went through all 11 pages of this thread and noticed something odd that I've not seen in many of the other threads here on TRF. There are a lot of Milgauss owners here that wear their watch on the right wrist....perhaps a testament to the quirky nature of this watch and those who purchase it.

And before anyone is offended, don't be, this is meant as a compliment.

Howdy,

Makes sense since most lefties are nonconformists of sorts!

Take care,

Ruddiger

[Chiboy]

Damn, I only read the last two posts, but would be a little bummed if a "Why is [a watch I own] so unpopular?" thread had twelve pages!

[HONDABBQ]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Damn, I only read the last two posts

Theres your problem.

[raulpsanch12]

Originally Posted by Lew_greene

I own a Datejust but I am very fond of the Milgaus because it reminds me of a watch a super hero would wear haha. I would purchase one but maybe to some people it doesn't seem as practical as the other rolex models?

100% agree, I own the Datejust II but have a friend that owns the Milgaus and loves it dearly. He even brought the Rubber B strap for summer time and it looks amazing on it.

[torifile]

Originally Posted by Lew_greene

I own a Datejust but I am very fond of the Milgaus because it reminds me of a watch a super hero would wear haha. I would purchase one but maybe to some people it doesn't seem as practical as the other rolex models?

Umm. Rolex and practical in the same sentence without a "not" between the words? Hmm.

[BillH2121]

I am new to the Rolex world and, in general, nicer (more expensive) watches. I purchased an Explorer II polar a couple months ago and love it. When I think about a next watch, the Milgauss is one that I lean towards - I like the quirky looks of it and think the dark faces with green class is very cool. However, after reading this forum for several weeks, I realize that I'm not a typical Rolex member. I don't get real excited by the Sub or the DSD or even the Daytona - and I know this is blasphemy on this site!:) In fact, if I could afford it, the next watch I would definitely buy is the Cellini everose gold Moonphase! So there - I've opened myself up to ridicule on this great forum and I'm prepared for the beating! Oh yeah, I do fancy the Yacht Master - does that redeem me in any way? :)

[Mystro]

Milgauss is a solution to a problem most people do not have. From what I've read, it's never been a popular watch even in its first generation. Over engineered in the diving watch category is a more sought after trate, hence the popularity of the diving watch.

[moorery2001]

Originally Posted by raulpsanch12

100% agree, I own the Datejust II but have a friend that owns the Milgaus and loves it dearly. He even brought the Rubber B strap for summer time and it looks amazing on it.

Hows the Rubber B strap going for your friend? I'm thinking of buying one and have seen mixed reviews but it looks like a great product. I currently have a GMT Master II.

[Bostonbert]

I own a Milgauss and the thickness and weight are issues but since I work around strong magnetic fields (and have magnetized other watches) I have no choice. I got an Omega 15'000 Gauss (for the slimmer case) and although it has more magnetism resistance, the Milgauss has enough and is more acccurate than the Omega. Does anyone know the magnetism resistance of the 3235 movement in the datejust 41 or has anyone tried the home experiment shown in this YouTube video comparing the Milgauss to the Omega 15'000?

https://youtu.be/elq8p8ZVCUk

I don't need 15,000 gauss resistance, only ~300 gauss, so I'd trade the Omega for a Rolex datejust if the latter had as much resistance as the Omega.

[dmhines]

Milgauss .. the only Rolex nobody will ever mistake for an Invicta ... :)

[jeffgo888]

I got the ZBLUE a couple of months ago, NEVER regretted it AT all
it is a Unique and amazing piece

[grimps]

Originally Posted by aes7.5x55

I don't think most people have a deep-seated fear of magnetism and probably see it as an unnecessary. While having the water resistance of, say, a Deepsea is probably unnecessary too, it seems way more hard core to say/think you can dive to crazy depths than saying, "hey, I can walk by a big speaker magnet without fear."

Personally, I think the Milgauss is great. It looks fantastic and doesn't clearly fit into any category. The design also isn't really copied by other companies, making it more unique. It's currently my one and only Rolex.

I love the white dial version , Ive been meaning to get one for years but everytime I try one on I feel that its a bit big on my skinny wrists compared to my sub and GMT.

[oneilchris555]

Originally Posted by moorery2001

Hows the Rubber B strap going for your friend? I'm thinking of buying one and have seen mixed reviews but it looks like a great product. I currently have a GMT Master II.

I personally think that the Milguass with the Rubber B Strap looks extremely good!

On your GMT I think that it would look nice and clean you should def. consider it.

[sager]

Originally Posted by oneilchris555

I personally think that the Milguass with the Rubber B Strap looks extremely good!



On your GMT I think that it would look nice and clean you should def. consider it.

I agree, I love the look of the Milguass on Rubber B.

Brings it out more.



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[NLYogi]

The milgauss is beautiful, especially the blue glass one. But it should not have the word "milgauss" on it (sounds like a German mouse) and also the seconds hand should be replaced by a normal one.

[chrisb57]

I would happily by a white dial .

[Bluesapphire]

I love the Milgauss, especially in the z-blue dial. Too bad Rolex doesn't make in a 31mm, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. I have tiny wrists, 6" circumference.

[drm20]

Just got mine today and love it!! I have several rolex watches and this is one of my favorites (may just be the honeymoon stage).




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[Bluesapphire]

Originally Posted by drm20

Just got mine today and love it!! I have several rolex watches and this is one of my favorites (may just be the honeymoon stage).




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Sooooo jealous!!! Congrats!!!

[Benjamin Choi]

Originally Posted by drm20

Just got mine today and love it!! I have several rolex watches and this is one of my favorites (may just be the honeymoon stage).




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Shaved arm hairs and all... better aero for the new watch?

I dig the blue mill. the green tinted crystal makes the watch.

how's the resale on these? tough to find buyers?

[drm20]

Originally Posted by Bluesapphire

Sooooo jealous!!! Congrats!!!

Thanks so much!!!

[drm20]

Originally Posted by Benjamin Choi

Shaved arm hairs and all... better aero for the new watch?

I dig the blue mill. the green tinted crystal makes the watch.

how's the resale on these? tough to find buyers?

Haha, totally better aero! Yeah, I like the other configurations but the blue face and green crystal really go well. I picked this one up from a trusted seller here (couple grand below retail) so my resale should be pretty good! I think this model is the most in demand out of the black face & white face.

[mikkolopez]

Quote from drm20

Just got mine today and love it!! I have several rolex watches and this is one of my favorites (may just be the honeymoon stage).




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Nice capture of the dial.

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[keithl]

Originally Posted by tunadubby

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?

Thickness and heft, it's a pig. A nice looking pig, but a pig.

[daveo5]

Lacks bragginng rights on forum boards.

[Wildy]

I think it will be a future classic.