Why is the Milgauss so unpopular?

[clyde2801]

Originally Posted by RedCarrot

My theory is the professional image that is associated with the watch. With all due respect to scientists, they do not convey a sexy or adventurous image that would attract general audience. When people picture a scientist, they don't picture Elon Musk, they picture a stigmatic nerdy-looking bald dude with glasses that is either overweight or underweight. Far cry from the sexy image of pilot, diver, explorer, driver that media has driven into our subconsciousness.

On a personal level, I passed on it because of its bulky case size and contour, and weight.

Exactly. I picture it as the model that other Rolex owners see across the room and yell, "NERD!"

[Gooner71]

On the train to Madrid to part x my Breitling for Milgauss GV blue, Dam im so excited, 900KM round trip!

[travisb]

Originally Posted by Gooner71

On the train to Madrid to part x my Breitling for Milgauss GV blue, Dam im so excited, 900KM round trip!

Congrats! I love the Z-Blue!

[airchitect]

I love the green crystal, but. O date seals it for me.

[Gooner71]

Many thanks Travisb��

[Abdullah71601]

Doing some brush clearing this week.

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[Clasper]

I like them all, some nice pics.

I would add one to the collection but would need a few others first like a BLNR.

[TheCarpenter]

I watched a video displaying the green crystal reference stating "it compliments a business suit as well as a bathing suit" I personally think its stunning, versatile, and just plain different. With that said I'm only really a fan of the green crystal black dial.

[Langnam]

Dang. I'm wearing mine right now. It's very hard to rotate this watch once I've put it on my wrist.


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[Verdi]

From what I see around, Milgauss is quite popular. The coloured dial appeals to many.

I see a lot more Milgauss than Explorer 2 or SD, in fact.

[Winnie Bloo]

Well, hopefully, ............the last white dial to be received by my AD will
be collected tomorrow.....all being well....It's been waiting for a few months.

Something about the white dial that I like

I know it doesn't get a lotta lurv

[Investr]

The blue dial is my next.......

[breitlings]

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.

[cornerstore]

It's not that it is unpopular, it's just that there are only so many people that appreciate it. I find it way more comfortable than the top heavy six digit Subs and GMT's. Just as or more comfortable than the Daytona's. The Milgauss has those down turned lugs, weight is evenly distributed and sits very comfortable on the wrist. Sits on the wrist like an instrument.

[turbobevo]

Love mine for its uniqueness and variety on the wrist!

[azrail0507]

I tried on a Milgauss a few weeks ago...loved it! Considering making it my next acquisition...


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[James444]

[RoleyPolly]

I was not a fan of it at all before. It's been slowly growing on me just like the Explorer. There's definitely something special about the Milgauss.

[azrail0507]

Originally Posted by peterskinner

The one thing we can be sure about is that none of us know which models will be the future classics.
I look upon the Milgauss with fondness. Not least because, after too much wine with lunch, I slipped down a dozen concrete steps in Lisbon; I was a bit bruised, the watch was grazed, but it never missed a beat. These, like most Rolexes, are tough little beasts.
Me, I am more careful these days.

Delightful short story!

[diverdoug]

I have always thought the Milgauss stood out as quite different than other offerings from Rolex. My personal feeling is that they look a bit cheesy. Perhaps a number of other potential Rolex buyers feel the same way, possibly explaining any perceived unpopularity.

[904VT]

I'm a big fan of both Millgauss models with the green crystal. Hopefully Rolex adds some more dial options for it in the future

[U5512]

I buy and wear what I like and don't pay any attention to what the others think.

[aes7.5x55]

Originally Posted by U5512

I buy and wear what I like and don't pay any attention to what the others think.

Love it!

[WJGESQ]

Black or blue face very eye catching.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by U5512

I buy and wear what I like and don't pay any attention to what the others think.

Great looking Millgauss!

[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?

For me it's the heft.

[Onikage]

I'd imagine because they're an acquired taste. Non-watch people (who I expect buy 90% of the steel sports range) want the Rolex to look like one.

[manans25]

The white dialed Milgauss looks stunning!!

[flyunder]

I personally like the milgauss a lot. It is not on my top three wishlist , but if I would get a good deal on a GV I wouldn't hesitate to get it.


No pain, no gain

[Voltesvdx]

LOL...Yeah it does remind me of my first swatch: But that's actually why I like the Milgauss!