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wesleyvs · 28 August 2021, 04:12 AM

Just got a new milgauss from Aug. 2021 and noticed it has brushed lugs instead of polished ones !
Anyone else got this ??
Maybe an update or a fault (using airking case) ?

Cheers

Jackie Daytona · 28 August 2021, 04:18 AM

Weird. Mine is from May and is polished. Interesting look.

992Guy · 28 August 2021, 04:18 AM

Check the case and see if your serial # is between the lugs. If so then you probably got a pretty rare bird.

If not then you got a problem or this thread is clickbait.

Rado63 · 28 August 2021, 04:24 AM

Interesting! You got this from a Rolex AD?

wesleyvs · 28 August 2021, 04:40 AM

Yes it is bought from an AD
They took of the stickers also from the lugs (wich normally shouldn’t be on brushed lugs)
They forgot 2 stickers on 1 lug so it has not been done afterwards. As seen here:

TheDapperYank · 28 August 2021, 04:41 AM

Huh, I also just got a Milgauss literally a week ago and mine has the polished case. You should keep it I think it's neat.

~JJ · 28 August 2021, 04:46 AM

Wow, lucky man! The high polish always kept me away.

Duey · 28 August 2021, 05:16 AM

Looks like they're using the Air-King case in Milgauss production now

saxo3 · 28 August 2021, 05:28 AM

Congratulations.

This Milgauss with brushed lugs looks much nicer than with polished lugs, imo.

saxo3 · 28 August 2021, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~JJ

Wow, lucky man! The high polish always kept me away.

Me too.

fskywalker · 28 August 2021, 05:34 AM

Think it looks great!

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JoseR · 28 August 2021, 05:34 AM

I prefer the brushed lugs instead of polished. I like it..

Alex71168 · 28 August 2021, 05:37 AM

Wow odd but I think it looks better!

bwdellorf76 · 28 August 2021, 05:37 AM

Thumbs up!! I like it as well!

rolexperfect · 28 August 2021, 05:39 AM

I doubt it’s a problem but rather an update but so so weird.

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dafuture · 28 August 2021, 06:11 AM

My god, this is my dream. You are a very, very, lucky person.

wesleyvs · 28 August 2021, 06:25 AM

I think it looks great ! But really wondering if they made a mistake and used an Air-King case maybe ? That woulde be something special.
Going to contact the AD and see what they have to say.

214270Explorer · 28 August 2021, 06:35 AM

Do not let the AD take it back under any circumstances.

saxo3 · 28 August 2021, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesleyvs

I think it looks great ! But really wondering if they made a mistake and used an Air-King case maybe ? That woulde be something special.
Going to contact the AD and see what they have to say.

Yes, it looks great.
Ask the AD if he has a Milgauss with brushed lugs AND brushed bezel. If yes, please call me

Eric88 · 28 August 2021, 07:12 AM

Very interesting. Several forum members have done this modification over the years. One of the older threads has missing pics, but this one has some pics.

Yours sounds like it might be a factory anomaly/mistake, or an unpublished change by Rolex? The one thing I'd be mindful of is ensuring that this was a BRAND NEW Milgauss and not one that was polished and refinished by someone that was unaware of the Milgauss' case specifications.

In any event, it looks cool! It took me a while to get used to the amount of shine on my Milgauss.

Malum · 28 August 2021, 08:43 AM

Brushed lugs , no pcl’s and I’m in .

SearChart · 28 August 2021, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxo3

Congratulations.

This Milgauss with brushed lugs looks much nicer than with polished lugs, imo.

I agree

Andad · 28 August 2021, 04:47 PM

Looks good wth the brushed lugs.

All it needs now is a black dial.

Gab27 · 28 August 2021, 04:56 PM

I am absolutely floored by how much that improves the appearance.

Old Expat Beast · 28 August 2021, 05:21 PM

If you have the right tool to do it without scratching the lugs, it would be interesting to take a look at the case reference number.

If it is to become a collectible anomaly, you'll need a written request from the AD or Rolex asking for it back, otherwise there's nothing to prove you didn't get it brushed yourself.

Ceb · 28 August 2021, 05:36 PM

Unusual, I picked one up on the 7th Aug and has the normal polished lugs. Maybe Rolex are using the Air-King/Milgauss parts bin up ready for discontinuation

kieselguhr · 28 August 2021, 06:09 PM

Congratulations! It looks great with brushed lugs!

I still prefer the mirror polish on mine. More depth when combined with the alternating brush and polish of the bracelet.

If it’s an error from manufacturer, that is one unique Milgauss!!!

2001jesper · 28 August 2021, 06:11 PM

Looks great! Prefer it over the "regular" version

Horationelson · 28 August 2021, 07:10 PM

This is so weird. Only yesterday I was staring at my Milgauss on wrist and thinking that those polished lugs are a bit loud and it would be nicer if they were brushed. Maybe double check with Rolex HQ that the serial number in your rehaut is for that of a MIlgauss and not Airking?

inadeje · 28 August 2021, 07:14 PM

When was this purchased OP? I’m trying to validate or rule out a change in the reference.

28 August 2021, 04:18 AM	#2
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,823	Weird. Mine is from May and is polished. Interesting look. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

28 August 2021, 04:24 AM	#4
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Interesting! You got this from a Rolex AD? __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

28 August 2021, 05:28 AM	#9
saxo3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: . Posts: 2,678	Milgauss brushed lugs update Congratulations. This Milgauss with brushed lugs looks much nicer than with polished lugs, imo.

28 August 2021, 05:34 AM	#11
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,604	Think it looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

28 August 2021, 05:34 AM	#12
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,154	I prefer the brushed lugs instead of polished. I like it.. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

28 August 2021, 04:18 AM	#3
992Guy Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Free State o Mind Posts: 109	Check the case and see if your serial # is between the lugs. If so then you probably got a pretty rare bird. If not then you got a problem or this thread is clickbait.

28 August 2021, 04:41 AM	#6
TheDapperYank "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Denver, CO Watch: 116400GV Posts: 97	Huh, I also just got a Milgauss literally a week ago and mine has the polished case. You should keep it I think it's neat.

28 August 2021, 04:46 AM	#7
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,131	Wow, lucky man! The high polish always kept me away.

28 August 2021, 05:16 AM	#8
Duey 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,575	Looks like they're using the Air-King case in Milgauss production now

28 August 2021, 05:37 AM	#13
Alex71168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 474	Wow odd but I think it looks better!

28 August 2021, 05:37 AM	#14
bwdellorf76 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 727	Thumbs up!! I like it as well!

28 August 2021, 05:39 AM	#15
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28 August 2021, 06:11 AM	#16
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28 August 2021, 06:35 AM	#18
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Do not let the AD take it back under any circumstances. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

28 August 2021, 07:12 AM	#20
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	Very interesting. Several forum members have done this modification over the years. One of the older threads has missing pics, but this one has some pics. Yours sounds like it might be a factory anomaly/mistake, or an unpublished change by Rolex? The one thing I'd be mindful of is ensuring that this was a BRAND NEW Milgauss and not one that was polished and refinished by someone that was unaware of the Milgauss' case specifications. In any event, it looks cool! It took me a while to get used to the amount of shine on my Milgauss.

28 August 2021, 08:43 AM	#21
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,012	Brushed lugs , no pcl’s and I’m in .

28 August 2021, 04:47 PM	#23
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	Looks good wth the brushed lugs. All it needs now is a black dial. __________________ E

28 August 2021, 04:56 PM	#24
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	I am absolutely floored by how much that improves the appearance.

28 August 2021, 05:21 PM	#25
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	If you have the right tool to do it without scratching the lugs, it would be interesting to take a look at the case reference number. If it is to become a collectible anomaly, you'll need a written request from the AD or Rolex asking for it back, otherwise there's nothing to prove you didn't get it brushed yourself. __________________ _______________________

28 August 2021, 05:36 PM	#26
Ceb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Watch: SD, Sub's & GMT's Posts: 158	Unusual, I picked one up on the 7th Aug and has the normal polished lugs. Maybe Rolex are using the Air-King/Milgauss parts bin up ready for discontinuation

28 August 2021, 06:09 PM	#27
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,423	Milgauss brushed lugs update Congratulations! It looks great with brushed lugs! I still prefer the mirror polish on mine. More depth when combined with the alternating brush and polish of the bracelet. If it’s an error from manufacturer, that is one unique Milgauss!!!

28 August 2021, 06:11 PM	#28
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,645	Looks great! Prefer it over the "regular" version

28 August 2021, 07:10 PM	#29
Horationelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 260	This is so weird. Only yesterday I was staring at my Milgauss on wrist and thinking that those polished lugs are a bit loud and it would be nicer if they were brushed. Maybe double check with Rolex HQ that the serial number in your rehaut is for that of a MIlgauss and not Airking?

28 August 2021, 07:14 PM	#30
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