TUDOR killed the Milgauss

[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

They brought back the Milgauss. The 1019 was discontinued in 1988. It was resurrected as the 116400 in 2007.

Originally Posted by -94-

And they do same again don't think so Milgauss not part of future forever history now bye bye

Originally Posted by zeuloa

They brought back the Milgauss, in 2007.

Ha, that's what I get for not reading closely the whole article about the history of the Milgauss line on watchbox.com last night (I skimmed it).

When I read it I saw "Originally launched in 1956" in the beginning paragraph and scrolled through most of the article until the current 116400.

I incorrectly assumed it was a continuous lineage.


Learn something new everyday, thanks fellas!

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

When has Rolex ever brought back an entire model line?

Milgauss!

Edit: I see you already got there. No reason why they won't do it again. I think it's a good candidate for titanium. Since 2007 the Milgauss has been an homage, not a functionally relevant scientific watch.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Etschell

All tudor movements will eventually be master chronometer and METAS certified.

Once again a step ahead of Rolex.

Milgauss has no place.

On the basis that Tudor is owned by the HWF, as is Rolex, no, Tudor didn't kill the Milgaus.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Etschell

All tudor movements will eventually be master chronometer and METAS certified.

Once again a step ahead of Rolex.

Milgauss has no place.

Who is going to buy a METAS certified Tudor over a Milgauss GV?

Who even knows or cares what METAS means in normal use?

[diver2012]

Originally Posted by Andad

Who is going to buy a METAS certified Tudor over a Milgauss GV?

Who even knows or cares what METAS means in normal use?

Exactly the sort of person that would....buy a Milgauss?

[VonSomething]

Call me crazy but I'll take a Milgauss over a Tudor.

[904VT]

I don’t know if I would call it a step ahead. Tudor is Rolex’s testing ground.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by White Collar Boy

I got caught cork sniffing again! Good, fair point Dan.

All good, Matt!
dP

[HogwldFLTR]

I truely believe that the Milgauss died because STEM isn't an orientation of most Rolex owners and it holds minimal attractiveness for the majority of the Rolex buying public. The watches history, name, and intent have no impact unless it has to do with espionage, racing, flying, or empire building.

[tifosi]

Actually....Rolex killed the Milgauss.

[amh]

No... The Market killed the milgauss.

[fmc000]

This site should change the topmost picture :-)

[mini sub]

Instagram killed the Milgauss. It just wasn't the darling of the inked tracksuit brigade.

[Cwillis0001]

Originally Posted by mini sub

inked tracksuit brigade.

AWESOME band name.

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by Cwillis0001

AWESOME band name.

[HONDABBQ]

This anitmagnetic argument is stupid.
Back when it was introduced with the 1019 it was a feat. Yes nowadays with technology improvements its passe, and not used for its original intention.
When you look at the totality of the Rolex line up in the "sports" category, how many use their subs for diving? How many pilots are racing across the globe with their GMTs? How many race cars drivers are timing the laps with their Daytonas?
I hope you get my point, that yes its from a bygone era but still a part of the history of Rolex.

[enjoythemusic]

Video killed the radio star. Oops i mean...

Tudor killed the Rolex Milgauss star. Was the first 'on list' and got this from Nick at Mayors in Tampa. Thanks Nick!

PS: The Tudor display back and movement details are

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[-94-]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Milgauss!

Edit: I see you already got there. No reason why they won't do it again. I think it's a good candidate for titanium. Since 2007 the Milgauss has been an homage, not a functionally relevant scientific watch.

New CEO since then no more homage that’s Tudor, Rolex now push technology limit like Challenge or creating fresh new look like OP and DD and left side GMT never see Milgauss again bye bye

[Krash]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

This anitmagnetic argument is stupid.
Back when it was introduced with the 1019 it was a feat. Yes nowadays with technology improvements its passe, and not used for its original intention.
When you look at the totality of the Rolex line up in the "sports" category, how many use their subs for diving? How many pilots are racing across the globe with their GMTs? How many race cars drivers are timing the laps with their Daytonas?
I hope you get my point, that yes its from a bygone era but still a part of the history of Rolex.

I really disagree. It’s called the Milgauss for a reason. The problem is that just about every Omega is more anti-magnetic than it, including their dress watches. Rolex divers, GMTs and chronographs aren’t in the category of being outmatched by the competition like the Milgauss was.

Rolex knows this, everyone knows this; it’s been discussed for years. It’s not surprising for those that understand this.


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[HONDABBQ]

Originally Posted by Krash

I really disagree. It’s called the Milgauss for a reason. The problem is that just about every Omega is more anti-magnetic than it, including their dress watches. Rolex divers, GMTs and chronographs aren’t in the category of being outmatched by the competition like the Milgauss was.

Rolex knows this, everyone knows this; it’s been discussed for years. It’s not surprising for those that understand this.


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Point missed. Sorry.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

Point missed. Sorry.

I get your point. I just disagree with it. You’re saying people that don’t dive wear divers, etc., and then you’re trying to apply that to the Milgauss. I totally disagree with that assertion. The whole point of the Milgauss is it’s anti-magnetic properties, but unfortunately, it’s just not that good at it.

And BTW, suggesting that Tudor killed the Milgauss is even more ridiculous.


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[Loujo]

Slow day, eh?

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by -94-

New CEO since then no more homage that’s Tudor,

That's a point. Some Tudor models of late have done Rolex better than Rolex.

I wouldn't count the Milgauss out in the medium to long term. I have my Z Blue so it won't make a difference to me if the name is revived or not.

[mikkey]

I don't think there should be room for competition.

[enjoythemusic]

I'd love to see Rolex use some 'trick materials' to make a 'completely' anti-magnetic movement that far exceeds METAS. Look at the new deeeeeeep dive timepiece, perhaps Rolex is 'certifying' a new far higher spec 'guass?

[White Collar Boy]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

This anitmagnetic argument is stupid.
Back when it was introduced with the 1019 it was a feat. Yes nowadays with technology improvements its passe, and not used for its original intention.
When you look at the totality of the Rolex line up in the "sports" category, how many use their subs for diving? How many pilots are racing across the globe with their GMTs? How many race cars drivers are timing the laps with their Daytonas?
I hope you get my point, that yes its from a bygone era but still a part of the history of Rolex.

I think I get your point: that we’re making an exception for the Milgauss if we say it went because of its technology, when that doesn’t matter with anything else Rolex made for a certain purpose but is still enjoyed in a quaint way and appreciated as part of the brand's history.

Maybe the modern Milgauss just looked too different to the old one to keep it going.

[Ruvv]

Originally Posted by mikkey

I don't think there should be room for competition.

Exactly

[dk65]

I love me Milgauss. I know the history - I work in the sciences, it means a lot to me. I think the ceramic Daytona is hideous (either color). I'm probably in the minority here. I have turned down ceramic Daytonas from AD a couple times.

Arguing about what watch is more resistant to magnetism is dumb. Nobody encounters fields of that strength in daily use, unintentionally.

If we really valued practicality above style, ethos, history, and je-ne-sais-quoi... we'd all be wearing Apple Watches or G Shocks.

[dk65]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I truely believe that the Milgauss died because STEM isn't an orientation of most Rolex owners and it holds minimal attractiveness for the majority of the Rolex buying public. The watches history, name, and intent have no impact unless it has to do with espionage, racing, flying, or empire building.

Agree. I imagine that 99.9% of Rolex market does not understand the physics behind the Milgauss iron cage concept. to me, it's beautiful, and every time I put it on, it reminds me of how far science has come in 50 years, and excites me for where we will find ourselves 50 years from now.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by dk65

I love me Milgauss. I know the history - I work in the sciences, it means a lot to me. I think the ceramic Daytona is hideous (either color). I'm probably in the minority here. I have turned down ceramic Daytonas from AD a couple times.

Arguing about what watch is more resistant to magnetism is dumb. Nobody encounters fields of that strength in daily use, unintentionally.

If we really valued practicality above style, ethos, history, and je-ne-sais-quoi... we'd all be wearing Apple Watches or G Shocks.

Obviously it’s not dumb. Rolex retired it.


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