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Grissom · 8 April 2011, 06:19 AM

Decided to add the "poor step child" White Dial Milgauss to the mix, after seeing all the great pics posted here on TRF, and after a bit of anxiety caused by the UPS Overnight package mysteriously being "left behind" in Louisville, the night before last, it arrived, thankfully, completely unmolested, this morning!

I put it on, and I must admit, I am a bigger fan than I thought I would be!

I love how readable it is, and how it is so understated.

More pics to follow.....off to the Apple Store for a class.....but had to post the requisite "wrist shot", or, of course, it didn't happen!

Thanks, TRF, for all the great pics and posts related to this great watch.....you helped me come to the decision to acquire one for myself!!

Nathan

cedargrove · 8 April 2011, 07:32 AM

Very nice. Congrats.

Michael M. · 8 April 2011, 07:35 AM

Congrats Grissmon! Love the white milgauss!

want to be · 8 April 2011, 07:38 AM

Love the White! I have the GV. Can one own two millie's?

Z-Sub · 8 April 2011, 07:41 AM

Love it.

I'm thinking about getting the white dial as well.

koko105 · 8 April 2011, 07:42 AM

Congratulation

Hulatime · 8 April 2011, 08:22 AM

how does the weight of the Milgauss feel and is this going to be your daily wearer? Congrats!

mtrunner · 8 April 2011, 08:22 AM

Looks great. A very under appreciated watch. I really like the white dial.

Rollie2011 · 8 April 2011, 08:23 AM

Griss,

Thats one sweet piece!

I've often kicked around the idea of picking up the White faced one to offset my black sub.

How do you like it?

SaddleSC · 8 April 2011, 08:23 AM

Beautiful watch! Congratulations.

Caraptor · 8 April 2011, 08:25 AM

Beautiful! I've really been into white dials lately. I really like that one. Congrats (on the watch, not the fact that I like it.)

Rollie2011 · 8 April 2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caraptor

Beautiful! I've really been into white dials lately. I really like that one. Congrats (on the watch, not the fact that I like it.)

I too have been getting into white dials lately.

Can't make up my mind.

I like the Exp II, Daytona, DJ II, Millie.

Lots of good white dial options out there

HL65 · 8 April 2011, 08:43 AM

Very nice!!

Grissom · 8 April 2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want to be

Love the White! I have the GV. Can one own two millie's?

Absolutely......perhaps even three!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

Love it.

I'm thinking about getting the white dial as well.

I am certainly a fan now......beautiful on the wrist in my opinion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hulatime

how does the weight of the Milgauss feel and is this going to be your daily wearer? Congrats!

I was worried about the weight, from what I read online, but once on the wrist, SWEEEEET!!

The GMTIIc will go back in the safe......and Millie will take over as my Daily wear.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollie2011

Griss,

Thats one sweet piece!

I've often kicked around the idea of picking up the White faced one to offset my black sub.

How do you like it?

it, more than I had thought! I was apprehensive, after I committed, but once on the wrist, I was sold!

Thanks to everyone for their well wishes!! I just stopped by Ben Bridge and had their Rolex Certified tech take a look at it and time it.....he came back, and told me it looked brand new and that it timed at -.8 seconds a day. Will see how it actually runs, on the wrist.

jets · 8 April 2011, 09:06 AM

Ah I love that creamsicle. Very cool.

I would probably own one if I didn't already have his cousin:

skyedog · 8 April 2011, 09:07 AM

good looking watch! congrats!

Raucky · 8 April 2011, 09:09 AM

great pick! Enjoy it.

swatty · 8 April 2011, 10:12 AM

Congrats , enjoy it

toph · 8 April 2011, 11:54 AM

love it, wear in good health

MortgageGuy · 8 April 2011, 02:18 PM

Looks awesome, I love the orange

Mosco · 8 April 2011, 02:48 PM

Niiiiiiiice!

Mr. K · 8 April 2011, 03:10 PM

Very nice, wear in good health.

It is a great watch. I was in the same boat, but after getting it, is one of my favs.

sleddog · 8 April 2011, 03:12 PM

Excellent Nathan.......The white dial always pops IMO on this model.

Congratulations!!

threemonkeys · 8 April 2011, 03:18 PM

Hey Grissom - I have to say that the white is winning me over. I love how clean it is.

Puffy · 8 April 2011, 07:28 PM

oh yeah Nathan that's a stunner man!!! that's my next purchase for sure!! tried it on recently and i was sold.

it's such a slow mover though

axjimenez · 8 April 2011, 11:03 PM

Very Nice - Congrats!

Grissom · 9 April 2011, 01:53 AM

Thanks, Greg......I think it was your thread where you swapped the white and gv that got me to really take notice of the white!! That and your GREAT photos, of the one you have posted for sale. I imagine that one will be on someone's wrist soon, as well....your photos are so compelling!!

Mark and Craig, after just 24 hours of wrist time, I am completely won over.....and Rob, you are spot one.....the dial does "pop", and this may very well be the cleanest looking Rolex I have ever worn!!

And Anders, you are right, it is evidently a slow mover, which is good for those of us who like it!! Perhaps even good for future resale value waaaaay down the road, if this one turns out to be the least produced/sold version.

Guys, thanks again for all the nice, positive comments, and congrats. I really love the watch, from the dial, to the nice contrast between the brushed outer links and the polished center links of the bracelet, to the weight/feel of the watch on the wrist. I had pretty much initially discounted the Milgauss when I first saw it, but am extremely happy that I gave it another round of consideration, now that I have it on my wrist.

The bad news.......I might end up with a complete set!

I am seriously thinking of getting a black, and a GV, G-d Forbid!

The hazards of TRF, and my lack of "won't power"!!

rolexsweep · 9 April 2011, 01:57 AM

absolutely beautiful! congrats!!!!

dalip · 9 April 2011, 01:58 AM

Great pick up....! Now I'm starting to miss mine...Congrats! And a complete set would be quite something!!!!

Puffy · 9 April 2011, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grissom

And Anders, you are right, it is evidently a slow mover, which is good for those of us who like it!! Perhaps even good for future resale value waaaaay down the road, if this one turns out to be the least produced/sold version.

absolutely it never moves actually

i'll get one in a couple of months. it's by far the cleanest i've had on my wrist in a long time

(sorry for the hijack

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8 April 2011, 07:41 AM	#5
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Love it. I'm thinking about getting the white dial as well. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

8 April 2011, 08:22 AM	#7
Hulatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calif Posts: 348	Looks good... how does the weight of the Milgauss feel and is this going to be your daily wearer? Congrats!

8 April 2011, 08:23 AM	#10
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	Beautiful watch! Congratulations. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

8 April 2011, 08:43 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,494	Very nice!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 April 2011, 09:06 AM	#15
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Ah I love that creamsicle. Very cool. I would probably own one if I didn't already have his cousin: __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

8 April 2011, 07:32 AM	#2
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Very nice. Congrats.

8 April 2011, 07:35 AM	#3
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Congrats Grissmon! Love the white milgauss!

8 April 2011, 07:38 AM	#4
want to be "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ft.Lauderedale Posts: 181	Love the White! I have the GV. Can one own two millie's?

8 April 2011, 07:42 AM	#6
koko105 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cairo Posts: 307	Congratulation

8 April 2011, 08:22 AM	#8
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,826	Looks great. A very under appreciated watch. I really like the white dial.

8 April 2011, 08:23 AM	#9
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Griss, Thats one sweet piece! I've often kicked around the idea of picking up the White faced one to offset my black sub. How do you like it?

8 April 2011, 08:25 AM	#11
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	Beautiful! I've really been into white dials lately. I really like that one. Congrats (on the watch, not the fact that I like it.)

8 April 2011, 09:07 AM	#16
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	good looking watch! congrats!

8 April 2011, 09:09 AM	#17
Raucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Ohio Watch: Milgauss Wht V Posts: 204	great pick! Enjoy it. __________________ Milgauss Wht V

8 April 2011, 10:12 AM	#18
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Congrats , enjoy it

8 April 2011, 11:54 AM	#19
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	love it, wear in good health __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 April 2011, 02:18 PM	#20
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Looks awesome, I love the orange __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

8 April 2011, 02:48 PM	#21
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Niiiiiiiice! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

8 April 2011, 03:10 PM	#22
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,035	Very nice, wear in good health. It is a great watch. I was in the same boat, but after getting it, is one of my favs.

8 April 2011, 03:12 PM	#23
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	Excellent Nathan.......The white dial always pops IMO on this model. Congratulations!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

8 April 2011, 03:18 PM	#24
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Hey Grissom - I have to say that the white is winning me over. I love how clean it is.

8 April 2011, 07:28 PM	#25
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	oh yeah Nathan that's a stunner man!!! that's my next purchase for sure!! tried it on recently and i was sold. it's such a slow mover though __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

8 April 2011, 11:03 PM	#26
axjimenez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Arlington, Va Watch: ALL OF THEM Posts: 1,705	Very Nice - Congrats! __________________ “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Rolex 114060 Omega SMP 2531.80 Vintage Omega - no idea but dad's watch

9 April 2011, 01:53 AM	#27
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	Thanks, Greg......I think it was your thread where you swapped the white and gv that got me to really take notice of the white!! That and your GREAT photos, of the one you have posted for sale. I imagine that one will be on someone's wrist soon, as well....your photos are so compelling!! Mark and Craig, after just 24 hours of wrist time, I am completely won over.....and Rob, you are spot one.....the dial does "pop", and this may very well be the cleanest looking Rolex I have ever worn!! And Anders, you are right, it is evidently a slow mover, which is good for those of us who like it!! Perhaps even good for future resale value waaaaay down the road, if this one turns out to be the least produced/sold version. Guys, thanks again for all the nice, positive comments, and congrats. I really love the watch, from the dial, to the nice contrast between the brushed outer links and the polished center links of the bracelet, to the weight/feel of the watch on the wrist. I had pretty much initially discounted the Milgauss when I first saw it, but am extremely happy that I gave it another round of consideration, now that I have it on my wrist. The bad news.......I might end up with a complete set! I am seriously thinking of getting a black, and a GV, G-d Forbid! The hazards of TRF, and my lack of "won't power"!! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

9 April 2011, 01:57 AM	#28
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	absolutely beautiful! congrats!!!! __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

9 April 2011, 01:58 AM	#29
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great pick up....! Now I'm starting to miss mine...Congrats! And a complete set would be quite something!!!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

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