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faingator · 2 December 2009, 12:25 AM

Hi all, I'm a new member here at the Rolex Forum. I currently own a Rolex Deepsea and I'm very happy with it. I'm in the market to purchase a Rolex Milgauss. I visited my local AD to get a up close hands on view of Milgauess. I love the clean and classic look. I believe it will be a good compliment to my DSSD. Does the Milgauss hold it's value on the resell market?

Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Richard

Jason71 · 2 December 2009, 12:36 AM

IMHO, none of the Rolexes hold their value when purchased at Retail price or close to retail price. 2nd hand Rolexes have an inherent intrinsic value, but you will lose money from what you paid. Retail in the US for the Black or the White Milgauss is $6,200. Typically, they resell for ~ $4,000 - $4,500 in good condition.

chillviper · 2 December 2009, 12:40 AM

Buy it for the love, not the investment. I love my GV! Get more compliments than my SS Daytona. Between the crystal and the seconds hand, there's nothing like it.

esm · 2 December 2009, 01:34 AM

IMO not right now but in a good few years time maybe..... And also depends on the model too

sakuraba · 2 December 2009, 01:50 AM

IMO you'll lose money (short term) on any new Rolex bought at retail. The older 1019s took a while before they started to appreciate.

The reward is in the ownership.

dukester · 2 December 2009, 01:55 AM

No watch will hold its value, unless ofcourse it is one of a kind piece. You should buy watches for the love and not as an investment.

1000ftSub · 2 December 2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dukester

No watch will hold its value, unless ofcourse it is one of a kind piece. You should buy watches for the love and not as an investment.

indeed!

RFXMM · 2 December 2009, 02:13 AM

My GV has been appreciated...by me everytime I wear it.

Seriously though, I thinks it's like anything else of quality, buy it low, hold it for ten years then sell it for what you paid for it and be happy in having owned it.

WatchTimes · 2 December 2009, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFXMM

My GV has been appreciated...by me everytime I wear it.

Seriously though, I thinks it's like anything else of quality, buy it low, hold it for ten years then sell it for what you paid for it and be happy in having owned it.

X2!!

I agree with everything RFXMM has said.

My GV is my most comfortable Rolex and is quickly becoming my favorite as well.

pz93c · 2 December 2009, 02:43 AM

That translates to buy used but buy a Milgauss.

zlin08033 · 2 December 2009, 03:19 AM

Also depend on how much you pay for it.

Welshwatchman · 2 December 2009, 04:29 AM

Get it for a very keen price and the watch will hardly depreciate from that point onwards.

If Rolex discontinue it as they did the previous two incarnations then it's only going to be upwards.

AIKO · 2 December 2009, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faingator

Hi all, I'm a new member here at the Rolex Forum. I currently own a Rolex Deepsea and I'm very happy with it. I'm in the market to purchase a Rolex Milgauss. I visited my local AD to get a up close hands on view of Milgauess. I love the clean and classic look. I believe it will be a good compliment to my DSSD. Does the Milgauss hold it's value on the resell market?

Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Richard

Maybe looking to purchase one that is very lightly used for even a new one from one of the trusted sellers from the sales forum may be an option? That was most if not all of the depreciation is already taken out.

axjimenez · 2 December 2009, 05:57 AM

I will not comment on the investment side I will just say that I purchased one off one of the forums and got a great price. It get's delivered tomorrow so my vote is.......if you love it go for it and I think it will complement your deepsea very well

faingator · 2 December 2009, 07:22 AM

Thank you for all the feedback on my Milgauss question. I agree, no watch should be bought as an investment. I have inquired about a Milgauss GV from a trusted seller from the Rolex forum. It's a bit pricer than a slightly used $4000-$4500 Milgauss i've seen on TZ and other forums for sale. IMHO, based on a $6200 retail, the Milgauss value hasn't held up very well. I guess that's why I'm concerned about the Milgauss GV holding it's value.

Once again, thanks for the feedback. I look forward to interacting with you'll on the forum going forward.

Richard

WJGESQ · 2 December 2009, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faingator

Thank you for all the feedback on my Milgauss question. I agree, no watch should be bought as an investment. I have inquired about a Milgauss GV from a trusted seller from the Rolex forum. It's a bit pricer than a slightly used $4000-$4500 Milgauss i've seen on TZ and other forums for sale. IMHO, based on a $6200 retail, the Milgauss value hasn't held up very well. I guess that's why I'm concerned about the Milgauss GV holding it's value.

Once again, thanks for the feedback. I look forward to interacting with you'll on the forum going forward.

Richard

Its a unique looking watch, especially with the black face/green tint.

Tools · 2 December 2009, 07:32 AM

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The Milgauss in it's current form has only been out for a couple of years..

It took a decade off, and now since it's re-release, you can't hardly find any of the older Milgauss for under 20k or so......

.. So, I would say that from a historical perspective, you were better off buying a Milgauss than most of the other models..........

I would not even consider what TZ or TRF are selling the new ones for used today.... it is irrelevant as you could hardly give one away 20 years ago..... that's the investment time you need to look at...

cinzia · 21 January 2013, 03:58 PM

Hello Everyone
I am new and forgive me if this question has been asked in the past.
I am definitely going to buy a Milgauss however I have read that the white face is not very popular and I do like it .
So the choice is either White or Black with Green. Being a women a would prefer white .

Any help would be appreciated . My other watch is a DateJust Oyster Perpetual
Thank you

kilyung · 21 January 2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinzia

Hello Everyone
I am new and forgive me if this question has been asked in the past.
I am definitely going to buy a Milgauss however I have read that the white face is not very popular and I do like it .
So the choice is either White or Black with Green. Being a women a would prefer white .

Any help would be appreciated . My other watch is a DateJust Oyster Perpetual
Thank you

Welcome, if you like white then get it. Don't worry about popularity.

T. Ferguson · 21 January 2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Welcome, if you like white then get it. Don't worry about popularity.

Good advice. Now as far as "popularity", from what I've read around here the GV model seems to have the most buzz.

mjclark32 · 29 January 2013, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Welcome, if you like white then get it. Don't worry about popularity.

jerseyden · 21 January 2013, 05:50 PM

Be a shepherd, not a sheep. if you like it then go for it.

Contact_Robert · 27 January 2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinzia

Hello Everyone
I am new and forgive me if this question has been asked in the past.
I am definitely going to buy a Milgauss however I have read that the white face is not very popular and I do like it .
So the choice is either White or Black with Green. Being a women a would prefer white .

Any help would be appreciated . My other watch is a DateJust Oyster Perpetual
Thank you

I own the GV, but love the white face Milgauss. I bought the GV because I imprinted on it when I first saw it in a magazine. If i could get away with it, I would definitely by the white dial.

Gaijin · 21 January 2013, 07:43 PM

Holy thread bump!

JGX · 21 January 2013, 07:57 PM

Personally (and it's just MHO) I think that the white face will be a collectors item of the future simply because they are (at the moment) not the most popular models. Of course, I could be totally and utterly wrong!!

swils8610 · 22 January 2013, 01:10 AM

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SlashCom · 22 January 2013, 01:21 AM

On any given day I change my mind, but today I agree the white looks lovely.

wohlfecc · 22 January 2013, 01:55 AM

Time will tell if the current version will be as collectible as the previous versions, of course. And who knows for sure? I think that it will always be a niche piece in the Rolex lineup (if it's there at all- think Turn-O-Graph).

That can turn on or turn off future buyers.

Rich2putt · 22 January 2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by wohlfecc

Time will tell if the current version will be as collectible as the previous versions, of course. And who knows for sure? I think that it will always be a niche piece in the Rolex lineup (if it's there at all- think Turn-O-Graph).

That can turn on or turn off future buyers.

Speaking about TOG, I purchased a TT TOG 3yrs ago at a 15% discount. Final price was under $7,700 and it's present value is approx $10,000.

I purchased the TOG because I loved it and to this day still do. I did not purchase as an investment. It's unlikely I would get the full value at this juncture but that immaterial.

Royalex · 22 January 2013, 02:19 AM

At this moment i do not think that milgauss would hold its value , you have to wait for another 20 years more, just like the vintage milgauss which in the past, not so many collectors did collect,then it becomes rare.

2 December 2009, 12:25 AM	#1
faingator "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Myers, FL Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 8,726	Does the Rolex Milgauss hold it's value? Hi all, I'm a new member here at the Rolex Forum. I currently own a Rolex Deepsea and I'm very happy with it. I'm in the market to purchase a Rolex Milgauss. I visited my local AD to get a up close hands on view of Milgauess. I love the clean and classic look. I believe it will be a good compliment to my DSSD. Does the Milgauss hold it's value on the resell market? Thank you in advance for your feedback. Richard

2 December 2009, 12:36 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	IMHO, none of the Rolexes hold their value when purchased at Retail price or close to retail price. 2nd hand Rolexes have an inherent intrinsic value, but you will lose money from what you paid. Retail in the US for the Black or the White Milgauss is $6,200. Typically, they resell for ~ $4,000 - $4,500 in good condition. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

2 December 2009, 04:29 AM	#12
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Get it for a very keen price and the watch will hardly depreciate from that point onwards. If Rolex discontinue it as they did the previous two incarnations then it's only going to be upwards. __________________ ..33

2 December 2009, 07:32 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	... The Milgauss in it's current form has only been out for a couple of years.. It took a decade off, and now since it's re-release, you can't hardly find any of the older Milgauss for under 20k or so...... .. So, I would say that from a historical perspective, you were better off buying a Milgauss than most of the other models.......... I would not even consider what TZ or TRF are selling the new ones for used today.... it is irrelevant as you could hardly give one away 20 years ago..... that's the investment time you need to look at... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 January 2013, 03:58 PM	#18
cinzia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Milgauss White Face Hello Everyone I am new and forgive me if this question has been asked in the past. I am definitely going to buy a Milgauss however I have read that the white face is not very popular and I do like it . So the choice is either White or Black with Green. Being a women a would prefer white . Any help would be appreciated . My other watch is a DateJust Oyster Perpetual Thank you

2 December 2009, 12:40 AM	#3
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Buy it for the love, not the investment. I love my GV! Get more compliments than my SS Daytona. Between the crystal and the seconds hand, there's nothing like it.

2 December 2009, 01:34 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	IMO not right now but in a good few years time maybe..... And also depends on the model too

2 December 2009, 01:50 AM	#5
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	IMO you'll lose money (short term) on any new Rolex bought at retail. The older 1019s took a while before they started to appreciate. The reward is in the ownership.

2 December 2009, 01:55 AM	#6
dukester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Los Angeles Watch: 2 SS Daytonas(W&B) Posts: 542	No watch will hold its value, unless ofcourse it is one of a kind piece. You should buy watches for the love and not as an investment.

2 December 2009, 02:13 AM	#8
RFXMM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Atl Watch: 16710 Posts: 654	My GV has been appreciated...by me everytime I wear it. Seriously though, I thinks it's like anything else of quality, buy it low, hold it for ten years then sell it for what you paid for it and be happy in having owned it.

2 December 2009, 02:43 AM	#10
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	That translates to buy used but buy a Milgauss.

2 December 2009, 03:19 AM	#11
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,034	Also depend on how much you pay for it.

2 December 2009, 05:57 AM	#14
axjimenez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Arlington, Va Watch: ALL OF THEM Posts: 1,705	I will not comment on the investment side I will just say that I purchased one off one of the forums and got a great price. It get's delivered tomorrow so my vote is.......if you love it go for it and I think it will complement your deepsea very well

2 December 2009, 07:22 AM	#15
faingator "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Myers, FL Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 8,726	Thank you for all the feedback on my Milgauss question. I agree, no watch should be bought as an investment. I have inquired about a Milgauss GV from a trusted seller from the Rolex forum. It's a bit pricer than a slightly used $4000-$4500 Milgauss i've seen on TZ and other forums for sale. IMHO, based on a $6200 retail, the Milgauss value hasn't held up very well. I guess that's why I'm concerned about the Milgauss GV holding it's value. Once again, thanks for the feedback. I look forward to interacting with you'll on the forum going forward. Richard

21 January 2013, 05:50 PM	#22
jerseyden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Den Location: Jersey CI Posts: 510	Be a shepherd, not a sheep. if you like it then go for it.

21 January 2013, 07:43 PM	#24
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Holy thread bump!

21 January 2013, 07:57 PM	#25
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	Personally (and it's just MHO) I think that the white face will be a collectors item of the future simply because they are (at the moment) not the most popular models. Of course, I could be totally and utterly wrong!!

22 January 2013, 01:10 AM	#26
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Love my white dial Milgauss. I paid 4500 form a member here. It's still worth 4500. Get the white dial! Very unique watch! Mine says hi. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2013, 01:21 AM	#27
SlashCom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 65	On any given day I change my mind, but today I agree the white looks lovely.

22 January 2013, 01:55 AM	#28
wohlfecc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 195	Time will tell if the current version will be as collectible as the previous versions, of course. And who knows for sure? I think that it will always be a niche piece in the Rolex lineup (if it's there at all- think Turn-O-Graph). That can turn on or turn off future buyers.

22 January 2013, 02:19 AM	#30
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	At this moment i do not think that milgauss would hold its value , you have to wait for another 20 years more, just like the vintage milgauss which in the past, not so many collectors did collect,then it becomes rare.

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