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Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 07:25 AM

Hi all

Was offered this today & I just can’t make up my mind if I should buy it or not & would love for you guys with your knowledge & experience to give me any pros or cons of the watch.

I know some will say ‘it’s your choice and that’s all that matters’ but I’m such an indecisive guy it’s unreal ha ha.

I said the same about my explorer which I now love!

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Snow-Dweller · 17 May 2019, 07:26 AM

This is very similar to your Explorer. What else do you have?

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

This is very similar to your Explorer. What else do you have?

Only the explorer now. Sold the others (wish I hadn't

)

Snow-Dweller · 17 May 2019, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricky Rolex

Only the explorer now. Sold the others (wish I hadn't

)

Then if I were in your shoes I’d forget about a Milgauss. Take your time....try to want something more different to your Explorer.

piratfisk · 17 May 2019, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Then if I were in your shoes I’d forget about a Milgauss. Take your time....try to want something more different to your Explorer.

I agree with this. You're comparing two no-date OP variants. I'd hold out & find something substantially different, like a TT DJ on jubilee.

coffeebreak · 17 May 2019, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Then if I were in your shoes I’d forget about a Milgauss. Take your time....try to want something more different to your Explorer.

Agree with this

brandrea · 17 May 2019, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

This is very similar to your Explorer. What else do you have?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Then if I were in your shoes I’d forget about a Milgauss. Take your time....try to want something more different to your Explorer.

Ditto

AK797 · 17 May 2019, 07:30 AM

List your pros and cons and it will soon become clear which is stronger, or we can tell you.

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

List your pros and cons and it will soon become clear which is stronger, or we can tell you.

Pros:

Love the orange touch on black dial

The polished centre links

The relative simplicity but quirkiness of the lightning bolt

Cons:

Milgauss doesn't seem to get much love from what I've seen.

If I was ever to move it on in the future I'm not sure it would be very sought after? I'm not a flipper but I get bored after a few years.

Is it seen as a downgrade from the gv green model? (I like it but a tad too colorful for me)

AK797 · 17 May 2019, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Rolex

Pros:

Love the orange touch on black dial

The polished centre links

The relative simplicity but quirkiness of the lightning bolt

Cons:

Milgauss doesn't seem to get much love from what I've seen.

If I was ever to move it on in the future I'm not sure it would be very sought after? I'm not a flipper but I get bored after a few years.

Is it seen as a downgrade from the gv green model? (I like it but a tad too colorful for me)

Pros win for sure, cons are only about price and selling which should always be secondary in a watch hobby.

chriswang0130 · 17 May 2019, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Rolex

Pros:

Love the orange touch on black dial

The polished centre links

The relative simplicity but quirkiness of the lightning bolt

Cons:

Milgauss doesn't seem to get much love from what I've seen.

If I was ever to move it on in the future I'm not sure it would be very sought after? I'm not a flipper but I get bored after a few years.

Is it seen as a downgrade from the gv green model? (I like it but a tad too colorful for me)

I have the same one, I say if you like it, Get it. Why care about what others think? and its not a downgrade from gv, just personal preference

whatsthetime? · 17 May 2019, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chriswang0130

i have the same one, i say if you like it, get it. Why care about what others think? And its not a downgrade from gv, just personal preference

+1

Oaker1 · 17 May 2019, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Rolex

Pros:

Love the orange touch on black dial

The polished centre links

The relative simplicity but quirkiness of the lightning bolt

Cons:

Milgauss doesn't seem to get much love from what I've seen.

If I was ever to move it on in the future I'm not sure it would be very sought after? I'm not a flipper but I get bored after a few years.

Is it seen as a downgrade from the gv green model? (I like it but a tad too colorful for me)

I actually prefer this dial/arrangement to to the GV Green model, and wouldn’t call it a downgrade. I had the Z Blue but moved it on.

blufinz52 · 17 May 2019, 07:37 AM

I like that watch, but it is similar to your Explorer stated by Snow-Dweller. Not sure if that matters to you.

BLNR Nairobi · 17 May 2019, 07:37 AM

It’s a lovely watch. Who cares what love it gets or doesn’t get, it’s about how it makes you feel.

If you like it, get it. If you don’t, don’t.

But it’s a lovely watch.

ashokleyland · 17 May 2019, 07:40 AM

Just follow your heart.

For me it’s boring to be paired with explorer..

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Fleetlord · 17 May 2019, 07:41 AM

Price?

Full, crisp set?

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Price?

Full, crisp set?

Box papers £5300 2009

Fleetlord · 17 May 2019, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Rolex

Box papers £5300 2009

Pass unless you can get it for less than £ 4700

Nice reference, but that is too high ask for it.

Allinthegame · 19 May 2019, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Rolex

Box papers £5300 2009

Definitely not for that price . For around the £4.5k mark maybe . Like it’s been stated very similar to your Explorer . I’d pass .

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 07:42 AM

Snow I'm inpatient as well as indecisive

Bluf - I'm cool with either as plenty of differences imo (colours, polished links etc)

Nairobi - I know what you mean but I wouldn't like a watch everyone dislikes regardless if I liked it or not but it's a fair point.

sj24k · 17 May 2019, 07:42 AM

My $0.02. The whole lightening bolt second hand feels very "comic bookish" to me. But I guess this is supposed to be the "nerdy science tech guy" Rolex, so it's probably on brand. I generally like a black/silver/white/orange color combo, but this particular watch does zero for me. So I vote NO. Damn, I love being decisive for indecisive people. Good luck.

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenj24k

My $0.02. The whole lightening bolt second hand feels very "comic bookish" to me. But I guess this is supposed to be the "nerdy science tech guy" Rolex, so it's probably on brand. I generally like a black/silver/white/orange color combo, but this particular watch does zero for me. So I vote NO. Damn, I love being decisive for indecisive people. Good luck.

thanks. Appreciate the input

Loevhagen · 17 May 2019, 07:42 AM

I say ney.

Floorguy · 17 May 2019, 07:42 AM

For what it’s worth, I like it!

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Floorguy

For what it’s worth, I like it!

JMtimes5 · 17 May 2019, 07:48 AM

It’s a pass for me. If I’m going Milgauss it will be the Z blue.

Swaye · 17 May 2019, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JMtimes5

It’s a pass for me. If I’m going Milgauss it will be the Z blue.

This. Or in his case even a white dial. My .02

JordyLondon · 17 May 2019, 07:44 AM

Very similar to the Explorer. I’m currently wearing a sub and a date which makes a great rotation. Completely different looks, weights and feels on the wrist.

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t65tampa · 17 May 2019, 07:46 AM

If you aren’t sure you want something, you probably shouldn’t buy it.

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17 May 2019, 07:25 AM	#1
Ricky Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Watch: Various Posts: 1,214	Honest opinions guys please Hi all Was offered this today & I just can’t make up my mind if I should buy it or not & would love for you guys with your knowledge & experience to give me any pros or cons of the watch. I know some will say ‘it’s your choice and that’s all that matters’ but I’m such an indecisive guy it’s unreal ha ha. I said the same about my explorer which I now love! Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Have previously owned & own ♛GMT II Coke 16710♛ ♛DateJust 16030♛ ♛Explorer 214270 mk2♛ Submariner 116610LN♛ 126711CHNR ♛

17 May 2019, 07:26 AM	#2
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	This is very similar to your Explorer. What else do you have? __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

17 May 2019, 07:40 AM	#16
ashokleyland "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Juan Dela Cruz Location: Quebec Watch: 114060,PAM,DJ Posts: 434	Just follow your heart. For me it’s boring to be paired with explorer.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

17 May 2019, 07:42 AM	#21
Ricky Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Watch: Various Posts: 1,214	Snow I'm inpatient as well as indecisive Bluf - I'm cool with either as plenty of differences imo (colours, polished links etc) Nairobi - I know what you mean but I wouldn't like a watch everyone dislikes regardless if I liked it or not but it's a fair point. __________________ Have previously owned & own ♛GMT II Coke 16710♛ ♛DateJust 16030♛ ♛Explorer 214270 mk2♛ Submariner 116610LN♛ 126711CHNR ♛

17 May 2019, 07:42 AM	#25
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	For what it’s worth, I like it! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

17 May 2019, 07:30 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	List your pros and cons and it will soon become clear which is stronger, or we can tell you.

17 May 2019, 07:37 AM	#14
blufinz52 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: NH Watch: 116400GV 124060 Posts: 1,194	I like that watch, but it is similar to your Explorer stated by Snow-Dweller. Not sure if that matters to you.

17 May 2019, 07:37 AM	#15
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	It’s a lovely watch. Who cares what love it gets or doesn’t get, it’s about how it makes you feel. If you like it, get it. If you don’t, don’t. But it’s a lovely watch.

17 May 2019, 07:41 AM	#17
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Price? Full, crisp set?

17 May 2019, 07:42 AM	#22
sj24k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: GMT-07:00 Posts: 897	My $0.02. The whole lightening bolt second hand feels very "comic bookish" to me. But I guess this is supposed to be the "nerdy science tech guy" Rolex, so it's probably on brand. I generally like a black/silver/white/orange color combo, but this particular watch does zero for me. So I vote NO. Damn, I love being decisive for indecisive people. Good luck.

17 May 2019, 07:42 AM	#24
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	I say ney.

17 May 2019, 07:48 AM	#27
JMtimes5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: J Location: Midwest Watch: OP AK LV DJ EXII Posts: 2,270	It’s a pass for me. If I’m going Milgauss it will be the Z blue.

17 May 2019, 07:44 AM	#29
JordyLondon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Jordan Location: London Posts: 35	Very similar to the Explorer. I’m currently wearing a sub and a date which makes a great rotation. Completely different looks, weights and feels on the wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 May 2019, 07:46 AM	#30
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,262	If you aren’t sure you want something, you probably shouldn’t buy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

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