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quintessentially · 28 July 2009, 06:11 PM

I am buying my first Rolex in a few weeks. I was going to get the White Faced Milgauss but after I saw the new GMT-II with the new bezel I'm torn between the two.

If you could only choose between the two which would you get? And why?

Cato · 28 July 2009, 06:29 PM

GMT because the whole "power plant worker" persona isn't as cool as a Pam Am pilot or Magnum PI.

Singslinger · 28 July 2009, 06:32 PM

If it was up to me, I'd pick the white Milgauss because it offers something different - it doesn't have the standard Rolex look of rotatable bezel and Cyclops date, it has a nice retro 1950s appearance and the watch is not commonly seen in the wild. Finally, it's cheaper (in Singapore, the difference is roughly US$1,000).

However, since it's your first Rolex, it might make sense to go with the more practical GMT2c, which has a date, new ceramic (scratchproof) bezel and second/third time zone function.

They are both great watches though, so good luck deciding!

MrMojo · 28 July 2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cato

GMT because the whole "power plant worker" persona isn't as cool as a Pam Am pilot or Magnum PI.

Hahahaha

Although I do love my Milgauss it is a GV, and I am looking into getting a sweet GMT II myself so I cant really give you a good tip...

Carlo Miguel · 28 July 2009, 08:13 PM

Go for the GMT2...

.... Rolex has the best sports/formal watches...

Its an all in one watch.....

beshannon · 28 July 2009, 09:32 PM

Personally I liked the way the Milgauss sat on my wrist better.

The GMT Master · 28 July 2009, 09:44 PM

Get the GMT - by far the best watch that Rolex produces today. Classic Rolex design cues mixed in with cutting edge technology, the practicality of a watch that can display 3 time zones, engineering brilliance and a watch that's equally at home in the office as in the great outdoors. The Milgauss is a nice watch, but the GMT IIc, for me, sums up everything that is good about a modern Rolex.

Colnago · 28 July 2009, 09:48 PM

The GMTIIc in my opinion is one of, if not the, most complete, beautiful, functional, robust, accurate, useful Rolex ever produced......The Milgauss is a great watch no doubt but I feel that the GMT will get the most votes.....

G.J · 28 July 2009, 10:25 PM

I would pick a Milgauss, and put in on leather...

DRAWTOOL · 28 July 2009, 10:44 PM

I'd go with the the Milgauss, I truly love the lightning strike second hand!

brettpaul · 28 July 2009, 11:19 PM

GMT IIc...I think you'll quickly tire of a non-date watch on your wrist.....GMT is also a classic, while I would say the GOOSE is a fad...once again!

Jakeman · 28 July 2009, 11:26 PM

Go for the Milgaus i have a GV and it always gets admiring looks, i was in Mayors in Sarasota a few weeks ago and they fawned all over my watch they had the "standard" white and black faced dials in stock but the GV is harder to get and not so regularly seen.
I have a Submariner and a datejust Thunderbird but it is the Milgaus that gets the comments.
But in saying that i do like the look of the new GMT, for me it is a toss up between that and a SS Daytona next time round.
Good luck with your shopping i am sure you will not be dissapointed with either choice both great but different watches.

J

TSW · 28 July 2009, 11:59 PM

id go for the GMTc

kelly56 · 29 July 2009, 12:27 AM

No question - GMT - in a heart beat.

swsc · 29 July 2009, 12:29 AM

I`d go for the GMT iic

allanofcalifornia · 29 July 2009, 12:40 AM

Definitely the GMT II. Not a fan of the white face Milgauss.

Allan

sea-dweller · 29 July 2009, 01:00 AM

GMT, more functionality.

kcmo · 29 July 2009, 01:01 AM

I'd choose the GMTII-C as well. I'm not a Milgauss fan.

Bebot · 29 July 2009, 01:07 AM

GMT IIc by far. Better function, better looking watch between the two. Milgaus for me is just way too plain.

Good luck!

ghormley · 29 July 2009, 02:10 AM

gmt!!!!

GoldenBear · 29 July 2009, 02:19 AM

Milgauss doesn't really scream Rolex like the GMT does. I like that (esp. the cyclops).

els4 · 29 July 2009, 03:38 AM

As cool as the Milgauss is, I'd have to go with the GMT.

28 July 2009, 06:11 PM	#1
quintessentially Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Raymond Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: Rolex Milgauss Posts: 67	Which one would you choose? I am buying my first Rolex in a few weeks. I was going to get the White Faced Milgauss but after I saw the new GMT-II with the new bezel I'm torn between the two. If you could only choose between the two which would you get? And why?

28 July 2009, 09:32 PM	#6
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Personally I liked the way the Milgauss sat on my wrist better. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

28 July 2009, 09:48 PM	#8
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	The GMTIIc in my opinion is one of, if not the, most complete, beautiful, functional, robust, accurate, useful Rolex ever produced......The Milgauss is a great watch no doubt but I feel that the GMT will get the most votes..... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

28 July 2009, 10:25 PM	#9
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	I would pick a Milgauss, and put in on leather... __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

28 July 2009, 11:59 PM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	id go for the GMTc __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

28 July 2009, 06:29 PM	#2
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	GMT because the whole "power plant worker" persona isn't as cool as a Pam Am pilot or Magnum PI.

28 July 2009, 06:32 PM	#3
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	If it was up to me, I'd pick the white Milgauss because it offers something different - it doesn't have the standard Rolex look of rotatable bezel and Cyclops date, it has a nice retro 1950s appearance and the watch is not commonly seen in the wild. Finally, it's cheaper (in Singapore, the difference is roughly US$1,000). However, since it's your first Rolex, it might make sense to go with the more practical GMT2c, which has a date, new ceramic (scratchproof) bezel and second/third time zone function. They are both great watches though, so good luck deciding!

28 July 2009, 08:13 PM	#5
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Go for the GMT2... .... Rolex has the best sports/formal watches... Its an all in one watch.....

28 July 2009, 09:44 PM	#7
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Get the GMT - by far the best watch that Rolex produces today. Classic Rolex design cues mixed in with cutting edge technology, the practicality of a watch that can display 3 time zones, engineering brilliance and a watch that's equally at home in the office as in the great outdoors. The Milgauss is a nice watch, but the GMT IIc, for me, sums up everything that is good about a modern Rolex.

28 July 2009, 10:44 PM	#10
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	I'd go with the the Milgauss, I truly love the lightning strike second hand!

28 July 2009, 11:19 PM	#11
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	GMT IIc...I think you'll quickly tire of a non-date watch on your wrist.....GMT is also a classic, while I would say the GOOSE is a fad...once again!

28 July 2009, 11:26 PM	#12
Jakeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swindon UK Watch: SS Daytona White Posts: 3	Go for the Milgaus i have a GV and it always gets admiring looks, i was in Mayors in Sarasota a few weeks ago and they fawned all over my watch they had the "standard" white and black faced dials in stock but the GV is harder to get and not so regularly seen. I have a Submariner and a datejust Thunderbird but it is the Milgaus that gets the comments. But in saying that i do like the look of the new GMT, for me it is a toss up between that and a SS Daytona next time round. Good luck with your shopping i am sure you will not be dissapointed with either choice both great but different watches. J

29 July 2009, 12:27 AM	#14
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	No question - GMT - in a heart beat. __________________

29 July 2009, 12:29 AM	#15
swsc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 83	I`d go for the GMT iic

29 July 2009, 12:40 AM	#16
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Definitely the GMT II. Not a fan of the white face Milgauss. Allan

29 July 2009, 01:00 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	GMT, more functionality. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

29 July 2009, 01:01 AM	#18
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'd choose the GMTII-C as well. I'm not a Milgauss fan.

29 July 2009, 01:07 AM	#19
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	GMT IIc by far. Better function, better looking watch between the two. Milgaus for me is just way too plain. Good luck!

29 July 2009, 02:10 AM	#20
ghormley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TEXAS Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 222	gmt!!!!

29 July 2009, 02:19 AM	#21
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Milgauss doesn't really scream Rolex like the GMT does. I like that (esp. the cyclops). __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

29 July 2009, 03:38 AM	#22
els4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Edgars Location: Southeastern PA Watch: Wimbledon DJ Posts: 201	As cool as the Milgauss is, I'd have to go with the GMT.

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