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Old 7 February 2020, 12:05 PM   #1
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It has been a while - Incoming Milgauss Z-Blue

Hi Forum,

I realized just today that I've been on this forum for almost ten years as a slow and steady contributor, watch buyer, flipper, enthusiast, vintage/modern fickle person, etc. but I have not bought a new watch in quite some time.

I've owned dozens of vintage and modern Rolex watches, with the most recent being a few variants of SubC and my all-time favorite daily wearer being the Sub 1680.

This year I celebrate a big milestone at work and also a milestone birthday, so I had been thinking about a new watch. I had something like the BLNR or the Polar Explorer II in my sights, but I made a crazy decision based on the fact that the lightning bolt orange seconds hand on the Milgauss has haunted me for most of the past decade.

I decided to pull the trigger on the Z-Blue variation after a lot of reflection. I need a quirky and fun Rolex on my wrist and this one seems to be a bit of a sleeper.

If things unfold as I hope, I will share some unboxing and wrist pictures tomorrow. It's thrilling to have this on the immediate radar since the days when I was buying and selling watches almost monthly. Now it's like a 5-10 year thing. Perhaps I'll get back into it some more.

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Old 7 February 2020, 12:23 PM   #2
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Nice post.I have a zblue in my collection and really appreciate how it is so different to any other Rolex,that’s what makes it special.
I am sure you will enjoy,it’s a beautiful watch.
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Old 7 February 2020, 12:36 PM   #3
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Old 7 February 2020, 01:35 PM   #4
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Congrats on your new Milgauss!
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Old 7 February 2020, 01:39 PM   #5
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Congratulations. Can't wait to see it. Waiting on the call for mine!

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Old 7 February 2020, 01:40 PM   #6
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Good choice, and I agree that it's a sleeper. Enjoy!
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Old 7 February 2020, 01:50 PM   #7
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Congrats Eric
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Old 8 February 2020, 12:25 AM   #8
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Huge congratulations Eric!

Z Blue one of my favourites.

Funny, I spotted one at Rolex in KL around 10 am.
Went for lunch convincing myself I want one. Upon return to AD at 1 PM watch was gone.
Sadly had to put my name on waiting list.



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Old 8 February 2020, 12:31 AM   #9
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Congratulations! Welcome to the Milgauss owner’s club
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Old 8 February 2020, 12:31 AM   #10
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Old 8 February 2020, 12:53 AM   #11
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Conrats and cant wait to see the pictures.

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Old 8 February 2020, 01:03 AM   #12
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New Z Milgauss

Enjoy your new watch in goodhealth, always!
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Old 8 February 2020, 01:42 AM   #13
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I tried one on at the Rolex AD at the Hilton in Singapore -- very distinctive dial.
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Old 8 February 2020, 01:50 AM   #14
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Congratulations! The Z-Blue is a cool watch.
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Old 8 February 2020, 01:54 AM   #15
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Cool watch - wear in good health!
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Old 8 February 2020, 02:35 AM   #16
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Welcome to the club.. I've had my Zblue for @ 2yrs. You won't be disappointed... The 3131 is a great and smooth winding movement as well..

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Old 8 February 2020, 02:38 AM   #17
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Nice! Congrats!
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Old 8 February 2020, 03:52 AM   #18
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Nothing quite like a Z-Blue. Congratulations. Great watch.
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Old 8 February 2020, 05:59 AM   #19
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Old 9 February 2020, 09:46 AM   #20
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Here are the pics...

I had a bit of a pause yesterday, as my package was scheduled for delivery before 10:30 am and I had planned on working from home to be available to sign for it. There was a weather issue at the Memphis FedEx hub, which showed my package in transit well beyond the original delivery time. Luckily, it finally arrived around 6 pm last night. Here are the obligatory unboxing pictures.









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Old 9 February 2020, 10:21 AM   #21
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Congratulations. Very nice
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Old 9 February 2020, 10:59 AM   #22
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Old 9 February 2020, 11:39 AM   #23
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Congratulations. A friend has this model Milgauss and it’s always gorgeous to see in person.
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Old 9 February 2020, 12:53 PM   #24
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Old 9 February 2020, 01:38 PM   #25
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Big Congrats and welcome to the club. I had a black non gv, beautiful piece but i could never bond with it as the Zblue kept haunting me. I've had mine @ 2yrs. now and it's a keeper. Love it. Enjoy!!...

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Old 9 February 2020, 01:45 PM   #26
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Congrats and enjoy!!

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Old 9 February 2020, 04:16 PM   #27
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Picked up the z-blue reference about a month ago - special watch. Congratulations!
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Old 9 February 2020, 04:24 PM   #28
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Beautiful piece! wear it in good health.
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