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Ste27 · 29 August 2009, 03:59 AM

Proud owner of a 2 week old Milgauss GV (my first Rolex) here. I got the green because well, I love the green. However, the more I see the regular black face the more I want it! Don't have the $$ for owning both, and I'd rather have the green crystal than the regular black... unless... I could have both!

Is getting someone to do the switch (regular black dial in a GV) even possible and if so any idea how much it'd be?

Thanks

SLS · 29 August 2009, 04:03 AM

I have yet to see any listed for sale, but a quick call to your AD will tell you the answer!
Scott

BLM2 · 29 August 2009, 04:53 AM

I would call the RSC that serves Bermuda and see if they will do the change.

Lee

Andad · 29 August 2009, 12:12 PM

I'm not sure what you mean?

Do you want to swap the black dial on the GV for the black dial on the black Milgauss?

Submarino · 29 August 2009, 12:18 PM

All GV models have a black-grayish face, what do you mean?

Singslinger · 29 August 2009, 12:59 PM

The three Milgausses (or should the plural be Milgaii?

But I digress) which are white, black and GV have different dials. The differences are subtle but noticeable once you look closely. What the OP is saying is that he prefers the plain black Milguass but he wants it with the green crystal. Having already bought the GV with the green crystal, he's asking if anyone can swap the GV's dial for the non-GV black version.

I think only an authorised Rolex service centre can answer that question, but my guess is they'll want to preserve the GV's look and not encourage such swaps, and so will probably say no.

WatchSnob · 29 August 2009, 01:19 PM

I really like the GV as is, I am going to try and get in one VERY soon.

Ste27 · 29 August 2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

The three Milgausses (or should the plural be Milgaii?

But I digress) which are white, black and GV have different dials. The differences are subtle but noticeable once you look closely. What the OP is saying is that he prefers the plain black Milguass but he wants it with the green crystal. Having already bought the GV with the green crystal, he's asking if anyone can swap the GV's dial for the non-GV black version.

I think only an authorised Rolex service centre can answer that question, but my guess is they'll want to preserve the GV's look and not encourage such swaps, and so will probably say no.

Cool, thanks - that's what I was going for. Guess I'll just drop by and ask. Figured I'd check here first in case there there was something like a standard price range for non-precious Rolex dials etc or someone had done something similar (black to white or whatever) on a sub/gmt/...

Andad · 29 August 2009, 10:59 PM

A very small difference IMO compared to the cost.

Submarino · 29 August 2009, 11:54 PM

Way small of a difference. To me they look so close. The GV seems more grayish but it could be product of looking at the dial through a green sapphire filter instead of a regular one.

TheDude · 29 August 2009, 11:57 PM

I agree with the OP. I personally dislike the GV dial and would own one if I could get past it. I -love- -love- -love- the other Milgauss dials. I just can't grow to like the mixed marker colors (3, 6, 9 = orange).

The Black Milgauss dial deletes the numeric minute markers. It also has hour markers that are all white.

bodybump · 30 August 2009, 12:02 AM

the one thing i wanna see...is a green crystal on white dial milgauss....anybody can do a photo shop on it??

TheDude · 30 August 2009, 12:18 AM

After about a minute in Photoshop...

TheDude · 30 August 2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

the one thing i wanna see...is a green crystal on white dial milgauss....anybody can do a photo shop on it??

Yeah, I'd buy that in a flash...

Ste27 · 30 August 2009, 06:50 AM

Thanks Mr Dude.

Doesn't look quite as awesome as I thought it would (maybe I'm getting used to the orange 3,6,9?) but still better imho.

SDDS · 30 August 2009, 06:53 AM

stay green my friend

TheDude · 30 August 2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste27

Thanks Mr Dude.

Doesn't look quite as awesome as I thought it would (maybe I'm getting used to the orange 3,6,9?) but still better imho.

Well, and it's not really possible to add the effect that the green crystal would have on the color of the white dial. It might look good, or it might make it a sickly color. The Photoshop only added the green at the edge.

sheldonsmith · 30 August 2009, 11:13 AM

It might be possible in Europe, but definitely not in the States. Rolex only supplies dials for watches as specified in the catalog. Any derivations from the options in the catalog (eg. different faces for DateJusts) are not allowed by Rolex as then the watch is considered a Frankenwatch that a USA RSC wont touch..

-Sheldon

Harvey58 · 30 August 2009, 11:23 AM

This thread just explained to me what the GV means!!! Green Crystal!!!

bodybump · 30 August 2009, 01:06 PM

im starting to love that green crystal on that white dial!!!! Thanks so much!!!

29 August 2009, 03:59 AM	#1
Ste27 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 1060 W.Addison Posts: 23	Milgauss GV dial change Proud owner of a 2 week old Milgauss GV (my first Rolex) here. I got the green because well, I love the green. However, the more I see the regular black face the more I want it! Don't have the $$ for owning both, and I'd rather have the green crystal than the regular black... unless... I could have both! Is getting someone to do the switch (regular black dial in a GV) even possible and if so any idea how much it'd be? Thanks

29 August 2009, 04:03 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I have yet to see any listed for sale, but a quick call to your AD will tell you the answer! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

29 August 2009, 12:12 PM	#4
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	I'm not sure what you mean? Do you want to swap the black dial on the GV for the black dial on the black Milgauss? Attached Images __________________ E

29 August 2009, 12:18 PM	#5
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	All GV models have a black-grayish face, what do you mean? __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

29 August 2009, 10:59 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	A very small difference IMO compared to the cost. __________________ E

29 August 2009, 04:53 AM	#3
BLM2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 361	I would call the RSC that serves Bermuda and see if they will do the change. Lee

29 August 2009, 12:59 PM	#6
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The three Milgausses (or should the plural be Milgaii? But I digress) which are white, black and GV have different dials. The differences are subtle but noticeable once you look closely. What the OP is saying is that he prefers the plain black Milguass but he wants it with the green crystal. Having already bought the GV with the green crystal, he's asking if anyone can swap the GV's dial for the non-GV black version. I think only an authorised Rolex service centre can answer that question, but my guess is they'll want to preserve the GV's look and not encourage such swaps, and so will probably say no.

29 August 2009, 01:19 PM	#7
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	I really like the GV as is, I am going to try and get in one VERY soon.

29 August 2009, 11:54 PM	#10
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Way small of a difference. To me they look so close. The GV seems more grayish but it could be product of looking at the dial through a green sapphire filter instead of a regular one. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

29 August 2009, 11:57 PM	#11
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I agree with the OP. I personally dislike the GV dial and would own one if I could get past it. I -love- -love- -love- the other Milgauss dials. I just can't grow to like the mixed marker colors (3, 6, 9 = orange). The Black Milgauss dial deletes the numeric minute markers. It also has hour markers that are all white.

30 August 2009, 12:02 AM	#12
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	the one thing i wanna see...is a green crystal on white dial milgauss....anybody can do a photo shop on it?? __________________

30 August 2009, 12:18 AM	#13
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	After about a minute in Photoshop... Attached Images

30 August 2009, 06:50 AM	#15
Ste27 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 1060 W.Addison Posts: 23	Thanks Mr Dude. Doesn't look quite as awesome as I thought it would (maybe I'm getting used to the orange 3,6,9?) but still better imho.

30 August 2009, 06:53 AM	#16
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	stay green my friend __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

30 August 2009, 11:13 AM	#18
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	It might be possible in Europe, but definitely not in the States. Rolex only supplies dials for watches as specified in the catalog. Any derivations from the options in the catalog (eg. different faces for DateJusts) are not allowed by Rolex as then the watch is considered a Frankenwatch that a USA RSC wont touch.. -Sheldon __________________

30 August 2009, 11:23 AM	#19
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	This thread just explained to me what the GV means!!! Green Crystal!!! __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

30 August 2009, 01:06 PM	#20
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	im starting to love that green crystal on that white dial!!!! Thanks so much!!! __________________

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