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whatsthetime? · 17 May 2019, 08:04 AM

That's bada$$!

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steerpike999

IMHO, The better of the later Milgauss options.

Go for it!

Nice!

Avs Fan · 17 May 2019, 08:20 AM

I was trying to come up with a clever reply about the incompatibility of being both impatient and indecisive, then realized I'm also probably a little of both when it comes to watches anyway

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avs Fan

I was trying to come up with a clever reply about the incompatibility of being both impatient and indecisive, then realized I'm also probably a little of both when it comes to watches anyway

watches and food for me. Everything else I'm as sweet as a nut!

delboylee · 17 May 2019, 08:26 AM

Honest opinion.... sell the explorer and get this

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delboylee

Honest opinion.... sell the explorer and get this

big statement there mate haha

Knowing me and my history I probably will

101031-28 · 17 May 2019, 08:32 AM

I'd rather have the Milgauss any day over the Explorer I.

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.

Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 08:35 AM

101 - thanks & interesting to hear

AK - fair points & you're right.

Swaye · 17 May 2019, 08:36 AM

Quote:

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

piratfisk · 17 May 2019, 08:51 AM

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.

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.

FreshPrince14 · 17 May 2019, 08:57 AM

I'm not a Milgauss fan at all but that colour combo is by far my favorite.

I'd honestly hold off. It's clearly not a watch you love otherwise you wouldn't be asking for other people's opinions. And while you may grow to love it, I'm not sure there's any point in spending your hard earned cash on it unless it really sings to YOU.

I made a decision a while back to only buy things I really love... Be it cars, watches, clothes. To not just buy a car because I can get it cheap, or a piece of clothing just because it's on sale. No point in buying it unless you really love it.

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Ricky Rolex · 17 May 2019, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreshPrince14

I'm not a Milgauss fan at all but that colour combo is by far my favorite.

I'd honestly hold off. It's clearly not a watch you love otherwise you wouldn't be asking for other people's opinions. And while you may grow to love it, I'm not sure there's any point in spending your hard earned cash on it unless it really sings to YOU.

I made a decision a while back to only buy things I really love... Be it cars, watches, clothes. To not just buy a car because I can get it cheap, or a piece of clothing just because it's on sale. No point in buying it unless you really love it.

Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

You're right. Ok I'll see what tomorrow brings:)

Cesium137 · 17 May 2019, 09:34 AM

Biggest con, it will take time away from your 214270, which is a much better 3 hand piece.

pepsiretail · 17 May 2019, 10:29 AM

I think those two can go together as a pair, though they are both black dial time only steel sports there are important differences in look, feel and heritage as to justify it. Later, a Sub could complete the trifecta.

911NBK · 17 May 2019, 10:36 AM

Ricky, offered to you for how much? Sometimes you cant say no juat based on price. If that's the situatiom ,buy it, wear it and if it doesn't float your boat sell it. Someone will want thay color combo.

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subprimero · 17 May 2019, 10:44 AM

I think it is too similar to your Explorer.

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.

Seaborn · 17 May 2019, 11:30 AM

I vote no.

Boaters · 17 May 2019, 11:32 AM

Pass

Ophtheus · 17 May 2019, 01:06 PM

I, too, say pass on it.

David5807 · 17 May 2019, 01:17 PM

I'm not a fan of the black and orange but if you like it then go for it.

Hard_Six · 17 May 2019, 01:21 PM

I actually like this Milgauss color variation best (over the blue/green). If you like it, I say negotiate hard and make it happen.

Personally, I'm not a Milgauss fan though. I like the PCL's and black dial just fine, but I can't stand polished flat bezels and I also despise that lighting bolt seconds hand. For those reasons, I'd personally pass. But if you like it, I say 'buy it'. I'm all about buying stuff that makes me happy. If it makes you happy, do the right thing and buy it!

scheneider · 17 May 2019, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101031-28

i'd rather have the milgauss any day over the explorer i.

+1!

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

Quote:

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

ernie2 · 17 May 2019, 02:13 PM

no.

Mr. K · 17 May 2019, 02:33 PM

I have the same one. I wore it for about three months straight. I have about 10 Rolex watches and a lot of other ones as well.

Recently, I went to the bank and pulled out my Explorer. I have been wearing that for a couple weeks. To be honest I truly miss the Black milgaus. Is just so understated. It totally flies under the radar and is comfortable.

Of my entire collection, I can honestly say that this watch is the only one that I miss wearing.

goodolejr · 17 May 2019, 02:39 PM

Pass

BakerView · 17 May 2019, 04:09 PM

In the Milgauss line that and the Z blue dial are the best looking. Price may play as well. If you can sport it for about 6k take it and run.

17 May 2019, 08:04 AM	#31
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17 May 2019, 08:32 AM	#37
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	I'd rather have the Milgauss any day over the Explorer I. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

17 May 2019, 08:35 AM	#39
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17 May 2019, 04:09 PM	#60
BakerView "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: "BG" Location: PacNW Watch: that I'm Jonesin 4 Posts: 626	In the Milgauss line that and the Z blue dial are the best looking. Price may play as well. If you can sport it for about 6k take it and run. __________________ 116610LN, 326934BL, 116610LV, Tudor BB41, IWC tzc, Aerospace EVO, Tudor BB41, 116622, Fortis-705.21.11, Luminox original diver The watch you give up today for the next grail may one day become your grail: Rolex:116520, 16570, 216570, 116710LN, 16610LV, 16700, 116600 Panerai:PAM176, PAM1024, PAM88 Breitling:6.75, Aerospace x2, Chrono 44 GMT, Blackbird/utc, Bentley GT IWC:3717.

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17 May 2019, 08:20 AM	#33
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,512	I was trying to come up with a clever reply about the incompatibility of being both impatient and indecisive, then realized I'm also probably a little of both when it comes to watches anyway

17 May 2019, 08:26 AM	#35
delboylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 341	Honest opinion.... sell the explorer and get this

17 May 2019, 08:57 AM	#42
FreshPrince14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TRF Watch: 16710 & 6694 Posts: 792	I'm not a Milgauss fan at all but that colour combo is by far my favorite. I'd honestly hold off. It's clearly not a watch you love otherwise you wouldn't be asking for other people's opinions. And while you may grow to love it, I'm not sure there's any point in spending your hard earned cash on it unless it really sings to YOU. I made a decision a while back to only buy things I really love... Be it cars, watches, clothes. To not just buy a car because I can get it cheap, or a piece of clothing just because it's on sale. No point in buying it unless you really love it. Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

17 May 2019, 09:34 AM	#44
Cesium137 Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 450	Biggest con, it will take time away from your 214270, which is a much better 3 hand piece.

17 May 2019, 10:29 AM	#45
pepsiretail Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052	I think those two can go together as a pair, though they are both black dial time only steel sports there are important differences in look, feel and heritage as to justify it. Later, a Sub could complete the trifecta.

17 May 2019, 10:36 AM	#46
911NBK Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Canada Watch: A Rolex Posts: 255	Ricky, offered to you for how much? Sometimes you cant say no juat based on price. If that's the situatiom ,buy it, wear it and if it doesn't float your boat sell it. Someone will want thay color combo. Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

17 May 2019, 10:44 AM	#47
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	I think it is too similar to your Explorer.

17 May 2019, 11:30 AM	#49
Seaborn "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: US Watch: BLNR Posts: 400	I vote no.

17 May 2019, 11:32 AM	#50
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Pass

17 May 2019, 01:06 PM	#51
Ophtheus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Washington dc Posts: 25	I, too, say pass on it.

17 May 2019, 01:17 PM	#52
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,702	I'm not a fan of the black and orange but if you like it then go for it.

17 May 2019, 01:21 PM	#53
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	I actually like this Milgauss color variation best (over the blue/green). If you like it, I say negotiate hard and make it happen. Personally, I'm not a Milgauss fan though. I like the PCL's and black dial just fine, but I can't stand polished flat bezels and I also despise that lighting bolt seconds hand. For those reasons, I'd personally pass. But if you like it, I say 'buy it'. I'm all about buying stuff that makes me happy. If it makes you happy, do the right thing and buy it!

17 May 2019, 02:13 PM	#57
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	no.

17 May 2019, 02:33 PM	#58
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	I have the same one. I wore it for about three months straight. I have about 10 Rolex watches and a lot of other ones as well. Recently, I went to the bank and pulled out my Explorer. I have been wearing that for a couple weeks. To be honest I truly miss the Black milgaus. Is just so understated. It totally flies under the radar and is comfortable. Of my entire collection, I can honestly say that this watch is the only one that I miss wearing.

17 May 2019, 02:39 PM	#59
goodolejr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 802	Pass

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