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gbcecil · 9 January 2012, 05:59 PM

Fagin · 18 January 2013, 10:01 AM

That's nice, I like it

Fagin · 18 January 2013, 10:19 PM

Was there a functional reason why they offered a green crystal on the Milgauss or was it purely for the cosmetics ?

pbv · 18 January 2013, 10:58 PM

Well..... because green is the in-house colour for Rolex ..??

Poloplayer · 6 February 2013, 03:46 PM

Hi everyone, can anyone tell me what bracelet would have originally come on my 1968 1019? I'm more familiar with Sub bracelets but just not up on this yet.
Thanks

mcavana · 12 March 2013, 07:11 AM

They can be stunning with a nato too...

livenonthewater · 18 March 2013, 03:02 AM

thanks for all the info my freind billy carpenter will enjoy the homework assigment

harpua63 · 15 May 2013, 01:14 PM

This may be a stupid question, but in looking at several gv watches for sale on the forum and elsewhere, I can't help but notice that some have the model listed as 116400gv on the warranty card and some only show 116400v. Is there a difference? Is one preferable over the other? Thanks in advance!!

MrDoug · 16 May 2013, 06:26 AM

Never seen it on a NATO before. I have an orange NATO that could be very cool...especially with the lightning-bolt.

Joranb · 30 July 2013, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbcecil

gbcecil,

I want to buy the 116400GV too, but I heard a friend of mine saying that it simply isn't worth the money! That sounds untrue to me, because it's a Rolex. But I can agree on the fun-factor, this watch hasn't got a chronometer ect.
So I just want to hear it from a owner, do you think it is worth the money? (When you compare with your other watches?)

Like to hear from you!

Joran

houss · 26 August 2013, 09:02 PM

can you please explain to me why rolex MILGAUSS has two different written ways on the dial. one has the "R" in Rolex alligned with the "S" in oyster and the other one has it alligned with "T".

houss · 27 August 2013, 02:37 AM

can you please explain to me why rolex MILGAUSS has two different written ways on the dial. one has the "R" in Rolex alligned with the "S" in oyster and the other one has it alligned with "T".

ralpie · 27 August 2013, 03:45 AM

Rolex has been known to use different dial variations/suppliers for the same references. Even in the same serial number range. Another modern Rolex with a distinct variation is the DSSD.

Cc1966 · 20 October 2013, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Please allow me to qoute this nice overview over the history of the Milgauss watches, posted by Mike on 2008-05-25:

Fascinated by the old 6541 - maybe someday I'll win the lottery!

Speed Metal Army · 20 October 2013, 02:47 PM

Mine on a nato. I love the color of the dial. Black isn't totally accurate. I love this watch,and it shows!

chloebear · 23 June 2014, 01:59 PM

I don't typically like Nato straps, but this one looks cool.

DateJustEnough · 10 July 2015, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houss

can you please explain to me why rolex MILGAUSS has two different written ways on the dial. one has the "R" in Rolex alligned with the "S" in oyster and the other one has it alligned with "T".

That's a odd thing to do ?

ekyles · 12 August 2016, 01:29 AM

I want one ... right after I get the boss her first.

Bling72 · 27 August 2016, 11:07 AM

Of the 4 modern Milgauss models, the newer blue/green GV is the most expensive.
All lumens glow green.

The black GV is slightly cheaper. Both of these GV's have the green crystal sapphire. The green crystal is very beautiful, and adds a green hint to your 'green' collection of watches per-sei. Let's just say is compliments/goes with a green dress shirt very nicely.
The 3, 6 and 9 lumens are orange, but glow blue. The others glow green. Personally the most beautiful as you have both worlds, green and blue :)

It looks very modern and classic, my personal preference would be the black, and you have to see both next to each other as you will have a preference of one.

Then you have the non GV black dial. However this model is discontinued. I would say the main reason is because they have sold the least of all of the four, but if that is not the real reason, then it would have to be a different nonsense reason. I guess by the fact of it's discontinuity, they are now becoming more rare. You can still get one at an AD, IF it they have their last one in stock.

The last one is a white dial with orange lumens which all glow blue. I kind of like this one too. I would definitely consider a white dial at some time in the future, but the only reason I haven't got this one is because I already have a GV. Two of the same models...
I'm waiting, I found some other white dials which I find much more appealing but the blusey is on top of my wants list.

However both of these non GV models do NOT come with a green sapphire crystal, which makes them cheaper. If you are able to hold each one with your hand you will find that the weight and the 904 L steel bracelet is 100% the same, but you need to look at all these models before deciding which will be your first one.

I personally find the blue lumens more appealing because in the past I have seen more green lumens in watches, plus my favourite colour is blue anyway.

The 1000 Gauss resistance will be a handy feature to have particularly if you work in an area which has machinery. I personally find that feature much more practical than 300 metre water proofness.

Good luck.

Louis de Funes · 21 September 2016, 05:07 AM

This is on my list as well. But way down the Road :)

This Forum is a great source of Information glad I joint it

Jack Straw · 29 July 2017, 05:15 AM

First real post, so I hope I'm doing it in the right spot.

I'm closing in on a blue milgauss. One question I have is about the lume: Is it the same color as on all the other recent, Chromalight-lumed watches (white, glows blue)? I assume the greenish color cast I see in photos is coming entirely from the crystal, and not the lume itself, but I just want to be sure.

Thanks.

dmhines · 29 July 2017, 11:37 AM

I believe only the early models with the wide OYSTER PERPETUAL font had blue and green lume. Mine is a 2016 model (latest dial and bracelet) and although they do glow blue and green under a UV flashlight .. but are pure blue in the dark.

GoPackGo! · 30 July 2017, 11:51 AM

The lume is blue. I just got the z blue a week ago. The edges of the crystal shine like an emerald in the right light. Very cool watch!

Nodelicious · 13 December 2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by houss

can you please explain to me why rolex MILGAUSS has two different written ways on the dial. one has the "R" in Rolex alligned with the "S" in oyster and the other one has it alligned with "T".

How did you notice that??

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Boman · 19 December 2017, 04:43 AM

thanks for sharing

K2Kraze · 10 August 2018, 11:15 PM

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andersondavis · 30 August 2018, 03:12 PM

amazing watch

Dframe · 31 August 2018, 03:52 AM

On my list of watches to obtain. I love the green crystal.

craggyjack · 31 October 2018, 05:37 AM

I have a 1967 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss (Model 1019) for sale, if anyone is interested.

9 January 2012, 05:59 PM	#61
gbcecil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brad Location: Branson Watch: Rolex 118238 Posts: 103	My Rolex 116400GV

18 January 2013, 10:01 AM	#62
Fagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern England Watch: a genuine one Posts: 355	That's nice, I like it __________________ Caveat Emptor Let The Buyer Beware

18 January 2013, 10:19 PM	#63
Fagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern England Watch: a genuine one Posts: 355	Was there a functional reason why they offered a green crystal on the Milgauss or was it purely for the cosmetics ? __________________ Caveat Emptor Let The Buyer Beware

27 August 2013, 02:37 AM	#72
houss "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: beirut, Lebanon Posts: 2	question about milgauss dial can you please explain to me why rolex MILGAUSS has two different written ways on the dial. one has the "R" in Rolex alligned with the "S" in oyster and the other one has it alligned with "T". Attached Images

20 October 2013, 02:47 PM	#75
Speed Metal Army "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The woods Watch: SixSixSix Posts: 133	Mine on a nato. I love the color of the dial. Black isn't totally accurate. I love this watch,and it shows! Attached Images

18 January 2013, 10:58 PM	#64
pbv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kuwait Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 49	Well..... because green is the in-house colour for Rolex ..??

6 February 2013, 03:46 PM	#65
Poloplayer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Watch: '72 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 169	Hi everyone, can anyone tell me what bracelet would have originally come on my 1968 1019? I'm more familiar with Sub bracelets but just not up on this yet. Thanks

12 March 2013, 07:11 AM	#66
mcavana Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mikey Location: Jacksonville, fl Watch: 16610 Posts: 247	They can be stunning with a nato too...

18 March 2013, 03:02 AM	#67
livenonthewater "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: vince Location: niagara falls ny Watch: tt blue face sub, Posts: 58	thanks for all the info my freind billy carpenter will enjoy the homework assigment

15 May 2013, 01:14 PM	#68
harpua63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Milgauss Posts: 20	This may be a stupid question, but in looking at several gv watches for sale on the forum and elsewhere, I can't help but notice that some have the model listed as 116400gv on the warranty card and some only show 116400v. Is there a difference? Is one preferable over the other? Thanks in advance!!

16 May 2013, 06:26 AM	#69
MrDoug Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Doug Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: 116400GV Posts: 17	Never seen it on a NATO before. I have an orange NATO that could be very cool...especially with the lightning-bolt.

26 August 2013, 09:02 PM	#71
houss "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: beirut, Lebanon Posts: 2	can you please explain to me why rolex MILGAUSS has two different written ways on the dial. one has the "R" in Rolex alligned with the "S" in oyster and the other one has it alligned with "T".

27 August 2013, 03:45 AM	#73
ralpie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,403	Rolex has been known to use different dial variations/suppliers for the same references. Even in the same serial number range. Another modern Rolex with a distinct variation is the DSSD.

23 June 2014, 01:59 PM	#76
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I don't typically like Nato straps, but this one looks cool.

12 August 2016, 01:29 AM	#78
ekyles "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 25	I want one ... right after I get the boss her first.

27 August 2016, 11:07 AM	#79
Bling72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 298	Of the 4 modern Milgauss models, the newer blue/green GV is the most expensive. All lumens glow green. The black GV is slightly cheaper. Both of these GV's have the green crystal sapphire. The green crystal is very beautiful, and adds a green hint to your 'green' collection of watches per-sei. Let's just say is compliments/goes with a green dress shirt very nicely. The 3, 6 and 9 lumens are orange, but glow blue. The others glow green. Personally the most beautiful as you have both worlds, green and blue :) It looks very modern and classic, my personal preference would be the black, and you have to see both next to each other as you will have a preference of one. Then you have the non GV black dial. However this model is discontinued. I would say the main reason is because they have sold the least of all of the four, but if that is not the real reason, then it would have to be a different nonsense reason. I guess by the fact of it's discontinuity, they are now becoming more rare. You can still get one at an AD, IF it they have their last one in stock. The last one is a white dial with orange lumens which all glow blue. I kind of like this one too. I would definitely consider a white dial at some time in the future, but the only reason I haven't got this one is because I already have a GV. Two of the same models... I'm waiting, I found some other white dials which I find much more appealing but the blusey is on top of my wants list. However both of these non GV models do NOT come with a green sapphire crystal, which makes them cheaper. If you are able to hold each one with your hand you will find that the weight and the 904 L steel bracelet is 100% the same, but you need to look at all these models before deciding which will be your first one. I personally find the blue lumens more appealing because in the past I have seen more green lumens in watches, plus my favourite colour is blue anyway. The 1000 Gauss resistance will be a handy feature to have particularly if you work in an area which has machinery. I personally find that feature much more practical than 300 metre water proofness. Good luck. __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV Hamilton Khaki Nave Auto 43mm -Blue Longines Hydroconquest 43mm Auto - Olive Mont Blanc Starwalker Red Gold Fineliner & Mech Pencil Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Red Gold 90th Anniv FPen

21 September 2016, 05:07 AM	#80
Louis de Funes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Florida :) Watch: my 1st Rolex Posts: 28	This is on my list as well. But way down the Road :) This Forum is a great source of Information glad I joint it

29 July 2017, 05:15 AM	#81
Jack Straw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cohasset Posts: 3	First real post, so I hope I'm doing it in the right spot. I'm closing in on a blue milgauss. One question I have is about the lume: Is it the same color as on all the other recent, Chromalight-lumed watches (white, glows blue)? I assume the greenish color cast I see in photos is coming entirely from the crystal, and not the lume itself, but I just want to be sure. Thanks.

29 July 2017, 11:37 AM	#82
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Watch: Hulk Posts: 476	I believe only the early models with the wide OYSTER PERPETUAL font had blue and green lume. Mine is a 2016 model (latest dial and bracelet) and although they do glow blue and green under a UV flashlight .. but are pure blue in the dark.

30 July 2017, 11:51 AM	#83
GoPackGo! "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: 126333 Posts: 163	The lume is blue. I just got the z blue a week ago. The edges of the crystal shine like an emerald in the right light. Very cool watch!

19 December 2017, 04:43 AM	#85
Boman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mister B Location: Denmark Posts: 18	thanks for sharing

10 August 2018, 11:15 PM	#86
K2Kraze "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Fort Worth Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 23	Font size Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 August 2018, 11:27 PM	#87
K2Kraze "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Fort Worth Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 23	Font size Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2018, 03:12 PM	#88
andersondavis Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Virginia Posts: 10	amazing watch

31 August 2018, 03:52 AM	#89
Dframe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: United States Posts: 8	On my list of watches to obtain. I love the green crystal.

31 October 2018, 05:37 AM	#90
craggyjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ireland Posts: 3	I have a 1967 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss (Model 1019) for sale, if anyone is interested.

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