Just to clarify re: white dial GV

[Mosco]

As a result on my recent post about the green crystal Milgauss with a white dial, I have received several pm's and texts asking me where I bought a separate green crystal, and if they're available anywhere. Answer is - I don't know. In my post I mentioned that I own both the GV and the white dial Milgauss (what can I say, that's my favorite Rolex model by far), so I simply had my watchmaker switch the movement/dial/hands assemblies between the two. Here's the proof (sorry for the crappy iPhone pic, away from my lightbox etc.):



On a sidenote, I sort of like the GV dial with the regular crystal as well, leaves it looking sort of 'tobacco' color. It's almost like I got two new watches!

[Jason71]

I just assumed that is probably how you accomplished your modification, but thanks for the clarification.

I like the green crystal with the white dial. However, I REALLY think that I would like the GV dial with a clear crystal. When you get time, do you think that you might take some more pics of that setup?? I really like the dial outlay with the 3/6/9 orange markers and then the "off-black" color of the dial.

[Speed]

Wait Greg...what am I missing...

Didn't you just swap crystals? Forgive me, I am not a Millie owner...but I came close on the black one / opted for a GMTIIC.

[Mosco]

Bill,

Swapping crystals would me much more intrusive to the watch - the watchmaker just pulled out the movement, and the dial/hands are attached. So, the entire assembly comes out and goes into a different case with the crystal still attached. Hope this helps!

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I just assumed that is probably how you accomplished your modification, but thanks for the clarification.

I like the green crystal with the white dial. However, I REALLY think that I would like the GV dial with a clear crystal. When you get time, do you think that you might take some more pics of that setup?? I really like the dial outlay with the 3/6/9 orange markers and then the "off-black" color of the dial.

Sure thing, I'll take some better pics of the one on the left when I get a sec. It does look pretty cool, but for me the green crystal does it.

[esm]

Oh good - thanks for clearing it up. I thought my eyes were playing up when I saw the pix.

The White dial with GV crystal looks kinda interesting.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I just assumed that is probably how you accomplished your modification, but thanks for the clarification.

I like the green crystal with the white dial. However, I REALLY think that I would like the GV dial with a clear crystal. When you get time, do you think that you might take some more pics of that setup?? I really like the dial outlay with the 3/6/9 orange markers and then the "off-black" color of the dial.

x2!

The GV sans green crystal looks really sharp. Looking forward to seeing more pix, thanks.

I like the green crystal from the side, but am not the hugest fan of how it dulls the dial face from straight on. The extra sharpness of the white dial seems to counteract the dulling of the green crystal while also toning down the creamsicle look of the orange and white. Win-win in my book.

[Michael M.]

Looks cool!

[Puffy]

again Greg, it looks very sweet!

[kenhiraihnl]

Greg, you created two winners! Both the white dial/glasse verti and the clear crystal GV are spectacular. OTOH, I also like the stock GV because Rolex seems to have incorporated "Earth Tones" in this unique model. Even the lightning bolt seems to fit the scheme. However, if it were possible to question the Rolex GV design team, I bet they had no intentions of focusing on earth tones. I like it even better with a nice leather or croc strap. From Wikipedia - "Earth tone is a color scheme that draws from a color palette of browns, tans, greys, greens, oranges, whites, and some reds. The colors in an earth tone scheme are muted and flat in an emulation of the natural colors found in soil, moss, trees and rocks."

[SLS]

Now send your GV in for service and see what Rolex USA has to say!
Scott

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by SLS

Now send your GV in for service and see what Rolex USA has to say!
Scott

I really don't care why they have to say.... Plus, all parts are genuine Rolex, so what can they say? If I need service on my own Rolex, it goes to Charlie Cleeves!

[Warnsboy]

Nice slight-of-hand Greg. Love the green on white!!!! Wish I could see it on my wrist for the full effect.

[Lol-x]

So are you saying Greg that the true colour of the GV (genuine green milgauss) dial is not black but a brownish tobacco colour?

By the way where can I get a green crystal

[sirjohnbrian]

I don't think I like the green crystal on white. It makes the dial kind of look dirty.

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

Nice slight-of-hand Greg. Love the green on white!!!! Wish I could see it on my wrist for the full effect.

Dude - doors are always open - come down to Ohio and try her on! Shortly followed by some

Originally Posted by Lol-x

So are you saying Greg that the true colour of the GV (genuine green milgauss) dial is not black but a brownish tobacco colour?

By the way where can I get a green crystal

It appears that way, yeah... Maybe because of it's texture?

You think you're funny, don't you? maybe we should go into business of pressing the green crystals, I'm sure there's a market for it

Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

I don't think I like the green crystal on white. It makes the dial kind of look dirty.

That's ok, I like 'em kinda dirty

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by Mosco

If I need service on my own Rolex, it goes to Charlie Sheen!

Winning !

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Winning !

Bwahahahahahahahaha friggin hahahahahaha!

[speedo]

love the white gv, but now instead of two super cool watches you have one über cool and a simply cool. :-)

[TheDude]

I always thought I wanted a white GV, but the green makes the dial look "dirty" in that shot. Maybe it looks different with more light?

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by speedo

love the white gv, but now instead of two super cool watches you have one über cool and a simply cool. :-)

Yeah, I can live with that.... Besides, I do think that the GV dial with the clear crystal is pretty sweet - looks tobacco, and you can REALLY tell the different colors of the markers. It's going to get some wrist time, rest assured

And thanks for the 'uber cool' comment!

Originally Posted by TheDude

I always thought I wanted a white GV, but the green makes the dial look "dirty" in that shot. Maybe it looks different with more light?

It definitely has some light-play, looks different in different lights under varying angles. Here's a straight-on shot, I think you may have seen it:

[speedo]

[QUOTE=Mosco;2396751]Yeah, I can live with that.... Besides, I do think that the GV dial with the clear crystal is pretty sweet - looks tobacco, and you can REALLY tell the different colors of the markers. It's going to get some wrist time, rest assured

i really love the gv sans the green crystal but the other combination is just way too perfect. i just can't stop staring at it.....
wonder if rolex ever comes out with this model. they would double the sales of milies.

[mfer]

Looking at those pics, I really think that is the way Rolex should have gone.

There is much more interest in the brown dial with the clear xtal. They should have offered it in all combos really as the GV looks sweet, but I really think it looks best on the white.

[gregmoeck]

green crystal on a submariner or daytona?

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by mfer

Looking at those pics, I really think that is the way Rolex should have gone.

There is much more interest in the brown dial with the clear xtal. They should have offered it in all combos really as the GV looks sweet, but I really think it looks best on the white.

agreed 100%.

looking forward to more clear-crystal GV shots!

[TheDude]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Yeah, funny. Maybe it's from "Photoshopping" a white GV, but I always envisioned the brilliant white dial with that green ring around the crystal edge.

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by TheDude

Yeah, funny. Maybe it's from "Photoshopping" a white GV, but I always envisioned the brilliant white dial with that green ring around the crystal edge.

Undr certain lighting, it does look brilliant white... The lightplay is amazing on it, simply amazing.

[witch watch]

Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

I don't think I like the green crystal on white. It makes the dial kind of look dirty.

That's exactly what i thought when i saw it, after the second pic of it it does not look as 'dirty' but still hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[Roman4405]

Wow, that looks pretty awesome. The Milgauss is completely different than any other Rolex anyway but when you put the white dial under the green crystal...again, wow! I finally got to try on a Milgauss a couple of weeks ago and I was amazed how much I liked it, if I don't wait for an ExpII 9the new one) I might have to pick up a white Milgauss. You know where I can get a green crystal?

[brkb]

you have a good watchmaker