Can the Milgauss still be discontinued this year?

[shapa]

Just wondering if Rolex has a history of dropping a model from their catalogue without announcement. Is it possible the Milgauss may be discontinued at some point this year? I think the problem with the Milgauss is the "gauss" and how to actually keep the watch relevant.

[amphr1]

I think they need a pivot. They can keep the Milgauss name, but now make it for the modern scientist/engineer. Maybe they'll have to partner with Apple =p j/k

[Apwillard1986]

I’m wondering if by next year they won’t give the Milgauss the same treatment they gave the AirKing. Maybe add the Syloxi hairspring…


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[Undefeatable]

I have been thinking about that as well. I am a proud owner of a Milgauss but realize that the anti-magnetic selling point of this watch is outdated with the advancements of modern movements.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by shapa

Just wondering if Rolex has a history of dropping a model from their catalogue without announcement. Is it possible the Milgauss may be discontinued at some point this year? I think the problem with the Milgauss is the "gauss" and how to actually keep the watch relevant.

Only Rolex themselves would know that.

[WatchGuy1966]

I don't think they "announce" discontinuations.

I think they just don't show up on the website catalog anymore.

[MasonDixon]

The Milgauss needs to catch up with Omega in terms of anti-magnetism.

[LVx2]

Originally Posted by MasonDixon

The Milgauss needs to catch up with Omega in terms of anti-magnetism.

The Milgauss is good to around 15000 gauss, apparently.

[MasonDixon]

Originally Posted by LVx2

The Milgauss is good to around 15000 gauss, apparently.

But Omega is able to achieve it without a Faraday cage and with a display back.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by MasonDixon

The Milgauss needs to catch up with Omega in terms of anti-magnetism.

Originally Posted by LVx2

The Milgauss is good to around 15000 gauss, apparently.

Well in the real world its extremely unlikely anyone would enter any magnetic field giving that extreme 15000 gauss magnetic field. Its the same for many of todays high rated dive watches no man or even superman will ever use them to max depth in water. But many today believe because mine is bigger than yours its better but this is not always the case.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by LVx2

The Milgauss is good to around 15000 gauss, apparently.

It's certainly good for 1,000, thus the name.

I like the weight.

Most manufacturers, Rolex included, can now do better without a Faraday cage. So what?

[Nikrnic]

Good question. I guess anything is possible. I'll hang on to mine either way but now looking to replace my now gone AK with the new one.

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[Horationelson]

Milgauss is such a special watch.

In a way, it’s totally fitting that they’ve kept it for at least another year (if not discontinued mid-cycle). It’s always been an outlier and the fact that it’s hanging around longer than required only adds to its apparent pointlessness.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in the real world its extremely unlikely anyone would enter any magnetic field giving that extreme 15000 gauss magnetic field. Its the same for many of todays high rated dive watches no man or even superman will ever use them to max depth in water. But many today believe because mine is bigger than yours its better but this is not always the case.

While this is completely true , I would also like to see Rolex put some cutting edge antimagnetism into the Milgauss as a natural evolution of the watch’s intended tool purpose (unless the initial marketing way back when was all a hoax)


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[Gurneesh]

I agree with you bro. Maybe they can discontinue that from this year. MAYBE!!

[Henrimontgomery]

Having visited the CERN multiple times, I can assure you you wouldn’t want to wear the watch even if it was strong enough to resist the magnetic field.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by shapa

Just wondering if Rolex has a history of dropping a model from their catalogue without announcement. . . . .

Rolex seldom announces any model discontinuation.

[shapa]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Having visited the CERN multiple times, I can assure you you wouldn’t want to wear the watch even if it was strong enough to resist the magnetic field.

"After launching the first Oyster Perpetual Milgauss in 1956, Rolex partnered with CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, to test the anti-magnetic properties of the watch."

I just watched a small video clip about the CERN. What a cool place and an interesting history with this watch.

[patprom]

Apparently the blue model will end next year. The black will continue and white will be added, both with new movements. I'm curious…