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Jason71 · 27 November 2009, 12:23 AM

I have decided to try something a bit different. I wanted a dressier watch to wear on certain occasions, but I am not the super-dressy type. A milgauss seems to be dressy, but with a bit of pizazz. I really wanted a GV, but I just couldn't ignore the price savings on a white Milgauss. Also, all of my Rolexes to date have a black dial........So a different color dialed watch wasn't a bad thing. Honestly, after wearing it for a couple days, I am loving it more and more. Thanks a bunch DavidSW

What do you think???

BTW, I hadn't noticed until today (first time I have taken macro shots)........But Rolex made a slight boo boo on my dial. Look at the 3 lines of text on the top of the dial. All of the text is off-center. I am researching it now, but on all the other Millies that I have found thus far have symmetrical text.

valentine · 27 November 2009, 12:30 AM

congrats Jc! i love that dial! so clean.....one of my favorites!

deserted · 27 November 2009, 12:35 AM

Beautiful JC , congrats.....

Jason71 · 27 November 2009, 12:37 AM

BTW, I hadn't noticed until today (first time I have taken macro shots)........But Rolex made a slight boo boo on my dial. Look at the 3 lines of text on the top of the dial. All of the text is off-center. I am researching it now, but on all the other Millies that I have found thus far have symmetrical text.

chillviper · 27 November 2009, 12:38 AM

Congrats! I love my GV. I think the Milgauss is the best deal going. It gets the majority of wrist time in my collection. My poor SS Daytona just doesn't understand LOL!

ingoodtime · 27 November 2009, 12:38 AM

Very nice indeed Jason. It is still sporty looking but toned down and less bulky looking without the crownguards. The white dial has a very clean look.

R1@160@alltimes · 27 November 2009, 12:45 AM

beautiful watch...wear it in good health

esm · 27 November 2009, 12:47 AM

im liking the white millie these days!

great choice of a non-diver watch & some great looking wrist shots there.

now, where is the "family shot"?

carlhaluss · 27 November 2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclevoy

BTW, I hadn't noticed until today (first time I have taken macro shots)........But Rolex made a slight boo boo on my dial. Look at the 3 lines of text on the top of the dial. All of the text is off-center. I am researching it now, but on all the other Millies that I have found thus far have symmetrical text.

Great looking watch! Of course, I am biased, as the Milgauss is my only Rolex!
Man, you are right. The text is off center, justified to the left. And - if I'm not mistaken, so is the text at the bottom!
Your observation prompted me to have a closer look at mine. Fortunately, it's dead center! I guess that's something that Quality Control missed, but they should be able to get a new dial for you.
My AD had all three Milgauss dials, when I got mine. It is hard to get away from the black dials, when you are so used to them. I really like the looks of that white, though.
The Milgauss is certainly unique. It is built "Diver tough" to me, but lacks the big bezel. I love the simplicity of the dial, but with the orange and the lightning bolt dial, it can have a more casual look as well.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Carl

Jason71 · 27 November 2009, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlhaluss

Great looking watch! Of course, I am biased, as the Milgauss is my only Rolex!
Man, you are right. The text is off center, justified to the left. And - if I'm not mistaken, so is the text at the bottom!
Your observation prompted me to have a closer look at mine. Fortunately, it's dead center! I guess that's something that Quality Control missed, but they should be able to get a new dial for you.
My AD had all three Milgauss dials, when I got mine. It is hard to get away from the black dials, when you are so used to them. I really like the looks of that white, though.
The Milgauss is certainly unique. It is built "Diver tough" to me, but lacks the big bezel. I love the simplicity of the dial, but with the orange and the lightning bolt dial, it can have a more casual look as well.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Carl

Thanks!! You know that you were quite instrumental in my pursuit of a Milgauss!

Now that you mention it.........the text on the bottom of the dial IS off center as well. I bought this from DavidSW, and it was actually BNIB, with warranty card in MY name. I am inclined to not mess with it. I am not overly particular about the "small stuff". I might get it changed

Deep Sea · 27 November 2009, 01:00 AM

That's a superb looking white dial!!! One of the best out there, in my opinion.

Re the writing...I'm with you...if it doesn't bother you too much, why mess with it.

Enjoy!!

Jason71 · 27 November 2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deep Sea

That's a superb looking white dial!!! One of the best out there, in my opinion.

Re the writing...I'm with you...if it doesn't bother you too much, why mess with it.

Enjoy!!

Thanks!!! I am inclined to agree with you. Who knows........Maybe it will be worth something someday to have a flawed dial

datejust1 · 27 November 2009, 01:11 AM

Great One!!!! I love it!

Happy Thanksgiving!

snow_rocks · 27 November 2009, 01:20 AM

the flat part of the 'L' in Rolex should be centered under the crown.

'Milguass' is centered, not the other 2 lines above it.

as with coins with offset die strikes, this could have some worth.

marshallr47 · 27 November 2009, 02:01 AM

Very nice. Congrats.

newmedia · 27 November 2009, 02:21 AM

nice pick up, as per me, if its NIB and the markings on the dials were screwed up, It will bother me no matter how I want to justify "well its possible this watch could be worth more in future because of this defect" does not make sense to me since most Rolex owners want a perfect watch when its bought new.

rerubin · 27 November 2009, 02:55 AM

Beautiful watch. I got the GV as a gift, but admire the white dial version. Clean and sharp. Unusual, but simple and elegant.

The odd centered text is one of those things that you don't notice unless it's pointed out.

I would regard it as something that makes your beautiful watch unique.

Enjoy!

1000ftSub · 27 November 2009, 02:56 AM

Congrats! hope you enjoy.

JJ Irani · 27 November 2009, 02:58 AM

Have that dial changed, Jason.

As ex-CEO of Rolex, I've pulled some strings and got that tosser in QC sacked!!

sea-dweller · 27 November 2009, 02:58 AM

Congrats !

Jason71 · 27 November 2009, 03:01 AM

Guys, at this point, I am very ambivalent about the dial. At first, I said "No way, I will keep it the way it is". Now, I am toying with the idea of swapping the dial. I just don't know. Your input on my other thread could easily sway me one way or the other.

Speed · 27 November 2009, 03:03 AM

Seems like you may...*may* only have issues if/when you want to sell and *if* prospective buyers care.

If you like it, keep it.

mike · 27 November 2009, 03:04 AM

Welcome to club Shazam!

SDDS · 27 November 2009, 03:11 AM

congratulations Jason very nice for a change wear it in good health

miked · 27 November 2009, 04:30 AM

Awesome watch, but I have to agree with the others, have the dial changed or exchange the watch.....I am not that picky but the text that off center is ridiculous, enjoy the mil!

kcmo · 27 November 2009, 04:32 AM

Congrats! Enjoy it!

unclesallie · 27 November 2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Have that dial changed, Jason.

As ex-CEO of Rolex, I've pulled some strings and got that tosser in QC sacked!!

why change that dial out, JJ? It's a real rolex watch with a real rolex dial, that is flawed, which will make it valuable over time, JIMHO.

meantime, Happy Thanksgiving, JJ and to all of you out there.

27 November 2009, 12:23 AM	#1
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	New Watch!! Breaking Away From Diver's I have decided to try something a bit different. I wanted a dressier watch to wear on certain occasions, but I am not the super-dressy type. A milgauss seems to be dressy, but with a bit of pizazz. I really wanted a GV, but I just couldn't ignore the price savings on a white Milgauss. Also, all of my Rolexes to date have a black dial........So a different color dialed watch wasn't a bad thing. Honestly, after wearing it for a couple days, I am loving it more and more. Thanks a bunch DavidSW What do you think??? BTW, I hadn't noticed until today (first time I have taken macro shots)........But Rolex made a slight boo boo on my dial. Look at the 3 lines of text on the top of the dial. All of the text is off-center. I am researching it now, but on all the other Millies that I have found thus far have symmetrical text. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

27 November 2009, 12:37 AM	#4
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	BTW, I hadn't noticed until today (first time I have taken macro shots)........But Rolex made a slight boo boo on my dial. Look at the 3 lines of text on the top of the dial. All of the text is off-center. I am researching it now, but on all the other Millies that I have found thus far have symmetrical text. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

27 November 2009, 12:38 AM	#6
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Very nice indeed Jason. It is still sporty looking but toned down and less bulky looking without the crownguards. The white dial has a very clean look. __________________ Lee

27 November 2009, 12:45 AM	#7
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	beautiful watch...wear it in good health __________________

27 November 2009, 01:00 AM	#11
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	That's a superb looking white dial!!! One of the best out there, in my opinion. Re the writing...I'm with you...if it doesn't bother you too much, why mess with it. Enjoy!! __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

27 November 2009, 12:30 AM	#2
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	congrats Jc! i love that dial! so clean.....one of my favorites!

27 November 2009, 12:35 AM	#3
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Beautiful JC , congrats.....

27 November 2009, 12:38 AM	#5
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Congrats! I love my GV. I think the Milgauss is the best deal going. It gets the majority of wrist time in my collection. My poor SS Daytona just doesn't understand LOL!

27 November 2009, 12:47 AM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	im liking the white millie these days! great choice of a non-diver watch & some great looking wrist shots there. now, where is the "family shot"?

27 November 2009, 01:11 AM	#13
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Great One!!!! I love it! Happy Thanksgiving!

27 November 2009, 01:20 AM	#14
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	the flat part of the 'L' in Rolex should be centered under the crown. 'Milguass' is centered, not the other 2 lines above it. as with coins with offset die strikes, this could have some worth.

27 November 2009, 02:01 AM	#15
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Very nice. Congrats. __________________ Ron

27 November 2009, 02:21 AM	#16
newmedia "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 526	nice pick up, as per me, if its NIB and the markings on the dials were screwed up, It will bother me no matter how I want to justify "well its possible this watch could be worth more in future because of this defect" does not make sense to me since most Rolex owners want a perfect watch when its bought new.

27 November 2009, 02:55 AM	#17
rerubin Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Watch: Rolex Milgauss GV Posts: 33	Beautiful watch. I got the GV as a gift, but admire the white dial version. Clean and sharp. Unusual, but simple and elegant. The odd centered text is one of those things that you don't notice unless it's pointed out. I would regard it as something that makes your beautiful watch unique. Enjoy!

27 November 2009, 02:56 AM	#18
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Congrats! hope you enjoy.

27 November 2009, 02:58 AM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Have that dial changed, Jason. As ex-CEO of Rolex, I've pulled some strings and got that tosser in QC sacked!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 November 2009, 02:58 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 November 2009, 03:01 AM	#21
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Guys, at this point, I am very ambivalent about the dial. At first, I said "No way, I will keep it the way it is". Now, I am toying with the idea of swapping the dial. I just don't know. Your input on my other thread could easily sway me one way or the other. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

27 November 2009, 03:03 AM	#22
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Seems like you may...may only have issues if/when you want to sell and if prospective buyers care. If you like it, keep it.

27 November 2009, 03:04 AM	#23
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome to club Shazam!

27 November 2009, 03:11 AM	#24
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	congratulations Jason very nice for a change wear it in good health __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

27 November 2009, 04:30 AM	#25
miked "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Watch: speedy, po,rlx gmt Posts: 236	Awesome watch, but I have to agree with the others, have the dial changed or exchange the watch.....I am not that picky but the text that off center is ridiculous, enjoy the mil!

27 November 2009, 04:32 AM	#26
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Enjoy it!

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