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gsxr750josh · 8 March 2012, 04:47 PM

I am new to the forums so let me start off by saying hello, I purchased my first Rolex a couple weeks ago in Hawaii, Milgauss GV and I love it. I'm a welding inspector on pipelines so with as much magnetized pipe as there is out there I felt it was a double win (looks and usefullness) I have read about the Milgauss history but am curious as to how long Rolex will produce them this time around. I know this is a random question but figured i would ask either way. Thanks

padi56 · 8 March 2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750josh

I am new to the forums so let me start off by saying hello, I purchased my first Rolex a couple weeks ago in Hawaii, Milgauss GV and I love it. I'm a welding inspector on pipelines so with as much magnetized pipe as there is out there I felt it was a double win (looks and usefullness) I have read about the Milgauss history but am curious as to how long Rolex will produce them this time around. I know this is a random question but figured i would ask either way. Thanks

Well only Rolex knows that one but the both Milgauss watches are just normal production models.So as long as there is a demand for the Milgauss Rolex will keep producing them.

RolexWatcher · 8 March 2012, 06:17 PM

Welcome. Your GV is quite a popular Rolex watch. I presume they will keep producing this model for many years.

sierra11b · 8 March 2012, 06:28 PM

Nice to see someone using the piece as intended.

As already mentioned, only Rolex knows for certain but it seems popular, at least with many here.

If this is a question of longevity and parts availability of your watch, Rolex is rumored to have parts for service for 30yrs AFTER a model is discontinued. But only Rolex knows if they can service or not if that time comes based on parts availability...so it could be 40yrs+. Assuming they couldn't work on your watch 30yrs after it had been discontinued there will undoubtedly be a handful of compteant watchmakers around that could work on the piece.

Enjoy your watch and welcome!

z32turbo · 9 March 2012, 01:12 AM

Congrats on the GV!!!

wantonebad · 9 March 2012, 01:14 AM

all depends on demand, and demand is strong from what my local AD's tell me.

Norway · 9 March 2012, 02:48 AM

Welcome and congratulations on a great watch!

capote · 9 March 2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

all depends on demand, and demand is strong from what my local AD's tell me.

Really? I was under the impression that the Milgauss was a very slow seller, even slower than the (old) Exp2. The GV is very nice.

dddrees · 9 March 2012, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well only Rolex knows that one but the both Milgauss watches are just normal production models.So as long as there is a demand for the Milgauss Rolex will keep producing them.

Well said a usual Padi.

Len S · 9 March 2012, 03:11 AM

Congrats on a great purchase.

Mosco · 9 March 2012, 03:12 AM

Wearing mine today... Longest I've ever owned a watch - and it isn't going anywhere either

king arthur · 9 March 2012, 08:18 AM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the GV! I don't think that it will be discontinued anytime soon altho some say that the Milgauss line come in bursts(like 5 years run for the first one I believe)and when this one gets discontinued, we'll have even bigger smiles on our face. I have the white one and I'm mesmerized with it every single day! Enjoy your watch!

nauticajoe · 9 March 2012, 10:02 AM

Welcome! Only Mr. Rolex knows that question. If they brought it back, that's a good sign, right.

robk215k · 9 March 2012, 10:23 AM

Post some pics...possibly at work.

gregmoeck · 9 March 2012, 11:43 AM

I'm getting ready to brush my white milgauss, probably leave the side of the bracelet polished and the side of the case polished, just brush the PCL and the lugs

witch watch · 9 March 2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

Really? I was under the impression that the Milgauss was a very slow seller, even slower than the (old) Exp2. The GV is very nice.

The white one? Yes i'd say so, black not so much and GV's don't hang around long in my AD's

Hazelnut · 10 March 2012, 12:26 AM

Congrats on the GV! That is the most popular Milgauss and I don't think this line would be discontinued so quickly. If so, even better for us!

kenhiraihnl · 10 March 2012, 04:36 AM

Congrats on your GV, and hope you had a nice time in Hawaii...I think I'll give my Sub a break and wear my GV today - just because of your posting. I love to give it a wind, a shake, hack the lightning bolt, and set the time. BTW both my Sub and GV winding are buttery smooth.

-Ken

mjclark32 · 10 March 2012, 04:43 AM

Welcome to TRF, post some wrist shots!

gsxr750josh · 10 March 2012, 05:26 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Lots of good info and help with my question. As for pics I plan on posting a few. At work and away. I am curious as to what would happen if lets say i set my watch against a joint of pipe that has enough magnetism to stick a 4 lb hammer to lol i plan on checking the Gauss reading before hand of course.The only thing i have to worry about at work is spatter from welders burning rods hitting the crystal.

8 March 2012, 04:47 PM	#1
gsxr750josh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 8	Time left on Milgauss ? I am new to the forums so let me start off by saying hello, I purchased my first Rolex a couple weeks ago in Hawaii, Milgauss GV and I love it. I'm a welding inspector on pipelines so with as much magnetized pipe as there is out there I felt it was a double win (looks and usefullness) I have read about the Milgauss history but am curious as to how long Rolex will produce them this time around. I know this is a random question but figured i would ask either way. Thanks

9 March 2012, 01:12 AM	#5
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Congrats on the GV!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

9 March 2012, 01:14 AM	#6
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	all depends on demand, and demand is strong from what my local AD's tell me. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

9 March 2012, 02:48 AM	#7
Norway "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mads Location: Singapore Watch: out! Posts: 362	Welcome and congratulations on a great watch! __________________ SS Daytona white, "G" Sub LV "V" Sub 116613LB (R) SeaDweller 4000 AP ROO Navy (I) AP ROO Black/Red (I) Instagram: mad_eclectic

9 March 2012, 03:12 AM	#11
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Wearing mine today... Longest I've ever owned a watch - and it isn't going anywhere either __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

8 March 2012, 06:17 PM	#3
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	Welcome. Your GV is quite a popular Rolex watch. I presume they will keep producing this model for many years.

8 March 2012, 06:28 PM	#4
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Nice to see someone using the piece as intended. As already mentioned, only Rolex knows for certain but it seems popular, at least with many here. If this is a question of longevity and parts availability of your watch, Rolex is rumored to have parts for service for 30yrs AFTER a model is discontinued. But only Rolex knows if they can service or not if that time comes based on parts availability...so it could be 40yrs+. Assuming they couldn't work on your watch 30yrs after it had been discontinued there will undoubtedly be a handful of compteant watchmakers around that could work on the piece. Enjoy your watch and welcome!

9 March 2012, 03:11 AM	#10
Len S "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Len Location: SoCal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 987	Congrats on a great purchase.

9 March 2012, 08:18 AM	#12
king arthur "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Arthur Location: Manila Watch: Daytona Posts: 278	Welcome to the forum and congrats on the GV! I don't think that it will be discontinued anytime soon altho some say that the Milgauss line come in bursts(like 5 years run for the first one I believe)and when this one gets discontinued, we'll have even bigger smiles on our face. I have the white one and I'm mesmerized with it every single day! Enjoy your watch!

9 March 2012, 10:02 AM	#13
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome! Only Mr. Rolex knows that question. If they brought it back, that's a good sign, right.

9 March 2012, 10:23 AM	#14
robk215k "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Rob Location: Bucks County, PA Watch: Batman Posts: 472	Post some pics...possibly at work. __________________ Found my TT Bluesy 116613 from and AD! Next....

9 March 2012, 11:43 AM	#15
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	I'm getting ready to brush my white milgauss, probably leave the side of the bracelet polished and the side of the case polished, just brush the PCL and the lugs

10 March 2012, 12:26 AM	#17
Hazelnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: SubC Date Posts: 242	Congrats on the GV! That is the most popular Milgauss and I don't think this line would be discontinued so quickly. If so, even better for us!

10 March 2012, 04:36 AM	#18
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	Congrats on your GV, and hope you had a nice time in Hawaii...I think I'll give my Sub a break and wear my GV today - just because of your posting. I love to give it a wind, a shake, hack the lightning bolt, and set the time. BTW both my Sub and GV winding are buttery smooth. -Ken __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

10 March 2012, 04:43 AM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Welcome to TRF, post some wrist shots! __________________

10 March 2012, 05:26 AM	#20
gsxr750josh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 8	Thanks for the Warm welcome !!! Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Lots of good info and help with my question. As for pics I plan on posting a few. At work and away. I am curious as to what would happen if lets say i set my watch against a joint of pipe that has enough magnetism to stick a 4 lb hammer to lol i plan on checking the Gauss reading before hand of course.The only thing i have to worry about at work is spatter from welders burning rods hitting the crystal.

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