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rolexmonger · 5 October 2007, 08:46 PM

Is it true that Rolex has brought this unusual watch back from the relic heap? I see an icon of one right on the Rolex Forums page at the top, and thought I remembered reading someone discussing that very issue recently. If so, how much money are they charging for one? Is it more money than a new Sub or GMT?

Alcan · 5 October 2007, 08:59 PM

Scroll down here for some info on it:

http://www.r-l-x.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=53006

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 October 2007, 08:59 PM

Steve ("Lol-x") once wrote:

"Seems that the RRP of Rolex models do vary from country to country. I don't know how Rolex sets those prices, but it does seem that the USA does get the cheapest RRP's set by Rolex Geneva.
Rolex Australia did indicate that the price of the new Milgauss might possibly be higher than RRP too, and that this may be due to supply/demand
I guess we'll have to wait and see to know for sure."

I think that is very true!

unclesallie · 5 October 2007, 09:20 PM

Hey Bo! congrats on the new Daytona! and, if you know,what does the new Milgauss cost in the US? I have a friend who has an original one, which he never wears, keeps in his safe, and claims it's worth $65K.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 October 2007, 09:31 PM

I only know the MSRP in Denmark (although it is still not availible in Denmark, yet). My AD gave me the prices as we were discussing the Milgauss when I picked up my SS Daytona.

37.000 DKR for the "ordinary" Milgauss (US $ 7000)
42.000 DKR for the green-edged crystal Milgauss (US $ 7950)

But please remember that Rolex watches are more expensive in Denmark! The MSRP of the SS Daytona is DKR 54,600 (equals US $ 10,300).

Destroy · 5 October 2007, 09:36 PM

Rolex says the Milgauss will be pegged at A$8,250.00 in Australia.

Destroy · 5 October 2007, 11:09 PM

SS Daytona has an rrp in Oz of A$11,360

Moose · 5 October 2007, 11:19 PM

In the US, the 'regular' ones with either white or black face will be some where around $5950 and the anniversary model with green chrystal will be $6200. Those are US dollar prices.

For comparison, the GMT IIC lists for $5950 and the SS Daytona lists for $7950 US.

daunwaun · 6 October 2007, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexmonger

Is it true that Rolex has brought this unusual watch back from the relic heap? I see an icon of one right on the Rolex Forums page at the top, and thought I remembered reading someone discussing that very issue recently. If so, how much money are they charging for one? Is it more money than a new Sub or GMT?

The ugliest looking rolex ever made

Jedi · 6 October 2007, 12:34 AM

LOL @ Daunwaun...

Sorry mate, but I think the sapphire and ruby GMT Pepsi might be the ugliest...

S2000 Driver · 6 October 2007, 01:38 AM

leopardprey · 6 October 2007, 01:50 AM

What I can not understand on the design of the new Mil.

Why have good lum on the hour markers, yet hardly any lum on the hour and minute hand? If you can't see the hands, what does it matter if the hour markers are luminated?

Love the Case and even the outer dial ring, but the orange hand and 3,6,9 hour markers are not for me.

Would love to see an updated explorer 1, in all brushed SS, in the new 40mm Maxi Case!!

Rawhyde · 6 October 2007, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediSubExII

LOL @ Daunwaun...

Sorry mate, but I think the sapphire and ruby GMT Pepsi might be the ugliest...

I vote for the Leopard Daytona closely followed by the dayglow Daytonas....

SPACE-DWELLER · 6 October 2007, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

What I can not understand on the design of the new Mil.

Why have good lum on the hour markers, yet hardly any lum on the hour and minute hand? If you can't see the hands, what does it matter if the hour markers are luminated?

Love the Case and even the outer dial ring, but the orange hand and 3,6,9 hour markers are not for me.

Would love to see an updated explorer 1, in all brushed SS, in the new 40mm Maxi Case!!

I didn't think of that hour marker/hands problem! You're right! Not really logical design.

But an "all brushed" SS maxi Explorer?? Case sides, too?

mike · 6 October 2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

I have a friend who has an original one, which he never wears, keeps in his safe, and claims it's worth $65K.

Could be....or more!

problmchylde · 6 October 2007, 09:47 PM

I personally like the plain black version.

Took this pic from another forum.Nice shot.

Jedi · 7 October 2007, 02:24 AM

And here's a pic of a vintage Milgauss, with black out markers and hands. I asked one of my ADs today if I could take a look at it <<again>> after shelling out for the 2nd Explorer II this month (now Mrs Jedi and I have matching white and black faced ExpII's!!!)

This vintage model, I'm not sure from when, as the watchmaker was busy on a watch, but it's a total beauty and in my opinion, a great example of restraint in design and function. No date, but that is not a shortcoming as the Explorer functions well without one. As a tool it would make sense to keep it as simple, therefore as robust as possible.

I think I'd prefer the non-green Milgauss if I were to get one.

syed · 8 October 2007, 07:30 AM

nice pics mates

5 October 2007, 08:46 PM	#1
rolexmonger Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mississauga Posts: 49	2007 Rolex Milgauss Is it true that Rolex has brought this unusual watch back from the relic heap? I see an icon of one right on the Rolex Forums page at the top, and thought I remembered reading someone discussing that very issue recently. If so, how much money are they charging for one? Is it more money than a new Sub or GMT?

5 October 2007, 08:59 PM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Scroll down here for some info on it: http://www.r-l-x.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=53006 __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

5 October 2007, 08:59 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Steve ("Lol-x") once wrote: "Seems that the RRP of Rolex models do vary from country to country. I don't know how Rolex sets those prices, but it does seem that the USA does get the cheapest RRP's set by Rolex Geneva. Rolex Australia did indicate that the price of the new Milgauss might possibly be higher than RRP too, and that this may be due to supply/demand I guess we'll have to wait and see to know for sure." I think that is very true! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 October 2007, 09:31 PM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I only know the MSRP in Denmark (although it is still not availible in Denmark, yet). My AD gave me the prices as we were discussing the Milgauss when I picked up my SS Daytona. 37.000 DKR for the "ordinary" Milgauss (US $ 7000) 42.000 DKR for the green-edged crystal Milgauss (US $ 7950) But please remember that Rolex watches are more expensive in Denmark! The MSRP of the SS Daytona is DKR 54,600 (equals US $ 10,300). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

6 October 2007, 01:38 AM	#11
S2000 Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT Watch: Submariner Datum ß Posts: 858	__________________

5 October 2007, 09:20 PM	#4
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Hey Bo! congrats on the new Daytona! and, if you know,what does the new Milgauss cost in the US? I have a friend who has an original one, which he never wears, keeps in his safe, and claims it's worth $65K.

5 October 2007, 09:36 PM	#6
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	Rolex says the Milgauss will be pegged at A$8,250.00 in Australia.

5 October 2007, 11:09 PM	#7
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	SS Daytona has an rrp in Oz of A$11,360

5 October 2007, 11:19 PM	#8
Moose Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: TX Watch: GMT I&II, TT Dayt Posts: 117	In the US, the 'regular' ones with either white or black face will be some where around $5950 and the anniversary model with green chrystal will be $6200. Those are US dollar prices. For comparison, the GMT IIC lists for $5950 and the SS Daytona lists for $7950 US.

6 October 2007, 12:34 AM	#10
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	LOL @ Daunwaun... Sorry mate, but I think the sapphire and ruby GMT Pepsi might be the ugliest...

6 October 2007, 01:50 AM	#12
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	What I can not understand on the design of the new Mil. Why have good lum on the hour markers, yet hardly any lum on the hour and minute hand? If you can't see the hands, what does it matter if the hour markers are luminated? Love the Case and even the outer dial ring, but the orange hand and 3,6,9 hour markers are not for me. Would love to see an updated explorer 1, in all brushed SS, in the new 40mm Maxi Case!!

6 October 2007, 09:47 PM	#16
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	I personally like the plain black version. Took this pic from another forum.Nice shot.

7 October 2007, 02:24 AM	#17
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	And here's a pic of a vintage Milgauss, with black out markers and hands. I asked one of my ADs today if I could take a look at it <<again>> after shelling out for the 2nd Explorer II this month (now Mrs Jedi and I have matching white and black faced ExpII's!!!) This vintage model, I'm not sure from when, as the watchmaker was busy on a watch, but it's a total beauty and in my opinion, a great example of restraint in design and function. No date, but that is not a shortcoming as the Explorer functions well without one. As a tool it would make sense to keep it as simple, therefore as robust as possible. I think I'd prefer the non-green Milgauss if I were to get one. Attached Images

8 October 2007, 07:30 AM	#18
syed Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: malaysia Posts: 62	nice pics mates

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