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Old 19 September 2016, 12:20 AM   #1
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Trade or Not Trade: The Milgauss

Hello guys,

I'll need your opinion on this. In a casual conversation with a friend. He wanted to trade his mint Milgauss white for my Milgauss GV. The price will be follow Rolex used market price. Which means I might get back a little still. No one is trying to making money off another party. Both items are good and mint. Friend to friend fair trade.

Currently, I still love my GV. I find GV black dial can easy for dressy/casual but I see white Milgauss more casual. White Milgauss is an odd ball to me. GV I actually fall in love immediately and think white Milgauss is one of the most ugly Rolex watch at the time but 3 years after, I find it very attractive. For that reason, white Milgauss has a special spot in my heart.

Currently, I have to say, I love GV and White Milgauss equally but my friend want the GV. I am not planning to own two Milgauss, mainly, they are from the same era. For Submariner, I plan to own a vintage and a modern so it is a bit different. However, I am planning to buy a ExpII Polar in future. which, it is my main hesitation to trade with my friend.

Currently I own 3 Rolex.
1) DateJust 36 (late 70s)
2) Milgauss GV
3) Rolex Sub LVC

My future planning to add:
1) Explore II Polar (current)
2) GMT Master Pepsi (vintage)
3) Submariner 5512

With my current and future planning of Rolex collection. Would you do the trade?
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Old 19 September 2016, 12:24 AM   #2
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Nope, keep the gv
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Old 19 September 2016, 12:42 AM   #3
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I wouldn't do that trade. If your friend wants a GV just send him to one of our trusted sellers here.
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Old 19 September 2016, 12:44 AM   #4
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The white is my least favorite milgauss, so I would keep the gv
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Old 19 September 2016, 12:53 AM   #5
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I would keep the gv. The white just does not appeal to me.
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Old 19 September 2016, 01:53 AM   #6
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I would not trade unless it was for the blue dial GV
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Old 19 September 2016, 02:15 AM   #7
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Not for the white.
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Old 19 September 2016, 02:49 AM   #8
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I wouldn't own polar exp2 and white milgauss - so in this case nope. I will say with milgauss ugliest wins so white fits the bill. (In a good way)
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Old 19 September 2016, 08:22 AM   #9
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I would keep the GV. I do recall some years ago, someone on the forum modified the white Milgauss with a green crystal... Could be the best of both worlds for you or your friend.
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Old 19 September 2016, 08:24 AM   #10
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Old 19 September 2016, 08:57 AM   #11
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speaking from experience, the millie is tougher to sell than most modern rolex and since you're even considering this; you know you'll get rid of it sooner or later anyway.

i'd take the cash and the white one.
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Old 19 September 2016, 09:03 AM   #12
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Don't do it! Keep the GV for sure, plus you mentioned you love this watch. Never cared for the white face Milgauss and I suspect your friend doesn't either, thus the preference to trade. No advantage to you and I believe you would regret it. Good Luck! Cheers!
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Old 19 September 2016, 09:21 AM   #13
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speaking from experience, the millie is tougher to sell than most modern rolex and since you're even considering this; you know you'll get rid of it sooner or later anyway.

i'd take the cash and the white one.
You and I are in the minority, CJ.
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Old 19 September 2016, 09:36 AM   #14
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speaking from experience, the millie is tougher to sell than most modern rolex and since you're even considering this; you know you'll get rid of it sooner or later anyway.

i'd take the cash and the white one.
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You and I are in the minority, CJ.
I'm with you guys. I would trade the GV for the white.
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Old 19 September 2016, 09:39 AM   #15
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I'm with you guys. I would trade the GV for the white.

Me too.
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Old 19 September 2016, 10:13 AM   #16
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I would not trade unless it was for the blue dial GV
My thoughts, too.
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Old 19 September 2016, 10:27 AM   #17
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My thoughts, too.
My thoughts three!!! Solid advice right there!!!
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Old 19 September 2016, 10:33 AM   #18
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I've had both and currently have the GV. I'll tell you this, IMO there's no comparison how much better the GV looks, you'll totally miss it! And now I'll tell you something that will really make you want to keep the GV....... The markers on the white dial are SALMON PINK, not orange! And as it ages, the markers become more salmon pink color.
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Old 19 September 2016, 11:32 AM   #19
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Go for it the white Milgauss! It doesn't seem to be available anymore on the website. Could become a little rare in the future??
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Old 19 September 2016, 12:05 PM   #20
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I've had both and currently have the GV. I'll tell you this, IMO there's no comparison how much better the GV looks, you'll totally miss it! And now I'll tell you something that will really make you want to keep the GV....... The markers on the white dial are SALMON PINK, not orange! And as it ages, the markers become more salmon pink color.
The markers are luminova dark orange. I have a colleague who has had his white Milgauss since 2010 and his markers are orange.
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Old 19 September 2016, 12:10 PM   #21
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I would ignore everything else, and go with what I thought was nicer looking. Don't try to "fit" it into some hypothetical collection. Choosing the watch you don't like best, just because it "fits" into some collection better, makes no sense!
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Old 19 September 2016, 12:56 PM   #22
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You could just buy the white pre owned - great value right now


Keep GV
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Old 19 September 2016, 01:10 PM   #23
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i would try to avoid doing business with friends.
Friendships are more important so id avoid any possibility of discomforts.

What happens if one watch suddenly needs service the next day/week ?

Think about it.

But if you still wanna trade the black GV ? then get the Z-Blue.
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Old 19 September 2016, 01:11 PM   #24
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Never trade a watch you love.
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Old 19 September 2016, 01:28 PM   #25
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Looks like the white may be discontinued: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...10#post7014310
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Old 19 September 2016, 07:13 PM   #26
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Looks like the white may be discontinued: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...10#post7014310
There are lots talk about White Milgauss might discontinue soon but I think the current 3 mil are successful and good variety lineup in the collection.
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Old 19 September 2016, 07:18 PM   #27
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Just checked the official site. Looks like it is not a rumor. It is out.
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Old 19 September 2016, 07:47 PM   #28
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^ the website is not definitive. only the master catalogue is.
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Old 21 September 2016, 10:33 AM   #29
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Keep the GV, that glass is special.

White EXP II > White Milgauss so just stay on your current path.
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Old 21 September 2016, 10:40 AM   #30
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NO to the White Millie...

I like the GV and the Z Blue
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