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CPCC · 13 May 2008, 01:05 PM

Nice job, thanks

MAXI DIAL · 13 May 2008, 01:08 PM

I love my GV more and more now. Thanks Lol-x

Felly Jr. · 13 May 2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilroy

Yes, the green edge............

ricnas1 · 13 May 2008, 02:19 PM

thks steve for the info...

i spent quite sometime trying to look for this very same info on the net but came out naught.....

ricnas1 · 13 May 2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texsubmariner

I just wish the Milgauss has a date function, then it would be a perfect watch!

i cldnt agree more...

i reckon it doesnt even need the cyclops so as to keep the clean look of the watch... i'd be happy with just that date function....

2careless · 13 May 2008, 05:34 PM

I'm uncertain that Milgauss can do a date. Think about the loss of EMI shielding on the date display. By having the "gap" in the date display, there maybe leaks of EMI that can affect the shielding rating. Just food for thought. Any real Elec Engr here?

jac67 · 13 May 2008, 10:03 PM

Thanks Steve, great info.

Man, you've obviously got too much time on your hands.

John.

Lol-x · 14 May 2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Thanks Steve, great info.

Man, you've obviously got too much time on your hands.

John.

Not really John, it did take some time to put the information together, but I worked on it over several days. I just hope the information was interesting and worthwhile.
Now I'm in big trouble at work, so that is what I must now work on.

sherwin · 14 May 2008, 11:18 AM

i would be guessing the the majority of people wearing the milgauss would not even work in environments that had high magnetic fields. maybe launch two versions, but the cost would probably be prohibitive

PA6-541 · 10 November 2008, 01:54 PM

Interesting info on the green crystal. In the formula Co3+ Al2O3, how do you know that the Co symbol stands for Copper? When I studied chemistry, Co stood for Cobalt, and Cu stood for Copper.

The Mole · 10 November 2008, 02:11 PM

I would also add the following to the process,

When synthetic sapphire is manufactured the end result is a "Boulle", which is the synthetic sapphire in a shape that resembles a roll of cookie dough. Almost all watch manufactures cut this boulle perpendicular, along sapphires softest axis to maximize yield.

Rolex cuts the boulle along its hardest axis (roughly diagonally through the boulle), facing the hardest surface "out" to insure additional strength and scratch-resistance....Maximizing waste to maximize quality. Synthetic sapphire cut this way is exponentially harder to polish.

DeepSeaWatches · 10 November 2008, 02:16 PM

Great info, thanks for sharing that. :)

All I know is I never grow tired of looking at that green crystal. It definitely "scratches a different itch" than any other watch I've ever owned...

bodybump · 10 November 2008, 02:43 PM

very good point steve....i think its just the uniqueness of the watch..it applies also to other stuff...i dont know why people love stainless steel when TT really gives a very good elegance on the watch (no offense guys) i own a ss too..the milgauss gv IMO is one of the best watch ive seen too...its the only Rolex that has a different crytal on it we have seen all kinds of rolex and sports models but if you put the GV on a sports model watch..the GV will be most to talk at...with the exception of the vintage...if Rolex came out with a red crystal im sure this one will be a major hit too..

SS Oyster · 10 November 2008, 03:09 PM

I love reading about these incredible details ... another reason to love Rolex. Everything is done IN HOUSE!

Lol-x · 10 November 2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PA6-541

Interesting info on the green crystal. In the formula Co3+ Al2O3, how do you know that the Co symbol stands for Copper? When I studied chemistry, Co stood for Cobalt, and Cu stood for Copper.

I think you may have a very valid point there. I have heard of cobalt green having been used as a pigment, so maybe cobalt is used rather than copper to obtain the green tint to the crystal.

I would be interested if anyone knew whether cobalt is used as a green tinting agent.

Z-Sub · 10 November 2008, 05:47 PM

One of my favorite pieces

JimC · 10 November 2008, 05:50 PM

Wow... Nice thread with lots of good information. Guess I "need" a GV now. :P

DanP · 10 November 2008, 07:03 PM

THANK YOU Steve. Very thorough!

Gonna get mine in January

wuzzzer · 11 November 2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

I'm uncertain that Milgauss can do a date. Think about the loss of EMI shielding on the date display. By having the "gap" in the date display, there maybe leaks of EMI that can affect the shielding rating. Just food for thought. Any real Elec Engr here?

That is exactly why Rolex did not put a date window on the Milgauss.

stevemulholland3 · 11 November 2008, 03:43 PM

wait a second,the green is not painted on??

Watch Fan · 11 November 2008, 05:13 PM

Very interresting. Thanks for the info, it makes me appreciate my GV even more!

tsmack · 16 November 2008, 02:31 AM

Few Shots of the GV

ttannert · 16 November 2008, 03:44 AM

So, is there any truth to the rumors that Rolex is having problems with the manufacturing process for the GV?

Or was that all just hype?

Bisquitlips · 16 November 2008, 04:07 AM

I wondered about this very thing! Thanks for the excellent write up!

MAINEZX10 · 16 November 2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The green crystal is purely an aesthetic feature of the Milgauss GV. The tint is very slight and can really only be observed on the edge of the crystal.
Thanks Eddie I love seeing your Milgauss GV, it is still the only GV I have ever seen in person

After the crystal has been grown, it must then be cut and finished to exacting standards and so this all adds to the cost and time to make this model.

I thought you had one. GREAT POST!!

shedlock2000 · 5 January 2009, 07:05 PM

DOH!

Yesterday, i contacted JJ (he reads to much) to find out if the colour was a gimick or purposefull. I wish i had found this thread, but was searching for mill, and not crystal!

Thanks for the great thread and information Steve (you can now be promoted to a god!) I was very interested in the production of this crystal, and comments on the date function of the watch (loss of anti-magnetism) and such. I am shortly to make a deal on a GMT II, but considering a Millgauss before i do, as i am likely to be heading into school to study medicine (apparently the mill would be handy!)

I love the green edge, and think a blue edge would look sharp on a sub or a GMT SS

Great photos too of the Mill.

oztimelord · 5 January 2009, 08:41 PM

Excellent post you learn something new everyday

. It also highlights how much work goes on behind the scenes to make a Rolex truly great.

jas55 · 5 January 2009, 08:56 PM

I love to read about the construction and materials that make up a Rolex, well done:)

Philippe · 13 January 2009, 09:36 PM

Very interesting information. Goes to show the the rumors that Rolex is havign trouble sourcing the glass are nothing to worry about. If they control the process, I am sure they will be able to fix it.

Davvan · 13 January 2009, 10:15 PM

Supergreeeeeen

13 May 2008, 01:05 PM	#31
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14 May 2008, 11:18 AM	#39
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10 November 2008, 01:54 PM	#40
PA6-541 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 25	CuCu Interesting info on the green crystal. In the formula Co3+ Al2O3, how do you know that the Co symbol stands for Copper? When I studied chemistry, Co stood for Cobalt, and Cu stood for Copper.

10 November 2008, 02:11 PM	#41
The Mole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Watch: 116520 Posts: 256	I would also add the following to the process, When synthetic sapphire is manufactured the end result is a "Boulle", which is the synthetic sapphire in a shape that resembles a roll of cookie dough. Almost all watch manufactures cut this boulle perpendicular, along sapphires softest axis to maximize yield. Rolex cuts the boulle along its hardest axis (roughly diagonally through the boulle), facing the hardest surface "out" to insure additional strength and scratch-resistance....Maximizing waste to maximize quality. Synthetic sapphire cut this way is exponentially harder to polish. __________________ The Mole "Time is inseparable from existence for us ... It enables the real world not simply to be, but to become." Prof. Albert Facquard Inaugural Conference of the 12th International Chronometer Congress, October 2004.

13 May 2008, 02:19 PM	#34
ricnas1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nas Location: Singapore Watch: GMT II Posts: 230	thks steve for the info... i spent quite sometime trying to look for this very same info on the net but came out naught.....

13 May 2008, 05:34 PM	#36
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	I'm uncertain that Milgauss can do a date. Think about the loss of EMI shielding on the date display. By having the "gap" in the date display, there maybe leaks of EMI that can affect the shielding rating. Just food for thought. Any real Elec Engr here?

13 May 2008, 10:03 PM	#37
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Thanks Steve, great info. Man, you've obviously got too much time on your hands. John.

10 November 2008, 02:16 PM	#42
DeepSeaWatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United States Posts: 266	Great info, thanks for sharing that. :) All I know is I never grow tired of looking at that green crystal. It definitely "scratches a different itch" than any other watch I've ever owned... __________________ Rolex: 16600 \| 116400 V Panerai: Fiddy \| 232 Sinn : U1

10 November 2008, 02:43 PM	#43
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	very good point steve....i think its just the uniqueness of the watch..it applies also to other stuff...i dont know why people love stainless steel when TT really gives a very good elegance on the watch (no offense guys) i own a ss too..the milgauss gv IMO is one of the best watch ive seen too...its the only Rolex that has a different crytal on it we have seen all kinds of rolex and sports models but if you put the GV on a sports model watch..the GV will be most to talk at...with the exception of the vintage...if Rolex came out with a red crystal im sure this one will be a major hit too.. __________________

10 November 2008, 03:09 PM	#44
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10 November 2008, 05:50 PM	#47
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Wow... Nice thread with lots of good information. Guess I "need" a GV now. :P

10 November 2008, 07:03 PM	#48
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	THANK YOU Steve. Very thorough! Gonna get mine in January

11 November 2008, 03:43 PM	#50
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	wait a second,the green is not painted on??

11 November 2008, 05:13 PM	#51
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16 November 2008, 03:44 AM	#53
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5 January 2009, 07:05 PM	#56
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	DOH! Yesterday, i contacted JJ (he reads to much) to find out if the colour was a gimick or purposefull. I wish i had found this thread, but was searching for mill, and not crystal! Thanks for the great thread and information Steve (you can now be promoted to a god!) I was very interested in the production of this crystal, and comments on the date function of the watch (loss of anti-magnetism) and such. I am shortly to make a deal on a GMT II, but considering a Millgauss before i do, as i am likely to be heading into school to study medicine (apparently the mill would be handy!) I love the green edge, and think a blue edge would look sharp on a sub or a GMT SS Great photos too of the Mill. __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

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13 January 2009, 09:36 PM	#59
Philippe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 6	Very interesting information. Goes to show the the rumors that Rolex is havign trouble sourcing the glass are nothing to worry about. If they control the process, I am sure they will be able to fix it.

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