The Official “Unpopular” Milgauss Owners Club

[BNABOD]

Originally Posted by mackychase

This is a common discussion among Milgauss owners. The subtle differences in the dial. Just want to point it out in this thread.

To be specific, it's the kerning of the OYSTER PERPETUAL and the font of the MILGAUSS mark.

EDIT: See my attachment below for images from the Rolex website.

Dial A is what is mostly called "T to T" because the MILGAUSS mark starts from the letter T's of the Oyster Perpetual mark (in reality, though, it's the half of "S" and half of "U") It also has a wider font for the "MILGAUSS".

Dial B, meanwhile, has the MILGAUSS spanning from "S to U" of the OP mark (again, reality is it's about half of "Y" and half of "A") and a thinner font for the watch's name.

It's probably thinner because the "paint" doesn't stick as well in a dial like the Z-Blue compared to the matte dial that holds it better.

However, please note that both black, white, GV and non-GV versions all exhibit the variances regardless of configuration.

Anyway, I have a "Dial A" type. 2012, V series.



So, which one's yours?

My A dial is exactly like your B dial...dials evolve over time

[kieselguhr]

A Milgauss outside the lab environment.

[Rushhour]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

A Milgauss outside the lab environment.

Fantastic picture.

Love mine.


Steve

[kieselguhr]

[mmmmp]

What a great thread! The pictures are excellent and information and insights are terrific.

I've been on the fence for several years wanting to buy the Z Blue, but I cannot justify a new purchase right now.

Thanks for posting,
Mark

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[ajas]

I am in.

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[J Scott]

[sunnygps]

Big fan of Milgauss. Here is mine.

[Larry81]

I picked up a white dial milgauss just yesterday so still in the 'honeymoon' phase.... but loving it so far. Way heavier than expected but feels just like my 16610 on the wrist (which is no bad thing). The dial is something else though, looks great when the sun catches it. Can see this piece becoming a favorite.

[SS Oyster]

My daughter getting her white dial Milgauss for 21st birthday.

https://youtu.be/4tqO51tQxBQ


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[El Patron]

That’s awesome! Is that what she wanted? That’s a very soon to be special watch!


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[waynorth]

Not a huge fan of that lightning bolt hand, but it would be a better watch if it were at least white gold or stainless, not painted.

[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by El Patron

That’s awesome! Is that what she wanted? That’s a very soon to be special watch!


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That was 8 years ago


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[Jona]

I love mine, but am not a fan of PCL, so I use straps. The dial, orange highlights, and crystal lend themselves to many options.

[sunnygps]

Yes, love the Z Blue on strap as well.

[smith.bryce66]

[QUOTE=Jona;10458283]I love mine, but am not a fan of PCL, so I use straps. The dial, orange highlights, and crystal lend themselves to many options.

[\QUOTE]



Straps with a touch of orange really make it look a lot better


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[crowncollection]

I am in


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[wgdaytona]

Love mine! Sadly, or happily depending on how you see it, I just gave it to my son when he recently graduated from college. It was his favorite watch of mine, so I was proud to give it to him.

[Tomo_leeds]

Picked mine up mid-February , the lightening bolt hand was one reason I like it and also not an "obvious" Rolex so a bit more under the radar. It's my first Rolex and just prior to " The Call" I was tempted to buy a 40mms Explorer 2 , looks like I'll have to start saving and convince Mrs T I need another watch!
Mick

[MauiRolex]

Love my GV's... please forgive the fingerprints and scuffs, these are not museum pieces, they are my primary daily wearers M-F and I love them. Someday I would love to add a nice white dial MG to my collection.

[ProfessorPJ]

Great thread for an overlooked watch. Here’s me stealing my wife’s:


Pardon the scratches and smudges (first one came from a granite rock wall at Yosemite Point... so yeah, she wears it and it’s getting the no polish order when it gets serviced)


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[steve099]

I bought one of these last year as a gift for my now business partner. He wears it as a special occasion piece with mega pride. Its his first mechanical watch and he never dreamed of owning a Rolex.

Its a beautiful piece and a worthy part of any collectors or lovers collection. Heck I slightly regret giving the one I purchased away ( black dial), I would by lying if I said otherwise.

[wesleyvs]

Originally Posted by mackychase

This is a common discussion among Milgauss owners. The subtle differences in the dial. Just want to point it out in this thread.

To be specific, it's the kerning of the OYSTER PERPETUAL and the font of the MILGAUSS mark.

EDIT: See my attachment below for images from the Rolex website.

Dial A is what is mostly called "T to T" because the MILGAUSS mark starts from the letter T's of the Oyster Perpetual mark (in reality, though, it's the half of "S" and half of "U") It also has a wider font for the "MILGAUSS".

Dial B, meanwhile, has the MILGAUSS spanning from "S to U" of the OP mark (again, reality is it's about half of "Y" and half of "A") and a thinner font for the watch's name.

It's probably thinner because the "paint" doesn't stick as well in a dial like the Z-Blue compared to the matte dial that holds it better.

However, please note that both black, white, GV and non-GV versions all exhibit the variances regardless of configuration.

Anyway, I have a "Dial A" type. 2012, V series.



So, which one's yours?

Yes can see it’s the “oyster perpetual” writing that got smaller.
Good for pointing this out :)

Cheers

[Wembleyisgreen]

Originally Posted by J Scott

This is the most collectible Rolex that exists right now. There are so few in circulation. The hype just hasn’t connected the dots to this piece yet...

[ProfessorPJ]

Originally Posted by wesleyvs

Yes can see it’s the “oyster perpetual” writing that got smaller.
Good for pointing this out :)

Cheers

I didn’t know this either, as it seems (as the title of the thread notes) that info on the nuances of the Milgauss is not as easy to find compared to most other models.


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[ProfessorPJ]

Originally Posted by mackychase

This is a common discussion among Milgauss owners. The subtle differences in the dial. Just want to point it out in this thread.

To be specific, it's the kerning of the OYSTER PERPETUAL and the font of the MILGAUSS mark.

EDIT: See my attachment below for images from the Rolex website.

Dial A is what is mostly called "T to T" because the MILGAUSS mark starts from the letter T's of the Oyster Perpetual mark (in reality, though, it's the half of "S" and half of "U") It also has a wider font for the "MILGAUSS".

Dial B, meanwhile, has the MILGAUSS spanning from "S to U" of the OP mark (again, reality is it's about half of "Y" and half of "A") and a thinner font for the watch's name.

It's probably thinner because the "paint" doesn't stick as well in a dial like the Z-Blue compared to the matte dial that holds it better.

However, please note that both black, white, GV and non-GV versions all exhibit the variances regardless of configuration.

Anyway, I have a "Dial A" type. 2012, V series.



So, which one's yours?

Edit: thanks to OP!!


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[fskywalker]

Nice thread, keep them coming!

Lee @hogwldfltr where’s yours?

[JP(Canada)]

The title of this thread still makes me scratch my head, but I love what I'm seeing. I remember when the Milgauss was reintroduced...there was hardly a MORE popular watch at the time. As Francisco says above....keep 'em coming.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Nice thread, keep them coming!



Lee @hogwldfltr where’s yours?

Right here!!!