Milgauss, why no demand

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Paraflex is the shock absorber system. The hairspring is Parachrom. According to Padi's handy rundown, the 3131 has Parachrom, but evidently not Paraflex. I assume that would apply to any watch that has that movement, and both the Milguass and the A-K do.

I thought that too but a lot of info online says that the Milgauss (and Explorer) has Paraflex but the AK does not.

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[cpwatches]

I bet it would be a hot piece if it had a rotating ceramic bezel

[alphasports]

Milgauss and AK are basically one and the same 3131 except each has its own quirky dial/hand combo, both very thick and heavy due to the soft iron antimag inner case liner, both relatively unpopular. Briefly had an AK recently, loved it for the first week then returned it. Between the lightning bolt on the Milgauss and the green stuff on the AK, I dunno, novelty wore off for me. Just my opinion, I get why many owners love 'em.

[ckaynyc]

I don't know about no demand. You could have bought a Milgauss for $5K not that long ago. They've moved up in value by at least 25% during the shortage and they are being purchased.

I remember my first negotiations for a 1st watch was a black GV. I had Tourneau in NYC negotiating down to $6,200 before I walked away with second thoughts on whether it was the right piece.

[42itus]

Can't find them here. Once they come in they are sold before hitting the case.

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Is this true?

No, sorry! I was mistaken. Neither the AK nor Milgauss has Paraflex. Not sure where I read that the Milgauss has Paraflex but that does not seem to be the case.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by zengineer

I thought that too but a lot of info online says that the Milgauss (and Explorer) has Paraflex but the AK does not.

The Explorer has a 3132 movement, which is distinguished from the 3130 in that is does have Paraflex; the 3130 has the older KIF system. The difference between the 3130 and the 3131 is the faraday cage, not the shock system. I'd be interested in seeing links to the information you're seeing, because it wouldn't make sense that the same movement of the same generation would have different technical attributes depending on the watch model that houses it.

Of note, Rolex makes no mention on their website of the Milgauss or A-K 3131 having Paraflex. They do mention the 3132 in the Explorer and OP39 has Paraflex.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

The Explorer has a 3132 movement, which is distinguished from the 3130 in that is does have Paraflex; the 3130 has the older KIF system. The difference between the 3130 and the 3131 is the faraday cage, not the shock system. I'd be interested in seeing links to the information you're seeing, because it wouldn't make sense that the same movement of the same generation would have different technical attributes depending on the watch model that houses it.

Of note, Rolex makes no mention on their website of the Milgauss or A-K 3131 having Paraflex. They do mention the 3132 in the Explorer and OP39 has Paraflex.

I was just combing through whatever the Google brought. One of them mistakenly listed the Milgauss as having Paraflex but I believe you are correct that both it and the AK sharevthe 3131 and no Paraflex.

I had a Milgauss, two actually, and no Rolex ever felt better to me. The size suited my wrist, the heft was very satisfying yet it would still slide under a shirt cuff. I even liked the second hand and prefer no date. I just fould the orange too limiting. Still dreaming of a silver dial, red accent version for Baselworld this year.

[LigerBelair]

Originally Posted by Roll the Lex

I love the z blue. It’s a refreshing break from all the seriousness associated with ceramic bezels, investment opportunities, and waiting lists.

If you see one on somebody’s wrist, you know they bought it because they love it.


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Agreed. That's why I bought mine.

[RolyMoly]

Originally Posted by MAINEZX10

It seems like the Milgauss really has no demand. I have always seen them on the shelf in the past. They can be found without much hunting. I have a GV and had a black dial which I sold. It is a very comfortable watch. I wonder why it has no demand. A lot of people paid big premium for the GV when it first came out. Any thoughts?

I have three authorized dealers in three cities because I travel a lot. None of them have anything on the shelf, including that. I had to hunt for mine, which was my second one by the way. I’ve had the blue and now I own the black. I love them, but it’s no different than any other Rolex. Depends on the person’s tastes. II’d neverwear a date just or a yacht Master personally.


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