No More Milgauss

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by BillA

Interesting points.

Why would the Z Blue be more special than the black dial with the green tint crystal? Those were the only 2 models sold recently before being discontinued.

Blue seems more popular. Black is nice too, but it's the same with all Rolex and other brands references, people like blue dials more than black. Also the contrast of blue dial with Green glass is more interesting to collectors.

[BillA]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Blue seems more popular

Perhaps you are right, however, speculation.
It has been said that Rolex does sell all of its watches each year so the black dial sell also.

[harvey]

…it’s kinda weird but I love my GV but don’t like the Zblue at all, even at 50% off.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by BillA

Perhaps you are right, however, speculation.
It has been said that Rolex does sell all of its watches each year so the black dial sell also.

Yes Rolex sells, but we are talking about secondary market demand.

[BillA]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Yes Rolex sells, but we are talking about secondary market demand.

good point

[ROLEX MAN]

Yes I have my 2008, won't part, better than Oyster Perpetual!!

[Old Expat Beast]

The Milgauss GV with black dial was launched as an anniversary model back in 2007 and the green sapphire crystal works much better with that than with the later blue dial, IMO. The green and blue clash, while the green and black match.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The Milgauss GV with black dial was launched as an anniversary model back in 2007 and the green sapphire crystal works much better with that than with the later blue dial, IMO. The green and blue clash, while the green and black match.

In 100% agreement. Green and blue might go well in an oceanic themed watch but not for a STEM themed one.

[DoricSpiker]

Z Blue is the King of the Milgauss.....long live the King!

[DDPS]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The Milgauss GV with black dial was launched as an anniversary model back in 2007 and the green sapphire crystal works much better with that than with the later blue dial, IMO. The green and blue clash, while the green and black match.

Agreed, 100%. Plus, contrasting quarter-hour markers=lovely. Also, anecdotally, it seems like the blue was significantly more popular and likely to be seen in the wild.

[Hurricane]

I always wanted a Milgauss. Sad to see it go.

[DDPS]

Originally Posted by BillA

Perhaps you are right, however, speculation.
It has been said that Rolex does sell all of its watches each year so the black dial sell also.

The black dials with the "old" Milgauss typography were being sold new around the world for a few more years than the blue dials with the new typography. Until they revamped the site yesterday, you would see shots of the blue with the new typography and all of the black models had the old typography as well. That is my primary anecdotal evidence that they black sold much less than the blue...

[dchernikoff]

Sad ti see it go. I always liked the green crystal and the lightning bolt.

This one one of their “historical” models. Made back when no watches were very anti-magnetic. The faraday cage tech they used was incredible high tech but now has been surpassed by antimagnetic material that lots of makes and models use. But that’s not the point. In Rolex typical fashion, they brought it back with the same double case, etc, so we could own a piece of history.

Same as the whole Sub line. There are much better dive watches. No serious professional diver relies on a sub alone for their dives. But it was the first so it’s a piece of history.

Same as the GMT. Developed with Panam airlines to try and solve jet lag on the new transcontinental flights for their pilots. Now it’s done easier and better by every smart phone on the planet. But it’s a piece of history and I’m happy to own one (and a sub) as a nod to history.

Sorry to see Milgaus go. It was unique and fun and the first.

-Dan

[DM101]

Only series with GREEN crystal, LIGHTNING hand, a CASE within a CASE - one of a kind, doubt they will revive it again in this form

[arnage]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The Milgauss GV with black dial was launched as an anniversary model back in 2007 and the green sapphire crystal works much better with that than with the later blue dial, IMO. The green and blue clash, while the green and black match.

it's a gem, which you well know, and I wore it out yesterday. I suppose it's been 4.5 yrs or so since we met up that one time! hope you're well.

[Sunstreaker]

The Z-blue is the only Milguass worth owning and it's a shame it's gone now. The white and black dial combos are nothing special.

However I suspect they will be bring it back in 2-3 years with something unique that will make it stand out again (e.g. the crystal, double case, hands, colorways, etc).

[DDPS]

Originally Posted by Sunstreaker

The Z-blue is the only Milguass worth owning and it's a shame it's gone now. The white and black dial combos are nothing special.

However I suspect they will be bring it back in 2-3 years with something unique that will make it stand out again (e.g. the crystal, double case, hands, colorways, etc).

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/79/97/c7/7...rolex-html.jpg

Take that, Z-Blue!

[BillA]

todays wear…..

[DDPS]

Originally Posted by BillA

todays wear…..

Beautiful, and classic.

[shapa]

There is not, and will never be (IMHO), another Rolex watch with that green sapphire crystal. It's truly one of a kind and will hold it's place well in the Rolex history book. As a tool watch, it really no longer has any relevance- I'm not sure if the model will ever be revived.

[teo]

Any Milgauss will be desirable in future. The orange lightning seconds hand r special. Very few Rolex sport watch has a white dial, love the Milgauss white. Black and white dial with clear crystal is the first to discontinue. Production number maybe lesser for white dial.

[springbar]

Originally Posted by Polyesterpig

The white dial Milgauss’s are the rarest of the 3 colors offered. Black is the most common, then Blue and White.

Currently on Chrono. 498 black dials, 202 blue dials and 88 white dials. I know one AD only received one white dial, but plenty of the others.

There were four dials, not three.

Two of them could be described as "black" and will get mixed together on Chrono24, along with other miscategorized watches.

Rarity is total guesswork but I think it's likely that the black non-GV Milgauss was produced in the lowest numbers, because it was discontinued first, presumably due to low demand.

[Bobcat Sig]

RIP Milgauss. I regret not jumping on a Z-Blue sooner. I'm curious to see where the price moves as I'd still like to add one to my collection.

[HogwldFLTR]

Another Milgauss day.

[DG123]

To me the Milgauss is for scientists just as a Submariner is for scuba divers, Air King is for pilots, Daytona is for race car drivers etc...

[DDPS]

Originally Posted by DG123

To me the Milgauss is for scientists just as a Submariner is for scuba divers, Air King is for pilots, Daytona is for race car drivers etc...

Indeed. Perhaps if they want to serve the audience in the future, they could have a mechanical calculator complication! I would definitely buy my second Rolex then.

[Willem]

Long live the Milgauss - gotta catch them all!

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by arnage

it's a gem, which you well know, and I wore it out yesterday. I suppose it's been 4.5 yrs or so since we met up that one time! hope you're well.

Seems a lot longer! Really great to know it's still with you and I hope you're well too!

[Polyesterpig]

16 Milgauss’s sold yesterday on EBay. Not one sold today. I guess the fear of missing out run is over. I’m actually glad the prices didn’t go crazy. Hopefully those who want one will still be able to get one reasonably. I think they a pretty cool watch.

[BillA]

Originally Posted by Polyesterpig

16 Milgauss’s sold yesterday on EBay. Not one sold today. I guess the fear of missing out run is over. I’m actually glad the prices didn’t go crazy. Hopefully those who want one will still be able to get one reasonably. I think they a pretty cool watch.

Are you able to post a link to that?