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SohAIS · 12 February 2011, 05:08 AM

How come we don't see many Milgauss GV's or even the regular ones for that matter for sale. Is it because they are in shortage right now. Atleast that is what i was told from one AD

witch watch · 12 February 2011, 05:12 AM

Not in as short a supply as your AD would have you believe, yes they were in very short supply a few years back and yes the GV at least were i live does not stay instore for long but the regular models are much easier to come by and in all honesty looking around on the net can very quickly find you a GV.

Tools · 12 February 2011, 05:13 AM

Well, I would doubt that there is a shortage, although they aren't made in as many numbers as other models....

Some watches are bought and kept.. Others are bought at the spur of the moment, then the buyer flips and moves on..

For the former, the Milgauss is one of those watches, as are Daytonas and Presidents.. They may have only one or two owners in their life-times..

For the latter, Subs and GMT's are the ones that are populoar and that may have a dozen owners in as many years..

Capstone · 12 February 2011, 05:16 AM

it is just too big for my wrist. nice looking watch though.

Zed Homme · 12 February 2011, 05:26 AM

My AD in Tallahassee has three in his case that he can't sell even with discounts...definitely not a shortage. The GV is in a little bit more demand, and thte ADs that do have them are not discounting...

Gary1407 · 12 February 2011, 05:30 AM

GV is easy to find here in Moscow , tbh dont have to look at ALL but the price is abit too much

Lion · 12 February 2011, 05:31 AM

My AD as of two week ago had one of each of the Milgausses in stock so I do not know!!!

SohAIS · 12 February 2011, 05:43 AM

my AD had one of each in stock as well. But was telling me one it is going his next allocated piece will come in August 2011. May be a tactic of not discouting them.

WatchTimes · 12 February 2011, 05:47 AM

My AD has them, I have one which I am selling shortly.
They are out there!
Don't let an AD lie to push you into a sale or charge you too much.

Welshwatchman · 12 February 2011, 05:49 AM

A little whisper that abounds is that the Milgauss will be removed from the Rolex catalogue come 2011/12, and that they will "dribble" through the supply chain for a while longer, then ....

Vague but interesting(ish).

MortgageGuy · 12 February 2011, 05:49 AM

Both of my AD's have at least one of each Milgauss in their cases and I know for a fact the one AD has more in their safe

Not a shortage whatsoever. I believe the advice from Larry was spot on they it is not as common for someone to flip this watch

SohAIS · 12 February 2011, 05:49 AM

my AD had one of each in stock as well. But was telling me one it is going his next allocated piece will come in August 2011. May be a tactic of not discouting them.

witch watch · 12 February 2011, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

A little whisper that abounds is that the Milgauss will be removed from the Rolex catalogue come 2011/12 and that they will "dribble" through the supply chain for a while longer, then ....

Vague but interesting(ish).

Hmmm that would mean it would be around for the same amount of time that the LV was so it does have some weight behind it.

SohAIS · 12 February 2011, 05:52 AM

sorry double post.

The GMT Master · 12 February 2011, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

A little whisper that abounds is that the Milgauss will be removed from the Rolex catalogue come 2011/12 and that they will "dribble" through the supply chain for a while longer, then ....

Vague but interesting(ish).

I, for one, would be very surprised at that. Whilst the non-GV variants haven't been big sellers, the GV has done very well. I think there are much worse selling models in the Rolex lineup, the TOG for example. But then again, who really knows but Rolex themselves?

SohAIS · 12 February 2011, 05:59 AM

I really dont think they will discontinue the GV in 2012. It wont make good business sense. It is not a bad seller at all. Atleast i dont think it is.

Welshwatchman · 12 February 2011, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I, for one, would be very surprised at that. Whilst the non-GV variants haven't been big sellers, the GV has done very well. I think there are much worse selling models in the Rolex lineup, the TOG for example. But then again, who really knows but Rolex themselves?

Most likely a bit of mischief making by someone who knows someone who works at the HQ.

Rolex has previously "retired" both iterations of the Milgauss, though the 1019 did have a fairly long production life.

k.daddy · 12 February 2011, 06:09 AM

I was at my AD earlier this week and they had a GV in stock. He happened to mention that everybody wants this particuliar one ..I guess he keeps getting more.

He also mentioned that the white dial Milgauss he has in stock has gone unsold for a long time..IMHO, something about the white dial continues to keep me interested:)

nch209 · 12 February 2011, 06:37 AM

They are at the local AD here in Northern VA, and I saw them in St Thomas two weeks ago- they are around!

Cru Jones · 12 February 2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

A little whisper that abounds is that the Milgauss will be removed from the Rolex catalogue come 2011/12, and that they will "dribble" through the supply chain for a while longer, then ....

Vague but interesting(ish).

that would be a shame.....i love the black dial, but something tells me that the gv is where it's at. in any event, it's a great range, and it wouldn't make much sense to me for rolex to discontinue them.

if i ever get serious about flipping my TT DJ, i think it's quite likely for either a black face milgauss or a PAM 111.....

4 Ranges · 12 February 2011, 01:07 PM

I think there is a shortage issue with regards to the GV.

- went to Hawaii this year, visited Ben Bridge and Rolex at Ala Moana. No luck. Went to Rolex Waikiki too. No luck.

- visited Wempe in NYC, and I was told they're very very hard to find in the USA altogether.

- I recently dealt with a UN Ambassador who was wearing the GV, and I mentioned I was in the market for one. He said the same thing - he looked for months in the USA, and ended up buying his in Singapore.

GV has caught on, IMHO. I'm glad people are still able to find them easily, because from what I've experienced they're hard to come by.

Zed Homme · 12 February 2011, 01:12 PM

Do you guys think we'll ever see the green crystal on other models?

Watchdog · 12 February 2011, 01:13 PM

Not scarce at all but a great looking watch.

HL65 · 12 February 2011, 01:14 PM

Not scarce but still an allocation watch--AD can't order them.

4 Ranges · 12 February 2011, 02:02 PM

Allocation is most likely the correct answer.

dsio · 12 February 2011, 02:18 PM

There's a real lack being advertised on TRF, especially used, I've had my eye on them for a few months looking for a good deal with little showing up.

4 Ranges · 12 February 2011, 02:25 PM

I was too, but I got a great nib deal today with good ole Oscar Bodybump, and it arrives tomorrow. Will post pics.

Singslinger · 12 February 2011, 04:48 PM

I'm only guessing but I think the Milgauss is not as popular as say the Sub or GMT Master.

Reason I say this is that every time I peer into ADs' windows or display cases, I don't see S/S Subs or GMTs on display but maybe one time out of three, I do see the Milgauss (not the GV though).

jessiethe3rd · 12 February 2011, 09:42 PM

forever.

chazha · 12 February 2011, 10:55 PM

I was in Malaga last month and saw the local AD had 2 GVs!! :D

12 February 2011, 05:08 AM	#1
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,536	Not too many Milgauss GV for sale How come we don't see many Milgauss GV's or even the regular ones for that matter for sale. Is it because they are in shortage right now. Atleast that is what i was told from one AD

12 February 2011, 05:13 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Well, I would doubt that there is a shortage, although they aren't made in as many numbers as other models.... Some watches are bought and kept.. Others are bought at the spur of the moment, then the buyer flips and moves on.. For the former, the Milgauss is one of those watches, as are Daytonas and Presidents.. They may have only one or two owners in their life-times.. For the latter, Subs and GMT's are the ones that are populoar and that may have a dozen owners in as many years.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 February 2011, 05:16 AM	#4
Capstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Watch: me Roll Posts: 73	my AD has one and is offering a good deal it is just too big for my wrist. nice looking watch though.

12 February 2011, 05:31 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	My AD as of two week ago had one of each of the Milgausses in stock so I do not know!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

12 February 2011, 05:47 AM	#9
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	My AD has them, I have one which I am selling shortly. They are out there! Don't let an AD lie to push you into a sale or charge you too much. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

12 February 2011, 05:12 AM	#2
witch watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,201	Not in as short a supply as your AD would have you believe, yes they were in very short supply a few years back and yes the GV at least were i live does not stay instore for long but the regular models are much easier to come by and in all honesty looking around on the net can very quickly find you a GV.

12 February 2011, 05:26 AM	#5
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	My AD in Tallahassee has three in his case that he can't sell even with discounts...definitely not a shortage. The GV is in a little bit more demand, and thte ADs that do have them are not discounting...

12 February 2011, 05:30 AM	#6
Gary1407 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: Moscow Russia Watch: RRR,PP,VC etc Posts: 110	GV is easy to find here in Moscow , tbh dont have to look at ALL but the price is abit too much

12 February 2011, 05:43 AM	#8
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,536	my AD had one of each in stock as well. But was telling me one it is going his next allocated piece will come in August 2011. May be a tactic of not discouting them.

12 February 2011, 05:49 AM	#10
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	A little whisper that abounds is that the Milgauss will be removed from the Rolex catalogue come 2011/12, and that they will "dribble" through the supply chain for a while longer, then .... Vague but interesting(ish). __________________ ..33

12 February 2011, 05:49 AM	#11
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Both of my AD's have at least one of each Milgauss in their cases and I know for a fact the one AD has more in their safe Not a shortage whatsoever. I believe the advice from Larry was spot on they it is not as common for someone to flip this watch __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

12 February 2011, 05:52 AM	#14
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,536	sorry double post.

12 February 2011, 05:59 AM	#16
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,536	I really dont think they will discontinue the GV in 2012. It wont make good business sense. It is not a bad seller at all. Atleast i dont think it is.

12 February 2011, 06:09 AM	#18
k.daddy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: Connecticut Watch: All of them! Posts: 61	I was at my AD earlier this week and they had a GV in stock. He happened to mention that everybody wants this particuliar one ..I guess he keeps getting more. He also mentioned that the white dial Milgauss he has in stock has gone unsold for a long time..IMHO, something about the white dial continues to keep me interested:)

12 February 2011, 06:37 AM	#19
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	They are at the local AD here in Northern VA, and I saw them in St Thomas two weeks ago- they are around! __________________ nch209

12 February 2011, 01:07 PM	#21
4 Ranges Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 94	I think there is a shortage issue with regards to the GV. - went to Hawaii this year, visited Ben Bridge and Rolex at Ala Moana. No luck. Went to Rolex Waikiki too. No luck. - visited Wempe in NYC, and I was told they're very very hard to find in the USA altogether. - I recently dealt with a UN Ambassador who was wearing the GV, and I mentioned I was in the market for one. He said the same thing - he looked for months in the USA, and ended up buying his in Singapore. GV has caught on, IMHO. I'm glad people are still able to find them easily, because from what I've experienced they're hard to come by.

12 February 2011, 01:12 PM	#22
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Do you guys think we'll ever see the green crystal on other models?

12 February 2011, 01:13 PM	#23
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Not scarce at all but a great looking watch.

12 February 2011, 01:14 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Not scarce but still an allocation watch--AD can't order them. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 February 2011, 02:02 PM	#25
4 Ranges Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 94	Allocation is most likely the correct answer.

12 February 2011, 02:18 PM	#26
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	There's a real lack being advertised on TRF, especially used, I've had my eye on them for a few months looking for a good deal with little showing up. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

12 February 2011, 02:25 PM	#27
4 Ranges Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 94	I was too, but I got a great nib deal today with good ole Oscar Bodybump, and it arrives tomorrow. Will post pics.

12 February 2011, 04:48 PM	#28
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I'm only guessing but I think the Milgauss is not as popular as say the Sub or GMT Master. Reason I say this is that every time I peer into ADs' windows or display cases, I don't see S/S Subs or GMTs on display but maybe one time out of three, I do see the Milgauss (not the GV though).

12 February 2011, 09:42 PM	#29
jessiethe3rd Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 316	forever.

12 February 2011, 10:55 PM	#30
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	I was in Malaga last month and saw the local AD had 2 GVs!! :D __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

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