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Mosco · 28 March 2011, 12:25 AM

As a result on my recent post about the green crystal Milgauss with a white dial, I have received several pm's and texts asking me where I bought a separate green crystal, and if they're available anywhere. Answer is - I don't know. In my post I mentioned that I own both the GV and the white dial Milgauss (what can I say, that's my favorite Rolex model by far), so I simply had my watchmaker switch the movement/dial/hands assemblies between the two. Here's the proof (sorry for the crappy iPhone pic, away from my lightbox etc.):

On a sidenote, I sort of like the GV dial with the regular crystal as well, leaves it looking sort of 'tobacco' color. It's almost like I got two new watches!

Jason71 · 28 March 2011, 01:36 AM

I just assumed that is probably how you accomplished your modification, but thanks for the clarification.

I like the green crystal with the white dial. However, I REALLY think that I would like the GV dial with a clear crystal. When you get time, do you think that you might take some more pics of that setup?? I really like the dial outlay with the 3/6/9 orange markers and then the "off-black" color of the dial.

Speed · 28 March 2011, 01:40 AM

Wait Greg...what am I missing...

Didn't you just swap crystals? Forgive me, I am not a Millie owner...but I came close on the black one / opted for a GMTIIC.

Mosco · 28 March 2011, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

I just assumed that is probably how you accomplished your modification, but thanks for the clarification.

I like the green crystal with the white dial. However, I REALLY think that I would like the GV dial with a clear crystal. When you get time, do you think that you might take some more pics of that setup?? I really like the dial outlay with the 3/6/9 orange markers and then the "off-black" color of the dial.

Sure thing, I'll take some better pics of the one on the left when I get a sec. It does look pretty cool, but for me the green crystal does it.

Cru Jones · 28 March 2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

I just assumed that is probably how you accomplished your modification, but thanks for the clarification.

I like the green crystal with the white dial. However, I REALLY think that I would like the GV dial with a clear crystal. When you get time, do you think that you might take some more pics of that setup?? I really like the dial outlay with the 3/6/9 orange markers and then the "off-black" color of the dial.

x2!

The GV sans green crystal looks really sharp. Looking forward to seeing more pix, thanks.

I like the green crystal from the side, but am not the hugest fan of how it dulls the dial face from straight on. The extra sharpness of the white dial seems to counteract the dulling of the green crystal while also toning down the creamsicle look of the orange and white. Win-win in my book.

Mosco · 28 March 2011, 02:36 AM

Bill,

Swapping crystals would me much more intrusive to the watch - the watchmaker just pulled out the movement, and the dial/hands are attached. So, the entire assembly comes out and goes into a different case with the crystal still attached. Hope this helps!

esm · 28 March 2011, 02:43 AM

Oh good - thanks for clearing it up. I thought my eyes were playing up when I saw the pix.

The White dial with GV crystal looks kinda interesting.

Michael M. · 28 March 2011, 03:46 AM

Looks cool!

Puffy · 28 March 2011, 05:07 AM

again Greg, it looks very sweet!

kenhiraihnl · 28 March 2011, 06:49 AM

Greg, you created two winners! Both the white dial/glasse verti and the clear crystal GV are spectacular. OTOH, I also like the stock GV because Rolex seems to have incorporated "Earth Tones" in this unique model. Even the lightning bolt seems to fit the scheme. However, if it were possible to question the Rolex GV design team, I bet they had no intentions of focusing on earth tones. I like it even better with a nice leather or croc strap. From Wikipedia - "Earth tone is a color scheme that draws from a color palette of browns, tans, greys, greens, oranges, whites, and some reds. The colors in an earth tone scheme are muted and flat in an emulation of the natural colors found in soil, moss, trees and rocks."

SLS · 28 March 2011, 06:52 AM

Now send your GV in for service and see what Rolex USA has to say!
Scott

Mosco · 28 March 2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Now send your GV in for service and see what Rolex USA has to say!
Scott

I really don't care why they have to say.... Plus, all parts are genuine Rolex, so what can they say? If I need service on my own Rolex, it goes to Charlie Cleeves!

Warnsboy · 28 March 2011, 07:44 AM

Nice slight-of-hand Greg. Love the green on white!!!! Wish I could see it on my wrist for the full effect.

Welshwatchman · 28 March 2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

If I need service on my own Rolex, it goes to Charlie Sheen!

Winning !

Mosco · 28 March 2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Winning !

Bwahahahahahahahaha friggin hahahahahaha!

Lol-x · 28 March 2011, 07:51 AM

So are you saying Greg that the true colour of the GV (genuine green milgauss) dial is not black but a brownish tobacco colour?

By the way where can I get a green crystal

sirjohnbrian · 28 March 2011, 07:54 AM

I don't think I like the green crystal on white. It makes the dial kind of look dirty.

Mosco · 28 March 2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Warnsboy

Nice slight-of-hand Greg. Love the green on white!!!! Wish I could see it on my wrist for the full effect.

Dude - doors are always open - come down to Ohio and try her on! Shortly followed by some

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

So are you saying Greg that the true colour of the GV (genuine green milgauss) dial is not black but a brownish tobacco colour?

By the way where can I get a green crystal

It appears that way, yeah... Maybe because of it's texture?

You think you're funny, don't you?

maybe we should go into business of pressing the green crystals, I'm sure there's a market for it

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Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

I don't think I like the green crystal on white. It makes the dial kind of look dirty.

That's ok, I like 'em kinda dirty

witch watch · 29 March 2011, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

I don't think I like the green crystal on white. It makes the dial kind of look dirty.

That's exactly what i thought when i saw it, after the second pic of it it does not look as 'dirty' but still hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

speedo · 28 March 2011, 08:02 PM

love the white gv, but now instead of two super cool watches you have one über cool and a simply cool. :-)

TheDude · 28 March 2011, 10:04 PM

I always thought I wanted a white GV, but the green makes the dial look "dirty" in that shot. Maybe it looks different with more light?

Mosco · 28 March 2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by speedo

love the white gv, but now instead of two super cool watches you have one über cool and a simply cool. :-)

Yeah, I can live with that.... Besides, I do think that the GV dial with the clear crystal is pretty sweet - looks tobacco, and you can REALLY tell the different colors of the markers. It's going to get some wrist time, rest assured

And thanks for the 'uber cool' comment!

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Originally Posted by TheDude

I always thought I wanted a white GV, but the green makes the dial look "dirty" in that shot. Maybe it looks different with more light?

It definitely has some light-play, looks different in different lights under varying angles. Here's a straight-on shot, I think you may have seen it:

speedo · 28 March 2011, 10:51 PM

[QUOTE=Mosco;2396751]Yeah, I can live with that.... Besides, I do think that the GV dial with the clear crystal is pretty sweet - looks tobacco, and you can REALLY tell the different colors of the markers. It's going to get some wrist time, rest assured

i really love the gv sans the green crystal but the other combination is just way too perfect. i just can't stop staring at it.....
wonder if rolex ever comes out with this model. they would double the sales of milies.

TheDude · 29 March 2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Yeah, funny. Maybe it's from "Photoshopping" a white GV, but I always envisioned the brilliant white dial with that green ring around the crystal edge.

Mosco · 29 March 2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Yeah, funny. Maybe it's from "Photoshopping" a white GV, but I always envisioned the brilliant white dial with that green ring around the crystal edge.

Undr certain lighting, it does look brilliant white... The lightplay is amazing on it, simply amazing.

mfer · 29 March 2011, 12:20 AM

Looking at those pics, I really think that is the way Rolex should have gone.

There is much more interest in the brown dial with the clear xtal. They should have offered it in all combos really as the GV looks sweet, but I really think it looks best on the white.

Cru Jones · 29 March 2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Looking at those pics, I really think that is the way Rolex should have gone.

There is much more interest in the brown dial with the clear xtal. They should have offered it in all combos really as the GV looks sweet, but I really think it looks best on the white.

agreed 100%.

looking forward to more clear-crystal GV shots!

gregmoeck · 29 March 2011, 12:24 AM

green crystal on a submariner or daytona?

Roman4405 · 29 March 2011, 03:06 AM

Wow, that looks pretty awesome. The Milgauss is completely different than any other Rolex anyway but when you put the white dial under the green crystal...again, wow! I finally got to try on a Milgauss a couple of weeks ago and I was amazed how much I liked it, if I don't wait for an ExpII 9the new one) I might have to pick up a white Milgauss. You know where I can get a green crystal?

brkb · 29 March 2011, 04:04 AM

you have a good watchmaker

28 March 2011, 12:25 AM	#1
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Just to clarify re: white dial GV As a result on my recent post about the green crystal Milgauss with a white dial, I have received several pm's and texts asking me where I bought a separate green crystal, and if they're available anywhere. Answer is - I don't know. In my post I mentioned that I own both the GV and the white dial Milgauss (what can I say, that's my favorite Rolex model by far), so I simply had my watchmaker switch the movement/dial/hands assemblies between the two. Here's the proof (sorry for the crappy iPhone pic, away from my lightbox etc.): On a sidenote, I sort of like the GV dial with the regular crystal as well, leaves it looking sort of 'tobacco' color. It's almost like I got two new watches! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

28 March 2011, 01:36 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I just assumed that is probably how you accomplished your modification, but thanks for the clarification. I like the green crystal with the white dial. However, I REALLY think that I would like the GV dial with a clear crystal. When you get time, do you think that you might take some more pics of that setup?? I really like the dial outlay with the 3/6/9 orange markers and then the "off-black" color of the dial. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

28 March 2011, 05:07 AM	#9
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	again Greg, it looks very sweet! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

28 March 2011, 06:49 AM	#10
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	Greg, you created two winners! Both the white dial/glasse verti and the clear crystal GV are spectacular. OTOH, I also like the stock GV because Rolex seems to have incorporated "Earth Tones" in this unique model. Even the lightning bolt seems to fit the scheme. However, if it were possible to question the Rolex GV design team, I bet they had no intentions of focusing on earth tones. I like it even better with a nice leather or croc strap. From Wikipedia - "Earth tone is a color scheme that draws from a color palette of browns, tans, greys, greens, oranges, whites, and some reds. The colors in an earth tone scheme are muted and flat in an emulation of the natural colors found in soil, moss, trees and rocks." Attached Images __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

28 March 2011, 06:52 AM	#11
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Now send your GV in for service and see what Rolex USA has to say! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 March 2011, 01:40 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Wait Greg...what am I missing... Didn't you just swap crystals? Forgive me, I am not a Millie owner...but I came close on the black one / opted for a GMTIIC.

28 March 2011, 02:36 AM	#6
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Bill, Swapping crystals would me much more intrusive to the watch - the watchmaker just pulled out the movement, and the dial/hands are attached. So, the entire assembly comes out and goes into a different case with the crystal still attached. Hope this helps!

28 March 2011, 02:43 AM	#7
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Oh good - thanks for clearing it up. I thought my eyes were playing up when I saw the pix. The White dial with GV crystal looks kinda interesting.

28 March 2011, 03:46 AM	#8
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks cool!

28 March 2011, 07:44 AM	#13
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Nice slight-of-hand Greg. Love the green on white!!!! Wish I could see it on my wrist for the full effect.

28 March 2011, 07:51 AM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	So are you saying Greg that the true colour of the GV (genuine green milgauss) dial is not black but a brownish tobacco colour? By the way where can I get a green crystal __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 March 2011, 07:54 AM	#17
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I don't think I like the green crystal on white. It makes the dial kind of look dirty. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

28 March 2011, 08:02 PM	#20
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	love the white gv, but now instead of two super cool watches you have one über cool and a simply cool. :-)

28 March 2011, 10:04 PM	#21
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I always thought I wanted a white GV, but the green makes the dial look "dirty" in that shot. Maybe it looks different with more light?

28 March 2011, 10:51 PM	#23
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	[QUOTE=Mosco;2396751]Yeah, I can live with that.... Besides, I do think that the GV dial with the clear crystal is pretty sweet - looks tobacco, and you can REALLY tell the different colors of the markers. It's going to get some wrist time, rest assured i really love the gv sans the green crystal but the other combination is just way too perfect. i just can't stop staring at it..... wonder if rolex ever comes out with this model. they would double the sales of milies.

29 March 2011, 12:20 AM	#26
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Looking at those pics, I really think that is the way Rolex should have gone. There is much more interest in the brown dial with the clear xtal. They should have offered it in all combos really as the GV looks sweet, but I really think it looks best on the white. __________________ member#3242

29 March 2011, 12:24 AM	#28
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	green crystal on a submariner or daytona?

29 March 2011, 03:06 AM	#29
Roman4405 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Virginia Beach Watch: Blackbird & PO Posts: 41	Wow, that looks pretty awesome. The Milgauss is completely different than any other Rolex anyway but when you put the white dial under the green crystal...again, wow! I finally got to try on a Milgauss a couple of weeks ago and I was amazed how much I liked it, if I don't wait for an ExpII 9the new one) I might have to pick up a white Milgauss. You know where I can get a green crystal?

29 March 2011, 04:04 AM	#30
brkb Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 109	you have a good watchmaker

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