The More I See............. The More I Like It

[worktolivelife]

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...58#msg_3254472

Milguass Anniversary GV cracked open!!!

steve

[Tools]

I think Rolex has a winner on their hands with that one...

[ohlins]

such a thick case.... :)

[Robb]

Looks good to me!

BTW did anyone notice the red hand on his SS Daytona??

[worktolivelife]

Think this is the same report /source but dont understand the language few more nice/ different milguass pics though

http://www.timegeeks.dk/index.php?id...8&tt_news=1002

[f16570]

I really like the orange hand.

f

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

Think this is the same report /source but dont understand the language few more nice/ different milguass pics though

http://www.timegeeks.dk/index.php?id...8&tt_news=1002

Thanks for sharing!

Very interesting pics!

Now, does anyone here know for sure if the dial markers at 3, 6 and 9 glow in the dark??

And has the new Cal. 3131 the same jewel count (31) as the 3135?

[karmatp]

I like the COLOR of the minute hand but the lightning bolt shape is a total turn off for me. If it was straight, I think I would like it very much. Other than that, it's a nice looking piece.

[Thani]

that is one AMAAAAAAAAAZING watch... thanks for posting !!

[worktolivelife]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Thanks for sharing!

Very interesting pics!

Now, does anyone here know for sure if the dial markers at 3, 6 and 9 glow in the dark??

And has the new Cal. 3131 the same jewel count (31) as the 3135?

it's just coloured luminor [the white dials indices are all orange]

though haven't seen a lume shot an educated guess would be yes

[billychildish]

My $$$$ is waitng for the call from my AD.

[citidon]

Nice!!!

[Thani]

Originally Posted by billychildish

My $$$$ is waitng for the call from my AD.

hold on its on its way

[mike]

Great link Steve. This one is a hit.

[Lol-x]

Thanks for the link, it sure looks sweet with that double caseback. The inner caseback even seems to be threaded, now I didn't know that, I think this is the first time Rolex has made such a inner threaded caseback
Now I understand why the thickness of the case is such that it is, wonder if this will affect the way it sits on the wrist. I doubt it.
So the green crystal is out, that is pretty amazing stuff!

[DS/B MINI S]

I wonder if this will be a popular model

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Tools

I think Rolex has a winner on their hands with that one...

Originally Posted by f16570

I really like the orange hand.

f

[mikey]

Lightning bolt rocks!

[sharif]

Any guesses as to a reasonable market price? I saw one on EBAY today asking $8000 and Swiss Luxury has them for $9500

I think list is in the 6's or 7's???

[Beef]

I think it lists for $6250 USD, I can't wait.

[TARDIS]

No-one here has mentioned why there is an inner case?

[problmchylde]

I prefer the balck dial version.I think its awesome.A TOOL watch indeed.

[ashu2289]

Originally Posted by Robb

Looks good to me!

BTW did anyone notice the red hand on his SS Daytona??

I was also wondering that

[ashu2289]

Originally Posted by TARDIS

No-one here has mentioned why there is an inner case?

For magnetic shielding
Its not a new feature in fact all Omega Seamasters have that

[Jedi]

Steve,

The watch is designed to be resistant to magnetic fields up to a certain level of 1000 gauss and the inner case is part of the anti-magnetic design. It's called a Faraday cage I believe.

And yeah guys, what's the DEAL WITH THE RED HAND ON THE DAYTONA??

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by JediSubExII

Steve,

The watch is designed to be resistant to magnetic fields up to a certain level of 1000 gauss and the inner case is part of the anti-magnetic design. It's called a Faraday cage I believe.

And yeah guys, what's the DEAL WITH THE RED HAND ON THE DAYTONA??

The Red hand is not original part of the SS Daytona, and a Rolex watch maker at one of the AD's I know in fact has a Black Cos exactly like the one shown. I asked him about the red hand, and he replied that he had taken the red hand from the WG version of the Daytona as a spare part and added to his SS Daytona.

About anti-magnetism:

Somehow I think all this "anti-magnetic" hype with the Milgauss is exaggerated!

In fact, all Rolex watches are anti-magnetic to an extend.

To get the classification "anti-magnetic", a movement must be able to go precisely after having been subjected to a magnetic field of 4,800 A/m (Ampere per meter).

There are two ways of making a watch antimagnetic (quoted from Wikipedia):

"The first way consists in using different alloys, capable to withstand magnetic fields. Such alloys as Invar (iron - nickel - carbon - chromium alloy), Glucydur (beryllium - bronze alloy), Nivarox (iron - nickel - chromium - titanium - beryllium alloy) and Elinvar - an alloy similar to Invar, though less resistant to magnetism and more resistant to thermal influence. Due to different components these alloys have different properties. They were differently used by various watch-making brands. However, since the 50's Nivarox and Glucydur were extensively used by the watchmakers. Starting with the 60's almost all Swiss watches had Glucydur balance and Nivarox hairsprings. The anchors, escape wheels and other parts of mechanism were also made of non-magnetic metals or alloys.
Another way of making a watch non-magnetic is to house the entire movement into a case made of a highly conductive (permeable) material. The movement is covered by an additional soft-iron clasp to prevent the forming of magnetic fields inside the watch itself."


I work in an environment (single office) with 14 PC's around me and close by non-stop, and my Rolex watch is still spot on!

There is much hysteria about the influence of magnetism on watches. You would almost have to virtually place your watch on top of a big loudspeaker for several hours to have your watch magnetised.

BTW: The Milgauss is not the only (super)antimagnetic Rolex that Rolex has made: The Oysterquarz was antimagnetic to 1,000 Oersted (another designation of antimagnetism), and the Milgauss is antimagnetic to 0,1 Tesla (yet another term), but the same as 1,000 Gauss (to use another term again!).

Another step in the fight again magnetism is the new Parachrom Bleu hairspring which is inside the Daytona, Milgauss, new GMT II and YM II. That balance is virtually impervious to the influence of magnetism.

[ashu2289]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

The Red hand is not original part of the SS Daytona, and a Rolex watch maker at one of the AD's I know in fact has a Black Cos exactly like the one shown. I asked him about the red hand, and he replied that he had taken the red hand from the WG version of the Daytona as a spare part and added to his SS Daytona.

About anti-magnetism:

Somehow I think all this "anti-magnetic" hype with the Milgauss is exaggerated!

In fact, all Rolex watches are anti-magnetic to an extend.

To get the classification "anti-magnetic", a movement must be able to go precisely after having been subjected to a magnetic field of 4,800 A/m (Ampere per meter).

There are two ways of making a watch antimagnetic (quoted from Wikipedia):

"The first way consists in using different alloys, capable to withstand magnetic fields. Such alloys as Invar (iron - nickel - carbon - chromium alloy), Glucydur (beryllium - bronze alloy), Nivarox (iron - nickel - chromium - titanium - beryllium alloy) and Elinvar - an alloy similar to Invar, though less resistant to magnetism and more resistant to thermal influence. Due to different components these alloys have different properties. They were differently used by various watch-making brands. However, since the 50's Nivarox and Glucydur were extensively used by the watchmakers. Starting with the 60's almost all Swiss watches had Glucydur balance and Nivarox hairsprings. The anchors, escape wheels and other parts of mechanism were also made of non-magnetic metals or alloys.
Another way of making a watch non-magnetic is to house the entire movement into a case made of a highly conductive (permeable) material. The movement is covered by an additional soft-iron clasp to prevent the forming of magnetic fields inside the watch itself."


I work in an environment (single office) with 14 PC's around me and close by non-stop, and my Rolex watch is still spot on!

There is much hysteria about the influence of magnetism on watches. You would almost have to virtually place your watch on top of a big loudspeaker for several hours to have your watch magnetised.

BTW: The Milgauss is not the only (super)antimagnetic Rolex that Rolex has made: The Oysterquarz was antimagnetic to 1,000 Oersted (another designation of antimagnetism), and the Milgauss is antimagnetic to 0,1 Tesla (yet another term), but the same as 1,000 Gauss (to use another term again!).

Another step in the fight again magnetism is the new Parachrom Bleu hairspring which is inside the Daytona, Milgauss, new GMT II and YM II. That balance is virtually impervious to the influence of magnetism.

Thnx for the excellent info Bo!!!!!!!!

[TARDIS]

Ashutos & Bo thank you for the most enlightening information and good reading.
Sometimes, this forum excels!!!

[SSD]

I was witholding an opinion until I saw them in person (both versions: green and clear crystals). However, I think I'm going to warm up to them nicely! Especially after seeing the GG next to a Daytona for comparison/ contrast.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Congrats on the post number 666 (number of the Beast!), Jamie!

Fits your location, as well!



Well, I must admit that there are TWO things I like about the Milgauss:

• the THICK case and it being 40 MM. If it only did not have that orange second's hand and markers (even on the clear glass version), I could indeed be tempted by it, but as it looks now (dial-wise) it belongs in a circus arena.
  
• the "B" engraving (see my latest thread about the significance of the "B) on the inner case back: B for "BO". That way I could have an engraved Rolex (I would otherwise NEVER have my Rolex engraved!) and I would know it is there but not have to look at it the whole time