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monkfish · 22 July 2008, 12:15 AM

Went into one fo the AD near me today and had a look around, I would love a milgauss but it seems unlikely ill get one unless its ridiculously overpriced. Anyone got any tips on what to do?

Im now considering either the submariner with date or gmt II.
Been thinking about the sea dweller but whats the difference apart from the date bubble and waterproof between seadweller and submariner? 16600 v 16610 for arguments sake.

Or I could be cheap and change the face of my datejust and just stick with that and my pam114 for a while and maybe even hold out for the Milgauss if there is any luck.

monkfish · 27 July 2008, 12:00 AM

anyone?

Luminor · 27 July 2008, 12:32 AM

If you're looking for bang for buck you should get an M series sea-dweller. You will never lose money of it at this stage.

Phill (UK) · 27 July 2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkfish

Went into one fo the AD near me today and had a look around, I would love a milgauss but it seems unlikely ill get one unless its ridiculously overpriced. Anyone got any tips on what to do?

2 tips:-

1) Get on a list
2) Make lots of phone calls!

As for the SD vs SUB - chalk & cheese!
Can't praise the SD enough... Get one now before they're all gone!

Tools · 27 July 2008, 01:25 AM

You need to try them on to see how they feel and look on you..

The SD is thicker and heavier, but the dial is slightly smaller.. I think that an SD is a great watch to have for that occasional water encounter but is not a comfortable daily wear..

I would go for the Sub as an everyday piece..

Trurolexer · 27 July 2008, 01:46 AM

I'm with Larry.

Or try Milgauss...Look nice too...

Chris in Melbourne · 27 July 2008, 12:16 PM

Hi Mike,

In my view you're better off to wait and to buy what you want in the first place (ie a Milgauss).

If you buy something else you'll still have a hankering for the Milgauss and in the end you'll be buying one anyway.

I'm sure one will come your way sooner than later.

I wanted a regular black Milgauss ever since they came out.

I visited Auckland last weekend with my wife.

One AD had both a black face and a GV Milgauss hidden out back. I was asked which one I wanted. When I said the GV Milgauss I was asked how much I was prepared to pay over list!

I couldn't believe it! Needless to say I didn't do business with that AD.

Visiting the other AD was a breath of fresh air. Friendly, pleasant, down to earth and keen to do business.

They had both a white and a black face Milgauss in their display. I bought the black Milgauss and couldn't be happier.

All the best with yours. I hope it comes along soon! It's a mighty watch!

Kind regards

Chris

monkfish · 27 July 2008, 03:38 PM

well they said the list has about a hundred people on it and they are expecting 3 in the next 6months so the waiting list is closed for now. I have now in a tru indecisive manor decided a GMT II is the way forwards and try to get on a list for a milgauss.

Z-Sub · 27 July 2008, 04:23 PM

If you truly love Milgauss and don't mind a used one, you can get one fast. it can't be more than a couple of years old.
The production will continue and there will not be a list soon.

monkfish · 4 August 2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

If you truly love Milgauss and don't mind a used one, you can get one fast. it can't be more than a couple of years old.
The production will continue and there will not be a list soon.

I dont want one thast fast I want one that is accurate

Jimbits76 · 5 August 2008, 02:49 AM

Get a Sub date man, classic watch!

J

22 July 2008, 12:15 AM	#1
monkfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 208	Milgauss uk Went into one fo the AD near me today and had a look around, I would love a milgauss but it seems unlikely ill get one unless its ridiculously overpriced. Anyone got any tips on what to do? Im now considering either the submariner with date or gmt II. Been thinking about the sea dweller but whats the difference apart from the date bubble and waterproof between seadweller and submariner? 16600 v 16610 for arguments sake. Or I could be cheap and change the face of my datejust and just stick with that and my pam114 for a while and maybe even hold out for the Milgauss if there is any luck. __________________

27 July 2008, 12:00 AM	#2
monkfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 208	anyone? __________________

27 July 2008, 01:25 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	You need to try them on to see how they feel and look on you.. The SD is thicker and heavier, but the dial is slightly smaller.. I think that an SD is a great watch to have for that occasional water encounter but is not a comfortable daily wear.. I would go for the Sub as an everyday piece.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 July 2008, 12:16 PM	#7
Chris in Melbourne "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 213	Wait for what you want... Hi Mike, In my view you're better off to wait and to buy what you want in the first place (ie a Milgauss). If you buy something else you'll still have a hankering for the Milgauss and in the end you'll be buying one anyway. I'm sure one will come your way sooner than later. I wanted a regular black Milgauss ever since they came out. I visited Auckland last weekend with my wife. One AD had both a black face and a GV Milgauss hidden out back. I was asked which one I wanted. When I said the GV Milgauss I was asked how much I was prepared to pay over list! I couldn't believe it! Needless to say I didn't do business with that AD. Visiting the other AD was a breath of fresh air. Friendly, pleasant, down to earth and keen to do business. They had both a white and a black face Milgauss in their display. I bought the black Milgauss and couldn't be happier. All the best with yours. I hope it comes along soon! It's a mighty watch! Kind regards Chris

27 July 2008, 03:38 PM	#8
monkfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 208	well they said the list has about a hundred people on it and they are expecting 3 in the next 6months so the waiting list is closed for now. I have now in a tru indecisive manor decided a GMT II is the way forwards and try to get on a list for a milgauss. __________________

27 July 2008, 12:32 AM	#3
Luminor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Claude Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deepsea Sea- Posts: 391	If you're looking for bang for buck you should get an M series sea-dweller. You will never lose money of it at this stage.

27 July 2008, 01:46 AM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I'm with Larry. Or try Milgauss...Look nice too...

27 July 2008, 04:23 PM	#9
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	If you truly love Milgauss and don't mind a used one, you can get one fast. it can't be more than a couple of years old. The production will continue and there will not be a list soon. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

5 August 2008, 02:49 AM	#11
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Get a Sub date man, classic watch! J

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