Arie - Mr Orange
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Milgauss
Let me get one thing of my chest first: the rasta nickname SUCKS! It is not only stupid as the colors have nothing to do with the rasta green, yellow and red. It also doesn't make sense because history-wise it is a science/professor/industrial watch. Plus I don't think lot's of rasta's are sucking on a magnetized bong.
Now back on topic; the watch!
It is a very versatile watch. It's a low-key-bold, but not flashy watch. It's not your standard Rolex, but different. Color-wise it's 'fun' too. It matches a suit just fine, but jeans and sweatshirts just as much. So if you want to stand apart from the zillions of Sub's and Daytona's, not to mention the DJ's, I think it is a very good catch. Relatively cheap as well.
Personally I like the GV and the white dialed (the one to collect as sales numbers are lower?) version best, the standard black dialed one is a bit boring?
The way it suppossed to be; on a Oyster bracelet:
I played around with them too, but NATO straps are not that comfortable and because of the brilliant invention of the Easylink pointless. Apart from color scheme fashion play.
I owned one for 3 years now and although I've never really measured it as far as I can tell it is really very accurate.
The lume is playful being 2 tone. Doesn't last very long though.
Yes, the Millie (if you insist of nicknaming it) is a keeper.
The modern Milgauss
Rolex have, over the years, manufactured watches for very specific uses. Diving watches. Explorers watches. In the mid-1950s, the name GMT-Master was registered, and with it came the Aviators watch. It was also at this time that Rolex took an unusual twi...
Thanks for summarizing the history of a watch we don't often discuss, Baron.
The Milgauss... Not loved during its lif, admired and sought after since its death, like major artists... A reference to get for every Rolex Fan. At least a 1019, and a 116400 ( GV if, IMO, the mosr desirable because of its unique crazy look ). Ok, the 65...
I'll give you a....
....1st degree honour for your essay on Electromagnetism! Thanks for the write up Joe! Makes me desire the Milgauss.
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It's growing but doesn't mean I'll have loads. I think around 14 is a good number and I have to try them all before settling down with my favourite 14. Unfortunately...I don't think the "normal" 1665 is part of them....next stop: Daytona Beach
Well,
If its 14, a Sea-Dweller would need a place but it is correct to say a straight 1665 would need more spice. Some red, I would suggest.
There will be BLOOD...I mean...red writing for sure.
Would like to try PP, UN, DB, HW....I think I need to manage my expectations a bit more :p From a collectors point of view is it justifiable to say that the straight 1665 is a little boring? That's how I feel when I look at it...
Honestly
I don't think that is fair at all. A 1665 is a great watch and by no means "ordinary". Ok, are there more exotic 1665s? Sure, but that is hardly a good way to judge a watch. There will always be a bigger fish. True in every situation. I don't think any wa...
Thanks...
for your honesty. Of course I know the history and the innovation behind it and why that's important so of course I agree that it's an icon...all I'm saying is that I'd like to try something new. But you're right, was foolish of me to call it boring :)
Great portrait
It's a very original watch and quite distinctive in the Rolex world. Thanks for the job Baron. Cheers, Mark
like you and Nico here...
...i'm a obsessed by 1019! but I definitely want to try this modern Rolex. Thanks for this one just a scan to loose our brain. (photo courtesy revorbaro) ...
i'm not so expert...
...but i guess that the rail dial is not the first one produced... the last one on silver is surely a first series, with the small Rolex. plus, the first and second 1019 show flat hands, the last ones the first series. another shot, same source.... (court...
The 1019
Is one that is almost top of my wish list. Maybe just 2 ahead of it. I have missed buying it about 3 years ago, coming stunningly close.
I covet this watch
I have often wanted this one and I frequently try to catch one when they come up. But something has kept me from closing the deal (and I don't mean the Mrs). Perhaps because I wonder how it would look with GV on a white dial Milgauss. That would require m...
I'm Magnetized For Milgauss. Thanks Baron!
An awesome young Rolex, for those who are mad scientists! Thanks for the review Baron! Always liked this piece.
Miranda...
...I guess we may have to wait some time before a new model Milgauss is conceived?
A great post about a watch that I don't pay attention ...
Before reading your wonderful explanation. For uncountable times a Milgauss (green or a white dialed) was offered to me and, I confess, I didn't even care to handle it. Next time, thanks to your post, I will pay the attention that this piece truly deserve...
Yes, you should. This is an uber cool Rolex.
And, for once, it changes from the sempiternal Subs, GMTs and Daytos! Best, my friend, and welcome to the Milgauss Club! Nicolas
Only when we have some security here ...
Rolex is the choice of 10 in 10 criminals here. I like to wear my watches I don't want to make me and family a target. Until that day, Rolex is. No no for me. Meanwhile I go to appreciate posts like Baron's. Cheers, Nilo
Milgauss
Let me get one thing of my chest first: the rasta nickname SUCKS! It is not only stupid as the colors have nothing to do with the rasta green, yellow and red. It also doesn't make sense because history-wise it is a science/professor/industrial watch. Plus...
Well.....
Nicknames happen....and they happen because they catch on. The Rasta name has, even though you hate it, caught on. I can't claim the credit for that! I think the watch is very different from many Rolex. I also think, with the use of the green glass, that ...
Well, you said it at the end ...
You'll never need it or use it for the purpose created, but there is a strange abstract comfort, confidence we find in extreme construction.
+1 on much what you said.. For me, the Millie GV is one of my best loved Rolex's.. :)
.. you said it, she is a versatile choice - the colors always make me smile, so does the lightbolt in orange and the differently lumed 3,6,9 - something quite "unlike Rolex" ,but at a 2 nd look, you realize her uber- cool appeal .. Furthermore, as someone...