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Thanks Daniel! I am aware it might sound mike hybris

 

towards other more upscale or sophisticated watches, eg the Traditionnelle, but the combination of a) bulky/sturdy movement b) no date c) a very sensuous and devoid of any straight lines case d) the tapered steel bracelet which weirdly enough is quite rare (being tapered that is, and as such resulting in being elegant) e) the matt dial (I have developed a phobia of non matt dials since the traditionnelles) which are also weirdly rare these days f) the extruding green crystal (which makes it both unique and a bit old school) and finally g) the hands (I love the completely unpretentious hour/minute hands combined with the individualistic in contrast colored/bolt second hands) makes almost for the perfect watch for me, after the evolution and realization of what I really love in this long journey called watch collecting.
Who knows..taste might further evolve still.
Take good care,
Alex

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That is such a cool and unique watch.

 
By: jlux : May 14th, 2020-06:39
I do have the blue dial version which is one of my favorite "summer" watches.

Nice watch !

 
By: gautamak : May 14th, 2020-07:53
It’s pretty nice watch Tony. It may not be that useful based on your profession but those working around machine or even equipments with magnetic area it’s appropriate. Will treat it as summer watch and good for change for the day. 👏🏻👏🏻

This coming from the man...

 
By: mrds : May 14th, 2020-23:06
... owning this gorgeous, grey-dial Traditionelle, I get it the Milgauss is a really special piece! I always loved the green crystal, wondered why this wasn‘t picked up by many in the industry. Cheers to all, Daniel

Thanks Daniel! I am aware it might sound mike hybris

 
By: agyzace : May 15th, 2020-03:18
towards other more upscale or sophisticated watches, eg the Traditionnelle, but the combination of a) bulky/sturdy movement b) no date c) a very sensuous and devoid of any straight lines case d) the tapered steel bracelet which weirdly enough is quite rar... 

No hubris at all

 
By: mrds : May 15th, 2020-03:48
I didn’t intend in any way to compare or rate the two watches (which is completely impossible anyway). Very often, the simple things in life are those that move us most, and this is no different when it comes to watches. I am very fond of my simple 5513 o... 

Agreed, these are cool!

 
By: CR : May 14th, 2020-15:35
When I was in Florida a few months ago, my neighbor took me with him to the local jewelry exchange to look for one of these preowned. He's keen on it. I got to play with a few of them then. I see it as a niche piece, mainly for folks who have more than 1 ... 

I am glad you posted this...

 
By: Todd B. : May 15th, 2020-11:24
I was just thinking something similar myself. In my collection of IWC, Rolex, and Montblanc watches, I have to say that my black dial Milgauss is the one that I like more and more each time I wear it. The makeup of this model is just great.