Milgauss

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mike

Discussion Starter · Dec 15, 2007

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Got the call from my AD. A Black Milgauss standard crystal had arrived. :thumbup:

I know this is a reference that has evoked a lot of feeling, but for me this was one of two watches Rolex debuted this year at Bazel that really caught my eye. (the other being the wonderfull GMT II 116710)

I must say this is watch one has to see and put on to get the complete "experience". The matt dial seems to make the orange seconds hand and accents flow quite well with the luminova markers.
The Milgauss is a thick watch due no doubt to the faraday cage, but it fits the wrist qite well. At 40MM it's the perfect size for me.
The milgauss shares the improved clasp with the easy out link and solid polished centerlink bracelet that is now on the GMT (and Daytona) and gives the watch a wonderfull rich look without being over the top IMHO.

Some meager attempts at photos that simply do not do the watch justice.

Compared to the 116710,

And on the wrist,

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greeneyesrolex

· #2 · Dec 15, 2007

I must say that it is a sweet looking watch, for my big wrist that would fit well.:tongue_smilie:

$teve

· #3 · Dec 15, 2007

i'm loving the chunky appearance mike:001_tt1:, would you say its has the thickest profile of the rolex line, good lume in comparison to the current SD mine was always a disappointment especially the hands!!

congrats mate

steve

mike

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 15, 2007

$teve said:
i'm loving the chunky appearance mike:001_tt1:, would you say its has the thickest profile of the rolex line, good lume in comparison to the current SD mine was always a disappointment especially the hands!!

congrats mate

steve

Steve, I haven't measured them yet, but I'd say if it isn't it's awfully close.
Here's a pic of the SD next to the 116710 to compare to the Milgauss - GMT pic.

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GradyPhilpott

· #5 · Dec 15, 2007

Mike's is the best example I've seen yet.

http://watchtalkforums.info/forums/showpost.php?p=7582&postcount=1

The black dial with the white baton markers appeal more to me and the second hand is growing on me.

However, I still maintain that a watch with special anti-magnetic features shouldn't have to scream that, especially in the age of quartz watches that are immune to such influences.

Lonetime

· #6 · Dec 15, 2007

Very, very nice. That does look cool.

bullosa

· #7 · Dec 16, 2007

Congrats Mike, wear it in good health!

@MrGradyPhilpott: Quartz watches are not immune to magnetic influence. They are just as susceptible to errors due to strong magnetic field.

timefinder

· #8 · Dec 16, 2007

Great photos Mike!!!

watchlady

· #9 · Dec 16, 2007

Congrats on the nice watch! How long did you have to wait for it and are ADs charging MSRP for this watch?

condor63

· #10 · Dec 16, 2007

I like it but i don't like the concept of NO date or day display, seriously, is that too much to ask :confused1:

GradyPhilpott

· #11 · Dec 16, 2007

condor63 said:
I like it but i don't like the concept of NO date or day display, seriously, is that too much to ask :confused1:

I'm thinking that those would diminish the anti-magnetic qualities.

GradyPhilpott

· #12 · Dec 16, 2007

bullosa said:
@MrGradyPhilpott: Quartz watches are not immune to magnetic influence. They are just as susceptible to errors due to strong magnetic field.

My mistake.

Quartz watch accuracy can be disrupted by magnetic fields, however, after being removed from the magnetic source, they return to normal time keeping.

Some quartz watches are anti-magnetic, too.

Mechanical watches that are subjected to magnetic fields may require being degaussed before they will become accurate again.

ANTI-MAGNETIC: Under Federal Trade Commission rules, a watch is considered anti-magnetic if it is placed in an electrical field of 60 qauss [sic] (electromagnetic units) for a least five seconds in each of the two positions and the daily rates does not move by more than fifteen seconds.

An analog quartz or combination quartz watch/clock, in which the motor drive system using the nature of a magnet to move the hands is adopted, may also stop, or lose or gain time if the normal rotation of the motor is affected by strong magnetism from the outside. Such a watch/clock that does not keep correct time due to magnetism is not faulty; therefore it get back its original accuracy when located away from the magnetism. Use it after resetting the correct time.

A mechanical watch/clock may also lose or gain time temporarily under strong magnetism, though it is not as prominent as a quartz watch/clock. Digital watches/clocks, having no motor and gear mechanism, will not stop, or lose or gain time under a magnetic influence.

If your watch/clock has encountered a strong magnetic field, the parts of it may be magnetized. If magnetism remains in your watch/clock, it can be restored to its original condition by demagnetization. For demagnetizing your watch/clock, contact your nearest distributor.

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JP.

· #13 · Dec 16, 2007

Mike you're unstoppable.

That's really fine Milgauss. It's a legendary model for sure... and this new one pays really nice tribute to it.

JP.

· #14 · Dec 16, 2007

condor63 said:
I like it but i don't like the concept of NO date or day display, seriously, is that too much to ask :confused1:

I'm weird, I love no-dates.

No date Sub is much nicer than the cyclops version, imho. And this comes from the owner of the date version.

pauleypaul

· #15 · Dec 16, 2007

Congrats Mike, that is a beautiful watch. I'm 99% on the same model for myself next year, no supply problems from my AD, i just need to decide if it will look ok on my skinny wrist!
Your pics are great and totally do that watch justice.
Wear it well, and never fear a magnetic field again!
:thumbup:

JBHII

· #16 · Dec 16, 2007

GradyPhilpott said:
My mistake.

Quartz watch accuracy can be disrupted by magnetic fields, however, after being removed from the magnetic source, they return to normal time keeping.

Some quartz watches are anti-magnetic, too.

Mechanical watches that are subjected to magnetic fields may require being degaussed before they will become accurate again.

ANTI-MAGNETIC: Under Federal Trade Commission rules, a watch is considered anti-magnetic if it is placed in an electrical field of 60 qauss [sic] (electromagnetic units) for a least five seconds in each of the two positions and the daily rates does not move by more than fifteen seconds.

An analog quartz or combination quartz watch/clock, in which the motor drive system using the nature of a magnet to move the hands is adopted, may also stop, or lose or gain time if the normal rotation of the motor is affected by strong magnetism from the outside. Such a watch/clock that does not keep correct time due to magnetism is not faulty; therefore it get back its original accuracy when located away from the magnetism. Use it after resetting the correct time.

A mechanical watch/clock may also lose or gain time temporarily under strong magnetism, though it is not as prominent as a quartz watch/clock. Digital watches/clocks, having no motor and gear mechanism, will not stop, or lose or gain time under a magnetic influence.

If your watch/clock has encountered a strong magnetic field, the parts of it may be magnetized. If magnetism remains in your watch/clock, it can be restored to its original condition by demagnetization. For demagnetizing your watch/clock, contact your nearest distributor.

Grady - many quartz watches (the multi-function digital types especially) have circuit boards and chips which could be permanently damaged by a magnetic field, depending on its strength and perhaps the length of exposure. Unless it is specifically hardened against magnetic fields, like the Milgauss.

JBHII

· #17 · Dec 16, 2007

BIG congrats Mike - I think yours is the Milgauss variant I am most fond of. :thumbup:

mike

Discussion Starter · #18 · Dec 16, 2007

watchlady said:
Congrats on the nice watch! How long did you have to wait for it and are ADs charging MSRP for this watch?

Thanks!:biggrin:

This one was MSRP. I placed an order the day I saw the pics from Bazel LOL!

mike

Discussion Starter · #19 · Dec 16, 2007

JP. said:
Mike you're unstoppable.

That's really fine Milgauss. It's a legendary model for sure... and this new one pays really nice tribute to it.

Thanks JP.:thumbup: I'm REALLY liking this one.:001_tt1:

mike

Discussion Starter · #20 · Dec 16, 2007

JBHII said:
BIG congrats Mike - I think yours is the Milgauss variant I am most fond of. :thumbup:

Thanks John. :thumbup:

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