After reading b16a2 great, as usual, review on the Rolex Milgauss and seeing his wristshot I was pleasantly surprised about the simple elegance and presence of the Milgauss.
So when I saw PWC's $99,- version over at RepGeek, wich by the looks of it had the same green tint sapphire, case and bracelet, I immediately ordered it to see if in real life it was as nice as in b16a2 review. Well today it was delivered and honestly I'm amazed at the built quality and feel of it.
I have no idea what the flaws are or how close it is to gen, as long as it's well made and feels like a quality rep it's good enough for me.
Enough talks on to the pics...
Very well polished bezel and midlinks, no worries on datefonts, datemag or crownguards....just simple beauty
Well made bracelet, no big gaps or sharp edges and after a little WD40 it feels smooth and pretty solid.
Good and clear dial prints and I must say the green sapphire looks rather good.
Same story with the caseback, well made engravings and the bracelet fits nice on the lugs.
Perhaps the real surprise for a measly $99 rep....a magnetic shield and double sealrings and again well made and anything from flimsy and nicely polished.
I guess this is why it's only $99 a cheap 21j movement...but I have to say the secondsweep is smooth...and as long as it runs like it's supposed to do I could care less.
Lume is also well done with the 3, 6 and 9 hour markers in blue
On the wrist
When the light falls onto it you'll get that nice green tint
Conclusion....? well apart from the cheap movement everything on this rep breaths quality and feels the same as let's say a $300 ~ $400 rep.