Ezio Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 A week on the wrist franken milgauss gv First the facts The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss is a wristwatch model introduced by Rolex in 1956 with model number 6541. The Milgauss was designed as an antimagnetic watch specifically for those who worked in power plants, medical facilities and research labs (like those in Geneva[examples needed]) where electromagnetic fields can cause havoc with the timing of a watch. The current model Milgauss is equipped with amagnetic alloy (Parachrom-Blu) hairspring and movement encased by a magnetic shield (note: this is not a Faraday cage, which only shields electrostatic fields), most likely composed of a high magnetic permeability material The name Milgauss is derived from the Latin mille, which means one-thousand, and gauss, the unit of a magnetic field. This model is so named because it can withstand a magnetic flux density of 1,000 gauss. In 2007, Rolex brought back the Milgauss after nearly two decades as the model number 116400. There are currently four versions: white dial or black dial with a standard colorless sapphire crystal and the GV (Glace Verte) with black or blue dials. Rolex presented the new version with electric blue dial and green-tinted sapphire glass in 2014. The GV is the only Rolex produced with a tinted crystal. Although initially rumored to be a limited edition, the GV version is still produced nearly 3 years later. And for me there is only one option to take the Glace verte more known as the GV Its a masterpiece in the making the green crystal is truly a magnefiecent wonder how They made it also why rolex keep their crystal production close to Them Now what do we see here A noob milgauss gv with a gen crystal aint she a stunner ??? Beautiful Lines with polished and brushed links with a polished case The reflection of the crystal in sunny or gray weather is truly amazing And the bold orange lighting sec hand Ticking 28,880 bph Its a piece you either love or hate but truly its a watch that will be remembered through time Like the submariners / gmt's what rolex is all about Its a practical watch with a hint of a dress watch and goes with everything a suit casual friday or a Holiday dinner Also its a watch that screams sport Also why rolex have used athlets to advertise the milgauss Its powered by a asian ETA a true workhorse i Got in this keeping time within Cosc standards. Let us look at some of the few tells there are on a rolex milgauss rep One the Crown on the dial is not as 3D as the genuine but if you get called out on that out in the field i will like to meet the person Some People are talking about the orange is not as bright as on the rep but i must truly say this probably belongs to the cheaper end of the reps having both the gen and the rep we see here its probably the light at the AD that have played tricks with People's eye The print on the milgauss is not as good as the gen normally but i Think this also have to do with the bad rep crystal and the green AR They put on which the gen dont have Lets look at that bad bad crystal the rep makers use Look at that bad green AR which is not even present in the gen but that is how They try to imitate the crystal Bad pic but see the crystal is totally clear accept for a ugly green gasket A milgauss is on of the few models where rolex went all out this is a watch that Speaks to both the collector and the young hipster All in all a milgauss gv is a future Classic and it belongs in your rep watchbox My first review hope you enjoyed it Ezio signing out Thanks to JS Thanks to my summerhouse somewhere in the Dark Woods of Denmark for letting me use the location Thanks to my iphone 5s If you read this far thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Good right up and pics great, didn't they upgrade the crystal in the rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Yeah They say They did but dont see Any improvement just Saw one in person some days ago still sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Nice review and pics brother. Wear her well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 How readily can we get gen crystals? I'd like to add one of these to the box. I see this on eBay but does it cut the mustard? What of Rolex dotted crown engraving on the crystal? Is that present on the Milguass? http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-SAPPHIRE-WATCH-CRYSTAL-FOR-ROLEX-MILGAUSS-GREEN-116400-1-/170981408714?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cf493fca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputim Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Very nice pics and makes me feel like I should buy another gv. Is it still my former watch or did you get a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Very nice pics and makes me feel like I should buy another gv. Is it still my former watch or did you get a new one? Hey mate long time no this is a new one a noob one sold the other to a member here sometime back but Got a new one could not resist its a whole another watch with the gen crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 How readily can we get gen crystals? I'd like to add one of these to the box. I see this on eBay but does it cut the mustard? What of Rolex dotted crown engraving on the crystal? Is that present on the Milguass? http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-SAPPHIRE-WATCH-CRYSTAL-FOR-ROLEX-MILGAUSS-GREEN-116400-1-/170981408714?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cf493fca No LEC at 6 mate on the GV And i seen 4 crystals for sale since They came out rolex keep Them close you can normally only get it replaced if you send it to Geneva at rolex if you broke your gen crystal so They are truly hard to get but nothing is impossible money talks good luck hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillz Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Check this out! http://www.ebay.ie/itm/A-Used-Rolex-Milgauss-Dial-Ref-116400-/371255741635?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5670910cc3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Check this out! http://www.ebay.ie/itm/A-Used-Rolex-Milgauss-Dial-Ref-116400-/371255741635?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5670910cc3 Nice too bad its the wrong Dial for the gv or i Would be all over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Informative review and very nice pics. Of course the gen crystal is something else on this specific model You own:) Thanks for reviewing, enjoy it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S. Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Oh, really nice watch you got there! Don't drop it How readily can we get gen crystals? I'd like to add one of these to the box. I see this on eBay but does it cut the mustard? What of Rolex dotted crown engraving on the crystal? Is that present on the Milguass? http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-SAPPHIRE-WATCH-CRYSTAL-FOR-ROLEX-MILGAUSS-GREEN-116400-1-/170981408714?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cf493fca Those "green" crystals ar really not so green. Those are the same rep crystals they use on hi-end versions so beware if you buy and open you pacakage at home hoping to find GV look-alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Oh, really nice watch you got there! Don't drop it Those "green" crystals ar really not so green. Those are the same rep crystals they use on hi-end versions so beware if you buy and open you pacakage at home hoping to find GV look-alike. True words by a guy who know what he's talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Oh I just saw this topic mate. Finally the review of this fantastic watch. Great pictures too! Love the picture in the snow, you can't get any better natural lighting Wear her in good health bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movemento Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Damn I love this thing..... I honestly think this is my next build but I need to educate myself on the gen crystal and find where the best reliable place to get one is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Fantastic review and equally fantastic Rolex Milgauss.You are correct Ezio, this watch belongs in a rep collectors inventory. I have a TT GMT and I almost bought the Milgauss, but your review and pics have me convinced. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Fantastic review and equally fantastic Rolex Milgauss.You are correct Ezio, this watch belongs in a rep collectors inventory. I have a TT GMT and I almost bought the Milgauss, but your review and pics have me convinced. Thanks for sharing.thanks mate for The Lovely words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocaratcha Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Ezio: Great pics and article! I am not a big fan of Rollies, but this watch (and partly this article with great pics) has turned me over The Milgauss is a true beauty! - If anyone has one for sale with a gen. crystal please let me know or any tips to get a gen. crystal. Tried the bay with no luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Ezio: Great pics and article! I am not a big fan of Rollies, but this watch (and partly this article with great pics) has turned me over The Milgauss is a true beauty! - If anyone has one for sale with a gen. crystal please let me know or any tips to get a gen. crystal. Tried the bay with no luck.. thanks mate apriciate the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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