RobbieG Posted December 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 They are already quite collectable and Rolex AD's all push them as such and always have as I remember from pre order on out. Watches that have deviant color schemes don't usually get much wrist time for obvious reasons yet collectors continue to get sucked in knowing full well ahead of time and then judge it for the same later as if it is some new information or something. Those silly little watch collector types. LOL. In other words, it is only the color scheme that makes it weird really. I don't really like them either per se but I wouldn't say they were ugly. I'd just say it was kind of orange and green. In fact I think there are quite a few design elements that are cool with this piece, but I think many sort of miss them because the color scheme is such a commitment. To that end it sort of locks out anyone who simply doesn't like orange and green which is kind of unfortunate for its survival as an important part of the brand. And because of that I certainly wouldn't put it in with the Daytona in any respect. That watch has been iconic for quite some time and was never about a color scheme. I doubt the Milgauss will ever be iconic, although cool enough as a watch for any collection for sure if it is your bag. Iconic no. Ironic maybe. PS: Cool watch and cool pics Doc! I really wish they would have developed these with more choices and sort of made the "Milgauss line" instead of wrecking out with the Day Date II which makes no sense. No reason to cloud the DD or the DJ with a new case size. Just make the Milgauss in a million different options with the second hand shape as a hallmark of the design. Sometimes I wonder about Rolex... I think the reason comes down to the fact that the new Milgauss just does not inspire alot of (positive) emotion in many people (not a very popular watch). In fact, like the SDDS, alot of people on TZ who got their orders in early (back when the Milgauss was receiving nearly unanimous pans from the regulars), later sold the watch after finding it getting little or no wrist time. Of course, today's ugly watch is tomorrow's 'it' collectible (think Daytona). But a green crystal covering a squiggly orange hand is not quite my cup of tea either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllergyDoc Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 the new Milgauss just does not inspire alot of (positive) emotion in many people No doubt. When I ordered it I thought I would be selling it shortly after receiving it. I just wanted to see it. That's also why I bought the 21J version. Easy to sell later. I wasn't complaining, thus the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I woke up to these this morning: So I let snow white out to play: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Back to the classic sub. Probably the most complete package possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I was having a good look at thes yesterday in the AD window, i never realised they would be soo big, but there is something about the bezel that looks od it may be the width or the angle, still nice looking Nice, all we have in germany is dull damp and rain for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky78 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 friday: saturday: sunday: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted December 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 In the office early today and put this on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 What a difference a day made, 24 little hours... I filed down the feet of the CG so the lever is secure, and it finally feels like my property again PS That's natural lens flare, not photoshop trickery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Fiddys back then TJ all working well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Fiddys back then TJ all working well? Indeed, it seems to be running smooth as silk The smith never sorted out the issue with the crown assembly as asked ( ) but, I recalled you'd said about filing down the feet of the CG itself, so the lever would be tighter. I need to take another few mm off before I'll be happy to try dunk-testing it, but, at least it's stopped rattling when I wear it I have to admit, the watch was gone so long, that when I got it back, it didn't actually feel like 'my watch' any more, and I was pretty happy with my Omegas. But, a quick strap change, a little DIY tinkering, and I think we're happily re-united I'll keep an eye on it for 24 hours to see how well it's keeping time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hiker01 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 What a difference a day made, 24 little hours... I filed down the feet of the CG so the lever is secure, and it finally feels like my property again PS That's natural lens flare, not photoshop trickery Indeed, it seems to be running smooth as silk The smith never sorted out the issue with the crown assembly as asked ( ) but, I recalled you'd said about filing down the feet of the CG itself, so the lever would be tighter. I need to take another few mm off before I'll be happy to try dunk-testing it, but, at least it's stopped rattling when I wear it I have to admit, the watch was gone so long, that when I got it back, it didn't actually feel like 'my watch' any more, and I was pretty happy with my Omegas. But, a quick strap change, a little DIY tinkering, and I think we're happily re-united I'll keep an eye on it for 24 hours to see how well it's keeping time Hey TJ! That's a wicked Fiddy! Have you tried doing the plastic glue mod on the CG lever? It's pretty easy, but you need to have a plastic heat glue gun that looks like this: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...%26+Glue+Sticks What you do is remove the CG and punch out the lever, then put a drop of the heated/melted plastic on the hole on the lever and using a paper clip, push it thru the hole! Make sure you push enough of it to go thru the other side! Let it cool hard and slowly wiggle the paper clip to loosen it, using a box cutter blade, cut any excess glue around the bottom clip and pull it out gently. Once it's all out, trim any excess glue and put it back on the CG and put the metal pin thru using a watchsmith hammer, plastic side if you have that one! Viola! Tight as a Virgen! Good luck! F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jkirke Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 DSN112 on this wintery Saturday afternoon in Nebraska!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 188 for this Snowy Saturday in Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hey TJ! That's a wicked Fiddy! Have you tried doing the plastic glue mod on the CG lever? It's pretty easy, but you need to have a plastic heat glue gun that looks like this: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...%26+Glue+Sticks What you do is remove the CG and punch out the lever, then put a drop of the heated/melted plastic on the hole on the lever and using a paper clip, push it thru the hole! Make sure you push enough of it to go thru the other side! Let it cool hard and slowly wiggle the paper clip to loosen it, using a box cutter blade, cut any excess glue around the bottom clip and pull it out gently. Once it's all out, trim any excess glue and put it back on the CG and put the metal pin thru using a watchsmith hammer, plastic side if you have that one! Viola! Tight as a Virgen! Good luck! F Thanks, bro, I knew it was my favorite for a reason I haven't done the glue mod, as the problem wasn't so much a case of the lever pin simply being loose, it was that there simply wasn't enough pressure in its contact with the crown to always hold it in place. I had asked the watch smith to try adjusting the tube, so there was more pressure from the underside, but, he didn't do it, ( ) and I remembered reading Andy's comment about filing down the feet of the CG, and that's resolved the issue It now locks down securely enough that it doesn't rattle about, and, another mm or so, and it will then lock down tight enough to definitely press the crown and tube closed to ensure the water resistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Took 1 of the GMTs out for a bit of last minute Christmas shopping this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Saturday: Sunday: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllergyDoc Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 One of my favorites: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Thanks, bro, I knew it was my favorite for a reason I haven't done the glue mod, as the problem wasn't so much a case of the lever pin simply being loose, it was that there simply wasn't enough pressure in its contact with the crown to always hold it in place. I had asked the watch smith to try adjusting the tube, so there was more pressure from the underside, but, he didn't do it, ( ) and I remembered reading Andy's comment about filing down the feet of the CG, and that's resolved the issue It now locks down securely enough that it doesn't rattle about, and, another mm or so, and it will then lock down tight enough to definitely press the crown and tube closed to ensure the water resistance Have you checked the crown rubber o rings! I put two on mine and that made it tight! I believe it needs two! My DSN 217 have two in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dluddy Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Gilt Meters First 5513 for Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coolfire Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Had this on since Saturday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Wow !!.. you got your images rockin R ... ahhhhhh .. my snowflake is in Canada now !!.. and the Magic Man is assembling all the parts.. soon .. Thanks to U !! Aloha R Thanks, Big R! Hoping to see pics of your snowflake soon!! I have a feeling that it's gonna be a stunner! Especially in ZZ's hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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