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So considering a Milgauss, what alternative??

Trevshep2
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Obviously there has been a lot of chats about the Rolex Milgauss on here already and I think its a great watch. I'm considering parting with a lump of change for one and wondered before I do what you good people would consider instead?
 
Darlinboy
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For me, just about anything else! 馃槣

Unless you're talking vintage. 馃グ
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Speedmasterfan88
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The New Rolex Airking and Explorer are also very nice watches ! The Milgauss has one of the most comfortable bracelets i've ever worn thou. If you go Milgauss I would consider the Green Glass Z-Blue Dial variant.

Oh and don't forget about the Date just 2 in 41 mm. Wears considerably larger than the diameter would suggest, very nice watch !

(A Colleagues watch, thou sadly not mine)
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Darlinboy Darlinboy
For me, just about anything else! 馃槣

Unless you're talking vintage. 馃グ
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I would love an original but I'm not prepared to sell a kidney as well
 
Trevshep2
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Trevshep2 Trevshep2
I would love an original but I'm not prepared to sell a kidney as well
Speedmasterfan88 Speedmasterfan88
The New Rolex Airking and Explorer are also very nice watches ! The Milgauss has one of the most comfortable bracelets i've ever worn thou. If you go Milgauss I would consider the Green Glass Z-Blue Dial variant.

Oh and don't forget about the Date just 2 in 41 mm. Wears considerably larger than the diameter would suggest, very nice watch !

(A Colleagues watch, thou sadly not mine)
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Green glass blue dial is the one I'm considering
 
Tony C.
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In the vintage arena - the only one in which I play - there is a fine alternative in the IWC Ingenieur. I have owned more than a few ref. 666 and ref. 866 models. While certainly not cheap, they are significantly less expensive than a vintage Milgauss. Here are a couple of examples.

Cheers,

Tony C.

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Traveler
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Here's my clear glass black dial - an unpopular and quickly discontinued model, but I love it :

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Larry S
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I think the green glass Mil is one of their best. For me my trusty GMT Master 2 is all the Rolex I need.
 
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Tony C. Tony C.
In the vintage arena - the only one in which I play - there is a fine alternative in the IWC Ingenieur. I have owned more than a few ref. 666 and ref. 866 models. While certainly not cheap, they are significantly less expensive than a vintage Milgauss. Here are a couple of examples.

Cheers,

Tony C.

I was going to say the same thing myself, really nice watches and seemingly overlooked most of the time.
 
Trevshep2
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Traveler Traveler
Here's my clear glass black dial - an unpopular and quickly discontinued model, but I love it :

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I don't think there is a bad colour in this watch. just personal preference .
 
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For me the green submariner is too much, while the green (or Orange) Milgauss is just the right amount of color.

It's on my list, just need to move a few pieces.
 
OMGRLX
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How about the 8500 AT? More antimagnetic protection and no hideous thunderbolt seconds hand either... 馃榾
 
al128
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hmmm ... donno ... I personally find the lighting bolt second hand a bit "infantile" ... plus now that all omega "regular" models trump the Milgauss per default ... I feel that takes a bit of its merit away ...

there are some truely nice 39mm OPs out there!!!

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if you will go 36mm than there are also VERY nice Oyster Perp's:


both in 3-6-9

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and in baton

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that's where my money would go

timeless and classy!!! 馃憤
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Dannyomega
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I would recommend the new Caliber Master Co-axial from Omega, it way more advance then Milgauss and Magnetism proof to 15,000 GAUSS.

I would go with the Aqua Terra or Seamaster 300M
=)
 
Eddy C.
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I found my Milgauss just a bit too shiny (the white dial version), so be prepared for that.

I think the Aqua Terra's and new Ingenieur are perfect alternatives; I would rate them both higher than the Milgauss (looks wise).
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Trevshep2 Trevshep2
I would love an original but I'm not prepared to sell a kidney as well
You will need to sell both probably....
(In fact this forum strongly increased the kidney supply so price are falling 馃榾)
 
al128
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Eddy C. Eddy C.
I found my Milgauss just a bit too shiny (the white dial version), so be prepared for that.

I think the Aqua Terra's and new Ingenieur are perfect alternatives; I would rate them both higher than the Milgauss (looks wise).

Didn't the Inge get knocked for having a Sellita movement (iirc that it's a ETA KNOCKOFF).
 
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