Silverspeed 10 Posted January 15, 2010 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, 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 about 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted January 15, 2010 well done SS. Do you still have this watch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted January 15, 2010 well done SS. Do you still have this watch? ehhhhh..nope easy come, easy go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted January 15, 2010 well done SS. Do you still have this watch? ehhhhh..nope easy come, easy go ^^^that's what she said.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 82 Posted January 16, 2010 Great review - looks like excellent value for money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,512 Posted February 4, 2010 Those are some great shots!!! I'm really dig'n this one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watchdog 0 Posted March 16, 2010 How do you think this case, crown and dial stack up with the "Ultimate" which Andrew is selling for the uppers $200's? Looks good. Can you comment first hand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macscac 0 Posted April 8, 2010 silver what else do you have that you want to sell me?? drop me a pm! im looking to buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted April 8, 2010 Mac! Making the rounds, I see. Saw you at RWI. How goes the spud state? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted April 8, 2010 silver what else do you have that you want to sell me??drop me a pm! im looking to buy Hey Mac, good to see you here man! Nothing to sell at the moment...buy your own reps...lazy carsales guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howasong 0 Posted April 8, 2010 Wow, very nice review and I like the pictures, now I want one, too. I was telling myself I have enough watches to wear now. But seeing this, it looks like it's a too good of a deal to pass ... wondering if Robert still has this or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macscac 0 Posted April 9, 2010 silver what else do you have that you want to sell me??drop me a pm! im looking to buy Hey Mac, good to see you here man! Nothing to sell at the moment...buy your own reps...lazy carsales guy :P i do buy my own but its much funner... not to mention cheaper.. to buy your leftovers!! i know what im getting and saving some bucks.. sell me your stuffs!!! Mac! Making the rounds, I see. Saw you at RWI. How goes the spud state? howdy doc! repgeek was/is getting a bit stale for me.. seems like the same old thing.. i dont get off on pams or vintage and there is a ton of that there... so i figured id check out what else is out here the spud state is great! nothing like snow, hail and 50mph winds in april Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 82 Posted April 9, 2010 Welcome macsac - good to see you here :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted April 9, 2010 the spud state is great! nothing like snow, hail and 50mph winds in april:P Ooh. Um... I'll take Calif. weather, thank you. Lived in So. Idaho when I was young. 'Nuff of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 9, 2010 silver what else do you have that you want to sell me??drop me a pm! im looking to buy Hey Mac, good to see you here man! Nothing to sell at the moment...buy your own reps...lazy carsales guy i do buy my own but its much funner... not to mention cheaper.. to buy your leftovers!! i know what im getting and saving some bucks.. sell me your stuffs!!! Mac! Making the rounds, I see. Saw you at RWI. How goes the spud state? howdy doc! repgeek was/is getting a bit stale for me.. seems like the same old thing.. i dont get off on pams or vintage and there is a ton of that there... so i figured id check out what else is out here the spud state is great! nothing like snow, hail and 50mph winds in april welcome macsac.....nothing stale about this place..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phaedo 0 Posted April 9, 2010 Not knocking the pics - they are very good, but am I the only one who doesn't 'get' this watch? It looks like a bad canal st fanasy model; the green tint to the crystal, while it may be a breakthrough, makes it appear that they couldn't even get the glass done cleanly, no crown guards in this day and age on a Rolex along with no bezel - did they forget to put these on? The lightening bolt seconds hand? Are they aiming it at 12 year olds who spend their days reading comic books? Then the different colored lume on the hour markers - I think something like that would look good on say a crazy hours watch, but on a Rolex? Tacky. I should stop now, and take my medication. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goon 0 Posted May 28, 2010 Not knocking the pics - they are very good, but am I the only one who doesn't 'get' this watch? It looks like a bad canal st fanasy model; the green tint to the crystal, while it may be a breakthrough, makes it appear that they couldn't even get the glass done cleanly, no crown guards in this day and age on a Rolex along with no bezel - did they forget to put these on? The lightening bolt seconds hand? Are they aiming it at 12 year olds who spend their days reading comic books? Then the different colored lume on the hour markers - I think something like that would look good on say a crazy hours watch, but on a Rolex? Tacky. I should stop now, and take my medication. My thoughts exactly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted May 28, 2010 Not knocking the pics - they are very good, but am I the only one who doesn't 'get' this watch? It looks like a bad canal st fanasy model; the green tint to the crystal, while it may be a breakthrough, makes it appear that they couldn't even get the glass done cleanly, no crown guards in this day and age on a Rolex along with no bezel - did they forget to put these on? The lightening bolt seconds hand? Are they aiming it at 12 year olds who spend their days reading comic books? Then the different colored lume on the hour markers - I think something like that would look good on say a crazy hours watch, but on a Rolex? Tacky. I should stop now, and take my medication. You're obviously unaware of the history of the Milgauss, it was otiginally designed as a watch to be worn by technicians / scientists working in high EMF areas or industries, it was designed as a tool watch, it has a bezel, just doesn't NEED a rotating bezel, the lightning hand is an instant visual indicator of which model it is, from within the Rolex range ( at a time when virtually all Rolex watches looked very similar ), so as not to be confused with other Oyster models. It has no crown guards because it is not a diver model, crown guards were added to the Submariner and other dive watches as well as unidirectional locking bezels with elapsed time markings for protection and safety purposes, because of the hostile environment, those measures weren't needed on an everyday watch. The different coloured lume is a more useful aid in low light circumstances, if you can visually dtermine the 3 / 6 / 9 markers, it's much easier to correlate the hour and minute hands position, it's known as ergonomics. The green glass is a concession to fashion dictates and serves no purpose, try to see beyond an items looks before judging, you don't understand the watch, which is why you don't GET IT! B) Now, HBB, there's a tacky watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted May 28, 2010 Dammit I wish I still had this one....these Milgausses are amazing If Robert decides to do another run with an ETA clone or DG4813 I'm gonna have to get it...again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
