Hi all,
Does any body know when the new dial Green Glass Milgauss will be hitting the UK?
Quite eager to see the watch in the flesh but haven't seen any in the shops so far, only new model that seems to have surfaced is the Sea-Dweller 4000.
Hi
They had one in Schipol yesterday. TBH I wasn't that impressed with it, seems a muddle of a watch, green glass, blue dial....
...actually said to the guy its like someone found a load of spare yatchmaster dials and decided to put them in a milguass case.
However everyone has different tastes and these are my observations :-)
thanks
deano
Like the idea of the blue dial, a la yachtmaster, but the green glass seems an odd option.
Blue looks a bit light, like the DJ2 Romans than the Sticks.
I m very much looking forward to seeing this watch. Just hope it works as well in real life as it does in the press pictures
Any idea when this should be in european ADs? Im very curious on the reallife blue of the watch
I tried one on recently and I must say, although I'm not a fan of the milgauss range, I found it a nice thing. It simply shouldn't work on paper but it kind of does!
Overhere available at most AD's in NL, no problem, I like it but it's not your everyday watch, nice for the weekends though...
I asked about this a few weeks back when I was in the Rolex outlet at Harrods, they said July or August.
Pretty vague, I guess?
Does anyone have any 'real life' pictures of this watch yet?
Imo i think the green glass suits the watch, don't ask me why!
I really like the milgauss, but the one thing that really bugs me is the second hand.
Last edited by barryw; 27th June 2014 at 11:38.
Originally Posted by Caller
I'd been told as much by one of the ADs in Manchester, may have to have a hunt around and see if there's another way. Anyone seen if the likes of Blowers, Inconic etc have them? Will have a scout around now.
Absolutely agree plus they might change it completely all. No I do not like milgauss and will never be attracted to it I think. I have always seen this rolex as one for the young scientist in the University.
Think I may have tracked one down! Just got to try and arrange to go and take a look, they are saying they have one but have a customer in tomorrow for it.
I agree....I think it cheapens the watch.
Got to say , I'm looking forward to seeing one in the flesh, it kind of looks like it shouldn't work but does IMO.
Dust and all ...
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I like it a lot.
Should be one arriving in an AD in Kingston today that I have first dibs on :)
Managed to see one in Manchester this morning! Not the best of picture but the watch was amazing in the flesh. The green, blue and orange really work well. This one is apparently sold but they'll give me a call when the next one arrives which could only be in the next week.
Thats a lot of blink, but id say that a sideways pic would make it look better
I'd not be happy if I'd bought it and it was being handled by another punter!Managed to see one in Manchester this morning! Not the best of picture but the watch was amazing in the flesh. The green, blue and orange really work well. This one is apparently sold but they'll give me a call when the next one arrives which could only be in the next week.
Still not sure about this. I prefer my GV based on the pictures, but I will try and take a look in the flesh when one lands in Leeds.
How would you know that no one had looked at it or tried it on unless you arranged to pick it up right as the watch came through the door? I've been into a few ADs where you see staff casually trying on watches from the display or just being put out.
This was also the reason why I only got the one picture as I was aware this was someone else's watch and didn't want to try it on.
I suppose that depends on whether it is genuinely 'sold' or 'on hold'. If I'd paid for it and was waiting to pick it up, I'd expect it in the safe and not in some other punter's mitts.
My thoughts exactly, i wouldn't be happy!
Fair enough I guess everyone has different opinions about this, I'm not particularly fussed about it.
Oh yes, top of the grail list , just need to sell a vital organ or not pay the mortgage for a bit !
Any idea on price ?
Dial and glass is gorgeous. A white seconds hand against the blue dial would have me ordering one tomorrow.
Have to agree, a difficult watch to photograph, but always seems to look better in the wild so to speak.
The orange hand doesn't do it for me either, but looking forward to seeing one with the blue dial and how it looks with the green crystal.
Cheshire Watches on King St West Manchester have one in the window this lunchtime
Have to say it didn't grab me (and I am a proud owner of the black dialled GV)
No price tag on it
Trying to find somewhere in London to view one of these but getting mixed data on availability, quite strange. From ones coming soon, to sept cot timeframe, all claim not to have had one and some that it hasn't been launched yet. Anyone seen on in London? Cheers
Any idea on price? I realise its not for everyone but I think its a great looking watch.
And I was always told "blue and green should never be see"?
£5500
Hi Ryan, did you buy one in the end? Think your dealer got one and you took a look? What did you think? Cheers
Hasn't come in yet so alas no. Fraser Hart in Kingston have invited me to a Rolex evening they are hosting on the 15th to see all the new Basel world models so if it hasn't arrived by then I will be able to see it. They will have the new GMTIIC 'Pepsi' in as well - that will be cool to handle
'Red and green should never be seen, except on the garb of a fool*.'
(*A jester.)
Like the (orange) dial printing very much and the crown.
As for the seconds hand, well, could take it or leave it.
Had a good look at one the other day. The dial is very nice and like the metallic blue, but it's absolutely horrible with the green glass - I think a standard clear one would have been better. It was sitting next to the old GV and very much preferred that to the new one....
Thanks Ryan. Just spoke to my local ad and been advised it's on his July allocation so not long. Loving this one. I had a black gv and something didn't sit well with me, thought the glass made it very muted. This blue dial is enough to lift it I think.
Let us know your thoughts on all the '14 releases please.
Cheers
The green glass is sort of lost on me, as I'm colour blind, but I like the blue and orange combination.
Ok so went to the bash tonight. The models that stood out IMHO were as follows;
GMTc , 'Red and Blue' in white gold (I think). This in the metal is spellbindingly gorgeous, priced accordingly!
Cellini Dual/Time in white gold. Wondrously finished dial, auto movement, £12k though which is bordering on Calatrava money and it's not as nice as the Mosers (but then again nothing, and I mean NOTHING is), but lovely styling
Milgauss Blue/Green. Ignore the photos. Banish them from your thinking. In the metal the blue/green is far more subtle and it is IMHO the nicest Milgauss available as the light play off the dial/glass is mesmerising. The perfect summer watch and inbound to me!
Must say, it is a lovely watch in the flesh. I wish I could have made it tonight. Sounded good :)
i agree on the dial Ryan, absolutely lovely, but I thought the green glass just seemed a bit OTT...
Sorry for bumping an older thread, but thought it was worth a mention.
I had this on my wrist today , under the AD lights I wasn't convinced but the second I walked outside into natural light , different story . The blue with the green glass takes on a completely different look.
for me this is a stunning watch and probably the next one I will buy, if I had got a better price here I would have had it today.
even had the approval of the wife to buy it whilst on holiday .
as an aside they also had a blur GMT and new sea dweller on display
saw one today and took an instant dislike to it, blue dial looks cheap on a watch that trades on that heritage. Something to do with the green glass and the dial together just isn't right.
It's the first modern Rolex that has really piqued my interest for some time...to the extent that when one arrived at the local AD this morning, I paid a deposit over the phone and will collect it next week. I think the blue dial is stunning.
Very striking dial. Never seen one in real life before so have to look out for one now. :)Managed to see one in Manchester this morning! Not the best of picture but the watch was amazing in the flesh. The green, blue and orange really work well. This one is apparently sold but they'll give me a call when the next one arrives which could only be in the next week.
Great to hear these are filtering through now. Will give my ad a call over the next week and see if he has had his in. Thanks for the heads up
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