Comments on: Rolex Milgauss, proven unpopular?

By: Tom O'Connor

Tom O'Connor — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:22:21 +0000

I don’t know anything about watch collecting but about 40 years ago I bought a Milgauss black dial ref 1019 for a work watch and now people tell me that it is a collectors item. Can anyone coment and point me in the right direction as where to go to sell this watch at a fair price.

By: Watch fan

Watch fan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:48:39 +0000

Already is getting hard to find the white face Milgauss at ADs. Rumor has it Rolex is ramping down the production. It was the same that before the 80’s the 1019 model was “not so popular” so Rolex discontinued the model. Now, you can’t even buy one for less than $25-$30K. If you are smart and want to have an investment in a watch, this is the one to have. GMT, Datejust, SM, etc will not do it.

By: David

David — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:19:35 +0000

Hi all!
Got the green Milgauss and love it. Purely an investment, but it looks fantastic and I love wearing it. (personally don’t wear watches) Not gaudy and scientific as it can be.
Well done Rolex

By: michiel

michiel — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:35:33 +0000

I just bought the Milgauss. with black dial of course. nice understated. and yes, this is the Rolex that only people with an eye for it, recognise. and appriciate. and never a bad remark. really, i am very, very happy with the watch.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:17:27 +0000

I’ve never been a big fan of Rolex watches as they are hands down the most popular high-end time pieces. Not knocking their quality or style, I just prefer something a bit more unique.
Then I saw the Milgauss. Totally different. Simple yet far from boring. Sporty yet classy. The green crystal is definitely the way to go. And certainly less popular than the Daytona.
Love the Milgauss.
Hellooo Satna Clause!

By: Chris Russell

Chris Russell — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:10:21 +0000

I bought the Milgauss because it is the only large Rolex with a simple dial, clean bezel and no cyclops. It has now taken pride of place in my collection. A bonus is that it’s ridiculously accurate, like a quartz. I purposely avoided the green glass model, I personally think it looks too busy and a bit overwrought.

By: Paddy

Paddy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:38:38 +0000

I heard that Rolex will not be making the Milgauss after this year. Has anyone else heard this?

By: WK How

WK How — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:12:24 +0000

I was actually going to buy a black faced Explorer II until I saw the Milgauss with green sapphire glass. It is subtle and beautiful. I will definitely recommend it to my friends, especially those who dislike the extra attention as this watch is not as ‘loud’ as the others. It also feels very solid (doesn’t all Rolexes do?) and clean.

By: Athrun

Athrun — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:10:26 +0000

I am supposed to accompany a friend to get a watch, but when I saw this black Milgauss watch in the shop, I was totally attracted by it, especially the unique needle. Nonetheless, I got this baby which happened to my first Rolex watch.

By: Samson L.

Samson L. — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:43:47 +0000

I just finished my skiing vacation in Austria and on my way back home in Munich I was attracked by this beautiful watch (white face). Orange is supposed to be a sportive colour however it works perfectly fine with polished stainless steel and the white dial and goes well with shirt and tie (and match with your causal look during the weekend).
Simple is beauitful, it’s the second Rolex that draws my attention since I had my last one 10 years ago for the Sea Deweller.