The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[Ebitdaddy]

What's going price on a milgauss with the orange hand and white face? I love how dorky they are.

 

[Journeyman]

^ Looking at Watchrecon and Chrono24, there seem to be quite a number out there for prices ranging from US$5,500 to $7,000. Much more choice if you're willing to look at the black- or blue-dial models.

Chrono24 also has a few listings for 1970s Milgauss watches. They weren't very popular back then, so as a result there aren't that many floating around nowadays and the rarity has resulted in pretty high prices - the vintage models seem to go for US$30,000 and up!

 

[bdavro23]

I saw a Milguass, relatively new, in the wild last week for maybe the first time. I was standing in line for my takeaway lunch and the guy in front of me was wearing one. I was actually really surprised to see it. I'm not a fan, but they certainly have a following, apparently.

 

[bawlin]

I saw a Milguass, relatively new, in the wild last week for maybe the first time. I was standing in line for my takeaway lunch and the guy in front of me was wearing one. I was actually really surprised to see it. I'm not a fan, but they certainly have a following, apparently.

They've grown on me, to the point where I was considering one to wear as a daily beater. Unfortunately, the Daytona-sized case is a bit small for me as I prefer the 40mm proportions of something like a Sub or GMT much more. Still a cool watch though.

 

[Dino944]

I saw a Milguass, relatively new, in the wild last week for maybe the first time. I was standing in line for my takeaway lunch and the guy in front of me was wearing one. I was actually really surprised to see it. I'm not a fan, but they certainly have a following, apparently.

They were initially a big deal when re-released, and people went crazy for the one with the green crystal. However, until the recent Rolex sport watch shortage, they were one of the sport watch/professional models that dealers seemed to always have every version in stock. Even now, with the shortage, I've seen one or two at dealers from time to time.

The only one I've seen in the wild recently was a blue dial Milgauss on a guy at a restaurant.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

^ Looking at Watchrecon and Chrono24, there seem to be quite a number out there for prices ranging from US$5,500 to $7,000. Much more choice if you're willing to look at the black- or blue-dial models.

Chrono24 also has a few listings for 1970s Milgauss watches. They weren't very popular back then, so as a result there aren't that many floating around nowadays and the rarity has resulted in pretty high prices - the vintage models seem to go for US$30,000 and up!

Cool sounds right based on what I saw too.

 

[Belligero]

They've grown on me, to the point where I was considering one to wear as a daily beater. Unfortunately, the Daytona-sized case is a bit small for me as I prefer the 40mm proportions of something like a Sub or GMT much more. Still a cool watch though.

Ah, I think they're pretty cool, especially in the version with the blue sunburst dial and green crystal. Definitely not something you see every day, either.

Maybe give it another try sometime; I find that between the fat double case at a true 40 mm vs. the Daytona’s 38.5 and the larger dial diameter, it wears noticeably bigger than the Sub/GMT.

 

[Keith T]

Agreed, it wears more like a 42mm watch in my brief, try-it-on-at-the-AD experience.

 

[brax]

My business watch is in. As I’m dressed very casually right now, I’ll wait until tomorrow for a couple of photos.
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[Dino944]

Congrats ! Looking forward to some wrist shots...

 

[an draoi]

They were initially a big deal when re-released, and people went crazy for the one with the green crystal. However, until the recent Rolex sport watch shortage, they were one of the sport watch/professional models that dealers seemed to always have every version in stock. Even now, with the shortage, I've seen one or two at dealers from time to time.

The only one I've seen in the wild recently was a blue dial Milgauss on a guy at a restaurant.

On this side of the water, the Millie is the only SS prolex one finds at dealers. I see them more often than not when I pop into an AD. The Bigly Shortage notwithstanding, they (and the Yotties) don't seem to be any more sought after than the panoply of Deejays and Opies that languish unloved in the display cabinets.

 

[MrUnderwood]

@brax
I would probably remove the first pic asap. Your full name, adr. of you and the sender is on full display. If you are the Fernando B. i think you might be, then it will be wise to hide that fact also.

 

[Dino944]

On this side of the water, the Millie is the only SS prolex one finds at dealers. I see them more often than not when I pop into an AD. The Bigly Shortage notwithstanding, they (and the Yotties) don't seem to be any more sought after than the panoply of Deejays and Opies that languish unloved in the display cabinets.

Yes, Yachtmasters aren't that hard to find at ADs I've visted...I've seen as many or more than I've seen Milgausses recently.

 

[pmeis]

They were initially a big deal when re-released, and people went crazy for the one with the green crystal. However, until the recent Rolex sport watch shortage, they were one of the sport watch/professional models that dealers seemed to always have every version in stock. Even now, with the shortage, I've seen one or two at dealers from time to time.

The only one I've seen in the wild recently was a blue dial Milgauss on a guy at a restaurant.

My brother picked up the blue one pretty soon after they were announced. For about the first year or so the blue one was somewhat hard to get and trading at a bit of a premium...similar to trying to get a BLNR before the SS market really started blowing up. That was his first Rolex, but had purchased a couple Breitlings from the same dealer about a year before and they ended up getting him the second one that they received.

Its held up pretty well and I think its really amazing in person. Definitely catches the eye.

 

[brax]

@brax
I would probably remove the first pic asap. Your full name, adr. of you and the sender is on full display. If you are the Fernando B. i think you might be, then it will be wise to hide that fact also.

Thanks. Good catch. First picture has been deleted.