Sounds great! Can you make a comparison/battle of the Antimagnets on one of your channel? A magnet from a fridge, two stronger ones. Which watch resists all when you place them on the magnets?
Every time I considered buying my first Rolex, my eyes were always drawn to the Milgauss in the display case. I loved the fact it was different and stood out from other Rolex designs. Being a doctor and a science guy, it was my obvious choice when I finally took the plunge. Only after I purchased the watch did I find out about the Milgauss history and meaning of its name, fate brought us together. I bought it in 2015, and still admire its beauty.
I bought a fake one to see if I liked it. It was quite attractive, but the glass faded along with other anomalies. Did the job, and bought a real one for $7200. Today you’ll pay $12,000+. Very happy and satisfied.😃😎👍
It's a very nice piece, I got one new (black dial) from the AD 3 or 4 months ago. Straightforward design and kind of stocky, I think it weighs about 155 g. I liked it from the start but it has grown on me. And, I have noticed, it gets a lot of attention... Jenni doesn't seem to like this model for some reason. I love it!
I had a big budget for my first Rolex.. saved for many years.. the AD showed me multiple models.. then she presented to me the z blue Mille.. I handed over my credit card instantly.. I can look at that dial for extended periods of time and have no idea what time it is.. that’s when you know you purchased the right watch.. thank you Rolex for giving us that z blue dial..
How nice tose that quite a few Milgausses were peoples first Rolex - same for me 🥰 I will NEVERNEVERNEVER sell my Z-Blue marvel, a true Life Companion❣️ PS: bought it via ebay Classifieds / Kleinanzeigen - my first lux watch via eC / eK.... crazy 🙈 But the seller was honest & fair & the watch authentic. Lucky me 😁
When it is "relaunched" I simplest love it. Mainly because I'm a Electrical Engineer and it is a celebration of an era where the electric and magnetic fields are changing the world. The green glass remember me when I used by first time one oscilloscopes, the old ones has a green screen that has similar tint due phosphor on backside. It is not visible but on inside the case back they put the "magnetic field intensity" simbol, what remembers me my electromagnetic classes and when I start to work designing eletric transformers. Besides it represents a lot to me unfortunately the price here in Brazil is prohibitive, it is almost a brand new car! when I save all the money probably it was discontinued by a long time...
I bought my Milgauss about 10 years ago. I went with the black dial green glass. In my opinion, it's the best the combination, allowing the green glass to shine beautifully without being overwhelmed by the dial. I bought it because it's beautiful in a very subtle way, not screaming Rolex. I never like any of my watches to be a focal point. It's a very accurate watch. Maybe I'm lucky, or maybe most of them are so well built to be accurate. Mine gains 1 second per week. I couldn't ask for a more accurate one. It is also an interesting piece. Its lume has two colors. 15, 30 and 45 minute markets are blue and rest, including the hands, are green at night. I guess it's one of those watches you have to own it to better appreciate it. With so many people wear a diver without getting their watches wet, I think I'm ok with the waterproofness of my Milgauss. My divers (the ones I actually wear when swimming in the lake) are Casio blue marlin and G-shock. No big deal if any of them ended up in the bottom of the lake. It's a nice watch, no doubt!
The Z-Blue is easily Rolex’s killer sunray blue dial, but it needs the sunshine to pop! And when it pops with that emerald green crystal it burns a turquoise through aqua marine sparkling hue, like the most beautiful sea under gin clear skies. The crazy bright orange lightening bolt hand is so off the hook for the hyper conservative Rolex mothership it almost makes me laugh out loud. It’s such a charismatic and intriguing piece, sensual curves and yet a bold reassuring heavy sports piece. When this model gets the bullet from the product line future watch collectors will never believe their eyes. Rolex did what?... just a fun summery piece.
Being a Railway Signalling Engineer I had to have this watch so bought the plain black dial version in 2009 and wear it every day. I love how it's unique and creates conversations with people who ask about it. It's a keeper for me but now the black dial is no longer available, it's a good investment too :)
@@alanwayte432 Wait, how's that ridiculous? It's the same for brands like Supreme, LV, Gucci and all the others. Rolex is the same. I can go to Rolex and ask them to print their brand name on a regular rock and people will still go nuts for it. Welcome to the 21st century buddy.
This. The demand simply trickles down. When all other steel sports models have years waiting list or they go for multiple times MSRP, it makes sense that people look towards what else is available from the brand. Particularly when demand is motivated to a large extent by brand recognition.
The only Rolex I would buy just because it’s not at all mainstream and most people have no idea what it is 😁 But I didn’t realise that this would make me a nerd 😅
Bought the Milgauss for sentimental reasons, first it was introduced same year as my introduction to the world. It’s quirkiness reflects the many professions & personalities I encountered in my 43 yr working career beginning in Air Traffic control radar & ending as a MRI Research Engineer. I worked alongside many neurologist, physicists & technicians everyone of them with their unique quirks. Watch design elements: green crystal reminds me of the glass insulators found on 50’s & 60’s power poles, Orange indices resemble the color code bands on resistors. Lightning bolt needs no explanation. It’s a keeper in my collection.
I believe that among the entire Rolex lineup, there are only two models that show that the company is still able to innovate and take risks; the Milgauss and the Skydweller. Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad to encourage such adventurous undertakings when done right.
I've had the black/green Milgauss for 8 years now and love lots of things about it, I love the design and colours and it does make me smile every time I look at it. The only thing that has made me tempted to sell in recent years is the abundance of polished surfaces, especially the centre link on the bracelet. You can wear all day every day for sure but be ready to pick up lots of scratches. I had it serviced recently and it looks pristine which makes me want to wear it all the time less in a way. Just need to get some marks back then all will be ok :)
The Milgauss is a beautiful watch. Plus, it's a minimalist watch (not even a date complication) that doesn't look like one. Rolex's are out of my budget range currently (Orients are my speed), but I do wear a fairly faithful-looking Milgauss homage from time to time hoping I'll win the lottery one day and maybe get the real thing.
The Rolex Milgauss blue face green glass is one of the most beautiful Rolex watches ever. One of the most interesting and beautiful watches of any brand.
Great vid Jenni and very informative, I am one of those people who is a fan of the Milgauss. I began with 116400 black dial back in 2011 , then had the inch for green glass so got GV black dial in 2017 and now very recently the Z Blue from my AD , 10 years of experiencing this model and I am mesmerised by the Z Blue , its beautiful and a keeper for the collection.
Love my Air-King. I have a Batman Jubilee but wear the Air-King 99% of the time. Same as a Milgauss but cheaper. No lightening bolt. (I thought is was slightly larger but same size.)
I love this watch for the design choices that when taken separately are weird, e.g., green sapphire crystal, lightning bolt seconds hand, and multicolor indices. I also like that it's built like a tank. Take all these details together and you have a design that is a leap of faith and Rolex goodness. Who says the Crown only makes boring watches? Thanks Jenni, thumbs up for you and please review the Air King before it goes away!
I only recently got really into watches, so this was the first time I've seen this watch, and I gotta say, for some reason I love it! The white dial version with the orange lightning bolt just totally catches me. I totally could see it on a crazy scientist from some 80s movie a la Doc Brown. But even though I really like the style, I personally still wouldn't spend 10 grand on it.
@@vianouche1 Some serious scientists like solar quartz watches, others like the Milgauss. I've got both. I think being a Milgauss owner has to not care about what other people think. If you care about the opinion of triniboy05 and vian11, this watch is not for you.
@@omar1818 lol so if you don’t like the watch, it’s solely because you’re worried about other’s opinions? Not because of anything I mentioned/personal preference?
Absolutely true. But still some bloggers push it telling us it will the new paul newman. Nonsense. The only people buy it are those who can’t get anything else in steel and hope to make a deal later.
Can't get it in Germany from an AD yet. Not Munich, not Regensburg. At one AD there are two in the display window. Still no way. I was saving money for years to get it and there is no way to buy it for retail. The "hate" is not real. It's still as hard to get as all the other steel sport Rolex watches.
The Milgauss is frickin' great! The OG Milgauss (ref. 6543) is in my top 3 Rolex ref's of all time and the current black dial/green crystal variant (ref 116400GV) is ᴜ̈ʙᴇʀ cool. Given the choice between a Subby and the Milgauss? I'd go the latter in a ʜᴇᴀʀᴛ ʙᴇᴀᴛ. Granted, I'd prefer more brushed surfaces, but it works. I'm a tall guy with an 8“ wrist and it wears surprisingly well on me. Much more subdued than I expected. In fact, I feared the amount of polish and the colour play on the dial would make it wear like a bit of a flex. But compared to a ceramic Daytona or even a ceramic Pepsi GMT, this guy's a demur wallflower! It's a very cool watch.
@@joaomendes2454 Perhaps proof is in order. Your comment is the first ever, from TH-cam, to arrive in my Junk folder. We must conclude that, The Cosmos Has Spoken!
I liked the black dial better, so that's what I have. But if I ever decide I can own TWO Milgauss examples, I'll definitely pick up a Z-blue. They are beautiful.
The feeling I have is that people buy this because then "atlesst I can say I have a Rolex" and then sort of 'made it cool', for some collectors or buyers
Love for a watch grows with the time it spends on your wrist. Steel sports Rolex are hard to acquire and really expensive. Probably this gives the Milgauss an opportunity to be owned and loved and definitely gets my vote. The quirky look is a bonus. I could not buy a sub or a GMT so I took an Omega SMP Diver 300. Looking back no regrets. Saved money and got a super watch with amazing features for everyday use. Not in the Rolex line anymore :)
Now, back in the 50's there was the original Milgauss Ref. 6541, now that was a stunner! Good article by Haute Time on it. Not sure about this iteration, it's just a little too... out there, such a departure from what it was. Time & Tide have an article as well about Monochrome's Rolex predictions... And that one included a mock-up of what could be a proper nod to the early Milgauss if released present day. I'm of the opinion they should definitely do that! I'm not too big of a fan of any other Rolex watches, but that one... now: wow!
👍’s up for your review Jenni. In the last 4 years I’ve focused on the ‘hard to get’ current Rolex steel Professional models. I’ve always liked the Milgauss white dial and viewed many TH-cam reviews/monitored the pre-owned market looking for the right example to add to my collection. I’ve just purchased a 2008 unworn, stickered, box/papers+original receipt that was kept in a safe by the original purchaser - an absolute beauty for🇬🇧£8,200🤩
Milgauss matches omega, they just do not advertise it due to keeping with the name. Hodinkee tested against a magnet up to around 5k gauss and both watches had no problems. Rolex could withstand one milgauss on the original model, the new much more.
@@enth1980 came to the comments looking for this. I’d go a step further and say that any modern watch with a silicone hairspring has more than sufficient magnetic resistance for just about anyone who isn’t hanging out around MRI machines all day. And hell, even if my watches become magnetized, my watchmaker is happy to demagnetize them for free.
Just received the call from the big smoke big dept store... I think it looks a really interesting watch with catch me at a certain angle green crystal luminescence that beams out to the owner or viewer as far as I'm aware ?..... truly unique.
Everyone: How much is 1000 Gauss? Engineer: You can put it on one of the magnet you have on your fridge and it still ticks. As long as it‘s not one of those super-strong ones. Then you need an Omega or Zenith. And a demagnetizer.
@Kit Johnson There are a few issues with your comment. First of all, it is >15,000 guass because Omega couldn't measure higher than that. Also, the twenty years comment is kind of flawed. Which peasant doesn't service their mechanical watch for 20 years?
@Kit Johnson little rolex fanboy can't accept the fact that they're antimagnetic watch is a scam. Much better to get an omega if you need an antimagnetic watch.
@Kit Johnson I own a Daytona, Pre ceramic no date sub and a datejust. I also own an Omega Planet Ocean, which has a coaxial movement far superior to the milgauss in terms of magnetism. Since I work in laboratories with machines emiting high levels of magnetism, the Milgauss is simply not enough, its enough to resist a fridge magnet but not much more. Thats why I wear my Omega to work. But keep crying, you bought the worst steel watch rolex have made in the last 20 years
@Kit Johnson lol, very mature. Theres no way to defend the milgauss in it's current state. Just the runt of the litter everyone flocks to when they cant get any steel model they actually want at the AD. And I dont know about you, but I'm sensible enough to get my watches serviced on time. Fact remains that Omega's movement is more anti-magnetic than your anti-magnetic purpose watch.
Milgauss is just a name. Rolex does not publish its magnetic gauss resistance, and the assumption that it’s only 1000 is in fact false. Many suspect it to exceed Omega’s resistance.
The owner's manual for my 116400GV says "The Rolex Milgauss was designed to meet the demands of the scientific community, and is capable of withstanding magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss."
I am a woman with the same size wrist as you, and I have worn my Milgauss with the white dial and orange "Harry Potter" lightning bolt as my daily driver for seven years now. It is that second hand that does it for me every "time", makes me happy, makes me think of my kids, of being a kid, of magic. It looked good back in the good old days when I would get dressed up for a wedding or gala and have it be the only thing on my left arm, and looks amazing with my new sweatsuit uniform of the past year.
Not a Rolex fan, but I do appreciate the Milgauss-esp. the black dial. Omega all day for me for 15,000 gauss resistance making its way through the product line. Enjoyable video, as always, Jenni! Thanks for the work you put into it. 🙏
I got one with the black dial in 2010 and still love it. Thanks for this review - I think for the engineers who actually buy this thing, the quirkiness and the Faraday cage is by far the biggest attraction
it's only gotten popular because Rolex fanboys are desperate for stainless steel Rolex watches, so they're shifting focus to available lines. Same with Tudor--benefiting from the shortage in their older sister brand.
I've always enjoyed the Milgauss. Its unique and has more personality than something like an Explorer. I personally think its a little too out there to be my only Rolex, but for collectors I think its a must have
Love the research and background on the model, well summarized! The Milgauss is not for me, but I've seen it in person and I think it peaks much more interest on first glance compared to the "usual" Rolex models. I appreciate that the black dial version is so colorful!
I love my blue-dial Milgauss. If it gives off a "weird kid vibe", so be it. I do wish your video spent a little more time on the techie aspects -- Farraday cage, etc. Nice video!
The z-blue one really pops with the green tint! I actually really like it . But I think I might like it more if it had more brushed and less polished but idk.
I have the Z Blue. Of all my Rolexes, it gets the most attention and comments. Have not had a single negative comment on it. Personally, I love the orange lightning second hand and the way the dial catches the light. You can never know for certain if it is blue or green. I absolutely love it.
@@jessjc2108 if you’re buying Rolex’s for 1,000, please tell me where so I can get one too. And come to think of it, if you’re paying 15,000 for an omega, you’re doing it wrong. I recently bought a planet ocean with the silicon hairspring for 3,500.
Love both colors, the white one is sweet, but like the greenish black one, I don't understand the former dislike. I happen to like the Explorer's and Milgauss watches the best from Rolex, and it isn't a money issue, I just like them, maybe because they're different. The lightening bolt second hand is great, adds some fun to the watch without going over the top.
What I do honestly like from the Milgauss (at least the Z-Blue with the green cristal) is that it’s almost impossible to fake and get the right green tinted sapphire… submariners, Daytona’s and GMT Master’s are been faked (in a fantastic way) but not this babe … thinking to get it ASAP
First rolex I bought in 2016. I love it. I was attracted back then when I saw it on magazine and on AD displayed window. I bought the black one like showing on video. It looks very beautiful under sunlight and the green glass is amazing 😉 and I will keep it and pass to my son, generation to generation 😊
I am a student of 21 and since i saw the milgauss this has became a priority for me in Rolex. Or you can say a grail which will be very much easy to get.
I actually like the modern versions of the Milgauss and I in fact own a discontinued white dial model. It's so "un-Rolex" ~ quirky and with risky design that surely attracts some of us while turning off many. Cheers!
Love my Zblue, And it’s the first watch of mine my wife loves which really surprised me. I can appreciate it’s a marmite watch mainly I think down to the green crystal. But the blue dial is mesmerising, but a nightmare to take a photo of 😊
The Milgauss looks so good. It already is my favorite Rolex piece, but knowing the history of it makes me want to get one. Seems like I can't miss out on having one being a med lab scientist myself. 😯😯😯
I'm an ER nurse, and probably wouldn't wear a Rolex or Omega to work for safety issues. I wear my Sinn U50 and Capt WIllard Seiko (Especially on Seiko Sunday). With all the monitors defibs and other medical electronics, it would work, or toss a rubber/silicon strap on my Omega Aqua Terra. Still at work, like a bracelet, easier to clean and keep clean.
@@VersedNJ the lab is a bit less risky for watches I guess, I'd be more afraid of bumping into random corners where I work. Though I wouldn't wear a Rolex too often to work, probably like once a week or something. Looking for something I can use more often without looking too gaudy (just the Rolex name on the dial seems too excessive due to brand recognition), and my current candidates are a Sinn 104, Aqua Terra, or a Tudor BB Red. But now I'm tempted to increase the budget to get a Milgauss, which is very counter-intuitive.
My Z-Blue is my lowest priced Rolex and at the same time my favourite and most frequently worn. Two years ago I passed up on buying a white dial model for just over £5,000, as I wasn't sure that I liked it that much. Since then it has grown on me, but the price has sky-rocketed!
It‘s very cool and doesn‘t look like this for fashion reasons (unlike some modern Omegas). The case will be thicker because of the shielding inside, so that‘s fine. It is a bit eccentric, sure. But I‘d rather stand out from the crowd with that lightning bolt seconds hand than lots of gold.
Another great review Jenni 👏👏👏. I think it’s an interesting piece but one you need to spend time with, unfortunately we never get that opportunity. I do like the Z-Blue 👌
Super case, sunburst Z-Blue dial, and green sapphire crystal make this a really fun watch to wear and gaze into. It definitely has bling because of the polished case and center links which I really like. A $9,000 watch should have some bling. The Super case is $$! The white gold hour markers, bezel, and white gold Rolex coronet are awesome. I love the coronet at 12 o'clock, it's the crown on top of the amazing dial!
It's always been my second favorite. Explorer I which I wear every day being my number one but I would have liked to have the foresight to buy a Millguas before they started to go up. I have always wanted one.
The Milgauss especially the black dial with green crystal is the coolest Rolex model and fortunately it's not blingy enough for the typical Rolex guy which has made it more available to the real watch enthusists.
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Now that's German efficiency! quickly spotted and rectified .... )) and yeah that's not a watch I'd wear... not an attractive watch...
Sounds great! Can you make a comparison/battle of the Antimagnets on one of your channel? A magnet from a fridge, two stronger ones. Which watch resists all when you place them on the magnets?
I love it, nice report,(Ali from Algeria in North Africa)
Hello Jenni! Awesome videos and reviews. How about a review on Breitling Aerospace EVO models, and the Breitling 79 Quartz Movement?
Hi I have to ask you about Patek Philippe Nautilus,I watched your video and please tell me where I can find exactly same super clone
Every time I considered buying my first Rolex, my eyes were always drawn to the Milgauss in the display case. I loved the fact it was different and stood out from other Rolex designs. Being a doctor and a science guy, it was my obvious choice when I finally took the plunge. Only after I purchased the watch did I find out about the Milgauss history and meaning of its name, fate brought us together. I bought it in 2015, and still admire its beauty.
Im so so jealous of you🙃
Just pray to God that he gives me the power to afford it.
I will buy it🔥
Doctor also and I absolutely love this watch. Even considering getting a black dial since the green sapphire really pops in that one.
Me too, there is something so attractive about it
Just bought one, lovely watch, without the bs that goes with the subs and Daytona’s
I bought a fake one to see if I liked it. It was quite attractive, but the glass faded along with other anomalies. Did the job, and bought a real one for $7200. Today you’ll pay $12,000+. Very happy and satisfied.😃😎👍
The Milgauss is actually my Rolex grail, take away value and its what I'd take over the entire line.
Same. I have a parnis rip off and i love it!
It's a very nice piece, I got one new (black dial) from the AD 3 or 4 months ago. Straightforward design and kind of stocky, I think it weighs about 155 g. I liked it from the start but it has grown on me. And, I have noticed, it gets a lot of attention... Jenni doesn't seem to like this model for some reason. I love it!
Same as after dreaming about a millgauss z blue for 5 years I’ve finally saved up enough to order from ad
Me too
@@multipl3 Would you happen to know how much your Parnis weighs? I'm curious about one but I can't seem to find any reviews that talk about weight.
I had a big budget for my first Rolex.. saved for many years.. the AD showed me multiple models.. then she presented to me the z blue Mille.. I handed over my credit card instantly.. I can look at that dial for extended periods of time and have no idea what time it is.. that’s when you know you purchased the right watch.. thank you Rolex for giving us that z blue dial..
I’m with you. Love my Z-blue. Was my first Rolex, and I doubt I would’ve gotten into Rolex were it not for the existence of the Z-blue.
My z-blue Milgausse is my first Rolex and having it for a year now I’m still in love with it.
How nice tose that quite a few Milgausses were peoples first Rolex - same for me 🥰
I will NEVERNEVERNEVER sell my Z-Blue marvel, a true Life Companion❣️
PS: bought it via ebay Classifieds / Kleinanzeigen - my first lux watch via eC / eK.... crazy 🙈
But the seller was honest & fair & the watch authentic. Lucky me 😁
I've always loved the Milgauss. Green glass over blue dial is just perfect.
I completely agree with you mate. It's just the way to go.
100% I love that watch!
Wearing mine now, always makes me smile. I like the fact that not everybody likes it!
I like the fact that you like that nobody likes it. Go left where everyone else goes right. Kudos
Not special at all, I just don’t necessarily like to always follow the crowd.
@@MT-kx2uc whatt??
Exactly. I like it too when it’s a bit out there and not for everyone. Slightly eccentric is more interesting
@@vianouche1 I mean owning an niche/unique watch from a renowned watch is pretty cool.
I wouldn’t buy an electric car because everyone does.
When it is "relaunched" I simplest love it. Mainly because I'm a Electrical Engineer and it is a celebration of an era where the electric and magnetic fields are changing the world. The green glass remember me when I used by first time one oscilloscopes, the old ones has a green screen that has similar tint due phosphor on backside. It is not visible but on inside the case back they put the "magnetic field intensity" simbol, what remembers me my electromagnetic classes and when I start to work designing eletric transformers.
Besides it represents a lot to me unfortunately the price here in Brazil is prohibitive, it is almost a brand new car! when I save all the money probably it was discontinued by a long time...
I bought my Milgauss about 10 years ago. I went with the black dial green glass. In my opinion, it's the best the combination, allowing the green glass to shine beautifully without being overwhelmed by the dial. I bought it because it's beautiful in a very subtle way, not screaming Rolex. I never like any of my watches to be a focal point. It's a very accurate watch. Maybe I'm lucky, or maybe most of them are so well built to be accurate. Mine gains 1 second per week. I couldn't ask for a more accurate one. It is also an interesting piece. Its lume has two colors. 15, 30 and 45 minute markets are blue and rest, including the hands, are green at night. I guess it's one of those watches you have to own it to better appreciate it. With so many people wear a diver without getting their watches wet, I think I'm ok with the waterproofness of my Milgauss. My divers (the ones I actually wear when swimming in the lake) are Casio blue marlin and G-shock. No big deal if any of them ended up in the bottom of the lake. It's a nice watch, no doubt!
The Z-Blue is easily Rolex’s killer sunray blue dial, but it needs the sunshine to pop! And when it pops with that emerald green crystal it burns a turquoise through aqua marine sparkling hue, like the most beautiful sea under gin clear skies. The crazy bright orange lightening bolt hand is so off the hook for the hyper conservative Rolex mothership it almost makes me laugh out loud. It’s such a charismatic and intriguing piece, sensual curves and yet a bold reassuring heavy sports piece. When this model gets the bullet from the product line future watch collectors will never believe their eyes. Rolex did what?... just a fun summery piece.
2 years ago, I wanted a Milgauss. I still want one.
they should award you for this comment
@@marryalen6286😂😂😂😂😂
Being a Railway Signalling Engineer I had to have this watch so bought the plain black dial version in 2009 and wear it every day. I love how it's unique and creates conversations with people who ask about it. It's a keeper for me but now the black dial is no longer available, it's a good investment too :)
Forget Supreme, at this point people would beat each other up to have the privilege to buy a guilded brick with Rolex written on it.
Ridiculous comment
@@alanwayte432
You haven't seen to which lenghts some go...
@Alan Wayte pompous
@@alanwayte432 Wait, how's that ridiculous? It's the same for brands like Supreme, LV, Gucci and all the others. Rolex is the same. I can go to Rolex and ask them to print their brand name on a regular rock and people will still go nuts for it.
Welcome to the 21st century buddy.
This. The demand simply trickles down. When all other steel sports models have years waiting list or they go for multiple times MSRP, it makes sense that people look towards what else is available from the brand. Particularly when demand is motivated to a large extent by brand recognition.
The only Rolex I would buy just because it’s not at all mainstream and most people have no idea what it is 😁 But I didn’t realise that this would make me a nerd 😅
@@vianouche1 I don’t want to be different from the rest but it’s true that I don’t want to have the Submariner (or Speedmaster) that “everybody” has 😉
Bought the Milgauss for sentimental reasons, first it was introduced same year as my introduction to the world. It’s quirkiness reflects the many professions & personalities I encountered in my 43 yr working career beginning in Air Traffic control radar & ending as a MRI Research Engineer. I worked alongside many neurologist, physicists & technicians everyone of them with their unique quirks. Watch design elements: green crystal reminds me of the glass insulators found on 50’s & 60’s power poles, Orange indices resemble the color code bands on resistors. Lightning bolt needs no explanation. It’s a keeper in my collection.
I believe that among the entire Rolex lineup, there are only two models that show that the company is still able to innovate and take risks; the Milgauss and the Skydweller. Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad to encourage such adventurous undertakings when done right.
Fittingly my two favourite Rolexes
Probably the only Rolex I’d buy.
I've had the black/green Milgauss for 8 years now and love lots of things about it, I love the design and colours and it does make me smile every time I look at it. The only thing that has made me tempted to sell in recent years is the abundance of polished surfaces, especially the centre link on the bracelet. You can wear all day every day for sure but be ready to pick up lots of scratches. I had it serviced recently and it looks pristine which makes me want to wear it all the time less in a way. Just need to get some marks back then all will be ok :)
I like the white dial version.
Naturally it was discontinued.
I like the old Ref. 1019 a real tool watch without bling bling (polished lugs/center links). That's why I think the Air-King is much more beautiful.
The Milgauss is a beautiful watch. Plus, it's a minimalist watch (not even a date complication) that doesn't look like one. Rolex's are out of my budget range currently (Orients are my speed), but I do wear a fairly faithful-looking Milgauss homage from time to time hoping I'll win the lottery one day and maybe get the real thing.
The Rolex Milgauss blue face green glass is one of the most beautiful Rolex watches ever. One of the most interesting and beautiful watches of any brand.
The orange lume on the white dial under macro looks like a cozy wool sweater material.
Like a Harley Shetland!
Funny, I thought the same.... interesting texture 👍
The Milgauss has to be the coolest Rolex watch.. never understood why it is (was?) so under appreciated!!
Great vid Jenni and very informative, I am one of those people who is a fan of the Milgauss. I began with 116400 black dial back in 2011 , then had the inch for green glass so got GV black dial in 2017 and now very recently the Z Blue from my AD , 10 years of experiencing this model and I am mesmerised by the Z Blue , its beautiful and a keeper for the collection.
The current Air-King is definitely the most divisive Rolex model.
Got to be that dog's dinner of the Yachtmaster II, surely?
Love mine (AK) :-)
Agree. A really fugly watch.
Air King is a dog, with the gold 3,6,9 but white minute numerals. Horrible
Love my Air-King. I have a Batman Jubilee but wear the Air-King 99% of the time. Same as a Milgauss but cheaper. No lightening bolt. (I thought is was slightly larger but same size.)
I love this watch for the design choices that when taken separately are weird, e.g., green sapphire crystal, lightning bolt seconds hand, and multicolor indices. I also like that it's built like a tank. Take all these details together and you have a design that is a leap of faith and Rolex goodness. Who says the Crown only makes boring watches? Thanks Jenni, thumbs up for you and please review the Air King before it goes away!
My favourite is the light blue milgauss, the way it shines in the dark 👌🏼
Dont know if anyone does but I call my black gv the Boba Fett. Just love the quirky colour scheme
Oh boy that makes the watch way more interesting
I only recently got really into watches, so this was the first time I've seen this watch, and I gotta say, for some reason I love it! The white dial version with the orange lightning bolt just totally catches me. I totally could see it on a crazy scientist from some 80s movie a la Doc Brown. But even though I really like the style, I personally still wouldn't spend 10 grand on it.
Eh, your opinion will change.
@@triniboy05 Why do you think that?
@@TheMarslMcFly once you start being more picky about dimensions, fit, specifications, etc. you’ll likely realize this one is obnoxious.
@@vianouche1 Some serious scientists like solar quartz watches, others like the Milgauss. I've got both. I think being a Milgauss owner has to not care about what other people think. If you care about the opinion of triniboy05 and vian11, this watch is not for you.
@@omar1818 lol so if you don’t like the watch, it’s solely because you’re worried about other’s opinions? Not because of anything I mentioned/personal preference?
2 years later...nothing has changed.
Absolutely true. But still some bloggers push it telling us it will the new paul newman. Nonsense. The only people buy it are those who can’t get anything else in steel and hope to make a deal later.
@@stefanf9145 Exactly. Those bloggers, vloggers, etc. are just running out of things to say. Just want to be edgy.
@Kit Johnson lol
@Kit Johnson well said sir
Can't get it in Germany from an AD yet. Not Munich, not Regensburg. At one AD there are two in the display window. Still no way. I was saving money for years to get it and there is no way to buy it for retail. The "hate" is not real. It's still as hard to get as all the other steel sport Rolex watches.
The Milgauss is frickin' great!
The OG Milgauss (ref. 6543) is in my top 3 Rolex ref's of all time and the current black dial/green crystal variant (ref 116400GV) is ᴜ̈ʙᴇʀ cool.
Given the choice between a Subby and the Milgauss? I'd go the latter in a ʜᴇᴀʀᴛ ʙᴇᴀᴛ. Granted, I'd prefer more brushed surfaces, but it works. I'm a tall guy with an 8“ wrist and it wears surprisingly well on me. Much more subdued than I expected. In fact, I feared the amount of polish and the colour play on the dial would make it wear like a bit of a flex. But compared to a ceramic Daytona or even a ceramic Pepsi GMT, this guy's a demur wallflower!
It's a very cool watch.
Z-blue is the only Milgauss. Transcendent.
Wrong. Maybe for you
@@joaomendes2454 Perhaps proof is in order. Your comment is the first ever, from TH-cam, to arrive in my Junk folder. We must conclude that, The Cosmos Has Spoken!
Grow up a little bit.
I liked the black dial better, so that's what I have. But if I ever decide I can own TWO Milgauss examples, I'll definitely pick up a Z-blue. They are beautiful.
The Rolex Milgauss (Z Blue) is one of the most beautiful and unique Rolex there is. I love it.
The feeling I have is that people buy this because then "atlesst I can say I have a Rolex" and then sort of 'made it cool', for some collectors or buyers
No I think people actually like the design or worked in engineering or science.
@@philchickenfingers1190 yep that’s what happened with me plus I actually like the design, the dial (z blue) is amazing in the sun ☀️
I don’t know if spending over €8000 just to say you have a Rolex makes sense when there is plenty of cheaper models that are easier to obtain🤷🏻♂️
@@vianouche1 you don’t have a point. You’re just talking shit about ppl that like the Milgauss
@@vianouche1 maybe they don’t pretend to like it, they actually think it’s a great watch. You ever think of that einstein
Love for a watch grows with the time it spends on your wrist. Steel sports Rolex are hard to acquire and really expensive. Probably this gives the Milgauss an opportunity to be owned and loved and definitely gets my vote. The quirky look is a bonus.
I could not buy a sub or a GMT so I took an Omega SMP Diver 300. Looking back no regrets. Saved money and got a super watch with amazing features for everyday use.
Not in the Rolex line anymore :)
Now, back in the 50's there was the original Milgauss Ref. 6541, now that was a stunner! Good article by Haute Time on it.
Not sure about this iteration, it's just a little too... out there, such a departure from what it was.
Time & Tide have an article as well about Monochrome's Rolex predictions... And that one included a mock-up of what could be a proper nod to the early Milgauss if released present day. I'm of the opinion they should definitely do that! I'm not too big of a fan of any other Rolex watches, but that one... now: wow!
👍’s up for your review Jenni. In the last 4 years I’ve focused on the ‘hard to get’ current Rolex steel Professional models. I’ve always liked the Milgauss white dial and viewed many TH-cam reviews/monitored the pre-owned market looking for the right example to add to my collection. I’ve just purchased a 2008 unworn, stickered, box/papers+original receipt that was kept in a safe by the original purchaser - an absolute beauty for🇬🇧£8,200🤩
The Omega still has better magnetic protection at 15,000 Gauss.
Omega basically does everything better than Rolex besides marketing.
Yes, but most Rolex buyers don’t care.
Milgauss matches omega, they just do not advertise it due to keeping with the name. Hodinkee tested against a magnet up to around 5k gauss and both watches had no problems. Rolex could withstand one milgauss on the original model, the new much more.
Then buy Omega, no one gives a shit!
@@enth1980 came to the comments looking for this. I’d go a step further and say that any modern watch with a silicone hairspring has more than sufficient magnetic resistance for just about anyone who isn’t hanging out around MRI machines all day. And hell, even if my watches become magnetized, my watchmaker is happy to demagnetize them for free.
Still my favourite Rolex with that green sapphire and brings a smile everyday. back in 2007-8, the GV had a long wait times
Love the z blue, Rolex being different and quirky 👍, also Tim Mossos favourite Rolex 🤙
Just received the call from the big smoke big dept store... I think it looks a really interesting watch with catch me at a certain angle green crystal luminescence that beams out to the owner or viewer as far as I'm aware ?..... truly unique.
Everyone: How much is 1000 Gauss?
Engineer: You can put it on one of the magnet you have on your fridge and it still ticks. As long as it‘s not one of those super-strong ones. Then you need an Omega or Zenith. And a demagnetizer.
@Kit Johnson there are no probablys with omega. 15k gauss stated and delivered.
@Kit Johnson There are a few issues with your comment. First of all, it is >15,000 guass because Omega couldn't measure higher than that. Also, the twenty years comment is kind of flawed. Which peasant doesn't service their mechanical watch for 20 years?
@Kit Johnson little rolex fanboy can't accept the fact that they're antimagnetic watch is a scam. Much better to get an omega if you need an antimagnetic watch.
@Kit Johnson I own a Daytona, Pre ceramic no date sub and a datejust. I also own an Omega Planet Ocean, which has a coaxial movement far superior to the milgauss in terms of magnetism. Since I work in laboratories with machines emiting high levels of magnetism, the Milgauss is simply not enough, its enough to resist a fridge magnet but not much more. Thats why I wear my Omega to work. But keep crying, you bought the worst steel watch rolex have made in the last 20 years
@Kit Johnson lol, very mature. Theres no way to defend the milgauss in it's current state. Just the runt of the litter everyone flocks to when they cant get any steel model they actually want at the AD.
And I dont know about you, but I'm sensible enough to get my watches serviced on time. Fact remains that Omega's movement is more anti-magnetic than your anti-magnetic purpose watch.
I love the one with the blue dial and green tinted crystal.
Milgauss is just a name. Rolex does not publish its magnetic gauss resistance, and the assumption that it’s only 1000 is in fact false. Many suspect it to exceed Omega’s resistance.
The owner's manual for my 116400GV says "The Rolex Milgauss was designed to meet the demands of the scientific community, and is capable of withstanding magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss."
I'm crazy about the blue dial version but just on a matter of principal I refuse to pay over retail.
It’s the most gorgeous watch I have ever owned
I am a woman with the same size wrist as you, and I have worn my Milgauss with the white dial and orange "Harry Potter" lightning bolt as my daily driver for seven years now. It is that second hand that does it for me every "time", makes me happy, makes me think of my kids, of being a kid, of magic. It looked good back in the good old days when I would get dressed up for a wedding or gala and have it be the only thing on my left arm, and looks amazing with my new sweatsuit uniform of the past year.
Love the Milgauss, I have the white dial model, love the way the orange pops on the macaroon white dial. Thanks for an awesome video 👍
Not a Rolex fan, but I do appreciate the Milgauss-esp. the black dial. Omega all day for me for 15,000 gauss resistance making its way through the product line. Enjoyable video, as always, Jenni! Thanks for the work you put into it. 🙏
At first glance I thought it was a new green dial instead of black and it was gorgeous! Blame my eyes but now i can't unsee it, i want it!!
I got one with the black dial in 2010 and still love it. Thanks for this review - I think for the engineers who actually buy this thing, the quirkiness and the Faraday cage is by far the biggest attraction
it's only gotten popular because Rolex fanboys are desperate for stainless steel Rolex watches, so they're shifting focus to available lines. Same with Tudor--benefiting from the shortage in their older sister brand.
I've always enjoyed the Milgauss. Its unique and has more personality than something like an Explorer. I personally think its a little too out there to be my only Rolex, but for collectors I think its a must have
Black dial, orange quarters, green glass and the lightening second hand. Superb.
That's actually the only Rolex I would ever buy, and I will.
I have love the Milgaus the moment i saw it😍
I love the black with the green glass.
One of my favorite Rolex designs because of its differences
Love the research and background on the model, well summarized! The Milgauss is not for me, but I've seen it in person and I think it peaks much more interest on first glance compared to the "usual" Rolex models. I appreciate that the black dial version is so colorful!
I love my blue-dial Milgauss. If it gives off a "weird kid vibe", so be it. I do wish your video spent a little more time on the techie aspects -- Farraday cage, etc. Nice video!
The z-blue one really pops with the green tint! I actually really like it . But I think I might like it more if it had more brushed and less polished but idk.
That seconds hand is probably my favorite of all time, it reminds me of Zeus and Greek mythology as a whole.
I have the Z Blue. Of all my Rolexes, it gets the most attention and comments. Have not had a single negative comment on it. Personally, I love the orange lightning second hand and the way the dial catches the light. You can never know for certain if it is blue or green. I absolutely love it.
Z-blue owner here too. Awesome watch which has to share wrist time with my black dial Explorer II
Funny how modern omegas have much better magnetic resistance than the milgauss😄
...and more personality!
1000 rolex vs 15 000 oméga ......
@@jessjc2108 if you’re buying Rolex’s for 1,000, please tell me where so I can get one too. And come to think of it, if you’re paying 15,000 for an omega, you’re doing it wrong. I recently bought a planet ocean with the silicon hairspring for 3,500.
And more ability to release gas on demand
@@alfrede.neuman9082 The comment is referring magnetic resistance of 1000 gauss for Rolex and 15000 gauss for Omega, not the price.
Love both colors, the white one is sweet, but like the greenish black one, I don't understand the former dislike. I happen to like the Explorer's and Milgauss watches the best from Rolex, and it isn't a money issue, I just like them, maybe because they're different. The lightening bolt second hand is great, adds some fun to the watch without going over the top.
Z-blue milguass is my grail. Only Rolex I truly love. It’s different and just cool looking.
I absolutely move the current blue dial Milguass.
This is the first Rolex that I want
Do I want one? Yes. I love the Blue dial one. I'll be working around high magnetism, so maybe in the future.
@@vianouche1 That's true. I'm just not been on most white dials, and love blue ones. Something will come out eventually.
The green sapphire crystal is mesmerizing! Throw in a splash of orange and a lightening bolt.....and you’ve got a real unique time piece.
You really should have tried to have the Z blue for this review...it’s clearly the best version🤓👍🏻
Nope your wrong
@@alanwayte432 which do you think is better? The black is good too
What I do honestly like from the Milgauss (at least the Z-Blue with the green cristal) is that it’s almost impossible to fake and get the right green tinted sapphire… submariners, Daytona’s and GMT Master’s are been faked (in a fantastic way) but not this babe … thinking to get it ASAP
First rolex I bought in 2016. I love it. I was attracted back then when I saw it on magazine and on AD displayed window. I bought the black one like showing on video. It looks very beautiful under sunlight and the green glass is amazing 😉 and I will keep it and pass to my son, generation to generation 😊
You have a great and unique perspective on watch collecting and trends that I don't see from other channels. Fantastic criticism and commentary
Milgauss is the only Rolex I want...but well, I am a physicist.
Ok, sky-dweller is cool too
I am a student of 21 and since i saw the milgauss this has became a priority for me in Rolex.
Or you can say a grail which will be very much easy to get.
I like it because it’s quirky and has more personality than most of their other watches
I actually like the modern versions of the Milgauss and I in fact own a discontinued white dial model. It's so "un-Rolex" ~ quirky and with risky design that surely attracts some of us while turning off many. Cheers!
Love my Zblue, And it’s the first watch of mine my wife loves which really surprised me.
I can appreciate it’s a marmite watch mainly I think down to the green crystal.
But the blue dial is mesmerising, but a nightmare to take a photo of 😊
Just got mine!
The Milgauss looks so good. It already is my favorite Rolex piece, but knowing the history of it makes me want to get one. Seems like I can't miss out on having one being a med lab scientist myself. 😯😯😯
I'm an ER nurse, and probably wouldn't wear a Rolex or Omega to work for safety issues. I wear my Sinn U50 and Capt WIllard Seiko (Especially on Seiko Sunday). With all the monitors defibs and other medical electronics, it would work, or toss a rubber/silicon strap on my Omega Aqua Terra. Still at work, like a bracelet, easier to clean and keep clean.
@@VersedNJ the lab is a bit less risky for watches I guess, I'd be more afraid of bumping into random corners where I work. Though I wouldn't wear a Rolex too often to work, probably like once a week or something.
Looking for something I can use more often without looking too gaudy (just the Rolex name on the dial seems too excessive due to brand recognition), and my current candidates are a Sinn 104, Aqua Terra, or a Tudor BB Red. But now I'm tempted to increase the budget to get a Milgauss, which is very counter-intuitive.
My favorite Rolex, and the one my wife gave me for our 20th anniversary.
Great video by the way.
The Milgauss is one of a few Rolex that appeals to me from the design standpoint (in fact, I'm using a photo of one for my Windows desktop).
I'm not a Rolex fan, but I liked the lightning bolt seconds hand, and like the Millegauss
I have the z-blue and love it.
My Z-Blue is my lowest priced Rolex and at the same time my favourite and most frequently worn. Two years ago I passed up on buying a white dial model for just over £5,000, as I wasn't sure that I liked it that much. Since then it has grown on me, but the price has sky-rocketed!
I love the Milgauss. That's not a sentiment I often feel towards Rolex pieces
I love the Rolex Milgauss especially the black or blue with green sapphire crystal. Great vlog Elle. Thanks
It‘s very cool and doesn‘t look like this for fashion reasons (unlike some modern Omegas). The case will be thicker because of the shielding inside, so that‘s fine. It is a bit eccentric, sure. But I‘d rather stand out from the crowd with that lightning bolt seconds hand than lots of gold.
That the sheep now crave this one, too, doesn’t make it any better looking, IMHO (same goes for the Airking) 😉
I Prefer this over the air king
Absolutely ridiculous comment in respect of this watch
Ohhh, I love the aesthetics of this watch. It is just so cool.
Another great review Jenni 👏👏👏. I think it’s an interesting piece but one you need to spend time with, unfortunately we never get that opportunity. I do like the Z-Blue 👌
Super case, sunburst Z-Blue dial, and green sapphire crystal make this a really fun watch to wear and gaze into. It definitely has bling because of the polished case and center links which I really like. A $9,000 watch should have some bling. The Super case is $$! The white gold hour markers, bezel, and white gold Rolex coronet are awesome. I love the coronet at 12 o'clock, it's the crown on top of the amazing dial!
I have the white dial version and I absolutely love it!
Finally got mines a week ago haven’t taken it off yet! Read some article saying that it can possibly become worth 30k in a few years!
Coolest Rolex ever 👍🏻
The black dial Milgauss is my favorite Rolex, hands down.
I can’t ever see myself owning a Milgauss - but I’m glad that it exists........
Because it is so very different! And after all, “variety is the spice of life”.....
It's the "anti bling" Rolex for sure! If you like quirky more than flashy you'll love this every day driver.
It’s my first Rolex the one with the green tinting. Takes time to grow on me. But still love it
It's always been my second favorite. Explorer I which I wear every day being my number one but I would have liked to have the foresight to buy a Millguas before they started to go up. I have always wanted one.
The Milgauss especially the black dial with green crystal is the coolest Rolex model and fortunately it's not blingy enough for the typical Rolex guy which has made it more available to the real watch enthusists.