The ONLY Rolex Left for the Enthusiast.

Evan Rolex haters would have trouble hating the Milgauss. I never understood the Milgauss until I tried this one on my wrist, and it's just a watch that's mastered the art of not giving a Fck.
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[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Here's the REAL thing about Milgauss. I've studied 9000+ digital watchfaces as a big data analyst. It's THE AVERAGE OF ALL THE BEST WATCHES with all these unique colors. You simply love it more than others unconsciously! And so, this design does drive artistry forwards.

[@wittech6116]

Call me weird, but the milgauss is my favorite Rolex. The green crystal is epic.

[@luismasanchez9367]

Same here, recently ordered the black dial one

[@Saucebawss]

💯 agree

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

So weird and cool 😎

[@Saucebawss]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial this is the only Rolex I would be remotely interested in actually buying (save a good deal on a vintage or two). Too much baggage and hype otherwise…

[@songoku-jx3cb]

Weird

[@69thPredator]

I worked under a senior MRI field service technician when I first started my career and he wore a milgauss. He was extremely quirky and had been fixing these things longer than I had been alive. Even though most MRI systems are in the 1.5-3 Tesla range which far surpasses the anti magnetism of the milgauss, It is tool watch through and through that I thought was extremely fitting for him.

[@davidesser3347]

Bought a 2023 manufactured Z-Blue dial Milgauss at the official dealer last month, absolutely love this watch! Great video, thanks.

[@c.f.g.2837]

I love it! I have a 20 year old Air King that fits me perfectly but the Milgauss is so eye catching. My biggest issue in getting a Rolex is that once I got a Zenith with the El Primero the Rolex is just not that interesting to me anymore. Well done video on showcasing the Milgauss!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Zenith, the ultimate Rolex for enthusiasts 😂

[@e3dave744]

It’s a polarising look and definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, personally I’d wear the blue dial, I think it looks great with the green crystal , great vid👌🏻

[@vladimirfloresca2376]

Fun fact on Jan 6 th my son was born at 31 weeks premi and the same day I got the call from my AD offering me the milgauss , I was not able to pick it up the same day you guys understand why but 2 days later I was picking it up , this is the first Rolex I wanted I love the orange accent and I don’t think it is a coincidence that this watch holds the caliber 3131 I was born on a 13 myself and am an engineer by trade with a 63/4 inch wrist this suits me well

[@grahambowes756]

Got my Z-blue in 2016. Remember the days when you could walk into an AD and they had stock. Tried the Submariner at the time, but this spoke to me more.

[@sbultitude-paull303]

I actually daily drive a Milgauss! I was lucky enough to be allocated one as my first Rolex last year - was meant to be for my 40th but arrived a year early; to which I'm thankful as it's now discontinued. Originally wanted the black, but I couldn't knock back the Z-Blue that was allocated to me. I wear it daily as my wife said since it cost that much, I'd better wear it...! Cool video btw, it's great to see the Milly finally getting some recognition. Edit: BTW the 3131 is 28,800vph, so an 8Hz movement not a 4Hz...

[@ricogreenberg]

I love my Milgauss, but I believe it’s now discontinued? It will be interesting if they decide to relaunch a new version, I love that lighting bolt seconds hand.

[@user-mr1nv8te4c]

I have a Z-Blue Milgauss and love it. It's case shape is more rounded than some of the other professional Rolexes and it's all the more comfortable to wear as a result - you just don't notice the slight increase in height over other models. I was originally thinking of getting the subtle black dial/ regular crystal version but then managed to get a Z-Blue for less that RRP (don't hate me) before the markets when mad a few years ago. When light hits the dial from certain angles it's just a fab mix of gorgeous deep blue, orange details and a luminous halo of green - stunning. It's so unconventional and fun; it's the perfect anti-hero Rolex. :)

[@c.f.g.2837]

Congrats on getting such an amazinging watch!

[@shingonextgen6510]

First time seeing your video, and I love it!. You made un hype watch feel more desirable. I might have to try on Milgauss now. Keep on good work brother!!!

[@gustaff.weldon]

I'm waiting for my z-blue Milgauss over a year now, my AD told me it will still couple months more. I hope they will not discontinue it lest I will never get it... The blue one is the one I fell in love with.

[@watchmedicine7747]

This is the Rolex I love ..Gives me Seattle supersonic vibes …I believe a blacked out version of the model was worn by Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown Seattle episode ….Looked ultra cool …But maybe it was the icon who wore it

[@shiznuts]

My fave Rolex is one of the early 50's Milgauss designs with the Submariner look, the patterned dial, rotating bezel and the red accents. Would be cool if they'd re-release that. I like the modern one somewhat, but I wouldn't want to own one.

[@TheTimelyFocus]

Great video! Excellent shots of the black Milgauss! I have the Z-blue one and it is certainly one of my most worn watches - one of my favorite watches ever in fact.

[@mattchristian1551]

“A party in the wrist!” Love this!! Great video. 👍

[@thomasschneider2286]

Well said, Max. I would put the Explorer on the list as well.

[@juliop5197]

I got the 116400GV. Love iT. Especially now that it's been discontinued.

[@thomashrubecky1663]

Me too… it's feck'n gorgeous!!!

[@andrewfishkin6559]

I’ve had mine (black dial, green crystal) since 2014 and it remains my favorite (and best) watch.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Andrew you are ahead of the times

[@ronpopeil7]

Have had this one for 11 years now. Love it as much now as I did when I got it

[@adama4791]

I love my milgauss, it’s a 2013 that has both chromalight and superluminova. I got it because I work in the electric utilities industry and love the lightning bolt seconds hand

[@michaelfierman3256]

My best friend was looking for his first Rolex a couple of years ago and he told me he was planning on the black dial with clear crystal reference and I was "are you SURE you want your first Rolex to be this quirky watch? And he told me he wanted a Rolex that doesn't look "like a Rolex" and ...he loves it...and I really do too. It fist surprisingly well. Doesn't feel top heavy which definitely surprised me.

[@PAN-km5qk]

I wear my "discreet" Milgauss with clear sapphire and black dial , on a 20MM ORANGE RUBBER STRAP from Shinola ..... I love the combination!!! 😅

[@finesse49]

Radius and ulna are the lower arm bones. The wrist is comprised of 8 bones collectively called carpals. The bumps are the distal ends of the radius and ulna.

[@thegorn]

Cool you schooled him good

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

And the lumbricals attach just distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint 😉

[@Ray.J]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial You all are really going out on a limb.

[@I-Libertine]

Of course they are, duh! 😂

[@Davemac189]

How likely do you guys think it is to see a two tone blue dial skydweller a bit like a bluesy I think would b 🔥

[@Ray.J]

I'm sure I'm in the minority but I have always preferred the look of the older style, smooth bezel Oyster cases. I think the Milgauss ended up in the right place. The colors are quirky and fun and certainly unique. I agree it is a bit thick, but I guess a necessary trade off for having the anti-magnetic properties.

[@m.l.679]

One or the only Rolex sports watch with the coronna à 12? I love the MilGauss, tons of personnality :)

[@mahmoudghoneim8004]

Bought it new being quirky enough to be a Rolex, liked it at first but quickly it went out of rotation, its thickness and the polished center links where a headache, traded it in with an AP ROO and glad I did .

[@tuengsak]

Not sure if this means anything but my local Rolex ADs didn’t get allocated any Milgauss for roughly half a year now.

[@AnaInTh3Sky]

The GV Milgauss is the first watch I fell in LOVE with. I was 20yo in 2010 when I saw one in a cafe and couldn't stop looking at it. It took me 8 years of collecting (and some questionable choices) but I finally got one in 2018 and I added a non GV to the collection last year too! 😅 I will eventually get myself a 1019 ❤

[@cgrist7000]

I approve this message!!!! I’ve always loved it and couldn’t understand the negative reviews

[@daniel_anthony_k]

Didn't Rolex just announce at Watches and Wonders that they were discontinuing the Milgaus?

[@jimlittle5769]

The z-blue Milgauss is the first Rolex I was ever interested in. It is the first one I went after and first one I purchased.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Congrats! Pure sex

[@Number_006]

Thanks for the vid! I agree with you entirely (well, I am still not a fan of the electric bolt seconds hand) but it's still a very handsome watch. And def out of the box (in a subtle way) for Rolex.

[@khoimavlogs5161]

The one that I really like is the whote dial with orange. It look so clean and classy. For me the white dial is the one to get.

[@hugohernandez3651]

I had the Z blue version. I had to part ways with it. It is an absolute beautiful. In the Rolex line up is like the eccentric cousin in a very uptight family...😄

[@Gee_Dub]

I want to daily a blue milgauss as my first rolex. If the day comes I will also pick up a replacement green saphire as I fully intend to scratch and chip it.

[@atlanticrocktimes]

Besides the Explorer 1, this is definitely the one for me! One day, I will buy this watch. After my tax bill...

[@joelsmith9311]

I like it - quick question, is this functionally similar to the Oyster Perpetual and Explorer? I like it!

[@GuyVanderAa]

This is a difficult one. I’m just not a fan of the lightning seconds hand. But I do like it’s a more funky Rolex. As always I would have to see and try it on to make a good decision. Yes, discontinuing it makes it somewhat appealing. 😎

[@TeodoroBrooks]

Did you have some info because at 6:55 you hoped they don't discontinue the watch....

[@bjoernaltmann]

The seconds hand is what makes this watch special.

[@thomashrubecky1663]

Well… it's ONE OF the thingS that make this watch special. That green crystal is (was) unique in the Rolex catalogue as is (was) the Faraday cage. Oh… and so is (was) the Z-Blue dial. The engraved & painted engraving of the case-type, crown & model name is (was) also fairly uncommon amongst Rolex watches. All-in-all it is (was) a pretty damn out-there piece for the normally staid brand. And I absolutely LOVE mine!!!

[@bjoernaltmann]

@@thomashrubecky1663 yes, but because it’s the engineer’s watch I would prefer it with less bling. In London you don’t want that anyway.

[@togo7022]

damn I think the milgauss will become a sought after collectors' piece now that it has been discontinued!

[@torontowatches9709]

Love everything about this watch except the seconds hand. I had a choice between this Milgauss and 42MM Polar at my Rolex AD & chose the Polar instead. Currently looking to add the Milgauss especially since it discontinued and prices came back on earth lol. 5:03 My other watch is a 216334 AZZURO, Absolutely love Rolex watches and their history. My max is 3 watches as a collector truly enjoy wearing my watches daily.

[@tombreakwell8956]

Shame they discontinued the white dial and orange seconds hand - that’s the greatest imo

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

So sexy

[@Dazulolwarrior]

The green sapphire with the OG milgauss bezel is what I want really

[@kristiangustafson4130]

Always been my favourite. With the Air King a distant second.

[@KenChiwo]

Update: Rolex has discontinued the Milguass ... :(

[@JuanDominguez-]

Cool video thanks for sharing that knowledge! 👍

[@panaristiman1243]

Hello Watch People! Great content definitely de Milgauss and The Explorer II are the last Rolex Models consider Tool Watches, Personally own a Explorer II is one of my favorites Watches in my collection

[@Alex_GMan]

That’s definitely my favourite Rolex. It’s on my wish list for sure 😊

[@torontowatches9709]

Love everything about this watch, the seconds hand has not grown on me yet, wish it was just a regular orange seconds hand. I had a choice between this watch and the 216570 Polar, chose the Polar instead, I have a big wrist and the 42 wears like a 40. Currently looking to add the Milgauss especially since it discontinued as a watch

[@BennyLlama]

I got to try one on last month and instantly fell in love. That watch is perfection. Rolex can't discontinue it, at least not until I have mine

[@toddpacker7058]

And it’s gone

[@BennyLlama]

@toddpacker7058 well, I guess I don't need to form a relationship with my local rolex AD anymore.

[@toddpacker7058]

@@BennyLlama buy them Greek and Turkish soaps and offer to prepare their bodies in various ways.

[@zillsburyy1]

the only rolex i considered getting was the airking and they fcked that up

[@NZDave]

I'm considering a Rolex for my 50th (Omega fan boy) and the Milgauss is top of my list. Its a Rolex that says I'm not just buying the brand and I'm hoping that orange dial on the recent teaser drop is the latest iteration

[@calvinchann1996]

I considered a Rolex for my 60th. That idea died quickly after a visit to my, now former, AD. Bought a Cartier Santos instead and now consider almost any brand that isn’t Rolex. Breguet, JLC, Vacheron Constantin are all recent additions. I may consider Rolex when the games end.

[@whywecollectwatches]

Great review Max! The Milgauss is a good looking watch but just like all Rolex watches, WAY out of my budget!

[@michaeljustice4214]

It was my favorite watch growing up and then in 2017 I was able to get one and its my only rolex but its my favorite

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

You have great taste 👌

[@ryanzetzmann8933]

I LOVE my Z-Blue Milgauss and am so glad honestly that it's been discontinued. The beautiful-yet-odd green crystal, the unmistakable orange lightning bolt... I dunno, I'm a 40 year old gamer and I feel like this watch reflects someone kinda nerdy like me, in the best of ways. 😂💯

[@sweeteyereen]

If Milguss gets cancelled, its value will shoot up drastically considering there weren’t many sold. Kinda reminds me Tudor North Flag.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Is the North flag hard to buy these days 🤔

[@slugtoenail]

​@@WatchCrunchOfficial not to my knowledge, but maybe it depends on where you live?

[@DuhcoatahhASMR]

I f’n LOVE the north flag

[@SteveFWatches]

It’s like the Tudor north flag. Once this watch is discontinued and everyone will say “dang I shoulda bought one”

[@thomashrubecky1663]

I did buy one at retail from my AD in Aug of 2022. It's been my daily driver for (nearly) every day since then. About every six to eight weeks I wear my 2022 reference 126234 36mm stainless & white gold DateJust on a jubilee for a week just to make sure it remains in good running condition. I suppose I should do the same for my vintage 1680 Sub from 1977 (on a black leather Everest strap due to the "jangley" original oyster bracelet) but it's just such a pain to set the date… round-and-round she goes… argh! BTW, speaking of oyster bracelets, the one on the Milgauss with it's solid links and machined clasp is simply buttery smooth in its operation. It has a weight that compliments the cased watch. Whilst the whole may be a bit heavy (but only a bit… it's certainly easily handled), it is so well balanced that, once worn on the wrist, it's weight is negligible.

[@I-Libertine]

I love the look, I just wish it were smaller.

[@nickinportland]

The mil is super cool I just wish it had something on the bezel.

[@ViolinistWilliam]

Max, are you sure the Sub no date isn't still for the enthusiast? Fantastic video as always.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Vintage sub all the way 👍

[@grammarboy1318]

What about trying it on a Rubber B or Everest strap, Max? Assuming they make rubber straps for the Milgauss. It really changes the look of a watch, almost feels like another watch.

[@grahambowes756]

I put my Z-blue on the blue Everest rubber strap. Works a treat. And on vacation is fairly anonymous, which is good.

[@perrycadue7615]

Max crunchy we need you to share your scopes zombie watch and plunder products

[@GeorgeBurnett]

RIP the Milgauss...

[@deucecaddy]

I love this reference of the Rolex Milgauss!

[@Dondaddyh]

It’s all about the orange lightening for me 🍊🧡🍊🧡

[@melvsdlp9293]

Love this piece. I just can’t afford a Rolex. But I love your videos

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Loving the white dial Milgauss. But they really need to give it 15000 Gauss to match competition

[@SuperBechti]

Hi Max. You’re right this watch is pretty nice, the Milgaus actually grew on me. I didn’t like it at first. However I disagree about the left handed GMT. According to my AD it is a very hot item. I thought I could get one easily due to its particularity but I was wrong. I’m right handed and would be really exited if I owned one being able to wear it on my left wrist. It’s cool to be different and that watch allows you to do so 😊

[@Memfys]

I'm kinda surprised this watch hasn't been discontinued already. I thought it was.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Let's see what happens Monday 🤞

[@hans-peterording]

Well this didn’t age well ….

[@Sea_Nut]

I’m not so sure; the watch is probably even more desirable now that it’s being discontinued

[@thomashrubecky1663]

@@Sea_Nut Hear, hear!!!

[@TheGridMedia]

I really enjoy the matte black dial

[@shmutube]

I would argue the vintage OysterQuartz is an enthusiast piece, as well...

[@MrChuckMaddox]

Excellente vidéo ! Punaise ! qu'est-ce que j'aimerais avoir une Rolex Milgauss vintage !! Même celles des années 80 elles sont belles et très discrètes, car elles n'ont pas l'aiguille de la trotteuse en forme d'éclair.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

That second hand bothers me. It comes out of the spindle at a right angle, then zigs left, zigs left again, and then has the arrowhead in line with the last zig. So basically, it's always pointing at the wrong second marker, and if it's pointing at the right second marker, it's running slow by its deviation. If they'd redesign the seconds hand so that it looks like it zigs left to get the hand back into alignment so it ultimately points at the correct second marker, I'd probably like this watch a whole lot more. Not enough to distract me from my all time favorite, the 116600, but still...

[@paulhiggins8774]

The blue one doesn’t deserve the love it gets, such a pretty watch and in my opinion better looking than most of Rolex lineups. Pagani design actually do a homage of this that is amazing. Not sure if I should mention that but credit when credit is due

[@Wirbelmeister]

So the 39 Explorer is too big but the Milgauss not?

[@TrumanBurbankFE]

I'll wait until the new movement with the thinner Air King case in Z-blue dial.

[@thomashrubecky1663]

Ummm…. 😮

[@twostepdrew]

Love the Outkast reference

[@tihi_994]

What about the Explorer?

[@MRMESQ1]

Watch Crunch has become my favorite watch channel on KZbin.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Woohoo!!!

[@nuxdj]

The only Rolex i ever wanted to buy and now finally got it in may 2024. Love it

[@strongjaymusicgroup]

Waiting for my mine

[@wuyeah-kx8es]

Milgauss was THE Rolex made me like Rolex. Most of popular models were not exciting. Milgauss was a breath of fresh air, rebellious kid in a conservative family.

[@Niko-rd2uz]

Rolex has made one of their biggest feat with that green crystal definitely

[@bjoernaltmann]

I would prefer brushed surfaces, that would tone it down. It already has a lot going on with the orange accents and the green sapphire.

[@keithlos1497]

I have a white Milly....certainly a bling watch and the bracelet is a scratch magnet. But love it.

[@thomashrubecky1663]

Gotta disagree with you on this point. I have the 116400GV bought new from the AD at retail in Q3 of 2022 and this thing is a shine monster! In daylight it positively glows!

[@marioguzman4623]

I just really hate when people take the time to trash the submariner to compare it against other things that are “special” please take in consideration that this hobby 80% of the time is started by people that like the simple and common submariner or the simple speed master #respect

[@dannyg6592]

I predict Rolex will move the Milgauss to the new AK case. That would improve it quite a bit - it is too bulky and has become way too long in the tooth (I'm not a Milgauss fan, but I do like the second hand and green crystal).

[@nishantprakash5928]

Did not age well

[@dannyg6592]

@@nishantprakash5928 True :) But I do think we will see my prediction come true in 2024!

[@nishantprakash5928]

@@dannyg6592 yeah, fingers crossed. Peace

[@kungchewwai9257]

Love the dial. However, it’s just too thick and heavy to be wearing it for more than a few hours. Maybe that’s why explorer or a sub is way more popular.

[@MrBarrystuart]

You really do your homework - I love that !

[@unixnerd1]

Love the look of the Milgauss. Geeky yet classy. Needs a better movement though -- 48H power reserve and 1000G (given it's the watch''s raison d'être) are pretty poor.

[@imranchowdhury4972]

Facts about Rolex: until you have it, you have many hatred, disliking, disrespect about many design, measures, prices, lack of availability. As soon as you have one, you immediately start finding all good in that particular watch. Grass become greener, air becomes fresher, suddenly that particular model becomes the best Rolex among all models. The best Rolex? Daytona or Submariner. If you do not have access to them start liking the explorer to feed your appetite 😂

[@namduonghoang2931]

everything about Rolex watches gets me interested ... the problem: their prices, the market and the sales system.

[@jamesherrington5606]

Sucks but in 2017 I had money. My daughter and I happened into an AD where I showed her the green ringed Mil. The AD offered to sell it. My daughter said I should but I didn’t. Huge regret.

[@KLucero22]

Looks like they did discontinue the Milgauss 😢

[@aarneuuk9601]

Milgauss is fun Wish it was 38 tho Fav modern Rolex

[@ehrenkrause9861]

I actually like the milgauss I just didn't like the orange hand they're most likely I'd probably replace it and save it in the box and put something more traditional but that's just me