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maiko · 29 August 2015, 05:34 AM

I've had the Milgauss for about 6 years now and its been my daily driver for much of that time. This Zenith Pilot (w/ El Primero movement) has caught my eye and it seems to have a roughly similar aesthetic with the baton markers (although certainly different in other respects).

Due to their similarities, I'm thinking that there's only room for one of these in my collection. I have an opportunity to trade the Milguass for the Zenith ($+/-). I'm curious to know what other Rolex fans would do in this situation ... would you do the trade or keep the Milgauss (ignoring cost issues, just focusing on the watches themselves)? Why or why not?

AK797 · 29 August 2015, 05:36 AM

I would keep the Millie. Now if it was a Defy Xtreme...

Denizen · 29 August 2015, 06:09 AM

not even close...milgauss all the way. i was wearing mine's a few days ago...

1AP · 29 August 2015, 06:14 AM

The Flash all day everyday.

AK-Rolestar · 29 August 2015, 06:14 AM

Keep the Milgauss. Its actually a very underrated timepiece. You'll miss it far too much once it's gone!

520lux · 29 August 2015, 06:16 AM

keep the rolex….

Syed117 · 29 August 2015, 06:27 AM

Between those two, the zenith hands down. It's just a nicer looking watch regardless of brand.

Never liked the milgauss.

It might be difficult going from a bracelet to a strap for a daily wear watch.

sickened1 · 29 August 2015, 06:31 AM

Personally I've never been a fan of Zenith so Milgauss for me.

Wcdhtwn · 29 August 2015, 06:38 AM

Asking "Rolex Fans" if you should get rid of a Rolex is going to get you some pretty one sided answers.

Zenith has chrono and date, Milgauss neither. Are these complications important to you? If not keep the Milgauss. If in your budget, it doesn't read that you need to get rid of the Rolex for the Zenith just considering to eliminate repetition, just add the Zenith. There's enough difference to have a place in your collection for both.

Phil t 32 · 29 August 2015, 06:40 AM

Could you not put the milgauss on a strap for change?? I'd be keeping it for sure

After 30 years in the waiting.......GMT IIc

Slider817 · 29 August 2015, 06:42 AM

I've had my Milgauss as well for just about 6 years, I'm thinking about selling it to fund about 50 or 60 Michael Kors watches, maybe add in a few Invictas for variety ;), maybe that's the way to go?

Otherwise, I would just keep the Milgaus.

Chrispare · 29 August 2015, 06:48 AM

Keep milgauss

kilyung · 29 August 2015, 07:02 AM

Honestly I'd go Zenith unless you were talking about the blue Milgauss.

Knappo 1307 · 29 August 2015, 07:03 AM

Zenith

iazrollie · 29 August 2015, 07:12 AM

I love the Milgauss. I've had two of them. Keep it.

Frosty · 29 August 2015, 07:13 AM

I have the GV. It is not going anywhere!

adawil2002 · 29 August 2015, 07:17 AM

That black dial is being discontinued, keep the Milgauss.

maiko · 29 August 2015, 07:49 AM

Thanks all for the thoughtful responses.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Asking "Rolex Fans" if you should get rid of a Rolex is going to get you some pretty one sided answers.

Fair point, but being a "Rolex fan" is not inconsistent with having respect (or a preference) for other manufactures, brands, or watches. And even a "Rolex fan" may not be a Milguass fan. Regardless, I'm taking everything with a grain of salt and enjoying the discussion of two great watches. At the end of the day, there's no right answer, so I'm happy to hear differing opinions.

Bruins7 · 29 August 2015, 08:02 AM

Milgauss.... ALL DAY

vukotab · 29 August 2015, 08:15 AM

Well...this is Rolex forum after all, right?

I would keep the Milgauss. I've tried both watches and, while I like Zenith very much, it would be a no-brainer to me. Unless you need (or simply like) chronograph complication, stick to the Milgauss, a very elegant and understated watch, suitable for every occasion. Plus, the fact that it's on a bracelet makes it more versatile and gives you countless opportunities to play with various straps when you're up for a little change.

luvsub · 29 August 2015, 08:29 AM

Keep milguass

gyro · 29 August 2015, 08:50 AM

6 years of love invested in the Milgauss keep it ! :)

wisguy · 29 August 2015, 08:52 AM

Definitely not

flatmad · 29 August 2015, 08:58 AM

Do you care about the crown? If no then trade it for the zenith.

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AF_Rob · 29 August 2015, 08:59 AM

I give the Zenith the nod. It's a beauty.

j-hill · 29 August 2015, 09:00 AM

I would be afraid you would regret getting rid of your Milgauss.
A. It has a lightning bolt
B. The antimagnetic quality giving it a 'tool' purpose is an interesting story even if you'll never use it for that purpose (like most of us)

SemperFi · 29 August 2015, 09:02 AM

Keep the Milgauss. I'm not a fan of watches with sub dials.

Dr. Robert · 29 August 2015, 09:05 AM

Leave the zenith, take the milgauss.

SpunkyQ8 · 29 August 2015, 09:14 AM

Keep the Milgauss

Watchgeek5000 · 29 August 2015, 09:31 AM

Get this one!

29 August 2015, 07:12 AM	#15
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	I love the Milgauss. I've had two of them. Keep it. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

29 August 2015, 07:13 AM	#16
Frosty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,084	I have the GV. It is not going anywhere! __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

29 August 2015, 07:17 AM	#17
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,762	That black dial is being discontinued, keep the Milgauss. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

29 August 2015, 08:15 AM	#20
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Well...this is Rolex forum after all, right? I would keep the Milgauss. I've tried both watches and, while I like Zenith very much, it would be a no-brainer to me. Unless you need (or simply like) chronograph complication, stick to the Milgauss, a very elegant and understated watch, suitable for every occasion. Plus, the fact that it's on a bracelet makes it more versatile and gives you countless opportunities to play with various straps when you're up for a little change. __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

29 August 2015, 08:52 AM	#23
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Definitely not __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

29 August 2015, 05:36 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,294	I would keep the Millie. Now if it was a Defy Xtreme...

29 August 2015, 06:09 AM	#3
Denizen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 54	not even close...milgauss all the way. i was wearing mine's a few days ago...

29 August 2015, 06:14 AM	#5
AK-Rolestar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub Posts: 834	Keep the Milgauss. Its actually a very underrated timepiece. You'll miss it far too much once it's gone!

29 August 2015, 06:16 AM	#6
520lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 584	keep the rolex….

29 August 2015, 06:27 AM	#7
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Between those two, the zenith hands down. It's just a nicer looking watch regardless of brand. Never liked the milgauss. It might be difficult going from a bracelet to a strap for a daily wear watch.

29 August 2015, 06:31 AM	#8
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,978	Personally I've never been a fan of Zenith so Milgauss for me.

29 August 2015, 06:38 AM	#9
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,980	Asking "Rolex Fans" if you should get rid of a Rolex is going to get you some pretty one sided answers. Zenith has chrono and date, Milgauss neither. Are these complications important to you? If not keep the Milgauss. If in your budget, it doesn't read that you need to get rid of the Rolex for the Zenith just considering to eliminate repetition, just add the Zenith. There's enough difference to have a place in your collection for both.

29 August 2015, 06:40 AM	#10
Phil t 32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Staffs UK Posts: 445	Could you not put the milgauss on a strap for change?? I'd be keeping it for sure After 30 years in the waiting.......GMT IIc

29 August 2015, 06:42 AM	#11
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	I've had my Milgauss as well for just about 6 years, I'm thinking about selling it to fund about 50 or 60 Michael Kors watches, maybe add in a few Invictas for variety ;), maybe that's the way to go? Otherwise, I would just keep the Milgaus.

29 August 2015, 06:48 AM	#12
Chrispare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Chrisstian Location: Paris France Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 937	Keep milgauss

29 August 2015, 07:02 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Honestly I'd go Zenith unless you were talking about the blue Milgauss.

29 August 2015, 07:03 AM	#14
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,558	Zenith

29 August 2015, 08:02 AM	#19
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	Milgauss.... ALL DAY

29 August 2015, 08:29 AM	#21
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Keep milguass

29 August 2015, 08:50 AM	#22
gyro "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: randy Location: alberta Watch: rolex Posts: 191	6 years of love invested in the Milgauss keep it ! :)

29 August 2015, 08:58 AM	#24
flatmad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Plano, Texas Watch: 116500 Posts: 167	Do you care about the crown? If no then trade it for the zenith. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 August 2015, 08:59 AM	#25
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,520	I give the Zenith the nod. It's a beauty.

29 August 2015, 09:00 AM	#26
j-hill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 46	I would be afraid you would regret getting rid of your Milgauss. A. It has a lightning bolt B. The antimagnetic quality giving it a 'tool' purpose is an interesting story even if you'll never use it for that purpose (like most of us)

29 August 2015, 09:02 AM	#27
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Keep the Milgauss. I'm not a fan of watches with sub dials.

29 August 2015, 09:05 AM	#28
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,818	Leave the zenith, take the milgauss. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 August 2015, 09:14 AM	#29
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	Keep the Milgauss

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