Rolex Explorer I vs Rolex Milgauss V

[Aristotle]

Hi guys,

I really need some advice on this. I'm planning to get my first rollie and have narrowed down to these 2.

Can some gurus give some honest opinions as maybe there're some individual key factors which I may have overlooked.

Thank you.

[MsLucifer]

any reason by these 2? just curious.

[triton]

im not a fan of both.

however, if i am to get, i would get the explorer I 36mm rather than 39mm.

if i were to get a milgauss, it has to be gv edition.

between the 2, i would get the explorer I

Hi guys,

I really need some advice on this. I'm planning to get my first rollie and have narrowed down to these 2.

Can some gurus give some honest opinions as maybe there're some individual key factors which I may have overlooked.

Thank you.

[kohym]

i agree to go with the new 39mm ExpI.

however i prefer the standard black Milgauss. i owned the GV before but after a short while i sold it as the green hue on the crystal did not grow on me each time i look at the watch for time.

between the two, go for ExpI, not everyone can grow along with the Milgauss thunder hand.

just my opinion. thanks.

[Oceanklassik]

The ROLEX Explorer for me. I like the design better.

[newbie09]

My first rollie is a black milgauss. And i never regreted having it... But it will make you wanna own more rollie... Cheers

[skydweller_sg]

Cant quite get used to milgauss
Explorer 1 for me, 39mm

[Aristotle]

any reason by these 2? just curious.

Hi Ms Lucifer, I'm a fan of simplicity and minimalism hence I narrowed down to these 2. I'm not really into watches with those numeric bezels. It just doesn't appeal to me.

[Aristotle]

Anyway, I believe most of you are making a comparison on designs.

How about the technical aspects of the 2 watches against the price?

[kt Lim]

If have to choose between e 2, definately and Explorer 1... U can go check out all the wrist shot in this forum...nice sleek and simple watch...without the polished ctr links as compare to the milgauss...good for everyday use...classic...

don really understand the milgauss...

but if u wan something simple and shouts "Hey I am a Rolex" get the new ceramic bezel no date sub 114060...the glidelock bracelet is a cool thing to have...

Cheers

[Matty]

Personally, i would get the Exp I b'cos of history & design. It's the watch that went up to Mt. Everest? Milgauss V looks abit toyish with the fanciful colours/thunder 2nd hand, etc. but internally it's got some sort of anti-magnetic properties?

[ichiban]

Personally, i would get the Exp I b'cos of history & design. It's the watch that went up to Mt. Everest? Milgauss V looks abit toyish with the fanciful colours/thunder 2nd hand, etc. but internally it's got some sort of anti-magnetic properties?

agree with the above
rolex ex I/II, DSSD, submariner have history.

whereas milgaus (i like the GV cos it is special) and even daytona (i like the white dial) though are nice, do not have that kinda rich history

depends on what u want really.

[Aristotle]

Thank you guys for actively giving your penny's worth. Really helped me make decisions especially when we're talking about parting with thousands of dollars.

Looks like the votes are straying towards the Explorer I. On the side note, anyone knows the price of a BN 39mm Exp I? I only enquired on the Milgauss V.

[skydweller_sg]

i like rolex for their diving watches
next daytona, then gmt2 followed by explorer and yachtmaster
milgauss was never on my fav list

[Aristotle]

Actually, while browsing forums, net and all, the Milgauss caught my eye. I fell in love at first sight. Unique and simple.

Any reason why there's not much of love for the Milgauss? Besides looking toyish? Not much of history?