| For more replica watches, please visit | | | | 10%-15% a few years after their release. Those made |
| With the rapid development of technology these days, | | | | from precious metals, can be had at even more |
| many work conditions require the need to function in | | | | generous discounts. There is no reason to expect that |
| magnetically intense fields. Whether these be | | | | pricing will be different for the Milgauss. |
| aerospace engineering, telecommunications, research | | | | The only Rolex watch to buck this trend is the all |
| labs or medical imaging equipment, the people that | | | | stainless steel Daytona’s which command a price |
| command these positions require a time piece that will | | | | premium of about 30% over MSRP. But Daytona’s |
| enable them to accurately tell time under these | | | | themselves are not scarce. Two-Tone Daytona’s |
| conditions. Enter the 2007 version of the Rolex | | | | are readily available from authorized dealers, at prices |
| Milgauss. | | | | below the premium price commanded by the all |
| The Milgauss originally released in 1957, celebrates its | | | | stainless steel models. |
| 50th birthday this year, and as a result the Milgauss is | | | | If the scarcity of stainless steel Daytona’s was |
| given an update. The dial features a lightning bolt | | | | punching prospective buyers to Omega, TAG, Panerai, |
| inspired seconds hand over a black dial. The hour | | | | IWC or some other manufacturer, than Rolex would |
| markers are both white and orange with orange | | | | have rectified this a long time ago. On the other hand, if |
| creating the minute numerals. | | | | the scarcity of all stainless Daytona’s pushes |
| A slight green tinted sapphire crystal highlights the dial. | | | | buyers to two-tone versions, there really is not need to |
| The watch is securely fasted to your wrist via a | | | | correct the supply issue. |
| stainless steel Oyster bracelet. After all the hype | | | | Given historical pricing, the non-green glass Milgauss |
| fueled mainly by Rolex enthusiasts, there really isn’t | | | | should be available at MSRP or less a few months or |
| all that big a demand for watches that can withstand | | | | maybe even as long as a year down the line. Maybe |
| 1000 gauss. The original Rolex Milgauss line-up itself, | | | | the green glass version might always be in a bit of a |
| was dropped by Rolex from their line-up in 1988 for | | | | short supply, keeping its price above MSRP. How high? |
| being one of the slowest sellers among the Rolex | | | | At most, at around 8-9K, similar to the all stainless |
| offerings. | | | | Daytona’s premium. But I doubt it. The Daytona is a |
| Because of this Rolex’s Milgauss production is | | | | Rolex icon, and the Milgauss will simply never be one. |
| probably at the level of the expected demand a few | | | | Rolex will eventually have to meet the market |
| years down the road, and not geared to meet the initial | | | | demand; otherwise people really needing anti-magnetic |
| high demand. If Rolex was to produce Milgauss | | | | watches would head towards IWC. The only way that |
| watches to meet the initial expected demand, it would | | | | the Milgauss continue to remain scarce is if there is |
| have to scale back production later, or watch Milgauss | | | | actually no demand from the general market, and |
| prices go through the floor. | | | | Rolex will only produce them in sufficient number for |
| Historically, Rolex all stainless steel watches can be | | | | enthusiast and collectors. Even than, the price will drop |
| had at a neglible discount from MSRP or as high | | | | to MSRP. |