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I've got a tough choice to make, well to me it is, although there are those around me who don't understand the complexities, so I'm reaching out to anyone who can help with input so that my choice becomes easier. I'm in the process of choosing my first Ro... 

A simple choice as fas as I am concerned, the Milgauss would be my favorite. Try to get the one with the green saphire if possible. Of course, I'm sure that other will say the Explorer and they will no doubt have good reasons. Regards George

Thanks. Would your choice be because of aesthetics, or is there something else that makes you prefer the Milgauss over the Explorer? I agree that the green crystal looks better too. Richard

The Aesthetics basically, but I am told that a new Explorer is under way so maybe its new aesthetics may change my mind. The Milgauss is alos a tad bigger and I have developped a preference for larger watches. Best George

Actually, both the Milgauss and the Explorer 2 are 40mm. They may look a bit different in size but its mostly due to the difference in apprearance, Ex2 has crown guards and thicker bezel and brushed finish vs polished. But overall they feel about the same... 

Thanks, Dino. Very insightful, and I didn't think too much about hiding the scratches until you mentioned it. I'm getting closer to my decision, and I think that when I try them on again soon enough, it will be just that slightly easier to choose Richard

Hi Richard, I'm glad that my ownership experiences were usefull to you. I think the best thing to do is try them on and see which one really makes you smile. I think if I were going to get a Milgauss I would probably choose the Black dial with green cryst... 

As I'm so used to looking at my watch when I need to check today date. Keep in mind, very likely Rolex will launch a new Explorer II. So you can wait to see if you like the new model or not.

LOL! I wouldn't have this choice to make then, if I could afford to get both

...it would be the Milgauss. In fact, I've come very close to pulling the trigger on a white dial on more than one occasion (I still might at some point.). It's super comfortable on the wrist, and has the good looks, legibility, and touch of whimsy (Light... 

That's exactly the same points I like about the Milgauss, especially the lightning second hand...the black face does appeal to me a little more though...can't say I like the orange-white combination of the white faced one.

As mentioned above. The explorer II is a great beater & travel watch as it is not at all formal because of the dial & red gmt hand & numbers on the bezel. Where as the milgauss is a really nice & dressy daily watch. You need to decide whether you want a d... 

I did own an Exp II for a few years and I would say it is the most comfortable watch Ive ever worn. I do have a few Rolexes (all sport models) a few pams, AP etc. to compare it with. I am about to get a GV Milgauss in a weeks time because it was unfinishe...