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New 2014 Oyster Perpetual
Hello all,
Long-time lurker here, and sometime poster on JLC forum. There's something I have to run past you. I've always rather liked the Milgauss but I can't run to a vintage one, and the modern one wears too big for me. When I saw the brand new 36mm Oyster Perpetual with the dark grey dial this year, I really liked it for some reason. And I just realised why that might be. Have Rolex issued a rather clever and subtle tribute to the Milgauss? The 36mm brushed case and double batons at 3, 6, and 9 are reminiscent of those found on the ref 1019 perhaps, and the small double digits all the way around the very edge of the dial are of course also seen on the modern day Milgauss LV.
So what say you, Purists? New Oyster Perpetual=a sort of Millgauss homage, or is it sacrilege to even suggest so / am I seeing too much?
All best, J.
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New 2014 Oyster Perpetual
Hello all, Long-time lurker here, and sometime poster on JLC forum. There's something I have to run past you. I've always rather liked the Milgauss but I can't run to a vintage one, and the modern one wears too big for me. When I saw the brand new 36mm Oy...
You mean this one?
Well, compared to the 1019: You could think so, but don't you tink the 1019 is very close to a vintage Oyster Perpetual? Best, JatG. Nicolas ...
Yes indeed
Hello Nicolas, nice to speak again! Yes, these are the two I'm talking about and I see subtle inspiration for the top one from both the vintage below and the modern Milgauss. But yes, I also agree with your point that the 1019 is itself very similar to a ...
Similarities are definitely there....
......but its not a pseudo-tribute! But i do see the comparison you are making for sure.
Thanks for your response Baron
Yes, it's maybe an intelligent expression of company "DNA" - nice to see it being employed like this. As the expression goes, "Plus ca change..." Best J.