Monochrome render is astoundingly good... the amount of work they put into it is legendary (speaking from experience - many, many hours of graft to get that right) And it's interesting, right? the AK could now be the model to save the Milgauss 🥃
As someone who works in the music industry, loves Guitars, owns 2 Milgauss already and every year hopes for a new release... this video takes the cake. As always: brilliant brilliant job! ✌️
@@RoyalDudeness i am actually considering it... but I have a weird obsession with matte dials. I'd be all over a >15k with matte dial... oof! Just for context i have the original 42mm Omega PO and I'm still annoyed they have completely abandoned that style! :(
I LOVE my Z-Blue Milgauss. I think the lack of crown guards really makes it a more retro feeling Watch. Crown guards like the latest Air-King would take the Watch’s soul away. Just a thought. Keep doing the musical intros boet. They are a great way to start the videos 🙂
Your comment about the Oyster Quartz bracelet sparked an interesting thought. You're right the Milgauss is more or less a redundant watch, technological. Especially with the invention of Quartz. But what if Rolex took a leaf out of Grand Seiko (Spring Drive) or FP Journey's book and developed a brand new hybrid automatic/quartz movement?? Now that would be something that sets the Milgauss apart from it's competitors - and the rest of the range - beyond aesthetics. One can dream.
As a stormchaser , I would love to see a Milgauss with a GMT function . In the field we typically use GMT or (Zulu) time while forcaating with various weather models. Naturally the lightning bolt would fit the bill perfectly as well.
I think the Monochrome variation is extremely attractive but your take on it seems more likely as something they would release. The Monochrome variation makes me think of the Omega Ploprof dial. It is one of the best dials I have ever seen. Would love something like that it a more usable size option. Loved this video BTW
From a Watchmakers standpoint I am glad to see the Milguasss go. I never liked the design of how the dial was attached and secured to the movement. Definitely not typically the same as their other models. However I do think some of the color combinations you were coming up with were great. ⌚️
Ah, thank you brother. It's been waiting in the wings for weeks / months and with that one render in mind I wanted to build a clip around it. Man, would be so good to see them give the Milgauss this sort of treatment! 🔥
Love the guitar intros. Keep them up! Great video I think a 2026 return for the 70th anniversary is more likely, even if just a limited run. Titanium feels a good fit for the Milgauss. I like the dial renders, but particularly the idea of it in a yachtmaster case. For this to return, I think this is the one watch where Rolex would try and flex their engineering muscle, and do something different with the movement. It would have to set the new standard in anti magnetism. Akin to the depth wars between Rolex vs Omega in the dive watch category. btw I own the Z Blue Milgauss. One of my favs. Coincidentally am wearing it when I watched this video !
Really cool creativity vibe on your end to make this material. Personally, I am looking forward to Milgauss return. If not now then maybe in 2026 on it's 70th anniversary. Its design and style is unparallel. And usability? As you said, AirKing is still around despite lower interest and even more similarity to OP than any other model line. It is more as a symbol of its previous greatness (introduced in 1958 just two years after Milgauss)
I love the quirkiness and diversity of design language in the Milgauss back-catalog, and your example renders are brilliant. Nerds are cool and deserve their own tool watch. I’d like to see a titanium cased version with an orange lightning bolt seconds hand and crown guards, along with a master chronometer certification. If they’d like, they can even call it a superlative master chronometer if they can fit it on the dial. I’d sign up.
I think Rolex will bring the Coke GMT back, maybe a special anniversary release of one of their sports steel. Maybe 2025 will be the Milgaus release, it would be the return of the unloved to the beloved 😁 Thanks brother for the great video 👍🏽
My pleasure to share as always brother! I also deliberately tried not to mention the year through the video for that exact reason, this might only be worthwhile in years time or so 😉 Agreed on the Coke too (considering that they now have a patent for a Red/Black bezel) 🔥
I would agree, an Air-King case, with Milgauss dial is most likely. Added colours would be great, but they’ve got to bring back the blue. I know it’s crazy to say, but with the new factory coming online, all the investment that’s gone into that, increases in supplies, increases in their list prices, and I believe a falling demand, it would make sense for them to keep a new Milgauss release as lower cost as possible and maximum RRP. Will this mean a plain sapphire crystal as opposed to the green sapphire?, I reckon it’s possible, which would change the character of the watch from the previous version.
You’re right, I think cost cutting might factor in (and a huge loss if the green crystal goes) but man… so much potential to make this line fresh and exciting 🔥
The Milgauss is an unique watch, but isn't necessary for avoiding magnetic fields. Like the Celini, best to collect as a vintage piece as something different. The lightning seconds hand is very cool though.
@@ID-Guy the video was also very interesting and I loved the renders. Just hadn’t seen it when I posted the first comment. After the intro I had to paused the video to comment :)
I agree the Milgauss certainly has potential if the design upgrades and reintroduction are handled properly. I don’t see it as ever becoming a flagship of their brand, but it probably has a niche following that would make it worthwhile. I’m thinking that if they could redesign the lightning bolt hand a little and perhaps change the dial markers, they might just create enough interest. Well done as always 🥃
Great points Alvin, I'd expect a few more touches in places too. Maybe just the tip of the seconds hand to be a coloured, adjustment of text on the dial. Tonnes of potential here 🔥
Can we make requests? I'd love to hear 'Going to California" or maybe "That's the Way" ...two of my favorite LZ songs. Love hearing you play at the beginning of the episodes lately. So maybe they should wait until they can make something of a statement anti-magnetic piece with this line. As much as I like the AK case, it just feels too easy to throw the Milgauss in it, but yes, they probably will. How about using a movement with the Syloxi hairspring in it? it seems to be begging for this tech?
Love those two pieces too… the acoustic riffs on both of them, legendary 🔥 “That’s the way” is beautifully simple too. And you’re right about it sounding too obvious going with the AK case (and they probably know that too - so they’ll avoid it) 🤣
I've thought about this since last year & i think along similar lines, though slightly different. You danced around my conclusion, which is... 1) Milgauss triumphant return happens in 2026 (Rolex won't miss the 70th anniversary) 2) A range of three watches, all ZBlue, all green tinge crystal, but with three different seconds hands colours. The only real difference. 3) Air King case, yes. 4) Display caseback shocker 😁
As you said the logical move would be something like the Monochrome render, but the modern Milgauss is very much like the Yachtmaster in Rolex's family of sports watches; a watch that doesn't have enough fundamental differentiation from its parent watch (OP and Submariner respectively) so they use it as a playground for experimentation with colours and materials. I can see the 2024/25 return of the Milgauss being in titanium as they refine and scale up the production processes until they move to the "proper" titanium Rolex's; the Sea Dweller and the 42mm Explorer II. BTW loving the guitar intros 🤘
A titanium Milgauss would be the ultimate… just the thought of a simple piece with a well done full Ti case and bracelet is such a good start 🔥 Too much potential for this range, they can’t let it slide 🥃
The Milgauss is the first Rolex I ever really wanted. I thought others were nice because they were Rolex, but the Milgauss was the one that spoke to me the most.
I really struggle with the polished bezel on a supposed sporty piece. Your electric blue/mint green number at 6:56 is knockout, far more complimentary colours than the Z-Blue, which I always thought was a bit ‘clashy’ with the orange seconds. And it wouldn’t be an IDGuy video without a yellow/black Aquaterra bumblebee homage!
Great renders and I do hope the Milgauss does come back. I see the reuse of the Air King case as so easy Rolex would not go that route. What if Rolex used the Explorer I case sizes of 36mm and 40mm instead? Offering 2 sizes with those similar color ways from your renders would be awesome! This would keep the non-crown guard configuration from before and also attract smaller wristed folks.
The ZBlue Milgauss is my grail watch. It was the first Rolex I ever noticed, and it's what got me interested in luxury swiss watches. I nearly begged my AD to sell me their display model when it was discontinued. The Milgauss' anniversary is coming up in a couple of years, so I think it will turn up again in 2026
Well said Benny and I agree, two years from now I’m sure it’ll be back… and man, if you can find a Z-Blue I’d say go after it. If it’s a watch you’ve always wanted 1 or 2k over retail won’t hurt 😉🥃
@ID-Guy I've thought about doing that, but I really want to see if it comes back. If the Z-blue does return, I'll put my name down for one. If not, I'll find one on the secondary market. I'm hoping they bring it back with the 3230 from the new Air King. That movement would make it worth the wait list.
I'm not even sure how high Rolex goes with their models these days (bearing in mind that the Milgauss name doesn't actually apply anymore - they've been waaay more resistant than 1000 Gauss for years at this point 😉🥃)
I love the intro!!!! I’m in Mexico seeing Phish… I was listening to No Quarter… and decided to put in your video and you started with allittle zepplin!!!
Beautiful renders. Imho the Milgauss may return, but almost certainly NOT this year. And if it does, I think the design will be very different from old. Pleased I was allocated the Zblue a couple of years ago. Sure it’s a bit thick & not for everyone, but man I LOVE it!
Would be awesome to see it, but then it also feels like Rolex would consider it encroaching on their top-sellers (maybe more like a facsimile instead of something original - which is a pity) 🥃
Milgauss - the 1st Rolex I contemplated buying in 07/08, but didn’t figuring it and all the others would be obtainable forever (after a short wait), never suspecting a ‘buying history’ would be required. While it could come back I wouldn’t suspect it for at least 5+ yrs. And while you’re 💯 that a modern take (and your mockups were very sharp) would appeal to younger buyers… Rolex isn’t even attempting to sell to younger people as they watch flipping continue unabated with a ‘oh, well’ attitude - instead of easily killing it off. They could sell 5x the # of steel sport/tool watches they pump out currently.
Milgauss? Nah. It should be renamed the scratch magnet. The great paradox, it resists magnets get attracts scratches. If there’s a bigger scratch magnet I’ve not seen one. Large mirror polished bezel and polished centre links. Give it up man. Had one briefly and back it went. Just didn’t live up to expectations.
Go for a 1019 Milgauss in an oysterquartz case with chronograph movement. Smooth bezel, red tipped secondshand, no minute tracker, just a 60 timing chrono in a cool case.
Love your ideas. I think the thing holding the mil gauss back was how thick it was. I remember seeing one in real life and that case was huge. And I like big watches. But many people. don’t. If they made the case more palatable, and if the air king case is that, then those colors and this idea of yours is a winner
As usual, a most excellent video. I have a Milgauss 116400GV black dial/green crystal that I purchased in Toronto in the summer of 2019. It is in my wrist-time cycle and I love it.
My pleasure to share Terry and thank you! It would be a shame to see them cut the green Crystal out of the equation with the Next Gen model. Must say, one of the coolest features of the Milgauss 😉🥃
i have the same model.. in fact it was my only watch from January 2010 until lockdown.. and then i fell down the rabbit hole.. and now I’m 40+ watches deep 🤓
The Rolex AD I deal with offered me both the Air-King and the Milgauss some years back. We played the game of what a great favour he was doing me, but knowing these models were not selling,. Both were available new on the grey market for retail, sometimes less. Though regarded as a complete dog at the time I liked the Air-King and bought one. Looking back I should have bagged the pair. Most Rolex employees I've spoken too expect a return of the Milgauss at sometime.
Thank you for sharing this! It sounds too good for Rolex not to bring it back in the new Air-King case, right? Feels eerily logical... maybe that's why they aren't going to do it 😆🥃
First, I love your guitar intros! Second, I would think that Rolex would come out with a new Milgauss this year because it’s the 70th anniversary! They love anniversary addition! Third, I think they should have additional colorways like you suggested, it would help out the model for sure. Lastly, your point about it serving its purpose and most modern watches are antimagnetic these days anyway… then I think Rolex should make the Milgauss purpose-built again, to be the model that showcases and leads the way in innovation and new technology for the brand.
Great ideas here. I must say the Oyster Quartz revival idea you proposed with an automatic movement could be a home run! Imagine that with some of these dial variants you have proposed and a Zblue option. Wow! They could really make a splash. Unfortunately, that probably means Rolex won’t do that as they aren’t ones to make splashes these days.
Just when the integrated bracelet craze drops away… so Rolex pounces and grabs all the attention. Not the most ridiculous idea, right? Folks would be MAD! Too much to ask that they bring out a new Quartz cal with it? “The most accurate Quartz ever - and amagnetic”😉⚡️
Your focus on antimagnetic gave me a goofy idea: since Universal Geneve was recently purchased, would a video on what would make an ideally modeled modern Pole Router design work?
It's hard to know what the heck they'll be focusing on first. I think the no-brainer is they'll do 1:1 Reissues of a few OG models (like the Tri-compax and Genta PR - because it's a safe bet) B09 caliber in the chrono's would be an awesome addition too. But as for modernising? I really don't know... first plan of action is planting that seed in the larger audiences brains that these are killer designs😉🥃
Love those white dial renders. They look fantastic! Would definitely be interested in one of those. They might even be available if they’re not popular! 😂😂😂😂
@@ID-Guy Yes I managed to get an air king from the window in my ad. I hope they bring the Milgauss back in the air king case, it definitely looks cool in the renders!
A milgauss with an oysterquartz style integrated bracelet would be a hit imho. Give it a more angular yet sleek look to stand out in the collection. Good call there my man
Cool renders, very nice. It would be hilarious if Rolex brought the Milgauss back, as an integrated-bracelet model at 100,000 gauss, call it the Cent-Milgauss, and price it below IWC’s hugely-over-rated and over-priced Ingenieur. It won’t happen of course…but would be wonderful if it did.
The Milgauss is supposed to be a technical watch, but it no longer had any tech in it. If they bring it back then it would have to be with a movement or function that was truly innovative. Rolex did it with the Sky Dweller and the YM 2, which have great movements and functionality, despite being fugly.
That poor YM2 😆 Frankenstein's monster doesn't even begin to describe it... agree with you that they should add something "Extra" to the next gen model. Imagine an entirely new range, case etc?? 🔥
Some great renders, and wow black dial, AK case is something fantastic, however I think we will see a new generation, it’s going to be the New AK case, in titanium with a simple black dial. But it’s going to be the Spacedweller. And it’s going to be a winner.
How about making a quartz version Millgaus with yellow accents. Make a ton of them and sell them somewhat cheap, as an intro level rolex for the masses, like under $4k.
How about a "Turn-O-Gauss" GMT Chronograph? So, it'd be a diver (with rotating bezel), with an additional GMT hand, with high anti-magnetic protection (lightning bolt chronograph second hand), and say two sub-dials for the running seconds and chronograph minutes. 😆😆😆
Your video is bit like the watch itself, great- simplistic - balanced and colourful. Fantastic work. There is no hurry to bring it back, but WOW some of those renders are absolutely great.
I really, really like your white Milgauss rendering at 8'35, using the very same new Air King body i.e. 40 mm diameter, 11.7 mm thin and with the crown guard, of course. Thanks for the vid, man. And 1 more thing, again i second your AK rendering with 3 batons replacing the big 369 numerals in your Air King video.
A fully antimagnetic watch. Carbon fire case and bracelet in a submariner shape with the lightening hand please. I’d love to not have to take my watch off at work…
Love the Milgauss renditions! I think Rolex has huge potential to develop some of its less popular and quirkier models to add variety and depth to the catalogue (without going Omega crazy). My impression is that their CEO JF Dufour wants to spice things up and get creative. We’ve seen it in the OP line, Date Justs w/ textured dials, with the GMTs, Daytona Le Mans and I think we could see some surprises. It seems Dufour is slowly getting more and more leverage in a company that had a gazillion safeguards, a culture of secrecy any intelligence agency would envy and that moves very conservatively. So there is a possibility that the Milgauss comes back with an updated concept as you’ve proposed and hopefully a bezel. I’d like to see a brand new professional model altogether with a real world application.
I thought you would Koji 😉 Thank you brother. I come from a piano background (learning guitar took me about 10 years - and I still feel like an amateur) the worst part? Learning to play right handed... had ZERO rhythm in my right hand 🥃
There's no logic reason why it needs to return as all current Rolex are more anti magnetic than the milgaus. That doesn't mean it won't come back. The hands and the fat case (which was only on two models) is what made the milgaus, a mighaus so if they do another one without it , it won't be a true milgaus .
Nicely done. Let’s see. I bought the Z Blue, new, specifically because of its quirky nature. And love it. I often wear it on a blue rubber Everest strap, which works so well. Yes I eventually added the current Sub (no date). I like both, but Milgauss will always be special.
I really love my black GV MGauss. I do think they bring it back, but wait until the anniversary in '26. Really love the idea of it going Titanium, and absolutely needs to keep the lightning seconds hand.
We're a rare, rare breed Matt. I forced myself to play Right (to have access to more guitars in the future) but then I play Golf right-handed, Tennis right-handed, throw and write Left 😆 Classic 🥃
@@ID-Guy I’m the same way lol. I only play a guitar right handed because all the guitars I had access to were right handed. Write left, swing a bat left, throw a football right, and ambidextrous with throwing a baseball. Cheers mate!
No Second Chance? What a track man... I'm thinking Jimi's Castles Made of Sand for the next clip. But I'm going to dig into Ritchie Blackmore for sure! 🔥
Not sure where they will go with the Milgauss, but I am so grateful they produced the Z-Blue. It is the one watch in my collection that will never leave and will be my generational gift to my son as my father's no date Sub was to me.
'Omnigauss.' A completely amagnetic reissue perhaps. Personally I'd love to see a second size option for the Explorer 2, a 40mm version in the AK case. And the zBlue dial reissued in any form! You're looking well sir. I hope all's good up there. Nearly Spring😉👍🥃
Will it Return or is the Rolex Milgauss History?
My Thinking: It will Return with the Air-King Case - it’s too great an opportunity to miss ;)
Bro that yellow Milguass concept is genius. That would so turn me into a milgauss fan
Would be fantastic to see it, right? Guaranteed they'll just be giving us a Z-Blue in an Air-King case BUT we can dream 😉🥃
Totally would buy one if it looked like that.
Nice start to the past couple of videos with the guitar. Keep that going!
Thank you brother! I'll be sure to play these riffs at the start of more "popular" videos (if I can remember) 😆🥃
That guitar sounded so sweet.... that's really impressive and soulful
I promise, buy a quality guitar that makes you want to play it more and it'll do 80% of the work for you (sad but true) 😉🥃
@@ID-Guyget a Martin M-36 and you will never have to put it down. :-)
The Monochrome render is 🔥! My first thought is that the Milgauss is dead but they brought back the Airking.
Monochrome render is astoundingly good... the amount of work they put into it is legendary (speaking from experience - many, many hours of graft to get that right) And it's interesting, right? the AK could now be the model to save the Milgauss 🥃
As someone who works in the music industry, loves Guitars, owns 2 Milgauss already and every year hopes for a new release... this video takes the cake. As always: brilliant brilliant job! ✌️
get the Omega Seamaster > 15000 Gauss
@@RoyalDudeness i am actually considering it... but I have a weird obsession with matte dials. I'd be all over a >15k with matte dial... oof!
Just for context i have the original 42mm Omega PO and I'm still annoyed they have completely abandoned that style! :(
I am so sad because the lime green render will only ever be a dream. Wow it looks amazing
And being the creative guy, seeing all the potential there… ah, it’s heartbreaking! 🥃
I LOVE my Z-Blue Milgauss. I think the lack of crown guards really makes it a more retro feeling Watch. Crown guards like the latest Air-King would take the Watch’s soul away. Just a thought.
Keep doing the musical intros boet. They are a great way to start the videos 🙂
Your comment about the Oyster Quartz bracelet sparked an interesting thought. You're right the Milgauss is more or less a redundant watch, technological. Especially with the invention of Quartz.
But what if Rolex took a leaf out of Grand Seiko (Spring Drive) or FP Journey's book and developed a brand new hybrid automatic/quartz movement??
Now that would be something that sets the Milgauss apart from it's competitors - and the rest of the range - beyond aesthetics. One can dream.
My favourite modern version was the clear-crystal black dial with orange accents - red would work well there. The white one was cool, too.
There’s so much potential in this range man! It’s crazy! I just hope Rolex doesn’t bin it completely and keeps the “fun” aspect alive 🥃
I hope to see the return of the Milgaus again after a brief hiatus. This happened before
As a stormchaser , I would love to see a Milgauss with a GMT function . In the field we typically use GMT or (Zulu) time while forcaating with various weather models. Naturally the lightning bolt would fit the bill perfectly as well.
I think the Monochrome variation is extremely attractive but your take on it seems more likely as something they would release. The Monochrome variation makes me think of the Omega Ploprof dial. It is one of the best dials I have ever seen. Would love something like that it a more usable size option. Loved this video BTW
From a Watchmakers standpoint I am glad to see the Milguasss go. I never liked the design of how the dial was attached and secured to the movement. Definitely not typically the same as their other models. However I do think some of the color combinations you were coming up with were great. ⌚️
I’ve been anticipating a video about the Milgauss like this and you nailed it! Great work.
Ah, thank you brother. It's been waiting in the wings for weeks / months and with that one render in mind I wanted to build a clip around it. Man, would be so good to see them give the Milgauss this sort of treatment! 🔥
Love the guitar intros. Keep them up! Great video
I think a 2026 return for the 70th anniversary is more likely, even if just a limited run.
Titanium feels a good fit for the Milgauss. I like the dial renders, but particularly the idea of it in a yachtmaster case. For this to return, I think this is the one watch where Rolex would try and flex their engineering muscle, and do something different with the movement. It would have to set the new standard in anti magnetism. Akin to the depth wars between Rolex vs Omega in the dive watch category.
btw I own the Z Blue Milgauss. One of my favs. Coincidentally am wearing it when I watched this video !
Interesting points raised.
Sold my 2014 Milgauss GV Black dial, Lexus CT and bought a very low mileage Volvo XC70 Sport D5
Acoustic guitar & watches are two of my favourite things.
Love the new intros & channel 🥃.
Appreciate it Simon! Thank you! 🥃
Really cool creativity vibe on your end to make this material. Personally, I am looking forward to Milgauss return. If not now then maybe in 2026 on it's 70th anniversary. Its design and style is unparallel. And usability? As you said, AirKing is still around despite lower interest and even more similarity to OP than any other model line. It is more as a symbol of its previous greatness (introduced in 1958 just two years after Milgauss)
I always liked the white dial Milgauss. Something like those renders would be baller. I’d buy one.
I love the quirkiness and diversity of design language in the Milgauss back-catalog, and your example renders are brilliant. Nerds are cool and deserve their own tool watch. I’d like to see a titanium cased version with an orange lightning bolt seconds hand and crown guards, along with a master chronometer certification. If they’d like, they can even call it a superlative master chronometer if they can fit it on the dial. I’d sign up.
I think Rolex will bring the Coke GMT back, maybe a special anniversary release of one of their sports steel. Maybe 2025 will be the Milgaus release, it would be the return of the unloved to the beloved 😁 Thanks brother for the great video 👍🏽
My pleasure to share as always brother! I also deliberately tried not to mention the year through the video for that exact reason, this might only be worthwhile in years time or so 😉 Agreed on the Coke too (considering that they now have a patent for a Red/Black bezel) 🔥
I would agree, an Air-King case, with Milgauss dial is most likely. Added colours would be great, but they’ve got to bring back the blue. I know it’s crazy to say, but with the new factory coming online, all the investment that’s gone into that, increases in supplies, increases in their list prices, and I believe a falling demand, it would make sense for them to keep a new Milgauss release as lower cost as possible and maximum RRP. Will this mean a plain sapphire crystal as opposed to the green sapphire?, I reckon it’s possible, which would change the character of the watch from the previous version.
You’re right, I think cost cutting might factor in (and a huge loss if the green crystal goes) but man… so much potential to make this line fresh and exciting 🔥
The Milgauss is an unique watch, but isn't necessary for avoiding magnetic fields. Like the Celini, best to collect as a vintage piece as something different. The lightning seconds hand is very cool though.
Another top intro. Always look forward to your videos. I’m just outside Perth just now watching this!
Thanks for this Paul! I'll be sure to have these short jams on the more "popular" videos from now on (if I remember) Have a superb weekend brother! 🥃
Loved the intro!
Appreciate it Ben 😉 I’ll be sure to put these short clips out on the more “popular” videos 🥃
@@ID-Guy the video was also very interesting and I loved the renders.
Just hadn’t seen it when I posted the first comment. After the intro I had to paused the video to comment :)
I agree the Milgauss certainly has potential if the design upgrades and reintroduction are handled properly. I don’t see it as ever becoming a flagship of their brand, but it probably has a niche following that would make it worthwhile. I’m thinking that if they could redesign the lightning bolt hand a little and perhaps change the dial markers, they might just create enough interest. Well done as always 🥃
Great points Alvin, I'd expect a few more touches in places too. Maybe just the tip of the seconds hand to be a coloured, adjustment of text on the dial. Tonnes of potential here 🔥
I actually saw this watch recently in public for the first time and thought it looked quite nice.
Can we make requests? I'd love to hear 'Going to California" or maybe "That's the Way" ...two of my favorite LZ songs. Love hearing you play at the beginning of the episodes lately.
So maybe they should wait until they can make something of a statement anti-magnetic piece with this line. As much as I like the AK case, it just feels too easy to throw the Milgauss in it, but yes, they probably will. How about using a movement with the Syloxi hairspring in it? it seems to be begging for this tech?
Love those two pieces too… the acoustic riffs on both of them, legendary 🔥 “That’s the way” is beautifully simple too. And you’re right about it sounding too obvious going with the AK case (and they probably know that too - so they’ll avoid it) 🤣
Impressive renders. I would buy these... Especially the bright blue accented one. Let's hope it does come back either way
The 1019 remains my favourite Rolex. Without a doubt.
It's a work of art, right? "Just another Oyster Perpe.... oh... no it's not" 😉
I like the guitar intros. Nice job.
rolex could use the milgauss, like the OP, to toy with their playful side and do some of the creative things you mention.
Would be awesome to keep that “electricity” alive with the line. Similar to the Yachtmaster, exciting to see what they could do with it 🥃
I like the old styles anyway but absolutely loving your renders!🤤👌🏼👍🏼😎
I've thought about this since last year & i think along similar lines, though slightly different. You danced around my conclusion, which is...
1) Milgauss triumphant return happens in 2026 (Rolex won't miss the 70th anniversary)
2) A range of three watches, all ZBlue, all green tinge crystal, but with three different seconds hands colours. The only real difference.
3) Air King case, yes.
4) Display caseback shocker 😁
The titanium white dial 😍😍😍
Would be amazing, right? Blue accent colours or orange, take your pick 🔥
1. Ceramic bezel
2. Dauphine hands
3. Daggers and dots hour markers
4. Carbon Fiber dial
5. Lightning Bolt™️ seconds hand
Optional:
Titanium case?
Love the suggestions Rob! Killer, killer combo 🔥
As you said the logical move would be something like the Monochrome render, but the modern Milgauss is very much like the Yachtmaster in Rolex's family of sports watches; a watch that doesn't have enough fundamental differentiation from its parent watch (OP and Submariner respectively) so they use it as a playground for experimentation with colours and materials. I can see the 2024/25 return of the Milgauss being in titanium as they refine and scale up the production processes until they move to the "proper" titanium Rolex's; the Sea Dweller and the 42mm Explorer II.
BTW loving the guitar intros 🤘
A titanium Milgauss would be the ultimate… just the thought of a simple piece with a well done full Ti case and bracelet is such a good start 🔥 Too much potential for this range, they can’t let it slide 🥃
Great vid! Would love to see one based on the one Rolex bought from the auction recently, would be sick!!!
The legendary 6541? Ah, it would be brilliant! The watch space would grind to a half with this news.. even non-Rolex folk would be keen 🔥
That lime green rendition is beautiful
The Yellow render in an Airking case reduced to 38mm , of course they would never dare but boy if they did !!.
The Milgauss is the first Rolex I ever really wanted. I thought others were nice because they were Rolex, but the Milgauss was the one that spoke to me the most.
I really struggle with the polished bezel on a supposed sporty piece.
Your electric blue/mint green number at 6:56 is knockout, far more complimentary colours than the Z-Blue, which I always thought was a bit ‘clashy’ with the orange seconds.
And it wouldn’t be an IDGuy video without a yellow/black Aquaterra bumblebee homage!
Great renders and I do hope the Milgauss does come back. I see the reuse of the Air King case as so easy Rolex would not go that route. What if Rolex used the Explorer I case sizes of 36mm and 40mm instead? Offering 2 sizes with those similar color ways from your renders would be awesome! This would keep the non-crown guard configuration from before and also attract smaller wristed folks.
Absolutely fantastic renders 👍
Thank you Ian! Really had a good time with these (albeit rushed with the weekend deadline 😆) BUT the idea comes across kinda sorta 🥃
Brushed case and bracelet would look good
The ZBlue Milgauss is my grail watch. It was the first Rolex I ever noticed, and it's what got me interested in luxury swiss watches. I nearly begged my AD to sell me their display model when it was discontinued. The Milgauss' anniversary is coming up in a couple of years, so I think it will turn up again in 2026
Well said Benny and I agree, two years from now I’m sure it’ll be back… and man, if you can find a Z-Blue I’d say go after it. If it’s a watch you’ve always wanted 1 or 2k over retail won’t hurt 😉🥃
@ID-Guy I've thought about doing that, but I really want to see if it comes back. If the Z-blue does return, I'll put my name down for one. If not, I'll find one on the secondary market. I'm hoping they bring it back with the 3230 from the new Air King. That movement would make it worth the wait list.
the milgauss is nice. I'd love if rolex increased the magnetic resistance to omega levels though.
I'm not even sure how high Rolex goes with their models these days (bearing in mind that the Milgauss name doesn't actually apply anymore - they've been waaay more resistant than 1000 Gauss for years at this point 😉🥃)
I love my Airking but could be tempted to sell it to get one of these if they came to life. Nice D28 BTW.
I love the intro!!!! I’m in Mexico seeing Phish…
I was listening to No Quarter… and decided to put in your video and you started with allittle zepplin!!!
Love Zeppelin. My No.1 band to listen to when I'm travelling somewhere 🔥 Glad this was a timely moment brother!
40 minute Chalkdust🤪!!!!!
@@BoogieWithU so sick!!! They are teasing us!!! Will they play the Ocean for us tonight!!!
I love the Milgauss stylistically. Especially the lightning bolt seconds hand. For me I would love a date, though that isn't realistic
Beautiful renders. Imho the Milgauss may return, but almost certainly NOT this year. And if it does, I think the design will be very different from old. Pleased I was allocated the Zblue a couple of years ago. Sure it’s a bit thick & not for everyone, but man I LOVE it!
👌👍🎸. I will miss the Z blue
I will really like a Milguass with ceramic bezel, crown guard, or basically a submariner variation.
Would be awesome to see it, but then it also feels like Rolex would consider it encroaching on their top-sellers (maybe more like a facsimile instead of something original - which is a pity) 🥃
The Rolex Milgauss and the Omega Railmaster represent history. Let's see innovation!
And apparently the Railmaster is about to get an overhaul 😏 So I’ve been hearing 🔥
It's Milli Vanilli time ! Great video as always 😄
Milgauss - the 1st Rolex I contemplated buying in 07/08, but didn’t figuring it and all the others would be obtainable forever (after a short wait), never suspecting a ‘buying history’ would be required.
While it could come back I wouldn’t suspect it for at least 5+ yrs. And while you’re 💯 that a modern take (and your mockups were very sharp) would appeal to younger buyers… Rolex isn’t even attempting to sell to younger people as they watch flipping continue unabated with a ‘oh, well’ attitude - instead of easily killing it off. They could sell 5x the # of steel sport/tool watches they pump out currently.
How about making a Bill-Gauss, with a billion gauss magnetic resistance...
Milgauss? Nah. It should be renamed the scratch magnet. The great paradox, it resists magnets get attracts scratches. If there’s a bigger scratch magnet I’ve not seen one. Large mirror polished bezel and polished centre links. Give it up man. Had one briefly and back it went. Just didn’t live up to expectations.
With the OP and Explorer I, the Milgauss and Air-King are not needed. Rolex should make steel versions of the Smurf and Cookie Monster though.
Agreed! Would be great to see more blue dials on their pro pieces 100% 🔥
Go for a 1019 Milgauss in an oysterquartz case with chronograph movement. Smooth bezel, red tipped secondshand, no minute tracker, just a 60 timing chrono in a cool case.
Would love to see them splicing that slick case with 1019 (chrono) elements... man, great idea! 🔥
Love your ideas. I think the thing holding the mil gauss back was how thick it was. I remember seeing one in real life and that case was huge. And I like big watches. But many people. don’t. If they made the case more palatable, and if the air king case is that, then those colors and this idea of yours is a winner
As usual, a most excellent video. I have a Milgauss 116400GV black dial/green crystal that I purchased in Toronto in the summer of 2019. It is in my wrist-time cycle and I love it.
My pleasure to share Terry and thank you! It would be a shame to see them cut the green Crystal out of the equation with the Next Gen model. Must say, one of the coolest features of the Milgauss 😉🥃
i have the same model.. in fact it was my only watch from January 2010 until lockdown.. and then i fell down the rabbit hole.. and now I’m 40+ watches deep 🤓
Nice! I do hope Rolex do something like presented here. I'd buy one!
Thank you brother! We can only wish and hope 😉🥃
The Rolex AD I deal with offered me both the Air-King and the Milgauss some years back. We played the game of what a great favour he was doing me, but knowing these models were not selling,. Both were available new on the grey market for retail, sometimes less. Though regarded as a complete dog at the time I liked the Air-King and bought one. Looking back I should have bagged the pair. Most Rolex employees I've spoken too expect a return of the Milgauss at sometime.
Thank you for sharing this! It sounds too good for Rolex not to bring it back in the new Air-King case, right? Feels eerily logical... maybe that's why they aren't going to do it 😆🥃
First, I love your guitar intros! Second, I would think that Rolex would come out with a new Milgauss this year because it’s the 70th anniversary! They love anniversary addition! Third, I think they should have additional colorways like you suggested, it would help out the model for sure. Lastly, your point about it serving its purpose and most modern watches are antimagnetic these days anyway… then I think Rolex should make the Milgauss purpose-built again, to be the model that showcases and leads the way in innovation and new technology for the brand.
Great ideas here. I must say the Oyster Quartz revival idea you proposed with an automatic movement could be a home run! Imagine that with some of these dial variants you have proposed and a Zblue option. Wow! They could really make a splash. Unfortunately, that probably means Rolex won’t do that as they aren’t ones to make splashes these days.
Just when the integrated bracelet craze drops away… so Rolex pounces and grabs all the attention. Not the most ridiculous idea, right? Folks would be MAD! Too much to ask that they bring out a new Quartz cal with it? “The most accurate Quartz ever - and amagnetic”😉⚡️
@@ID-Guy the more we talk out the idea the more it makes sense. Maybe it’s just crazy enough for them to do it!!
Can’t see it coming back. But if they do ,making it in titanium would be the right move.
Your focus on antimagnetic gave me a goofy idea: since Universal Geneve was recently purchased, would a video on what would make an ideally modeled modern Pole Router design work?
It's hard to know what the heck they'll be focusing on first. I think the no-brainer is they'll do 1:1 Reissues of a few OG models (like the Tri-compax and Genta PR - because it's a safe bet) B09 caliber in the chrono's would be an awesome addition too. But as for modernising? I really don't know... first plan of action is planting that seed in the larger audiences brains that these are killer designs😉🥃
Love those white dial renders. They look fantastic! Would definitely be interested in one of those. They might even be available if they’re not popular! 😂😂😂😂
Like the current Air King that can be found under retail 😉 It’s all possible! 🥃
@@ID-Guy Yes I managed to get an air king from the window in my ad. I hope they bring the Milgauss back in the air king case, it definitely looks cool in the renders!
A milgauss with an oysterquartz style integrated bracelet would be a hit imho. Give it a more angular yet sleek look to stand out in the collection. Good call there my man
Cool renders, very nice. It would be hilarious if Rolex brought the Milgauss back, as an integrated-bracelet model at 100,000 gauss, call it the Cent-Milgauss, and price it below IWC’s hugely-over-rated and over-priced Ingenieur. It won’t happen of course…but would be wonderful if it did.
Imagine they did? Would be absolutely brilliant! Just when the craze is dying off so Rolex drops the bomb and leaves all the other brands in tears 🤣🥃
@@ID-Guy Yes indeed! We can but dream…
The Milgauss is supposed to be a technical watch, but it no longer had any tech in it. If they bring it back then it would have to be with a movement or function that was truly innovative. Rolex did it with the Sky Dweller and the YM 2, which have great movements and functionality, despite being fugly.
That poor YM2 😆 Frankenstein's monster doesn't even begin to describe it... agree with you that they should add something "Extra" to the next gen model. Imagine an entirely new range, case etc?? 🔥
Some great renders, and wow black dial, AK case is something fantastic, however I think we will see a new generation, it’s going to be the New AK case, in titanium with a simple black dial. But it’s going to be the Spacedweller. And it’s going to be a winner.
Would be awesome seeing them redesigning the entire range with new case, bezel, the works 🔥 Great idea 🥃
hard to believe they would bring it back after discontinuing it last year......
Hot take: they are going to bring it back with a dive bezel and gmt hand 🙌
Milgauss in titanium like at 6:20 would get me to buy a Rolex.
How about making a quartz version Millgaus with yellow accents.
Make a ton of them and sell them somewhat cheap, as an intro level rolex for the masses, like under $4k.
Returning the OysterQuartz would be killer! Folks would go mad for it AND the enthusiasts would love it equally! Brilliant point! 🥃
The Milguass may not return but the green sapphire crystal may show up yet again...
How about a "Turn-O-Gauss" GMT Chronograph? So, it'd be a diver (with rotating bezel), with an additional GMT hand, with high anti-magnetic protection (lightning bolt chronograph second hand), and say two sub-dials for the running seconds and chronograph minutes. 😆😆😆
The Z Blue Milgauss is perfection.
Your video is bit like the watch itself, great- simplistic - balanced and colourful. Fantastic work. There is no hurry to bring it back, but WOW some of those renders are absolutely great.
what song was that at the start
It was an attempt at “Down by the Seaside” by Zeppelin - shouldn’t be played on an acoustic though 😉🥃
@@ID-Guy nah i like it
I really, really like your white Milgauss rendering at 8'35, using the very same new Air King body i.e. 40 mm diameter, 11.7 mm thin and with the crown guard, of course. Thanks for the vid, man. And 1 more thing, again i second your AK rendering with 3 batons replacing the big 369 numerals in your Air King video.
A fully antimagnetic watch. Carbon fire case and bracelet in a submariner shape with the lightening hand please. I’d love to not have to take my watch off at work…
Nice bit of Jimmy ….. not with an I .
Great vid !
One of my favourite tunes... pity it couldn't crank the hell out of the tremolo on the amp 😉🥃
Speaking of Jimi, think that may be my next one... Castles Made of Sand? Absolutely 🔥
I woud make it to look like oyster quarz, integreted bracelet and dial from this generation with the lighting second hand of course.
How beautiful would it look? Striking, streamlined… there’s just too much potential for them here 🥃
Great designs. I’m not sure Rolex is cool enough for those or a new turn-o- graph.
Would be fantastic to see a Turno return. Man… another property deserving way more attention 🥃
I like the Milgauss, but in an age of amagnetic Omegas, they have to bury it. They still have the Air-King for playful models.
It does feel like a relic at this point, you’re right 😆 The name is great BUT anti-magnetic is a part of any modern watch brief today 🥃
Love the Milgauss renditions! I think Rolex has huge potential to develop some of its less popular and quirkier models to add variety and depth to the catalogue (without going Omega crazy). My impression is that their CEO JF Dufour wants to spice things up and get creative. We’ve seen it in the OP line, Date Justs w/ textured dials, with the GMTs, Daytona Le Mans and I think we could see some surprises. It seems Dufour is slowly getting more and more leverage in a company that had a gazillion safeguards, a culture of secrecy any intelligence agency would envy and that moves very conservatively. So there is a possibility that the Milgauss comes back with an updated concept as you’ve proposed and hopefully a bezel. I’d like to see a brand new professional model altogether with a real world application.
More guitar playing, please--really lovely to hear you.
I thought you would Koji 😉 Thank you brother. I come from a piano background (learning guitar took me about 10 years - and I still feel like an amateur) the worst part? Learning to play right handed... had ZERO rhythm in my right hand 🥃
You know how AP have a Marvel collab? I think Rolex should hook up with The Simpsons and have a Milhouse.
Blue and Yellow could work wonders 😆 Classic! 🥃
There's no logic reason why it needs to return as all current Rolex are more anti magnetic than the milgaus. That doesn't mean it won't come back. The hands and the fat case (which was only on two models) is what made the milgaus, a mighaus so if they do another one without it , it won't be a true milgaus .
Nicely done. Let’s see. I bought the Z Blue, new, specifically because of its quirky nature. And love it. I often wear it on a blue rubber Everest strap, which works so well.
Yes I eventually added the current Sub (no date). I like both, but Milgauss will always be special.
I really love my black GV MGauss. I do think they bring it back, but wait until the anniversary in '26. Really love the idea of it going Titanium, and absolutely needs to keep the lightning seconds hand.
Seems like you might be a fellow lefty. I also wear my watch on my right wrist. And I’m also a lefty that plays guitar right handed.
We're a rare, rare breed Matt. I forced myself to play Right (to have access to more guitars in the future) but then I play Golf right-handed, Tennis right-handed, throw and write Left 😆 Classic 🥃
@@ID-Guy I’m the same way lol. I only play a guitar right handed because all the guitars I had access to were right handed. Write left, swing a bat left, throw a football right, and ambidextrous with throwing a baseball. Cheers mate!
how about Blackmore's Night's next week
No Second Chance? What a track man... I'm thinking Jimi's Castles Made of Sand for the next clip. But I'm going to dig into Ritchie Blackmore for sure! 🔥
Not sure where they will go with the Milgauss, but I am so grateful they produced the Z-Blue. It is the one watch in my collection that will never leave and will be my generational gift to my son as my father's no date Sub was to me.
Bend those notes brother!😊 love the renders especially the yellow accented one!🎉
'Omnigauss.' A completely amagnetic reissue perhaps.
Personally I'd love to see a second size option for the Explorer 2, a 40mm version in the AK case. And the zBlue dial reissued in any form!
You're looking well sir. I hope all's good up there. Nearly Spring😉👍🥃