We shall see. I too think its likely these will be had at under retail in 1-2 years but I've been wrong about things like this in the past

I think its unrealistic to expect journalists to criticize a watch in front of the CEO of the brand and the wife of the designer while sitting in the booth for the brand itself at Watches and Wonders after having just been given special access. I don't think ANY media outlet would dare vocalize criticisms under those conditions and this reflects in the behavior of everyone there. It would be exceedingly rude. If you want an unbiased take on a product wait till everyone has had time to go back home and/or after they have received the actual products in the metal for review away from the booth in geneva.

Lets a bit more fair here. George has been making a lot of noise for a proper remake of the Ingeniuer for a long time (well before there was even a hint of this release). Also I don't think their praise of the model was unfounded. It LOOKS amazing. The biggest issues people are having with it are the price. People's gripes with the choice of movement are also reflective of people's issue with the price.

Dang. This one is hard. Formex has a better product but I like Baltic's designs more.

Underdog is definitely nice but this isn't even a contest. Formex blows them out by far

I've mentioned this before. It's likely this is simply a three year moratorium on the model. Considering the 70th anniversary for this model is due in 2026 its extremely likely they are simply pulling this model off shelves because its taking up production for something that is (now) unique to this model (the case shape is outdated and the faraday cage is also unnecessary. Also the Airking has been updated so its even less necessary).

Rolex has a STRONG preference towards efficiency (which is necessary considering how many units they produce). I knew the moment they discontinued the old airking line in favor of creating a new Airking case they were likely going to discontinue the milgauss soon after. Now comes the question of what new case is the Milgauss going to pick up?

The likely answer is that they are going to continue the relationship between the Airking and the Milgauss and have the new Milgauss share the same case construction as the new Airking.

What I want however is for them to use the submariner case and have the Milgauss move towards its turnograph vintage roots (the 6541) but that is highly unlikely and me just dreaming.

Another interesting possibility I thought of is them utilizing the Yachmaster Titanium case for this due to Titanium being naturally more anti-magnetic. (again pipe dream)

Its honestly hard to say no to an AP Royal Oak especially their 15202 or 16202. 

The bracelet is drop dead gorgeous.