Rolex
Milgauss, Ref. 1019 Stainless steel antimagnetic wristwatch with bracelet Circa 1969
Lot Closed
June 14, 02:51 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Milgauss, Ref. 1019
Stainless steel antimagnetic wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1969
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 1580 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 2'015'896
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 38 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The reference 1019 ‘Milgauss’ is one of the most distinctive of all vintage Rolex watches. First introduced in the early 1960s, with its completely re-designed case and dial, the 1019 represented a dramatic departure from the styling of its 6541 and 6543 predecessors.
Primarily aimed to meet the demands of scientists and engineers, the Milgauss was designed to be used by those working in areas where exposure to strong magnetic fields was unavoidable and can affect the precision of their watches. By applying the use of anti-magnetic alloys and an iron movement ‘cage’, Rolex had successfully overcame the effects of the strong magnetic fields.