Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Milgauss, Reference 1019 | A stainless steel anti-magnetic wristwatch | Circa 1979.
Lot Closed
November 7, 12:27 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Milgauss, Reference 1019
A stainless steel anti-magnetic wristwatch
Circa 1979
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1560 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: M'023'937
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 6'1663'954
Closure: stainless steel Rolex buckle
Size: 38 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The Milgauss is one of the most distinctive lineups among Rolex watches. Primarily aimed to meet the demands of scientists and engineers, it was designed to be used by those working in strong magnetic fields areas which can affect the precision of their watches. By the use of anti-magnetic alloys and an iron movement ‘cage’, Rolex had successfully overcame the effects of magnetic fields up to 1,000 oersted. First introduced in the early 1960s with its completely re-designed case and dial, the reference 1019 represented a dramatic departure from the styling of its predecessors without the lightning hands, rotating bezel and honeycomb dial. The clean and sleek appeal is revolutionary in the lineage and paved the way to future Milgauss designs.