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RolexMilgauss

Reference: 116400GV

Product overview

  • Box:Yes
  • Papers:Yes
  • Age:2019
  • Movement:automatic
  • Case Size:40mm
  • Case:Stainless Steel
  • Dial:Black Baton
  • Bracelet:Stainless Steel Oyster

Lot overview

  • LOT: #001340
  • Location:Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
  • Seller:
    (private) Sold by an individual
  • Currency:GBP

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The 1950s was a period of rapid technological and scientific discovery in which increasing numbers of engineers and technicians were exposed to magnetic fields during their work. This particularly affected their wristwatches’ timekeeping. In 1956 however, Rolex created the first Milgauss, a watch designed to withstand magnetic interference by using a special shield to protect the movement.

Despite its special features, the line was discontinued in 1988. Then, in 2007, Rolex revisited their “scientist’s watch.” This example, reference 116400GV from 2019, features several new technological advances. The calibre 3131 movement is equipped with a magnetic alloy Parachrom-Blu hairspring, finer than a human hair, that’s resistant to magnetic fields and ten times more resistant to shocks.

 

The case is made of 904L polished stainless steel, generally used in aerospace and chemical industries, where corrosion resistance is essential. As with all Rolex Oyster cases, the Milgauss is water-resistant up to 100 meters (330 feet). The evocative lightning bolt seconds hand and green scratchproof sapphire crystal are unique to the Milgauss.

 

This example is presented in unworn condition with some factory stickers in place, and its condition is within the bounds of the seller’s AAA grading. The sale includes the watch’s box, warranty card, booklets, and swing tags.

 

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