Rolex Milgauss Reference 1019

When it comes to the antimagnetic wristwatches of the 1950s-1960s, several manufacturers produced what would go on to become iconic timepieces. Among those are the IWC Ingenieur, the Eberhard Scientigraf, the Omega Railmaster, as well as Patek Philippe’s reference 2570 / 2570-1 and 3417. However, one of the most beloved models of orientated for the physicist or engineer of the day was none other than the Rolex Milgauss.

The Rolex Milgauss reference 1019 was the successor for the reference 6541. Like many of the Milgauss models over the years, the dial features a distinctive look that deviates from the consistent aesthetics from Rolex models. In this instance, it is the vertically brushed grey dial, with the broad red font. The dial is decorated with an applied coronet, along with three lapidated luminous hour markers at 3, 6 and 9.

Along with with the mint dial, the case in very strong condition and is lightly polished. It features the correct smaller ROLEX printing found on the early versions of the 1019. It is accompanied with a Rolex C+I made in USA bracelet dated to 1967. The 38mm Antimagnetic case is designed to withstand 1,000 gauss. This is a rare dial format that was used on a small run during circa 1964.

The watch does not come with box and papers.

(Item SBUXYT1160)

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