Rolex Milgauss, Reference 1019
photo: sotheby’s
Like the different tool watches which Rolex had manufactured over the years, the reference 1019 was introduced in 1956 to meet the demands of the scientific community, where watches remained accurate in environments of high magnetic fields. With the capability to withstand magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss, the model is also nicknamed the Mil-Gauss.
photo: sotheby’s
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 1580 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 2429214
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 38 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
