Rolex – Milgauss, ref. 1019, stainless steel, Rolex guarantee Model: Milgauss Material: Stainless steel Reference N°: 1019 Year: Circa 1979 Case N°: 6159002 Caliber: 1580 automatic Bracelet: Rolex Oyster, stainless steel bracelet Dimensions: 37 mm Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet Accessories: Accompanied by original guarantee The Milgauss was the result of the direct collaboration between Rolex and the CERN. A watch that could withstand the effects of the intense magnetic fields the CERN’s engineers and scientists were working in. Deriving its name from the Latin “Mille” meaning thousand, and “Gauss” representing the unit of measure for magnetism, the Milgauss could withstand exposure of up to 1000 Gauss with no effect on accuracy, whereas a typical watch movement can only withstand up to 70–90 Gauss. In the early 1960s, the newly introduced Rolex Milgauss reference 1019, like the present lot, replaced the originals two versions, the references 6541 and 6543. The present example in a very nice condition, accompanied with its original Rolex guarantee, offers a nice value and real appeal for collectors. Montre Rolex en acier, modèle « Milgauss », réf. 1019. La montre présentée est dans un très bel état, accompagnée de sa garantie Rolex d’origine, offrant un réel attrait pour les collectionneurs.