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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

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Precision Timekeeper with 1 ComplicationRolex Oyster Perpetual "Milgauss", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1019. Production of this reference started in the 1960's.Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 50 m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 13,000 - 15,000

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. matte silver with tritium-coated steel indexes. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1580, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 6541The name: "Milgaus", combines "Mil", meaning "mille" (a thousand), and "Gaus", for the unit of measure of magnetism. A normal movement can withstand up to 70-80 Gaus, but over that its working order would be compromised. Most good watches resist magnetic fields of 60 to 70 Gauss, but the "Milgauss" keeps its astounding precision in magnetic fields up to 1000 Gauss, which were intolerable conditions for all. Yet with its dial, ring and the cover of its movement in soft iron - a true "Oyster" - Roex created a model which brilliantly resolved the problem.