ROLEX
Milgauss
1019

The Milgauss was introduced in the mid 1950s as a watch for Scientists and by 1960 had taken on a more simplified and cleaner aesthetic as the 1019 model iteration.
Made for CERN the European organisation for nuclear research, the Milgauss could withstand magnetism typically found in these environments up to 1000 gauss.

Case
Stainless Steel
38 mm diameter
Screw case back with inner anti-magnetic soft iron faraday cage movement cover.
Original signed screw lock Rolex crown
Steel polished flat bezel

Movement
Rolex Oyster Perpetual calibre 1580 Automatic self winding

Dial
Brushed silver dial with black inlay baton markers, lume tipped matching the hands.
Rolex would allow original owners to specify with or without lume as an option on this model.
The tritium has taken on a nice even cream patina on both the dial and hands.

Strap/Bracelet
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster 78360 bracelet, 580 end links
with folding clasp ref 62510H and DT3 date code

Complete with
Green leather Rolex box with felt card insert
Original Milgauss booklet
Original Rolex warranty certificate papers - Dated December 1981
(Watches of Switzerland - UK supplied)
Translation papers
Green Rolex wallet

Excellent overall condition with general wear and tear marks, still retaining its edges.

Reference - 1019
Serial Dating production to 1979

A stunning example of a later reference 1019.

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