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Lot 23
Rolex. A Fine Stainless Steel Automatic Antimagnetic Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Milgauss, Ref. 1019, Case No. 6'164'107 Circa 1979
Closed7 June 2016
Price Realised
USD 21,250
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Accompanied by a Rolex Guarantee dated March 20th, 1984, an original receipt of sale dated March 20th, 1984, Rolex envelope, Rolex presentation box with outer packaging and a service receipt dated March 19th, 2014.
The Milgauss model was designed for use in areas of high electro-magnetic fields found in laboratories and electro-engineering. One of the most distinctive of all Rolex Sports models, the 1019 was the last 'tool' watch designed for a specific activity to be made by the renowned firm. In production from 1966 to 1990, the model was only available in stainless steel. Its name is derived from the Greek "Mil" for thousand and "Gauss", the unit to measure magnetism. A normal watch movement can withstand to 70-90 Gauss whereas the Milgauss keeps its incredibly precision in a magnetic field up to 1000 Gauss.
Rolex produced the Reference 1019 from 1966 until 1990. Despite being in production for over 20 years it was not produced in significant numbers as demand was limited.
Reference 1019 is illustrated in 100 Years of Rolex by F. & G. Mondani, 2008, p. 120.
The Milgauss model was designed for use in areas of high electro-magnetic fields found in laboratories and electro-engineering. One of the most distinctive of all Rolex Sports models, the 1019 was the last 'tool' watch designed for a specific activity to be made by the renowned firm. In production from 1966 to 1990, the model was only available in stainless steel. Its name is derived from the Greek "Mil" for thousand and "Gauss", the unit to measure magnetism. A normal watch movement can withstand to 70-90 Gauss whereas the Milgauss keeps its incredibly precision in a magnetic field up to 1000 Gauss.
Rolex produced the Reference 1019 from 1966 until 1990. Despite being in production for over 20 years it was not produced in significant numbers as demand was limited.
Reference 1019 is illustrated in 100 Years of Rolex by F. & G. Mondani, 2008, p. 120.