Rolex. A fine stainless steel self-winding water-resistant wristwatch with sweep center seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, MILGAUSS, REF. 1019, CIRCA 1966

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Rolex. A fine stainless steel self-winding water-resistant wristwatch with sweep center seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Milgauss, Ref. 1019, circa 1966
With nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, metal dust cap, the silvered brushed dial with luminous accents to the applied baton indexes, luminous accents to the silvered hands, sweep center seconds, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with screw back and screw down crown, together with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and clasp, accompanied by original fitted Rolex presentation box, outer packaging and Rolex service record dated February 23rd, 1988, case, dial and movement signed
37 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

The Milgauss model was designed for use in areas of high electro-magnetic fields, including laboratories and power stations. One of the most distinctive of all Rolex 'Sports' models, the 1019 was the last 'tool' watch - a watch designed for a specific activity. Despite being in production for over 20 years (1963-1985) it was never produced in significant numbers as demand was limited, thus making it very rare.
Further information on the Rolex Milgauss is discussed in The Best of Time - Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, p. 193. Examples of reference 1019 are illustrated in Vintage Rolex Sports Models by Martin Skeet & Nick Urul, pp. 95-96.

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