ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL SELF-WINDING WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTER SECONDS AND BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, MODEL MILGAUSS, REF. 1019, CIRCA 1970

Details

ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL SELF-WINDING WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTER SECONDS AND BRACELET
signed rolex, oyster perpetual, model milgauss, ref. 1019, circa 1970
With nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, mono-metallic balance, metal dust cover, the silvered matte dial with applied baton numerals, sweep center seconds, the tonneau water-resistant-type case with screw back and screw down crown, together with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed.
37mm diam.
Rolex

Provenance

Formerly in the collection of Hans Ravenborg. Sold Christie's London, September 30, 1997, lot 334.

Lot Essay

The Milgauss model was designed for use in areas of high electro-magnetic fields, laboratories, electro-engineering, etc. One of the most distinctive of all Rolex "Sports" models, the 1019 was the last "tool" watch (that is a watch designed for a specific activity) to be produced by Rolex. Despite being in production for over 20 years (1963-1985), it was a watch with a limited demand and, as such, is now considered very desirable.