ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS AND BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, "MILGAUSS", MOVEMENT NO. 612651, CASE NO. 2429291, REF. 1019, CIRCA 1968

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ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS AND BRACELET
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Milgauss", Movement No. 612651, Case No. 2429291, Ref. 1019, circa 1968
Cal. 1580, with nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, gilt-metal dust cover, silvered matte dial with applied baton numerals, tonneau water-resistant-type case with polished bezel, screw-down crown and screw back, case, dial and movement signed, with stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp
37mm diam.

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Accompanied by the original Rolex box, certificate, Milgauss pamphlet detailing the attributes of the model and the original tie tags.

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 produced by the company.

For a similar example see I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editor, p. 33.