Rolex. A stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL MILGAUSS, REF. 1019, CIRCA 1980

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Rolex. A stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Milgauss, Ref. 1019, circa 1980
With nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, gilt dust cap, the brushed silvered dial with applied luminous baton numerals, silvered luminous dauphine hands, sweep centre seconds, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with screw down crown and screw back, together with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and clasp, Rolex Garantie and Attestation de Chronomètre Officiel, original fitted presentation box, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi, p. 127.
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, i.e. a watch designed for a specific activity, to be produced by the company. Despite being in production for over 20 years (1963-1985) it was never a popular watch and, as such, is now considered very desirable.

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