Sell Rolex Milgauss Watch

Looking to Sell Your Rolex Milgauss?

Taking the first step into the market for second hand Rolex Milgauss watches can be an overwhelming one. Before you dive into selling your pre-owned Rolex Milgauss, you must know its value and the best price.

At TWC The Watch Company, whether you own a new Rolex Milgauss watch or a vintage Milgauss watch, we can help you provide the most accurate valuation and offer you a better price than anywhere else!

Here’s a quick brief that you must keep in mind to increase the overall valuation of your Rolex Milgauss.

-Include the model or reference number of your Milgauss watch, which helps understand the Rolex model you have.

-Find out the serial number of the Milgauss, which helps to determine an approximate production date

-Research secondhand market values for your Rolex Milgauss

-Include high-quality photos of your Milgauss from every possible angle, as well as imperfections, if any.

-Include the original box and paperwork to prove the authenticity of your Milgauss watch.

Rolex Milgauss – An Anti-Magnetic Watch for Scientific Community

Working in tech-heavy environments exposes scientists, engineers, and other professionals to magnetic fields of varying intensities. Strong magnetic fields can scramble the accuracy of an ordinary mechanical luxury watch and result in its erratic behaviour. Since accurate timekeeping was key in the research and experiments undertaken by the scientific community, the problem in the functionality and precision due to strong electromagnetic fields can disrupt the balance—run too quickly, too slowing, or stop altogether—of mechanical watches. Rolex took this as a challenge and sought a remedy to the problem with the invention of this amazing timekeeping solution—Rolex Milgauss, an anti-magnetic watch for the scientific community.

The self-winding certified chronometer Milgauss was able to provide reliable protection against electromagnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss. The name, Milgauss, is a combination of the French word “mille” for thousand, and the unit of measurement of the magnetic field, gauss.

Originally designed for a small group of specialized users, the Rolex first premiered the Milgauss collection in 1956, a model named the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss with Ref. 6541. Although technically speaking, the Ref. 6543 was the very first Milgauss that appeared almost 2 years before the official launch of the Milgauss, 6541 was actually used as the prototype during the development of the iconic Milgauss.

A major technological advancement for the scientific community, Rolex Milgauss was developed in partnership with CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, headquartered in Geneva. Rigorous research and years of testing resulted in the construction of the necessary components for the movement and the case for this exceptionally robust wristwatch.

Today, this anti-magnetic watch is one of the most sought-after, expensive and rare breeds for watch owners.

What Makes Milgauss a Valuable Timepiece?

The Oyster Perpetual Milgauss packs a unique punch with its host of features. While the primary objective of the Milgauss has always been to achieve maximum precision and reliability when exposed to strong electromagnetic fields, this rugged timepiece appeals directly to enthusiasts of water sports, aviation, hiking, and status with its subtle sophistication and refinement.

The stunning orange lightning-bolt second hand has now become the signature design attribute of the original anti-magnetic Milgauss by Rolex. The unusually shaped hand is greatly appreciated within the scientific community as well as a much larger group of watch enthusiasts. The superior antimagnetic capabilities of the Milgauss comes from the internal antimagnetic shield made of ferromagnetic alloys.

The internal shield that guards the Calibre 3131 movement with a self-winding mechanism on the modern-day Rolex Milgauss watches is engraved with a capital “B” letter along with an arrow, symbolic for the magnetic flux density. The no-date window or looming “Cyclops Eye” magnification is sure to maintain the smooth expanse of the matte black dial.

The Milgauss case and bracelet are made of Oystersteel, one that belongs to the 904L stainless steel family. Extremely hard and resistant, the stainless steel 904L presents an exceptional finish that maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments. Watch lovers don’t need to fear even when wearing a Milgauss near water as all models are waterproof to 100 metres (10 bar, 328 ft). With the Twinlock crown, it makes it a great fit for snorkelling and swimming.

Rolex has released two Milgauss models—the original with Ref. 6541 and a modified version with Ref. 1019, rolled out in the 1960s and 1970s. The 1019 model was presented with quite a few modifications from the original Milgauss and was available in two dial options: silver and black. Production of the Milgauss model was discontinued in 1988 but re-introduced in 2007—the year of the 50th anniversary of the Milgauss.

In 2007, Rolex rolled out three new versions of the new model Ref. 116400, with slight variations. While the first two 116400 versions had a standard sapphire crystal with either black or white dial, the third special edition 116400GV (GV = Glace Verte) featured a black dial, emphasised by a stunning green-tinted sapphire crystal.

Released in 2007, the Milgauss Ref. 116400 has been one of the most popular timepieces in their lineup with a contemporary 40mm case diameter.

An Insight into the Milgauss Second-Hand Market

In the Milgauss lineup, the vintage Milgauss Ref. 1019 stands out for sporting a look so different than other Milgauss watches that some would say it is not a typical Rolex Milgauss at the first glance. A smooth finished steel bezel, no honeycomb pattern, baton hour markers, and more surprisingly, a straight second hand, which replaced the Milgauss’ signature lightning-bolt second hand.

Although the model’s design did not prove to be a successful idea during the 1960s, the Milgauss ref. 1019, now has an enthusiastic base of collectors. It is treated as a highly collectible vintage Rolex watch and priced well beyond $20,000 in today’s market.