A Closer Look: The Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue Edition
The story behind the Milgauss begins with its striking lightning-bolt shaped seconds hand. It's one of the most recognizable and desirable features of the original anti-magnetic Rolex, and it’s what watch enthusiasts enjoy about the latest model too.
In my own experience with the Milgauss, I've noticed that not only is it beautiful in design, it's actually one of the most comfortable watches I've ever worn. This may be attributed to its case proportions and overall design. Another reason I've been drawn to the Milgauss recently is the fact that its one of the few Rolex watches that's aged well in terms of price. Keep reading to learn more about how the Milgauss got to where it is today.
The Milgauss reference 6541 was introduced all the way back in 1956, manufactured at the European Organization for Nuclear Research. It was tested by Switzerland's most brilliant minds to withstand magnetic fields of up to 1,00 guass.
In terms of updates, The Milgauss has received one major change when Rolex introduced the reference 1019 in the 1960s. This new watch presented quite a few modifications, it included a new smooth bezel, updated hands and new indexes, and a straight seconds hands ending in a red tip to compliment the red “Milgauss” line of text.