105,750 CHF
ROLEX REF. 6541 MILGAUSS, ORIGINAL WARRANTY Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,", case No. 412108, Ref. 6541. Made for the American market in 1958, sold on January 30th, 1959. Very fine and extremely rare, antimagnetic, water-resistant, "lightning bolt" center seconds hand, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial, steel bezel and a stainless steel expanding bracelet with deployant clasp. Three-body, polished and brushed, polished inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic soft iron protecting cap. Brown honeycomb with luminous round and applied steel faceted triangular indexes. Steel dauphine hands. Cal. 1065, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Notes DIAM. 38 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm. Approx overall length 175 mm. THE MILGAUSS The Milgauss was introduced in 1954 for use in high magnetic fields. It was primarliy created for people working on scientific experiments or in power stations, who would need a watch that remained accurate in conditions of work where high magnetic fields existed. The watch's distinctive name was derived from the French word 'Mille', meaning thousand, and 'Gauss', which is a measurement of magnetic induction. Magnetic fields affected the balance workings of a watch. A nor Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2013-11-10
