$99,750
ROLEX REF. 6541 HONEYCOMB TROPICAL MILGAUSS Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 412116, Ref. 6541. Made in 1958, stamped IV. 1958. Very fine and extremely rare, antimagnetic, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial and a stainless steel Oyster expansion bracelet. Accompanied by a box. Three-body, polished and brushed, bidirectional revolving graduated bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic soft iron protecting cap. Black honeycomb with luminous round and applied steel faceted triangular indexes. Luminous steel dauphine hands, lightning flash second hand. Cal. 1080, 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. Notes Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 38 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm. The MILGAUSS model was introduced in 1954, primarily created for people working on scientific experiments or in power stations who required watches that remained accurate when working in high magnetic environment. The watch's distinctive name derives from the French word 'Mille', meaning thousand, and 'Gauss', which is a measurement of magnetic induction. Even prior to this time, watchmakers were aware of the adverse affect magnetic fields have on the inner workings of a watch. A normal watch Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2015-04-15
