Reintroduced in 2007, the modern Milgauss is defined by its proprietary tinted sapphire crystal and its 1,000-gauss magnetic resistance. This reference revived the 1950s scientist's watch, originally developed for professionals at institutions like CERN, which had been discontinued in 1988 after failing to find a commercial audience. Its anti-magnetic capability is not reliant on the movement alone; the Calibre 3131 is housed inside a soft-iron Faraday cage, a shield of ferromagnetic alloys that deflects magnetic interference from the escapement.
This model also features the distinctive orange lightning-bolt seconds hand, a direct tribute to the original 1956 reference 6541. Officially discontinued in 2023, the 116400GV has now transitioned from a specialized tool watch to a significant, completed modern reference sought by collectors.
Founded in 1905 by the visionary Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex was born from a singular, revolutionary idea: to transform the wristwatch from a fragile piece of jewelry into a robust, precise, and reliable daily companion. This ambition was masterfully realized in 1926 with the invention of the Oyster, the world's first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch case. Proven by a triumphant swim across the English Channel on the wrist of Mercedes Gleitze, the Oyster case established the foundational pillar of the brand's identity—performance and dependability in the most demanding conditions—a standard to which every Rolex is held to this day.
Building upon this foundation, Rolex went on to pioneer the defining features of the modern watch, including the self-winding Perpetual rotor in 1931 and the date-displaying Datejust in 1945. The brand then cemented its legend by creating the "professional tool watch" category, developing iconic models engineered for specific endeavors: the Submariner for deep-sea diving, the GMT-Master for intercontinental pilots, and the Cosmograph Daytona for the world of motorsports.
Today, Rolex positions itself as the universal symbol for success, quality, and prestige. As a fully integrated manufacturer, the brand exercises complete control over every component, from smelting its own proprietary gold alloys to assembling its "Superlative Chronometer" certified movements with uncompromising precision.
Overall Grade: 9 / 10 | Mint Condition, Light Wear Production: 2020 Contents: Full-set Genre: Sports Watch
Size: 40mm Thickness: approx. 13.3mm Lug Width: 20mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrored and brushed finish, light wear Bezel: Stainless steel, domed bezel, mirrored finish, light wear Dial: Green dial with orange accent, applied hour markers Hands: Baton hands with orange lightning-bolt seconds hand
Crown: Stainless steel, screw-down crown, light wear Crystal: Green-tinted sapphire, light wear Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet, light wear Caseback: Stainless steel solid, screw caseback, light wear Movement: Automatic Chronometer Caliber: 3131