Rolex's Tesla Challenge

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The tests revealed Rolex engineers were able to crank up the power to 4 tesla, or 40,000 gauss, before seeing any adverse effects on the timing of the watch. "The only threshold in this configuration was observed after exposure to 4 T," said the patent, using the tesla unit. "Which is absolutely remarkable."

It's unclear if these innovations will find their ways to Watches and Wonders in 2024. The Milgauss line was discontinued a year ago. With today’s advances in horology, all Rolex watches are anti-magnetic to more than 1,000 gauss, which put a question mark on the Milgauss' raison d'être.

"Honouring science" was Rolex’s most recent tagline for the Milgauss up until the day it was discontinued, a reference to its long-term association with Geneva-based Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire, or CERN. Rolex has not given up its relationship with CERN, which is still featured prominently on rolex.org.

But one thing for sure, Rolex's innovative spirit will make the brand untouchable when it comes to anti-magnetic property — and will resurrect hopefully the historic Milgauss line.


Source: https://coron.et/new-long-reads/rolexs-tesla-challenge