The Official “Unpopular” Milgauss Owners Club

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I noticed that the lightning handed Rolex step child didn’t have one and figured it deserved one.

Ever hidden in its more popular sibling’s shadows, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss was first produced as the Ref. 6541 in 1956 (some contest the Ref. 6543 in 1954) and supplied to CERN scientists who worked in highly magnetic laboratory environments thus sealing the historical relationship between them and Rolex.


(Source: Chrono24)

The Ref. 6541 would be discontinued shortly and re-emerge as the Ref. 1019 in 1960. However, this iteration of the Milgauss would be missing several features from the previous model, most notably the lightning seconds hand which had now been replaced by a straight hand tipped with a red triangle. Despite the new design, the 1019 remained unpopular and would eventually be discontinued yet again.


(Source: Chrono24)

Then in 2007, the Rolex Milgauss would yet again make a reappearance in its third and current iteration as the Ref. 116400. This time featuring an aesthetically innovative green tinted sapphire crystal and once again, the prominent lightning seconds hand.


(Source: Rolex)

Still considered unpopular among Rolex aficionados for various reasons, there are still those who regard the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss with delight. This thread is dedicated to former, current and future Milgauss owners. Do share stories and pictures of your Rolex Milgauss for everyone to enjoy.



BTW. Here is mine. In it’s home environment.





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