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kieselguhr · 23 August 2019, 11:20 AM

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would be missing several features from the previous model, most notably the lightning seconds hand which had now been replaced by a straight hand tipped with a red triangle.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.

AOW

billfredericks · 23 August 2019, 11:30 AM

Great post! Thank you.

Here’s my ticket to the show.

BNABOD · 23 August 2019, 11:38 AM

Signing in with this

WWC · 23 August 2019, 11:49 AM

I no longer have the entry ticket, but I hope I’m still welcomed

billfredericks · 23 August 2019, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WWC

I no longer have the entry ticket, but I hope I’m still welcomed

Lifetime pass, buddy!

Nikrnic · 23 August 2019, 01:07 PM

This is the one that always makes me smile

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116710er · 23 August 2019, 02:18 PM

If they still made the 6541, I'd buy one. The new has just too much high polishing. If it was more brushed, I'd consider one.

Wooster · 23 August 2019, 02:18 PM

Love my Milgauss

Andad · 23 August 2019, 03:02 PM

One of my favourites.

MauiRolex · 23 August 2019, 04:29 PM

Love mine in black. My primary work watch.

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Mr Perfect · 23 August 2019, 04:31 PM

6543 is probably one of my grail references. I've handled a couple and they are amazing.

kans86 · 23 August 2019, 04:36 PM

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Still keep the 2 Milgauss.

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nick800 · 23 August 2019, 08:46 PM

Monty22 · 23 August 2019, 09:31 PM

I don’t get the hate for this reference

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Tavli3 · 23 August 2019, 10:23 PM

I won’t say I hate it but if I ever took too much viagra and had an erection lasting more than 4 hrs, to save time I wouldn’t get in my car to seek medical attention as recommended I would just look at a Milgauss.

This as opposed to when I look at a 6541 I see Venus Di Milo in mechanical form.

I will say that Rolex deviated big time from its SOP of slowly making incremental changes to a model.

Going from 6541 to the 1019 was Rolex’s attempt at disguising the 6541 for undercover duty or something.

Maybe they felt they had to distinguish it from the submariner.

I think with a little imagination they could tweak the 6541 so that it would not be mistaken for a sub or sea dweller. Different numbered bezel, different color triangles, different hour markers and Milgauss in Red and of course that amazing honeycomb dial.

If they do that I think the Milgauss would be a top seller for them. I know I would buy one in a heartbeat.

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AJMarcus · 23 August 2019, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kans86

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Still keep the 2 Milgauss.

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AK looks great in the line up. Looks the most like a tool watch

RolyMoly · 23 August 2019, 10:33 PM

I’ve done both

dafuture · 23 August 2019, 11:35 PM

The Milgauss is a particularly special watch to me. Long story short, it's the watch that got me into watches. I stumbled upon it in college ogling Rolexes in Tourneau with some friends. The dial, the crystal, the second hand, I could never get it out of my head.

I spent years wishing I could purchase one, but a bad relationship prevented me from doing so. Finally, earlier this year I received my very first promotion. I'm admittedly sentimental, but I knew exactly what I wanted. I finally got the Milgauss I'd wanted for years, a celebration of my success and a symbol of hope and hard work in my life. It may be the red-headed step child of the Rolex lineup, but I wear it with pride.

(I unfortunately can't post pictures from my work computer, but I'll post one when I get a second)

pepsiretail · 24 August 2019, 01:53 AM

Milgauss Z Blue on my wrist today, life is good

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tyguy74 · 24 August 2019, 02:33 AM

The most complimented watch I’ve ever owned is the Zblue. All of the milgauss watches are unique and stunning in their own way. I would love to own them all!

grimlock525 · 24 August 2019, 02:49 AM

Falling asleep last night and decided I was going to wear my Z-Blue today. Now to figure out what outfit to coordinate around it

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Solo118 · 24 August 2019, 02:54 AM

I briefly owned a black dial (non-gv) which I absolutely loved. The Milgauss is a fantastic watch, and should be recognized as such!

CF999 · 24 August 2019, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNABOD

Signing in with this

Beautiful

Largoshark · 24 August 2019, 03:25 AM

It's a stellar watch. I do really miss my GV black sometimes.

rkhettry23 · 24 August 2019, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dafuture

The Milgauss is a particularly special watch to me. Long story short, it's the watch that got me into watches. I stumbled upon it in college ogling Rolexes in Tourneau with some friends. The dial, the crystal, the second hand, I could never get it out of my head.

I spent years wishing I could purchase one, but a bad relationship prevented me from doing so. Finally, earlier this year I received my very first promotion. I'm admittedly sentimental, but I knew exactly what I wanted. I finally got the Milgauss I'd wanted for years, a celebration of my success and a symbol of hope and hard work in my life. It may be the red-headed step child of the Rolex lineup, but I wear it with pride.

(I unfortunately can't post pictures from my work computer, but I'll post one when I get a second)

This is almost my exact same story. Unfortunately, it was a slipperly slope after that. In the following 18 or so months, I then purchased a Hulk and Tudor GMT. This hobby is too damn expensive.

nick800 · 24 August 2019, 05:28 AM

Oldwoods · 24 August 2019, 05:35 AM

My first Rolex and still one of my favourites

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BNABOD · 24 August 2019, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CF999

Beautiful

Thank you , I am a big fan

Rolly.BT · 24 August 2019, 07:37 AM

I'll be joining the club next year. Pls reserve a spot for me.

soho · 24 August 2019, 08:35 AM

Love the white MG will probably get one someday.

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23 August 2019, 11:20 AM	#1
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	The Official “Unpopular” Milgauss Owners Club 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. AOW

23 August 2019, 11:30 AM	#2
billfredericks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: George Location: Massachusetts Watch: Milgauss Posts: 685	Great post! Thank you. Here’s my ticket to the show. Attached Images

23 August 2019, 11:49 AM	#4
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	I no longer have the entry ticket, but I hope I’m still welcomed __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

23 August 2019, 02:18 PM	#8
Wooster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 16.7285,-169.5361 Posts: 604	Love my Milgauss Attached Images

23 August 2019, 03:02 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	One of my favourites. Attached Images __________________ E

23 August 2019, 11:38 AM	#3
BNABOD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 663	Signing in with this

23 August 2019, 01:07 PM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	This is the one that always makes me smile Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

23 August 2019, 02:18 PM	#7
116710er "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: 'murica Watch: yer six. Posts: 576	If they still made the 6541, I'd buy one. The new has just too much high polishing. If it was more brushed, I'd consider one.

23 August 2019, 04:29 PM	#10
MauiRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Maui Posts: 130	The Official “Unpopular” Milgauss Owners Club Love mine in black. My primary work watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2019, 04:31 PM	#11
Mr Perfect Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Robbinsdale, MN Watch: IC Title Posts: 102	6543 is probably one of my grail references. I've handled a couple and they are amazing.

23 August 2019, 04:36 PM	#12
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	Still keep the 2 Milgauss. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2019, 08:46 PM	#13
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581

23 August 2019, 09:31 PM	#14
Monty22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Rob Location: Ballgames, O’Hare Watch: 126715CHNR, 116400 Posts: 734	I don’t get the hate for this reference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2019, 10:23 PM	#15
Tavli3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: miami Watch: GMT II 16760 Posts: 1,676	I won’t say I hate it but if I ever took too much viagra and had an erection lasting more than 4 hrs, to save time I wouldn’t get in my car to seek medical attention as recommended I would just look at a Milgauss. This as opposed to when I look at a 6541 I see Venus Di Milo in mechanical form. I will say that Rolex deviated big time from its SOP of slowly making incremental changes to a model. Going from 6541 to the 1019 was Rolex’s attempt at disguising the 6541 for undercover duty or something. Maybe they felt they had to distinguish it from the submariner. I think with a little imagination they could tweak the 6541 so that it would not be mistaken for a sub or sea dweller. Different numbered bezel, different color triangles, different hour markers and Milgauss in Red and of course that amazing honeycomb dial. If they do that I think the Milgauss would be a top seller for them. I know I would buy one in a heartbeat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2019, 10:33 PM	#17
RolyMoly Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago, FL/TN Posts: 447	I’ve done both

23 August 2019, 11:35 PM	#18
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	The Milgauss is a particularly special watch to me. Long story short, it's the watch that got me into watches. I stumbled upon it in college ogling Rolexes in Tourneau with some friends. The dial, the crystal, the second hand, I could never get it out of my head. I spent years wishing I could purchase one, but a bad relationship prevented me from doing so. Finally, earlier this year I received my very first promotion. I'm admittedly sentimental, but I knew exactly what I wanted. I finally got the Milgauss I'd wanted for years, a celebration of my success and a symbol of hope and hard work in my life. It may be the red-headed step child of the Rolex lineup, but I wear it with pride. (I unfortunately can't post pictures from my work computer, but I'll post one when I get a second) __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

24 August 2019, 01:53 AM	#19
pepsiretail Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052	Milgauss Z Blue on my wrist today, life is good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 August 2019, 02:33 AM	#20
tyguy74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: South Florida Watch: Z-Blue Posts: 190	The most complimented watch I’ve ever owned is the Zblue. All of the milgauss watches are unique and stunning in their own way. I would love to own them all!

24 August 2019, 02:49 AM	#21
grimlock525 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 88	Falling asleep last night and decided I was going to wear my Z-Blue today. Now to figure out what outfit to coordinate around it .

24 August 2019, 02:54 AM	#22
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	I briefly owned a black dial (non-gv) which I absolutely loved. The Milgauss is a fantastic watch, and should be recognized as such!

24 August 2019, 03:25 AM	#24
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	It's a stellar watch. I do really miss my GV black sometimes.

24 August 2019, 05:28 AM	#26
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581

24 August 2019, 05:35 AM	#27
Oldwoods "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex Hulk Posts: 495	My first Rolex and still one of my favourites Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Enjoying: Daytona, Submariner Hulk, Bluesy, Seadweller, Explorer, White Milgauss, DJ41 fluted and mint green. Oyster Perpetual 41 green dial, Oyster Perpetual 39 grape dial, Oyster Perpetual 41 Celebration dial, Tudor BB Harrods edition, Tudor BB 41 Burgundy (metas edition).

24 August 2019, 07:37 AM	#29
Rolly.BT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	I'll be joining the club next year. Pls reserve a spot for me.

24 August 2019, 08:35 AM	#30
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	Love the white MG will probably get one someday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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