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Line 1: {{short description\|Wristwatch model by Rolex}} [[Image:~~Milgaussnew~~Rolex Milgauss 116400GV.jpg\|thumb\|~~New version of the~~ Rolex Milgauss ~~wristwatch post-2007 model~~116400GV.]] The '''Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss''' is a wristwatch model introduced by [[Rolex]] in 1956 with model number 6541. The Milgauss was advertised as “designed to meet the demands of the scientific community working around electromagnetic fields”. The first of its kind, it is capable of withstanding magnetic fields of up to 1,000 [[Gaussian units\|gauss]] and became known for being worn by scientists at the [[European Organization for Nuclear Research]] (CERN) in [[Geneva]]. Its resistance to magnetic interference stems from a shield inside the case made of ferromagnetic alloys, which protects the movement. This shield consists of two components, one screwed to the movement and the other to the case. In addition, its Caliber 3131 movement includes paramagnetic materials.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.timepiecechronicle.com/features/2017/6/15/a-brief-history-of-the-rolex-milgauss\|title=A Brief History of the Rolex Milgauss\|website=Timepiece Chronicle\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-08-05\|archive-date=2020-04-05\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405002635/https://www.timepiecechronicle.com/features/2017/6/15/a-brief-history-of-the-rolex-milgauss\|url-status=dead}}</ref> The name Milgauss is derived from the French ''mille'', which means one-thousand, and gauss, the unit of a magnetic field.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.rolex.com/fr/watches/milgauss.html\|title=Plus d'informations sur Rolex.com\|website=Rolex\|language=fr\|access-date=2019-08-05}}</ref> The Rolex Milgauss was discontinued in 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Reuter \|first1=Dominick \|title=Rolex is discontinuing its $9,300 'mad scientist' Milgauss watch — and now some resellers are listing it for over $13,000 \|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/rolex-milgauss-discontinued-bringing-new-interest-to-cult-favorite-2023-3?r=US&IR=T \|website=Business Insider \|access-date=4 October 2023 \|date=28 March 2023}}</ref> ~~The Rolex Milgauss was discontinued in 2023.~~ == History == Line 15: == Versions == [[File:Rolex Milgauss GV.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Rolex Milgauss GV (2012)]] In 2007, Rolex brought back the Milgauss after nearly 20 years, as model number 116400. The model initially came in three versions: A black dial with white batons and orange squares on the minute track at the batons; a white dial with orange batons and orange minute track; a black dial with orange and white batons and a green sapphire crystal. The first two of these versions are now discontinued. There is currently an additional version in production: a blue dial with a green-tinted sapphire crystal.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rolex.com/watches/baselworld-2014/new-rolex-milgauss.html \|title=The Rolex Watch Collection \|publisher=Rolex.com \|date= \|accessdate=2022-02-26}}</ref> The Milgauss iswas the only Rolex produced with a tinted crystal. Because of its internal magnetic shield the Milgauss is thicker than the Submariner, but the same width. It weighs 157 grams. The Milgauss is available only in ~~904L polished~~ [[SAE 904L stainless steel\|904L]] polished stainless steel, which is extremely resistant to scratches and corrosion.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.rolex.com/en/collection/oyster-perpetual/index.jsp#/en/collection/oyster-perpetual/milgauss/steel/M116400-0001/brochure/details/ \|title=Official Rolex Website > Yacht-Master II \|website=www.rolex.com \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115075906/http://www.rolex.com/en/collection/oyster-perpetual/index.jsp \|archive-date=2009-01-15}} </ref> Apart from its resistance to magnetic fields, the Milgauss' most unusual feature is its orange lightning-bolt second hand, a unique feature originally introduced with the 6541 Milgauss model.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.timekeeperforum.com/showthread.php?s=2f34fd18402c5e11debec666c39768c5&t=2174\|title=Review Of The Rolex Milgauss 116400GV\|publisher=}}</ref> In 2008, the recommended retail price was $6,200 and it was selling at or below this price.<ref name="timetapestry.blogspot.com"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.essential-watches.com/Rolex-New-116400GV-Milgauss-Green-Crystal-Anniversary-Model-18769.aspx\|title=116400 GV Rolex Milgauss Steel – Essential Watches\|last=Essential-Watches.com\|website=www.essential-watches.com}}</ref> A short time before its release, resellers and retailers were asking as much as double retail in anticipation of the new model.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=37268\|title=Milgauss price question... – Rolex Forums – Rolex Watch Forum\|website=www.rolexforums.com}}</ref> As of 2022, shortly before the line was discontinued, the MSRP for a GV Milgauss iswas $9,150.{{fact\|date=June 2024}} == See also == Line 30: * [[Rolex Submariner]] * [[Rolex Yacht-Master]] * [[Rolex Explorer II]] ==References== Line 38 ⟶ 39: [http://www.timekeeperforum.com/showthread.php?s=2f34fd18402c5e11debec666c39768c5&t=2174 TimeKeeperForum In-Depth Review] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3lEiFUmVM&feature=player_embedded#at=66 Parachrom Blue Hairspring Video] *[https://www.aandewatches.com Used Rolex Watches] A&E official site [[Category:Rolex watches]]