Originally introduced in 1956 but dropped from production in the late 1980s, the Rolex Milgauss was reintroduced in a more strikingly modern form in 2007 with a bold new look that sported an orange-colored second hand shaped like a lightning bolt.
Designed to withstand the magnetic fields encountered by scientists and engineers who work in labs full of equipment with high electromagnetic fields, the Milgauss is a watch with a mission as unique as its looks.
The movement is shrouded by a special alloy casing designed to repel the electromagnetic waves that can play havoc with a watch's operation. The name Milgaussderives from the French and Latin word millefor one thousand and the gauss is the unit of measurement for electromagnetic fields. In other words, the Milgauss watch can withstand up to one thousand Gauss in an electromagnetic field.
The world famous Oyster case and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal ensures the Rolex Milgauss is as durable and at home in the water as it is around electromagnetic fields.
The green sapphire crystal model is even more distinctive and immediately recognized. The Rolex Milgauss is available in both white and black dial models, and makes a strong statement with its unique design and large wrist presence.
