Lot 494
ROLEX
Sold
CHF17,000
Starting Bid: CHF15,000
Est.
CHF15,000 - CHF20,000
Live Auction
Antiquorum Geneva's Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Size
38
Description
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1019, MILGAUSS, BLACK DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL
A fine, large and rare, stainless steel, self winding antimagnetic wristwatch with black dial
Brand: Rolex, switzerland
Model: Milgauss
Reference: 1019
Year: circa 1969
Case: 2012652
Caliber: 1580, 26 jewels
Bracelet: stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 153 mm.
Diameter: 38
Signature: dial, case and movement
Provenance:
Property of a German Gentleman 


Grading System: AAA (Excellent)
Case: 2-8 (Very good , Slightly scratched)
Dial: 2-53-02 (Very good , Reprinted , HANDS Service hands)
Movement: 2* (Very good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)


HKD: 130,000 - 174,000
USD: 16,600 - 22,200
EUR: 15,300 - 20,400

The Rolex antimagnetic watch Ref. 1019 was launched in 1960 to replace the first generation antimagnetic watch Ref. 6541 (nicknamed Lightning Bolt). The reference name Milgaussis a combination of the French word of 1000 ‘Mille’, and ‘Gauss’ - the unit used to measure magnetism, as to state that the watch can withstand 1000 gauss of magnetism. The calibre 1580 of this reference features a special spiral and an antimagnetic inner cap to guarantee its antimagnetic function.
Signature
dial, case and movement
Provenance
Property of a German Gentleman