With a decorated history in the lineage of professional Rolex tool watches, the Milgauss was first introduced to the world in 1956 via the ref. 6541. Designed as an antimagnetic wristwatch for professionals working in power plants, medical facilities and labs, the watch was able to withstand magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss as well as being the chosen timepiece worn by scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva.
In 2007, Rolex released the Milgauss ref. 116400 to replace its former long-lived ref. 1019. Bearing the same principle as all previous Milgauss references, the movement is protected by a metal cage. Paying its rightful homage to the ref. 6541, the ref. 116400 features an orange “thunderbolt” center seconds hand. Furthermore, what is notably interesting is that the ref. 116400 features a green tinted sapphire crystal giving the reference an entirely unique appeal. Till today, it is the only Rolex model ever produced to feature a tinted sapphire crystal.
The present watch is in virtually liked-new condition with plastic stickers still present on the caseband, caseback and clasp on the bracelet. It is furthermore offered as a "full set" with its Rolex guarantee dated June 2008, wallet, tag, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.