Rolex Milgauss
Rolex Milgauss
- First made
- 1950s
- Movements
- Calibre 3131 · 1580
- References we see
- 116400GV, 116400, 1019
A vintage Milgauss or a 116400 with the orange lightning-bolt seconds hand: tell us about yours and we’ll email and text you a price.
The Milgauss was introduced in the mid-1950s for scientists working around strong magnetic fields, and tested at CERN. Its name comes from the French mille, a thousand, and the gauss, the unit of magnetic field, and a shield inside the case protects the movement.
Milgauss references we buy
Choose your reference to start the form with it filled in. Not listed? Use the form and type it in.
The Rolex Milgauss
Vintage Milgauss watches are rare and sought after. Rolex brought the model back in 2007 as the 116400, with its orange lightning-bolt seconds hand, including the green-crystal 116400GV, the only Rolex with a tinted crystal. The Milgauss was discontinued in 2023.
What we look at
Dial and crystal
Black or white dial, clear or green crystal. The reference and a photo tell us which.
Era
Vintage references such as the 1019, or the modern 116400 and 116400GV.
Condition
Tell us about any marks, polishing or replaced parts.
Box, papers and extras
The warranty card, box, spare links and service papers all add to the price.
Sell My Rolex Milgauss - Fill Out The Form For A Fast Valuation
Tell us as much or as little as you like. We’ll email and text you a price.
- Price by email and textValid for 7 days
- Fully insured postageOr Devon drop-off
- Paid within 48 hoursOf the final inspection
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Selling a Rolex Milgauss
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Which Milgauss references do you buy?
All of them, from vintage references such as the 1019 to the 116400 and 116400GV.
Do you buy a Milgauss without box and papers?
Yes. Tell us what you have: the box, papers and service history all feed into the price, which is why the form asks about each one.
Where is the reference number on my Milgauss?
Engraved between the lugs at 12 o’clock (you’ll need the bracelet off to see it), and printed on the warranty card or papers. If you can’t find it, add photos and we’ll work it out.
Prefer to talk it through?
Send the form first, then call us free with any questions.