Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue

The original Milgauss was created in the turbulent 50s – a time of geographical, scientific, and engineering discoveries. To keep pace with all these achievements of human enthusiasm and ambition, Rolex created some of the models that would become cult classics for decades to come – the Submariner for the explorers of the ocean depths, the Explorer for travelers, and the Milgauss for engineers and scientific discoverers. The watch has additional anti-magnetic protection and is one of the few models whose life was discontinued by Rolex, and after a full 20 years, its production was resumed in 2007 – of course, in a completely different design and a contemporary interpretation. The model on offer is a very different Milgauss – introduced for the first time in 2014, the model adds another definition to the Rolex vocabulary – Z Blue. With these words, the manufacturer launches not only a new dial color but also boldly experiments with the combination of this innovative dial color with its green crystal (which was also used in a previous Milgauss variation) – the end result is stunning, and as a result, the model becomes the most sought-after Milgauss (which also makes it the most expensive version on the secondary market). Indeed, the detail of this watch (as with all modern Rolexes we have had the opportunity to examine) is impressive. Starting with the incredible dial, which very well emphasizes the orange indicators on the outer ring (above the hour markers) and the orange lightning-bolt-shaped seconds hand. Moving on to the incredible sapphire – in this case, the brand's highest-grade sapphire is used in the unique green color, which has allowed the overall height of the watch to be reduced compared to its predecessors. Of course, separate attention must be paid to the case and bezel – an incredible combination of brushed highest-grade 904 L steel with faceted polished edges and details in places (as you know, Rolex pays special attention to the steel used and for this purpose has its own foundries for its production!). And of course, the bracelet – as can be expected from a Rolex, it is truly good… In this case, it is the new bracelet with a solid central link and a solid clasp, crafted from a single block of steel (and not from bent sheet metal, as with most brands) – the only thing it lacks (but only in our opinion) is the Sub's GlideLock clasp, but here the so-called EasyLink is fitted, which allows for micro-adjustment with an additional 5 mm – 20mm at the lugs, and its full size includes 5 links towards the "6 o'clock" side of the case (of which 2 are removable) and 7 links towards the "12 o'clock" side (of which 4 are removable).