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 iconic 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 production was discontinued by Rolex, only to be revived a full 20 years later in 2007 – of course, with a completely different design and a modern interpretation.
The model offered today is a very different Milgauss. In this case, the manufacturer boldly experiments with the combination of a black dial with its green crystal – the end result is stunning, and as a result, the model becomes one of the most sought-after Milgauss watches, which also makes it a more expensive option on the secondary market.
Indeed, the detail of this timepiece (as with all modern Rolexes we have had the opportunity to examine) is impressive. Starting with the incredible dial, which very well accentuates 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 of sapphire is used in a 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 – a combination of brushed highest-grade 904L 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, the band, the chain, or whatever you may call it. As can be expected from a Rolex, it is truly good. In this case, it is the new bracelet with a solid center link and a solid clasp, milled from a single block of steel, and not from bent sheet metal, as is the case 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 5–20 mm at the lugs. 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.
