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Rolex — Milgauss

Also known as: Milgauss, Z-Blue

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Period

1960–2014 (sampled references)

Maker / issuer

Rolex

Milgauss is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 1960 to 2014. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 1580 and Rolex caliber 3131, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and chronometer.

The sampled references record case diameters of 38.5–40 mm, cases in stainless steel and water resistance of 100 m. Reference examples: ref. 1019-001 (Milgauss Black; 1960–1988; 38.50 mm); ref. 116400GV-0001 (Milgauss GV Stainless Steel / Black; 2007; 40.00 mm); ref. 116400GV-0002 (Milgauss GV Stainless Steel / Z-Blue; 2014; 40.00 mm).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
4

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Among the 3 WatchBase references sampled for this entry, the earliest recorded production year is 1960 and the latest is 2014.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Closed
Lug width
20 mm
Case shape
Round
Case materials recorded
Stainless Steel
Case diameter (sampled references)
38.5–40 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronometer
Movements recorded
Rolex caliber 1580 · Rolex caliber 3131
Production years recorded
1960–2014
Water resistance recorded
100 m

Design

Hands
Stick
Hour markers
Stick / Dot
Nicknames recorded
Z-Blue
Dial colours recorded
Black, Blue

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
Milgauss
References sampled
1019-001 — Milgauss Black · 116400GV-0001 — Milgauss GV Stainless Steel / Black · 116400GV-0002 — Milgauss GV Stainless Steel / Z-Blue
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
1019-001
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 5 references under this family name; this entry summarises 3 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. That figure is not necessarily the family's introduction date: earlier references may exist outside the sample, and WatchBase coverage of discontinued models is uneven.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. 1019-001 — Milgauss Black

    produced 1960–1988; Rolex caliber 1580; 38.50 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 116400GV-0001 — Milgauss GV Stainless Steel / Black

    produced 2007; Rolex caliber 3131; 40.00 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 116400GV-0002 — Milgauss GV Stainless Steel / Z-Blue

    produced 2014; Rolex caliber 3131; 40.00 mm stainless steel; Blue dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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