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Built in 1956 for scientists and engineers working near electromagnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss, the Milgauss is Rolex's antimagnetic specialist. The lightning-bolt seconds hand gives it away. Current steel examples run 40mm in Oystersteel with the Calibre 3131 shielded inside a soft-iron Faraday cage. Rolex pulled both references around 2023, so steel now sits near $11,500 with scarcity working in your favor. Wire saves you the card fee.
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All current-generation Milgauss references measure 40mm in Oystersteel, housing Rolex's Calibre 3131 within a soft-iron Faraday cage. The two key references diverge at the crystal: the 116400 uses standard sapphire (available in black or white dial), while the 116400GV features the 'glace verte' green sapphire that defines the model's modern identity. Rolex quietly discontinued both references circa 2023, elevating the importance of full set—box, papers, and warranty card—for resale value. Orange-dial GV examples attract collector premiums. Inspect crystals closely; the green tint is a factory-only replacement.
The 1956 reference 6541 debuted with a honeycomb dial and matching bezel. The refined reference 1019 followed before a nearly 20-year hiatus beginning in 1988. The 2007 revival—116400 and 116400GV—became the model's definitive and final modern era.
References in stock: 116400GV, 116400, H-MIL ORC, H-MIL TO, H-MIL GB, H-MIL JB, H-MIL LG, H-MIL SG, H-MIL GRC.
At $11,500 for steel examples, pricing reflects a recently discontinued reference finding its post-production floor—rational value with scarcity-driven upside ahead. Current live range: $11,500 – $13,700. Prices shown are the full card price; bank-wire payment saves about 3.4%.
Model names, references and specifications are referenced from the official Rolex Newsroom (www.rolex.com). Trademarks and product imagery rights remain with the manufacturer; product photography shown is of our own inventory.
This Rolex Milgauss stock sits on a working wholesale desk at 650 S. Hill St., in the middle of the downtown Los Angeles jewelry district — not in a boutique and not in someone else’s showcase. We own what is listed, which is why the number on the page is a trade number rather than a retail one.
Every listing carries two figures: the card price, which is the price shown, and the wire price, which takes roughly 3.4% off. If you are local you are welcome to come and see the piece on the bench before you buy — call the desk first and it will be out and ready. If you are not, it goes out overnight and fully insured.
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The desk sits at 650 S. Hill St. in the downtown jewelry district. Call ahead and the pieces you want to see will be out and ready.
Every purchase includes a complimentary MyLuxApp.com certified appraisal
