The Milgauss is the only Rolex watch with high anti-magnetic properties. It is still fresh in our memory that it suddenly became the center of attention when rumors of its discontinuation around 2021 spread. Originally, it was a model developed to target professionals working in specialized fields such as doctors, researchers, and engineers, but in today's world where electronic devices are everywhere, it has attracted the attention of many people as a watch that has essential functions for everyday life.
This time, we will go back three generations of the Rolex Milgauss (Ref. 1019, Ref. 116400, and Ref. 116400GV) and make a thorough comparison! If you want to buy a Milgauss but are unsure which model to buy, or if you want to know the history of the Milgauss, this is a must-read, so be sure to read until the end.
- ◆ Introduction to the three generations of the Milgauss
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◆ Specification comparison between "Ref.1019" and "Ref.116400"
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- ❷ [Dial][Dial][Dial][Dial]
Dial Color
Reference 116400 Black or White Reference 116400GV Black or Z Blue The "Ref. 116400" was available in black and white, but the "Ref. 116400GV" was only available in black when it was first released. In 2014, Z Blue was added, making it available in two colors.Index Color
Reference 116400 White or Orange Reference 116400GV White or orange at 15, 30, and 45 minutes The "Ref. 116400" is either solid white or solid orange, but the "Ref. 116400GV" is either solid white, or orange at the 15, 30, and 45 minutes, and white everywhere else, so the color scheme is different.Dial and index color combinationsRef.116400: Black dial with white indexes
Ref.116400: White dial with orange indexes
Ref.116400GV: Black dial with orange 15, 30, and 45 minute indices, and white indices elsewhere
Ref.116400GV: Z-blue dial with white indexes
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What did you think?
This time, we compared three generations of the Rolex Milgauss, and we hope you can see how it has evolved over the years.
Each Milgauss model has its own unique charm; the Ref. 1019 is a long-selling model that was sold for approximately 30 years; the Ref. 116400, which made a spectacular comeback after a hiatus of approximately 15 years, adopting a design reminiscent of the original Milgauss; and the Ref. 116400GV, which is the only Rolex to use green crystal sapphire glass and has an excellent design.
Please come and find your favorite model.