The first iteration of the Milgauss came to market in 1956 via ref. 6543. The original reference 6541 is emblematic of a time in Rolex’s history when the company was first starting to experiment with watches engineered for specific professional uses. Its design is highly derivative of other early Rolex sport watches.

After a nineteen-year absence from the Rolex catalog, the Milgauss line returned for Baselworld 2007 with this reference 116400. As the story goes, it was released the same year that the CERN Large Hadron Collider was completed. The newly redesigned case saw has an increase size of 40 mm in diameter, and the watch is fitted with a fixed, smooth bezel proportional to the rest of the case. In contrast to Rolex’s traditionally sober and classical aesthetic, the reference 116400 has a rather bold and playful design, featuring bright orange accents, which extend to its signature, lightning bolt-shaped seconds hand.

This Milgauss is in near mint condition with a full service in september 2023 and warranty until september 2025!