ROLEX 1019 MILGAUSS 'SILVER DIAL'

THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: ROLEX
MODEL: 1019
YEAR: 1979
CASE DIAMETER: 38MM
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

In the world of vintage Rolex collecting, the Milgauss 1019 is perhaps one of the most elusive. These watches rarely appear on social media, there are few dedicated collector guides for the model, and a quick search on your favourite watch platform often leaves enthusiasts disappointed—there are barely any available for sale.

The present example dates to 1979, towards the later end of production. It features the correct silver striated dial, with large “Rolex” text at 12 o’clock and smaller “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” text at 6 o’clock. The quarter-second markers seen on earlier examples are no longer present on this generation of dials, and the correct brushed, luminous hands are fitted (showing only minor oxidation).

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