(Almost) Unicorn: 1964 Rolex Milgauss Ref. 1019

We are very happy to have acquired this early and extremely rare Rolex Milgauss reference 1019 retailed by Tiffany & Co in 1964. The Rolex Milgauss was primarily constructed for scientists and engineers and designed to be subjected to high magnetic activity. This watch is in excellent condition and has several rare features compared to a normal Milgauss reference 1019.

Firstly, the original silver CERN dial has no luminescent material, and the markers and hands are made of black blanks. The models produced with the CERN dial also had a much smaller production number (than the later 1019’s with luminescent hands and markers) making it highly sought after by Rolex collectors.

Secondly, in over 30 years of buying and selling vintage watches, I have only seen two or three 1019’s retailed by Tiffany & Co. (and never one with a CERN dial). Also, engraved on the back of the lug of this extraordinary Milgauss you will find the Tiffany stock numbers. The combination of the CERN dial and Tiffany & Co. signature makes this an extremely rare and collectible watch...almost a “unicorn”! It is highly unlikely one will ever appear again. Check out this 1964 Rolex Milgauss Ref. 1019 by Tiffany & Co. for sale.