Barn Find: 1950's Rolex Lightning Bolt Milguass

The Rolex Milgauss was developed in 1954 for use by scientists and engineers who were working around high levels of magnetic activity. The Milgauss was produced with special parts in the movement and an alloy dust cap so the magnetic fields would not affect the timing of the watch. The 1950's Milgauss models are extremely rare and hard to find in collector quality condition. There was a small production batch for this model, and many of the remaining survivors seem to be in poor condition.

What makes the reference 6541 stand out among the other Rolex sports models is the honey-comb dial, the unusual marked rotating bezel and of course the lightning bolt second's hand. As mentioned, the Rolex Milgauss has a special movement caliber which could be the 1066m or the 1080 and a dust cap to help protect against the damaging magnetic fields.

The 1958 Milgauss we are offering is a barn find, meaning it came from the original owner to us and has never been on the market. The watch is 100% original with all its parts and is in excellent condition. The watch was worn, but I don't believe it was ever polished.

The honey-comb dial is in mint condition with non-luminescent hands and silver gilt and stainless markers. The rotating bezel has a little wear but is intact and in very good condition with the red triangle slightly faded to a pink hue. The watch has the 1080 caliber and its original dust cap. This 6541 comes on the original 1950's rivet oyster band with the large Rolex logo clasp dated 2/59.

This is an incredible package and a rare opportunity to own a collector quality Rolex Lightning Bolt Milgauss.