Rolex Milgauss 'Z-Blue'

The original Rolex Milgauss - Reference 6451 - was introduced in 1954 during an age of rapid advancement in engineering, mechanics, and technology. The Milgauss was Rolex's answer to protecting their movements to magnetic fields created in a variety of high-tech industrial applications. The line subsequently saw a variety of iterations released in the 1960s and 70s, before it suddenly halted in 1988 with little notice. As time wore on, however, collectors and enthusiasts became drawn to the Milgauss story and began collecting vintage examples - as collectors are wont to do! It was therefore a welcome surprise to the wristwatch community that Rolex chose to reintroduce the Milgauss for 2007. This particular example, a Reference 116400GV (V for verde), dates to circa 2001 and features an outstanding stainless steel Oyster case, a striking and gorgeous luminous sunburst blue dial with a matching handset — and the very distinctive orange 'lightning bolt' seconds hand, a matching Oyster bracelet with a signed Oysterclasp with Rolex's fantastic Easylink system, and the love-it-or-hate-it green sapphire crystal! Known as the 'Z-Blue' to enthusiasts, this piece is very likely the quirkiest watch in Rolex's current lineup - and one of their strangest offerings ever. Both polarizing and striking, this configuration has aged fantastically well, and we love 'em.