Rare 1950s Rolex Milgauss 6541 Original Tropical Pink Dial Running Watch Fresh From Florida Estate As Is

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• Title: Rare 1950s Rolex Milgauss 6541 Original Tropical Pink Dial Running Watch Fresh From Florida Estate As Is
  
• Description: This is an amazing watch, fresh from an estate barn find, one of our best barn finds to date. The info in the booklet reads as follows: “THE ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL MILGAUSS Several years ago there was no real need for a timepiece such as the Rolex "MILGAUSS". But in the world of today, where science has made such impressive progress, where its importance has outstripped that of other fields of research and where the rocket, the orbiting satellite and even journeys to the moon are the subjects of ordinary conversations, more and more people have need of a watch which will give them the exact time when they are working in high magnetic fields. Without going into technical explanations, a "GAUSS" is a unit used for measuring a magnetic field in the same way as an "ampère" is used for measuring electric cur- rent or an inch is used for measuring distances. It is a relatively small unit and it is not uncommon for man, in his ordinary everyday life, to find himself in magnetic fields of 40 gauss of more. As most good watches will work correctly in magnetic fields of up to 60 or 70 gauss, the problem of magnetism did not greatly affect the watchmaker. In latter years, however, such specialised personnel as scientists, engineers, electricians, technical chemists and physicists have been constantly working in high magnetic fields which affected the regularity of their watches. Now, added to these, are the doctors, nurses, masseurs, labora- tory personnel and many others whose daily life throws them into contact with modern machines which emit magne- tic fields of considerable intensity. These people need, nevertheless, to know the time and prefer to have it with them, constantly . .. on their wrists. Thus the problem has grown and Rolex are proud to be able to help to solve it with their latest model : The Rolex Oyster Perpetual "MILGAUSS" which, as its name implies, is capable of working in magnetic fields up to one thousand gauss. ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL MILGAUSS ROLEX NINGAUSS A special Officially Certified Chronometer capable of work-ing in magnetic fields up to 1000 gauss. . The precision of this chrono-meter is protected by its Oyster case unconditionally guaran-teed 100% waterproof to a depth of 165 feet under water. Double safety "Twinlock" winding button which screws down onto the case. Selfwound by the Rolex Perpetual rotor mechanism. A revolv-ing rim, calibrated into sixty divisions, serves as a simple stop watch or for timing different operations. Unbreakable mainspring. Crackle-proof crystal. Suspension sprung against shock. Guaranteed "radiation safe". SWISS NOMETE STYLE No 6541/1010 ROLEX, Official timepiece Pan American Airways Official Distributor THE ROLEX WATCH CO. LTD. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND Founder, H. Wilsdorf PARIS, LONDON, NEW YORK, DUBLIN, BRUSSELS, JOHANNESBURG, SINGAPORE, TOKYO, TORONTO, BOMBAT, MEXICO CITY, MILAN, BUENOS AIRES, ADEN, HAVANA, SAO PAULO, COLOGNE 1960 Montres Rolex 5. A. RC 299-IX 60-10 ?. Printed Us Switzerland”
• Serial: 412230
• Refrence: 6541
• Diameter: not including crown 38 mm
  
• Lug tip to Lug tip: 48 mm
  
• Thickness: 13 mm
  
• Case shape: Round
  
• Condition: This amazing piece of watch history shows wear associated with use throughout, has the rare and sought after tropical dial and the crown will not screw in all the way.
  
• Dial condition: Tropical
  
• Dial Color: Brown
  
• All the words on dial: ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL MILGAUSS SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED
  
• Jewels: 35
  
• Movement Type: AUTOMATIC
  
• Movement Running: Movement is running, for optimum timekeeping accuracy we suggest an overhaul at buyers expense. We are selling this as is
  
• Box & Papers: 1 Booklet, no papers or box
  
• Total Watch Weight: 83 g
  
• Band/Bracelet length: 7 inches
  
• Shipping:
  Dimensions: 12x10x3
  Weight: 1 lbs
  
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