9 Exquisite Watch Bands for the 40mm Rolex Milgauss 116400V

The Rolex Milgauss 116400V has a long history of excellence.  Rolex introduced the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss with the reference 6451 all the way back in 1956.  Rolex understood that they had an issue.  Scientists that worked around electromagnetic fields would find their timekeeping disrupted.  Rolex worked to create a timepiece that would resist magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss.

This is in fact where the name Milgauss comes from.  Mille is the French word for thousand, and Gauss is the measurement used to test electromagnetic interference.  This presented Rolex with the perfect name Mille – Gauss or Milgauss for short.

They worked with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) to create a timepiece that would be resistant to magnetic waves.  This became a theme with other Rolex timepieces as Rolex adopted its advances to make all of its timepieces less susceptible to interference.

Just as Rolex adopted materials to prevent shock and improve waterproofness in early Explorer and Submariner timepieces, the advances made by the Milgauss helped all Rolex timepieces.

The Milgauss 6451 was soon replaced by a modified 1019 which was produced in the 1960s – 1980’s.  In 1988 Roles suddenly discontinued the Milgauss.  It would take nearly 20 years before  Rolex would start manufacturing this fine timepiece again.  In 2007 Rolex resumed its production on the new Rolex Milgauss line.

Rolex Milgauss 116400V

The Rolex Milgauss 116400V is powered by an automatic 3131 movement and has a green sapphire crystal.  The green coloring of the crystal can be seen on the edges of the crystal as it connects to the polished steel bezel.

The 3131 is a perpetual self-winding movement with a 48-hour power reserve.  It has a paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring oscillator at its core – providing excellent resistance to magnetic interference.

The coloring of the Milgauss is unique among Rolex timepieces.  The black dial is adorned with hour markers – mostly white except for the orange markers at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock.  The second notation is marked around the edge of the dial in orange.

The hour and minute hands are a unique extension of the luminescent hour markers – utilizing a similar rectangular shape as opposed to the typical sword shape of most Rolex hour and minute hands.  Even more surprising is the orange lightning bolt for the second hand.

Combined with the complimentary green glow of the Glace Verte sapphire crystal the orange-green combination provides a unique and sporty look.

The 40 mm case is smaller than some Rolex timepieces but substantial enough to fit nearly any wrist.  The most powerful feature of the Milgauss is the soft-iron faraday cage that helps it resist up to 1,000 gauss.  The Milgauss was designed to meet the demands of the scientific community whose timepieces would often be affected negatively by magnetic interference.

It became the standard timepiece for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva and many other scientific institutions. The Milgauss is more than just a tool.  It is an exceptional example of Rolex timeless dedication to precision and the art of keeping accurate time under any circumstances.

The Milgauss is also protected by Rolex’s Twinlock double waterproofness system.  It supports a depth of 330 feet.

Rubber B has designed 8 exquisite vulcanized Rubber strap engineered to fit Rolex Milgauss 116400V 40mm case and deployant buckle. This strap utilizes “Blocked Integration” engineering, incorporating solid inserts for a flawless, motionless flush mount to the watch case.

All Rubber B bands are made 100% in Switzerland of pure vulcanized rubber, by leaders in the luxury horology industry. No coating, blends or bonding is used in the production.  For more information and to see sample pictures of all our bands for the Rolex Milgauss, please visit our page here.

Rubber B recently launched a new lineup of bands for the Rolex Milgauss.

This high-tech watch band is made of “SwimSkin®”, our exclusive patented technology, created over a developmental period of many years, requiring all-new innovative machinery and engineering techniques.

Although this strap looks and feels identical to moisture-sensitive materials such as soft twill, it is actually 100% RUBBER, therefore waterproof for all sports and aquatic activities.  It comes in Black, Blue, and Green color bands.  For more information go to our Rubber Cuff Series bands page for Rolex Milgauss here.