There are so many different types of Rolex watches received from Bob’s Watches pre-owned Rolex exchange website, most of which come with powerful stories. In this series, owner of Bob’s Watches Paul Altieri will tell real stories about real Rolex watches and discuss what makes both the replica watches and their very own histories so special and attractive.
The name Milgauss was made by matching the two words: mille (Latin for a thousand) and gauss, the unit of measurement for magnetic forces. The name seems to be an ever-present reminder that the watch was designed to withstand electromagnetic forces better than 1,000 gauss. Rolex was able to achieve this feat by encasing the whole movement inside a Faraday cage. The Faraday cage (first invented by Michael Faraday in 1836) works by redistributing electromagnetic charges throughout the cage’s conducting material, thus neutralizing the effects present inside the cage.
Even though it was initially innovated for scientists and medical technicians working in the proximity of high-powered lab equipment, the Rolex Milgauss found an early following with members of the professional automobile-racing world. When it did not possess any features particularly tailored to racing, the replica Rolex Milgauss sports-oriented style and lightning bolt-shaped seconds hand made it aesthetically fitting for those whose career revolved around the speed.
Bobby Allison took up his post of the Motorsports Hall of Fame in America in 1992, the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 1993, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011. Allison is one of only eight drivers in the memory of the sport to have won what is unofficially famous as a Career Grand Slam. Bobby Allison achieved his first career victory on June 2, 1966, at the Oxford Plains Speedway. To celebrate his success, Allison paid a Rolex Milgauss as a gift to this crew chief.
The engraving on its case-back is the most unique to Allison’s Rolex Milgauss, While a number of Rolex Milgauss, which were owned by high-profile drivers of the automobile racing world, only one Milgauss bears such an engraving, forever connecting it to its legendary previous owner. The Milgauss is so crucial and significant within Rolex’s history since it stands for the company’s continuous commitment to producing timepieces that thrive in conditions where others cannot. As the first-ever Rolex Milgauss, the watch is a rare and valuable replica watch which occupies an important place in Rolex’s tool watch history.
Part of what makes the Rolex Milgauss so popular to collectors is that it largely missed its target demographic. Although it was originally intended for scientists and medical professionals, the replica Rolex Milgauss found its strongest following with members of the American professional automobile racing industry – the reason is not that it possessed complications or layout factors specifically tailored racing, but rather because of its sporty visual appearance.
Some of history’s well-known and sophisticated NASCAR drivers have purchased Rolex’s Milgauss. From Richard Petty to Bobby Allison and numerous more, Rolex replica watches for scientists found a home with racecar drivers. No matter it is used for personal or as a present for a loyal crewmember or industry co-worker, the Rolex Milgauss has a history that is inextricably (and completely no intends) linked to the world of professional automobile racing.