Basel/SIHH 2007 (3 new Rolex models)

[Fuzzy]

The anniversary Milgauss will have a green glass on the black dial version only and will cost an extra $350 US. It will not be limited. The Milgauss is true to its name and is resistant to 1,000 Gauss once more; it uses the classic Faraday Cage construction, only this time the dial is not part of the cage, it sits on top of the soft iron movement enclosure. The main reason Rolex can guarantee the anti-magnetic resistance of the watch is the new Parachrom-Blu hairspring which is completely unaffected by electro-magnetic forces. But several escapement parts and one wheel are made from a new and undisclosed alloy which is as resistant as the hairspring. Both the Milgauss and the GMT Master II have 40mm cases and this is the new size for all Rolex pieces from now on. The bracelet with the new clasp and the half link summer expansion piece will become standard across the line; even extending to the watches with diver's extension pieces.

The big news is that Rolex will cease production of non-chronometer watches, the no-date Submariner, the Air King, the ladies Date model will now all be fitted with chronometer tested movements & it will say so on the dial. However neither the model numbers, nor the prices are expected to change; the new models will be arriving within 3 to 4 months. Say

[vintagerolex]

I need that milgauss, it has a green crystal ffs!