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The Milgauss, starting with reference 6543 & 6541 in the 50's, was intended for scientists. Specifically it was made for CERN which is a European organisation for nuclear research. Regular watches would get magnetised while the Milgauss could withstand 1000 gauss of magnetism. The 1019 was the successor of the 6541 & 6543 and got introduced in 1960. It was bigger measuring 38 mm and had the new calibre 1580. The lightning bolt second hand got replaced by a secondhand with a red arrowhead matching the red font of Milgauss displayed on the dial. Its design made it a perfect tool- and business watch. During its production that ran until 1988 different dial variations were produced. There are matte-white and -black, glossy-black and silver dials. The brushed dial like the one we have was made end '60s. This example dates back to 1969 and comes on a stainless steel folded Oyster bracelet that dates back to the same year.