A fabulous and unique Rolex stainless steel Milgauss ref# 116400 magnificent custom engraving by renowned master engraver Lee Griffiths. This custom engraving on the now discontinued white enamel dial Milgauss represents a magnificent pairing of the large expanse of the Polar ice field dial, against the fine and highly skilled traditional gunsmith and Chinese dragon engraving decorating the sloped bezel, case sides, and case back of this possibly unworn model. Please examine closely our photos for the remarkable detail and high quality of the hand engraving executed by this master engraver. Note, the engraver’s signature on the case back above the Chinese dragon Yin and Yang configuration.

Featuring a 40mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal. With engraved rehaut and serial #M2 circa 2008. With a beautiful porcelain white dial, with stainless steel hands, orange luminova indexes and orange lighting bolt sweep seconds hand. Powered by caliber 3131 self winding movement. With Rolex stainless steel heavy Oyster solid end link bracelet with new style heavy deployment clasp. Guaranteed genuine, in excellent operating condition and offered with a 1 year warranty of accurate timekeeping and operation.

NOTE: The Dragon has a long and illustrious history in Chinese culture. The Dragon is believed by the Chinese to present power and valiancy, excellence and determination, dignity and divinity. A dragon is believed to possess the powers to overcome obstacles to see success. He is spirited, confident, enthusiastic, intelligent and determined. Emperors were assumed to have descended from the dragons.

NOTE: In our ongoing editorializing about fashion of modern and vintage watches, we want to make a strong pitch for this white dial beauty. We all enjoy the novelty of the green crystal black dial version, and even the peculiar green crystal version with blue dial, but we have always been a fan of this stunning white dial version. For years, the white dial Explorer II was a dog on the market, unloved and unappreciated. Now the Explorer II it has been institutionalized as the “Polar,” and is massively sought after. We think the white dial Milgauss, all the more special with this remarkable engraving, is a watch of great beauty and dignity! Don’t be left out in the cold, on this beauty!