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The Rolex Milgauss is discontinued: Here's 7 luxury watches you should buy instead

Rolex’s Milgauss is one of the most sought-after models in the brand’s 118 year history. Yet the revolutionary “scientists watch” has just been discontinued by the luxury watch retailer. “Originally launched in 1956, the Milgauss has seen a few changes over the years. Made for scientists, it was a tool watch, squarely focused on being antimagnetic” explains renowned watch enthusiastexpert and Rolex enthusiast Justin Hast. MORE: Luxe Jewellery Special: The gold jewellery that's going to at the top of every Fashion Editor's wishlistRELATED: 9 dainty jewellery pieces to add to your everyday collectionThough designed for scientists, A-listers including Jennifer Aniston, Kate Cassidy, Jake Gyllenhall, Tom Hanks and Will Ferrell are proud owners of the now-discontinued Milgauss. Jennifer Aniston wearing her blacked out Milgauss in 2008“Its name comes from the French word for one thousand, ‘mille’, combined with the magnetic fields that it can withstand; 1,000 gauss. Considered the most ‘un Rolex, Rolex’”, Hast continues, “its lightning bolt seconds hand is a thing of design magic... but like all good things, it must come to an end. RIP Milgauss.”Though there has been no official statement from the brand yet, Rolex have already removed the Milgauss page of its official website, leaving resale platforms and other marketplaces as the only option to purchase. However, as with all designer accessories – vintage and discontinued pieces skyrocket in price due to increasing rarity.Milgausses are currently retailing between £7,000 and £10,000, of which the majority are pre-owned. If a luxury watch is on your wishlist, here is Hello! Fashion’s favourite luxury watches under £5000 that you can purchase right now.MUST-HAVE: Gucci G-Timeless 29mm stainless steel and gold PVD-plated watch, £1,080, Net-A-PorterSHOP NOW Tag Heuer Aquaracer 300M 27mm Quartz Ladies Watch, £2,450.00, GoldsmithsSHOP NOW Omega De Ville Prestige Orbis Diamond Ladies Watch, £2,560, BeaverbrooksSHOP NOW Hermes Heure H 25mm small gold-plated and leather watch, £2,920, Net-A-PorterSHOP NOW Panthère de Cartier small 22mm stainless steel watch, £3,950, Net-A-PorterSHOP NOW IWC Portofino Automatic 34, £4,650.00, Watches of SwitzerlandSHOP NOWLUST-HAVE: Rolex Milgauss Oystersteel, £7850, GoldsmithsSHOP NOWLike this story? Sign up to our Hello! Fashion newsletter to get your weekly 'Fashion Fix' delivered straight to your inbox.HELLO!'s selection is editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items our editors love and approve of. HELLO! may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. To find out more visit our FAQ page.