This replica Milgauss Milgauss Label Noir takes the standard 116400 and transforms it through the Label Noir customization program, adding a tourbillon complication and skeletonized dial the original was never designed to carry. Label Noir operates as an independent atelier modifying movements and cases into limited configurations outside the standard catalog. The result is a Milgauss case housing a visible tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock, with dial material removed to expose the movement beneath.

Key Specifications

• Base reference: 116400
• Case material: Oystersteel
• Bezel: smooth polished steel
• Crystal: sapphire (green-tinted on original Milgauss)
• Dial: skeletonized with exposed tourbillon at 6 o’clock
• Bracelet: Oyster with Oysterlock clasp
• Movement: modified automatic with tourbillon

The original Milgauss was designed for scientists working near magnetic fields, using an internal paramagnetic shield to protect the movement. The Label Noir conversion removes that shield to make room for the tourbillon cage, fundamentally repurposing the watch from a magnetic-resistant tool to a horological showpiece.

Design & Finishing

The skeletonized dial exposes bridges, wheels, and the tourbillon carriage through openworked sections, turning the face of the watch into a window onto the movement. The lightning bolt seconds hand, a Milgauss signature, remains in place on most Label Noir conversions, preserving the visual link to the original reference. The smooth bezel and 40mm Oyster case retain their factory dimensions and finishing, so the external silhouette stays recognizably Milgauss even though the interior has been completely reworked. For the standard production version of this case, see the 116400 White Dial with orange accents, which keeps the factory movement and closed dial intact. Browse the full Milgauss collection for all available references in the family.

On the Wrist

Wearing a Label Noir Milgauss differs from wearing the standard 116400. The exposed tourbillon creates a focal point that draws the eye downward, and the skeletonized sections allow light to pass through at certain angles. The watch retains the same 40mm case and Oyster bracelet as the production model, so fit and weight remain familiar. What changes is the conversation the watch starts, shifting from tool-watch practicality to mechanical spectacle. This replica Milgauss Milgauss Label Noir captures that transformation while preserving the Milgauss silhouette and rewriting what sits behind the crystal.