The Green Horse King Size may not seem large by today’s standards, but it was the larger size for the day. Model reference 11538.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
This model required a little detective work. The Patent number was for a case design used from the 1950’s to the end of the 1960’s. The Rado logo used is post 1957, and the movement ran from the late fifties to the mid sixties. The later versions of the movement had a mobile stud carrier, like this watch has, but by 1965 Rado had pretty much switched from having an R on the crown to having an Anchor. As this has the later movement details and the earlier crown, we think it is from circa 1964.
CONDITION
Like all manual Rado watches the anchor logo does not move (it moves on the automatics). The stainless steel case is a bayonet design, a Rado patented invention, and should only be turned 30 degrees to remove the case back. There are numerous marks on the back from people who didn’t know that over the years. The movement is a manual wind AS1703, and it is running well and has semi quick set date. The dial is original and good, but the case a few marks. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 37.3 mm
Width without crown 34.9 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 42.6 mm
Case Thickness 10.5 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
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