Possibly New Old Stock, this Rado is unlike anything else on the market.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
It is not possible to completely accurately date Rado watches unless they come with the correct paperwork, which this one doesn’t. But the movement fitted was in production between 1971 and 1979, so we have picked a mid point year.
CONDITION
This won’t be for everyone, but some people will love it! Condition is faultless, with the sticker still on the case back and a full length bracelet making us think this is new old stock – you can imagine it in a provincial jewellers, in the window as the same faces walk past. The internet opens up the possibility for more eyes, and for the person that wants something unlike anyone else will be wearing – or maybe has even seen. Having the case, glass and dial all different shapes is challenging but works the longer you look at it. The dial is a nice brown, very seventies, but fitting with the gold case and bracelet and the hands are quite legible against it. Inside you have an ETA 2821 automatic movement, branded for Rado, with 25 jewels which can be hand wound as well and runs at 28,8kbph so is very competent. The bracelet has the sprung extension fitted to allow your wrist to expand during the day and still be comfortable.
This watch will be supplied with the original Rado presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 37.2 mm
Width without crown 35.0 mm
Between lugs 20 mm
Lug to lug length 37.9 mm
Case Thickness 9.2 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 208 mm. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
All sizes are approximate.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.