The Diastar has been in production by Rado for nearly sixty years. When it is right, it is right! Model reference 2794
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
Rado watches are hard to date accurately, as they have had lots of models and little research is available to show a timeline (unless you know differently? please do contact us if so.) But judging from the movement production dates this watch is likely to have been made circa 1978.
CONDITION
This watch does not look like it was made in 1978. To a large extent that is thanks to the revolutionary way that Rado made their Diastar watches. In 1962 they were the first to market a ‘scratchproof watch’ by combining hard metals and sapphire crystals, so the bezel on this watch looks factory fresh and the faceted crystal is perfect. The facets are very subtle, and just on the edge, so they could not have bothered but they did. The dial has floating hour markers too, as well as the anchor logo. The movement is an ETA 2789 25 jewel affair that also has quick set date and day (English date wheel only). You can see the difference between the hard metal bezel and the stainless steel case on the side view of the watch. The bracelet is stainless steel too and has the original sprung clasp too for all day comfort. You can buy a new version still of this classic design for £880
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.5 mm
Width without crown 35.0 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 42.4 mm
Case Thickness 12.1 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of between 183 and 195 mm, thanks to the expanding clasp shown in the video.
All sizes are approximate.
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