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All Original RADO Balboa (Ceramic Case & Faceted Glass)
This watch was SOLD on August 20, 2012 (Destination: New York, U.S.A.).
![]() Accessories: none Crystal: faceted glass Dial Width: 25 mm Dial Height: 25 mm |
Movement: 25 jewels automatic
Case: ceramic / stainless steel Case Width: 38 mm without crown Case Height: 40 mm Case Number: NA Movement Number: 2793, 105 Bracelet: stainless steel Bracelet Width: 18 mm Bracelet Length: 6.75 in (measures up to 8.75 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made RADO Balboa Automatic Watch with Date display.
- 100% ALL ORIGINAL/Complete RADO parts!
- black detail against satin silver face
- date display window
- faceted glass crystal
- CERAMIC/stainless steel case
- stainless steel crown, back, bracelet & expandable clasp
- 25 jewels automatic movement
The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!

This all original RADO Balboa is a fine example of RADO's unique & uncoventional style! It features a stunning ceramic case, classy textured satin dial & luxurious faceted glass crystal. These attributes make up an eye-catching, elegant piece - buy it now before other collectors beat you to it!

EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): Showing very light signs of wear. Very faint scratches on the case, bezel, bracelet or buckle are visible to the naked eye.
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): working perfectly, keeping good time & needs nothing.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System

fantastic ceramic & stainless steel combination case
satin silver dial or face
The dial has faint scattered discoloration spots along its 9 o'clock & 12 o'clock markers. This imperfection is present but hardly visible, that's why I'm stating them here! STUDY PHOTOS!

steel hands
steel bar hour markers
date display window framed in steel at 3 o'clock

steel-on-red RADO symbol logo & steel RADO name logo at 12 o'clock; RADO symbol logo rotates
gold-filled BALBOA symbol & black "BALBOA" at 6 o'clock
black grid

RADO stainless steel crown
original RADO faceted glass crystal

original stainless steel RADO bracelet
Bracelet Length: 6.75 in (measures up to 8.75 in with case)

RADO stainless steel Expandable Fold-Over clasp

stainless steel case back


Swiss-made RADO 25 jewels automatic movement - tested by our experienced technician