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All Original RADO Diastar with Ceramic Case, Gemstone Hours & Faceted Glass
This watch was SOLD on November 8, 2015 (Destination: Toronto, Ontario, Canada).
![]() Year: 1975 - 1985 Accessories: none Crystal: faceted glass Dial Width: 25 mm Dial Height: 25 mm |
Movement: 17 jewels automatic Case: ceramic Case Width: 35 mm without crown Case Height: 42 mm Case Number: NA Movement Number: 2836, 612 Bracelet: stainless steel Bracelet Width:18 mm Bracelet Length: 6 in (measures up to 7.75 in with case & expanding clasp) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made RADO Diastar Automatic Watch with Day-Date display.
- 100% ALL ORIGINAL RADO Watch!
- FEATURES: Gemstone Hour Markers, Faceted Glass Crystal, Ceramic Case, Vertical Day-Date
- STAINLESS STEEL: crown, back, bracelet & expanding clasp
- CERAMIC: Case
- Notes on the DIAL: RADO anchor emblem is fixed in place
- Notes on the CASE BACK: Some of its embossed detailing has become slightly faint.
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This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!

The RADO Diastar is an iconic timepiece, being the first & only one of its kind! Other watchmakers attempted to copy the Diastar but none have ever truly replicated the quality & reputation that RADO made for it!
RADO's innovative use of ceramics was such a breakthrough in watchmaking in the 70s that RADO continues its Diastar series to this day!
Owning the original Diastar of the 70s is owning a piece of watchmaking history!

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 CASE
matte black dial or face in PRISTINE condition with crisp markings & a flawless surface
original RADO faceted glass crystal

steel hands
Gemstone Hour Markers
vertical day-date display window framed in steel at 6 o'clock

steel-on-red RADO anchor emblem at 12 o'clock
RADO anchor emblem is fixed in place
steel "DIASTAR" at 3 o'clock
painted white "T SWISS MADE T" at 6 o'clock
steel RADO name logo at 9 o'clock

RADO stainless steel crown

original stainless steel RADO bracelet
Bracelet Length: 6 in (measures up to 7.75 in with case & expanding clasp)


RADO stainless steel Expanding Fold-Over clasp

stainless steel case back embossed with RADO name logo, "DIASTAR", RADO tri-seahorse logo, "WATER SEALED"
Some of the embossed detailing on the case back has become slightly faint
We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage.


Swiss-made RADO 17 jewels automatic movement - tested by our experienced technician