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All Original RADO Diastar 100m Chronograph with Iconic Ceramic Hardmetal Case
This watch was SOLD on May 17, 2023 (Destination: Huntington Beach, CA, U.S.A.
![]() Year: 2012 Accessories: none Crystal: sapphire glass Dial Width: 28 mm Dial Height: 28 mm |
Movement: quartz Case: tungsten carbide ceramic / hardmetal Case Width: 42 mm with crown guard Case Height: 46 mm with lugs Case Number: 541.0638.3, 13228753 Movement Number: 03.370.514 Band: stainless steel Band Width: 22 mm Band Length: 6.25 in (measures up to 8 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made RADO Diastar 100m New Original Chronograph Quartz Watch with Date display. This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of quality timepieces!
- 100% ALL ORIGINAL RADO Watch!
- FEATURES: CHRONOGRAPH, Iconic Hardmetal Case, Blue Dial, Date
- TUNGSTEN CARBIDE CERAMIC / HARDMETAL: Case
- STAINLESS STEEL: crown, buttons, bracelet, clasp, back
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The RADO Diastar 100m New Original Chronograph is RADO's contemporary addition to its Diastar line, one of the most iconic & enduring in watchmaking history.
RADO introduced the Diastar in 1962, as the world's first scratchproof watch with the use of tungsten carbide ceramic / hardmetal for its case, which was not only sturdy, but also aesthetic - an impressive technical innovation. The brand has since been known for combining new materials with avant-garde design.

This RADO Diastar 100m New Original Chronograph features a blue dial, which complements its iridescent ceramic case. It has a 3-register chronograph, diagonal date & unique antenna hour markers. This timepiece is a beautifully balanced mix of materials, textures & colors- RADO is, after all, the precursor of material & design innovation in watchmaking!
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

ICONIC Tungsten Carbide Ceramic / Hardmetal & stainless steel combination case
RADO advertises that its ceramic case retains its color & sheen for more than a lifetime.
Blue dial or face in PRISTINE condition with crisp markings & a flawless surface
3-Register CHRONOGRAPH with silver sub-dials & black-coated steel pointers

black-coated steel hands; white-coated steel pointer
Antenna Hour Markers
tilted date display window at 4 o'clock

steel RADO name logo & painted white "100m" at 12 o'clock
painted white "SWISS 017" at 6 o'clock
painted white-on-black grid

original RADO stainless steel crown & push-buttons
original RADO sapphire glass crystal

stainless steel RADO bracelet
Bracelet Length: 6.25 in (measures up to 8 in with case)

stainless steel original RADO Push-Button Foldover Clasp

inner clasp embossed with "TITANIUM", serial number & RADO name logo

stainless steel case back embossed with RADO name logo, "SCRATCHPROOF", "SWISS", "WATER SEALED", serial numbers & RADO twin seahorse detail
Swiss-made RADO multi-jewel quartz movement - tested by our experienced technician