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Accessories: none Crystal: faceted glass Dial Width: 19 mm Dial Height: 19 mm |
Movement: 17 jewels automatic
Case: ceramic / stainless steel Case Width: 26 mm without crown Case Height: 30 mm Serial Number on Back: 15281125 Serial Number on Movement: 2617 Bracelet: stainless steel Bracelet Width: 12 mm Bracelet Length: 5.25 in (measures up to 6.25 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made RADO Diastar Automatic Watch with Date display.
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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 made attempts 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 70's 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
FULL CERAMIC CASE
RADO advertised that its ceramic case is scratch-proof & retains its color & sheen for more than a lifetime.
RED GLITTER DIAL or face in PRISTINE condition with crisp markings & a flawless surface
gold-plated steel hands
CRYSTAL HOUR MARKERS
date display window framed in gold-plated steel at 3 o'clock
gold RADO symbol logo & RADO name logo at 12 o'clock
gold "DIASTAR" & "SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock
RADO stainless steel crown
original RADO crystal
original stainless steel RADO bracelet
Bracelet Length: 5.25 in (measures up to 6.25 in with case)
RADO stainless steel fold-over clasp
reverse side of clasp embossed with "NSA" (RADO contractor), "SWISS MADE" & "STEEL INOX"
stainless steel case back embossed with RADO name logo, "SCRATCHPROOF", "WATER SEALED", serial numbers & "DIASTAR 3"
We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage.
reverse side of case back embossed with "RADO WATCH CO", "SWISS" & "STAINLESS STEEL"
Swiss-made RADO 17 jewels automatic movement - tested by our skilled technician
