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All Original RADO Purple Horse with Date
This watch was SOLD on August 20, 2014 (Destination: Gypsum, CO, U.S.A.)
Accessories: none Crystal: acrylic Dial Width: 30 mm Dial Height: 30 mm |
Movement: 25 jewels automatic Case: stainless steel Case Width: 36 mm without crown Case Height: 45 mm with lugs Serial Numbers on Back: 11794 Serial Numbers on Movement: 2472 Bracelet: stainless steel Bracelet Width: 20 mm Bracelet Length: 5.5 in (measures up to 7.25 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made RADO Purple Horse Automatic Watch with Date display.
- 100% ALL ORIGINAL / Complete RADO parts
- red/white detail against matte black dial
- magnified date display window
- STAINLESS STEEL case, bezel, crown, back, bracelet & clasp
- 25 jewels automatic movement
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!
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.
EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint".
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Working perfectly, needs no repair or service.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System
Visible in the picture above is the RADO symbol embossed on the center of the crystal. The crystal has acquired very light craquelure on the lower half of its surface due to age (not because of impact). These light cracks become visible when the watch is held against bright light.
stainless steel case
stainless steel bezel
matte black dial or face
The dial has scattered discoloration/oxidation spots. However, its detailing has remained crisp & clearly-marked! The spots are difficult to capture on camera, as they are dark in color.
steel bar hour markers
steel hands
magnified date display window framed in steel at 3 o'clock
steel-on-red RADO symbol logo at 12 o'clock; RADO symbol logo rotates.
white "PURPLE HORSE" at 3 0'clock
red RADO twin-seahorse, white "SWISS MADE" at 6 0'clock
white R ADO name logo at 9 o'clock
stainless steel RADO crown
original RADO acrylic crystal
original RADO stainless steel multi-piece bracelet
Bracelet Length: 5.5 in (measures up to 7.25 in with case)
stainless steel RADO Fold-Over clasp
case back embossed with RADO tri-seahorse, RADO name logo, serial numbers, "PURPLE HORSE" & "WATER-SEALED"
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" & "ALL STAINLESS STEEL"
Swiss-made RADO 25 jewels automatic movement - tested by our experienced technician