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Mega-Rare RADO Rising Star
This watch was SOLD on March 19, 2012 (Destination: Middlesex, United Kingdom).
![]() Crystal: glass Dial Width: 28 mm Dial Height: 28 mm |
Movement: 25 jewels automatic
Case: stainless steel Case Width: 36 mm without crown Case Height: 40 mm with lugs Case Thickness: 10 mm with bezel Case Number: 72005783 Movement Number: 1859, 900 Bracelet: leather Bracelet Length: 6 in (measures up to 7.5 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made RADO Rising Star Automatic Watch with Date display.
- 98% Original/Complete RADO parts! - new band & clasp
- black detail against satin silver dial
- STAINLESS STEEL bezel, case, crown, back & clasp
- date display window
- new black leather band
- 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 *VERY GOOD condition (83-87%): The watch shows what might be considered normal wear by a careful owner who wore the watch regularly. Scratches are evident, but no nicks or dings. May have replacement parts. A sound, attractive presentation overall.
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

stainless steel case
stainless steel bezel
satin silver dial or face

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

steel-on-red RADO symbol logo at 12 o'clock; RADO symbol logo rotates
black "RISING STAR" at 6 o'clock
clearly-marked black sunray grid

stainless steel RADO crown
clear glass crystal

new black leather band

new stainless steel clasp

stainless steel case back embossed with RADO name logo, "WATER SEALED", serial numbers & RADO tri-seahorse; We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage

reverse side of case back embossed with "STAINLESS STEEL"


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