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Mega-Rare RADO Rising Star

This watch was SOLD on March 19, 2012 (Destination: Middlesex, United Kingdom).

Gender: male
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