Well-preserved pieces can often be found for prices starting under $100 and the combination of interesting design, reliable movements, and low production numbers make them fun to own and wear. The Green Horses (and similar lines) represent a good entry-level vintage watch value. Schild movements with calendar, and are found with tonneau and round cases as large as 38mm in diameter. Some noteworthy models are powered by 30-jewel A. A survey of auction websites and on-line vintage watch sellers (located mainly in Asia) will reveal a substantial number of Rado “Horses” with various dial styles and colors case shapes and sizes and movements. Some models were only available regionally and their names may be specific to their target markets. These “Horse” models are legion and were made in many different variations (often in relatively small production runs of 5,000 pieces or fewer). The Sea Horse theme was also used on bracelet clasps and in model names such as Purple Horse and Green Horse. Rado water-resistant case backs of the era were engraved with a medallion picturing two or three seahorses with the words “Water-Sealed” beneath. ( Author's note: Additional information from the original patent application is found here.)Īnother common feature of most Rado automatics from the era is the use of the Seahorse motif. The anchor, representing the success of the automatic watches, is now an integral part of the Rado logo. The rotating version described here was first used in 1962 on some older products, the anchor symbol was simply printed. It is, however, a subtle and most interesting feature. The logo swings freely and is not tied at all to the winding of the watch or its running. This construction mimics two elements of the watch’s automatic movement: a pinion seated in a ruby jewel and the swinging of the winding rotor. A variation of Rado’s anchor emblem, the rotating logo is attached to the dial by means of a post, jutting from the rear of the anchor, that fits through a red bearing mounted on the dial. The rotating logo on the dial of Rado automatic watches is an oft-overlooked feature (one of many) that helps set these watches apart from other automatics of the same era. But before we explore variations of the aforementioned watches, let’s take a look at a feature that is shared by all Rado automatics and is found nowhere else. Several other Rado automatic lines are noteworthy for their fascinating and modern designs photos of a number of these watches are shown on the following pages. The Green Horse line of watches are noteworthy for their popularity and longevity the Captain Cook for its rarity and the Manhattan for its style and complex construction. The DiaStar is certainly Rado’s most recognizable automatic watch, however, the company produced literally dozens of different automatic models during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s many of which are stunning, some of which are remarkable and most of which can be found even today in good condition and at excellent prices.Īmong the myriad watches created by Rado between the 1960 and the late ‘80s quite a few stand out. Rado, who is best known today for their elegant dress watches and use of high-tech materials, is one of a select group of companies who have continuously produced automatic watches during the past four decades.
In 2002 the Rado Watch Company, Ltd. of Switzerland celebrated the 40th anniversary of the introduction of their groundbreaking oval DiaStar ('The Original') scratch-resistant watch. Originally published in International Watch
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