If you want a flawless new watch, please do not buy this. It has lived a life before you, so you should not expect it to be new and flawless. Overall Condition: minty condition ~ signed clean dial ~ signed movement runs strong and accurate ~ signed crown winds and sets smoothly ~ scratch free crystal ~ all functions working properly ~ no damage ~ all of our watches have been tested and serviced if needed ~ stunning Winding Mechanism: Original signed swiss made manual wind movement runs strong and accurate ~ service history unknown I only sell genuine, authentic, watches in 'Good' to 'Pristine' conditionĬrown: Original signed crown winds and sets smoothlyīracelet Specifications: Original signed bracelet will fit a wrist up to 7.0'ĭial Condition: Original signed clean dial I am a watch collector as well as a buyer and seller of new, pre-owned, antique, and vintage watches Today Rado is known for high-tech materials like ceramic (descended from the DiaStar) and the seahorse and anchor logos indicating waterproof and automatic watches, respectively. The name meant “wheel” in Esperanto and was only used in international markets, beginning in South America and Asia before reaching Switzerland in 1963. Schlup began selling watches using the Rado brand around 1953, though it had been registered as early as 1928. Founded in the home of their parents, the factory expanded over the next 25 years to become one of the largest watch movement makers in Switzerland. was founded in Lengnau by brothers Fritz, Ernst, and Werner Schlup in 1917. Rado is a “High Range” brand of the Swiss watch conglomerate Swatch Group.

Vintage rado