RADO
Rado is a high range brand that today is part of the Swatch Group. Rado is a watchmaker with advanced material research and development, it was first founded in 1917 as Schlup & Co. by three brothers: Fritz, Ernst and Werner Schlup; their humble atelier was located in a converted part of their parent's house in Lengnau, Switzerland. The original plan was to specialize in making movement but by the end of the 1920's, the company began making finished watches as well.
The brothers were characterized by their tireless energy and uncanny ability to spot new opportunities, which enabled Schlup & Co. to sign deals with a wide range of importers around the world.
By the time when WW2 erupted, Schlup & Co. had become one of the largest producers of watch movements in the world, its name synonymous with Swiss-made quality; this laid the ground for the brother's next adventure, the launch of their own brand, Rado. The name Rado -in Esperanto language translates as 'wheel'- was registered in 1928. The name was only used in international markets, beginning in South America and Asia before reaching Switzerland.
RADO Diastar
18K Gold & Diamond
Ceramic Wristwatch
Ref. 963.0410.3
Unique, stunning, and very elegant! This is a vintage Rado Diaqueen Diastar dress wristwatch, model reference 963.0410.3, dating from the 2000s.
This analog watch is powered by a precise and high-end Swiss quartz movement, with no second hand, and is Swiss-made.
The watch features a lovely and sophisticated black dial with no hour markers, complemented by matching gold hands. The dial is elegantly signed "RADO" at the top.
Cased in a very unique 16.1x26.4mm rectangular case, featuring dark gray high-tech ceramic with a fixed bezel in 18K yellow gold adorned with diamonds. The case is scratch-proof and water-sealed, with a sapphire crystal.
The bracelet continues the theme with dark gray ceramic links, 18K yellow gold accents with diamonds, and a stainless steel double deployant clasp with 18K yellow gold. It comfortably fits wrists up to 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm).
This is a very good-looking wristwatch. Even after 20 years, It is still an unique piece and is in great condition. It also comes with a FRESH BATTERY!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Case Back Markers:
RADO
DIASTAR
SWISS
963.0410.3
HIGH-TECH
CERAMICS
SCRATCHPROOF
WATERSEALED
18K 750/steel
Measures (mm):
Case 16.1x26.4
Case w/crown 18.3
Case Thickness 6
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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