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Vintage Rado Automatic Watch Gold Plated TV Dial 56130922 Swiss 1970s Retro Men

Item Specifics

• Brand: Rado
• Department: Men, Unisex Adults
• Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
• Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels / 25 Jewels (Movement dependent)
• Case Size: 31 mm
• Case Thickness: 9.2 mm
• Lug to Lug: 34 mm
• Lug Width: 19 mm
• Band Width: 19 mm
• Max Wrist Size: 7.75 inches / 197 mm
• Case Material: Gold Plated, Stainless Steel
• Band Material: Gold Plated, Stainless Steel
• Dial Colour: Gold, Champagne
• Band Colour: Gold
• Case Colour: Gold
• Watch Shape: Square, TV Shape, Octagonal
• Display: Analogue
• Features: Swiss Made, Automatic Movement, Rotating Anchor Logo, Date Indicator
• Year Manufactured: 1970-1979, 1980-1989
• Vintage: Yes
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Water Resistance: Not pressure tested and not sold as water resistant

Item Description

Overview

Presenting a beautiful example of a vintage Rado automatic timepiece from the retro TV-screen design era of the 1970s and 1980s. Featuring Rado's distinctive styling and iconic moving anchor motif, this Swiss-made watch offers a fantastic presence on the wrist. It has been tested and is running smoothly while keeping excellent time.

Historical Facts

Founded in Lengnau, Switzerland, Rado has long been celebrated for its forward-thinking case designs and innovative material choices. During the mid-to-late 20th century, Rado captured the spirit of the era by moving away from traditional round cases, pioneering the octagonal and TV-style geometric shapes seen in lines like the Voyager and Marstron series. A hallmark of Rado automatic watches is the floating anchor logo located on the dial. Mounted on a ruby journal, this anchor swings freely with the natural movement of the wearer's wrist, serving as a visual indicator that the mechanical self-winding movement inside is functioning.

Technical Specifications

• Case Diameter: 31mm excluding the crown
• Case Thickness: 9.2mm
• Lug to Lug: 34mm
• Lug Width: 19mm
• Strap Width: 19mm
• Band Size: Fits up to a 7.75 inch wrist / 197mm

Design & Watch Features

• Swiss Mechanical Movement: Powered by a high-grade Swiss automatic caliber (ETA base architecture) featuring a smooth-sweeping seconds hand and convenient date complication.
• Distinctive Dial: Champagne gold dial accented by crystal-style hour markers and the signature red rotating Rado anchor logo.
• Balanced Date Window: Located neatly at the 6 o'clock position for a symmetric profile.
• Integrated Original Bracelet: Supplied on its factory-correct horizontal-link tapered gold-plated bracelet with a signed clasp.

Condition Report

This timepiece is in good, honest vintage condition. All functions are fully operational, with the automatic mechanism winding efficiently and the date changing correctly. The case and acrylic crystal exhibit minor marks and light scratches appropriate for a watch of this age, with no major defects, deep gouges, or dents. Expected plating wear is visible upon close inspection along the high-friction edges of the case and bracelet links, adding authentic vintage character. The original bracelet shows one historical gap variation between links that is roughly 1mm wider than standard; this is purely cosmetic and does not compromise the security or comfort of the band. Please note that vintage watches require regular care, and this piece is not pressure tested and not sold as water resistant.

 

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Shipping and Handling:
The watch will be securely packed inside in a generic gift box with pillow (unless it is still in its original box as described above) and shipped promptly with tracking provided.

 

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Filed under: Case File II, The Perpetual Engines

File under: Case File II, The Perpetual Engines