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 Watch
153.0342.3
Quartz Wristwatch

UNIQUE & STUNNING! This is a vintage Rado Diastar dress ladies wristwatch, model ref. 153.0342.3 dated from circa 2000s.

Scratchproof and watersealed.

It has a Swiss high-end quartz movement, two hands, Swiss made.

Lovely black dial with white luminous baton hour marks and white luminous matching hands. Also, the dial is signed RADO and DiaStar as well.

Very beautiful 24mm round case with a dark gray ceramic bezel and stainless steel back cover. The bracelet is stainless steel with a titanium double folding push button clasp.

It is a very good looking wristwatch, it is in great condition, fresh battery!

Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.

Case Markings: 
RADO
DIASTAR
SWISS
153.0342.3
SCRATCHPROOF
WATERSEALED
03260811

Measurements (mm):
Case 24
Case with Crown 24.8

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.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

It will be carefully packed.

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