2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
Ref: R12160213

2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
2024 Rado Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original 38mm Automatic
Regular price
Sold
Sale price
£950.00
Unit price
per 

Specification

Reference : R12160213
Movement : Automatic Rado Cal. 764
Age : 2021/2030
Specific Age : July 2024
Case Size : 38mm
Case Thickness : 12mm
Lug to Lug : 45mm
Lugs :
20mm
Condition :
Pre-Owned 
Box & Papers :
Box & Papers
Case Material :
Stainless Steel
Warranty :
12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch


Points of Mention

This watch is sold with its original Rado Box and paperwork. It comes paired with its original 20mm polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed push-button concealed clasp, all links included. The watch is from July 2024 and is in fantastic condition, as seen in the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

For more photos see here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/128BxPm3me_GAWpGVmkiwhE1SmzTOBhGP?usp=drive_link

4K YouTube video, skip to 15:50 - https://youtu.be/qw-ZpfSAWcM


The Watch

Here we have a 2024 Rado Limited Edition DiaStar Original Automatic, inspired by their 1970s original DiaStar with a modern twist, a 38mm monochrome stainless steel and Ceramos tonneau-shaped case that provides a cushion fit on the wrist. This new material has the hardness of ceramics and the toughness of a metal alloy, giving it scratch-resistance properties. Its curved chamfer-edged flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 45mm and a case thickness of 12mm, giving the watch an impressive wrist presence. On the right side is a recessed signed crown. Its domed-shaped top has a concave bezel holding an interesting faceted parallel striped sapphire crystal  AR coated above a striking blue dial with a brush effect in both directions, creating a unique pattern. At 6 o’clock, there is a vertical day/date window underneath Rhodium-coloured baton hands filled with SuperLumiNova. At 12 o’clock, we have the RADO motif, at 3 o’clock “DiaStar” and at 9 o’clock “, Automatic” completes this vintage-inspired minimalist timepiece. On the reverse, a solid screw-down case back with the details of the watch engraved, inside an Automatic Rado Cal. 764 fitted with an antimagnetic Nivachron hairspring. It comes paired with its 21mm polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed concealed push-button clasp. This watch is sold with its original Rado box and paperwork.


Personal Note

Rado has been knocking it out of the park with some of the latest releases and this Anniversary Edition DiaStar Original, reference R12160213, in 38mm is easily one of the best. Featuring the deep blue dial and visible behind a faceted crystal, this really emphasises all the things we collectors love about vintage Rado DiaStars. I would not hesitate to pick this up today and add it to your collection, you'll be saving yourself a pretty penny on retail!


The Brand

The Schlup & Co. watch factory was founded by the brothers Fritz, Ernst, and Werner in 1917. Using a spare room in their parent’s house in Lengnau, Switzerland, they quickly became one of the world's largest producers of watch movements. The first time they used the brand name Rado was in the 1950s. By the end of the decade, they had a presence in over 61 countries. Over the years, they have innovated and created many distinctive designs, building a reputation for durability and reliability.