Vintage 60 ' S Era Rado Swiss Made Automatic Men ' S Dress Watch Pie Pan Dial
Item History & Price
Have a lot of vintage watches that I never wear, so time to find them a new home.You are bidding on a vintage 60's era automatic dress watch by Rado.
The Schlup & Co. watchmaking factory was founded by the brothers Fritz, Ernst and Werner in 1917. Their humble atelier, a converted part of their parents’ home, was the birthplace of the company that would later become Rado. Though Schlup & Co. got off to a modest start, by the end of World War II the factory was among th...e largest producers of watch movements in the world.Schlup & Co. began selling watches under the Rado brand name in the 1950s. The iconic Golden Horse collection made its debut in 1957, the same year that Schlup & Co. celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Green Horse collection followed in 1958 and was one of the first Rado models marketed on its water resistance. By the end of the decade, Rado was a truly international brand with a presence in over 61 countries.
*WATCH IS IN WORKING CONDITION AND KEEPING EXCELLENT TIME FOR OVER 24 HOURS.*
Watch features:The watch features an automatic AS 1700/01 automatic 17 jewel Swiss movement, which dates the watch to the 60's.It has a round stainless steel case - 34mm without crown / 41mm lug2lug / 18mm lug length / 11mm thick with crystal. The crown is unsigned, and potentially could be a replacement The dial is a "pie pan" style in silver with applied silver indices and hands. Front of watch is listed: Rado, AutomaticThe movement has the following engravings: Rado Watch Co, Seventeen 17 Jewels, Unadjusted, Unadjusted, Swiss, Rado Watch Co, UOR, AS 1700/01The back of the case has the following engraving: Rado, Swiss, 11826, Swiss Made, Waterproof, Antimagnetic, Automatic, Incabloc, Stainless SteelInside the case has the following engravings: Rado Watch Co, SwissIt comes on a replacement black leather strap without a signed buckle.
Watch condition:The watch is currently running and keeps good time over a 24 hour period. The case is in good shape, with some scratches. There is area on the caseback that could be either scratched up or rather caked on dirt. It could use a good polish. The crown does not appear to be original and is in good shape. The dial appears to be in great condition.The hour and minute hands have some minor spotting but in good condition otherwise.Crystal has minor scratches throughout, but those should be able to be buffed out. The watch band is in OK shape, with signs of wear and some patina on the underside of the buckle.Unsure of the maintenance history for this watch, so I would recommend that it be cleaned and serviced before any regular use.
Offering FREE USPS Priority Mail shipping in the US.And Global shipping costs are based on country of origin.
Buyer assumes all tax, VAT, duties, customs, etc.
No returns.
Watch is sold as is.
*NOTE* - The display stand seen in the photos does not come with the watch.
The Schlup & Co. watchmaking factory was founded by the brothers Fritz, Ernst and Werner in 1917. Their humble atelier, a converted part of their parents’ home, was the birthplace of the company that would later become Rado. Though Schlup & Co. got off to a modest start, by the end of World War II the factory was among th...e largest producers of watch movements in the world.Schlup & Co. began selling watches under the Rado brand name in the 1950s. The iconic Golden Horse collection made its debut in 1957, the same year that Schlup & Co. celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Green Horse collection followed in 1958 and was one of the first Rado models marketed on its water resistance. By the end of the decade, Rado was a truly international brand with a presence in over 61 countries.
*WATCH IS IN WORKING CONDITION AND KEEPING EXCELLENT TIME FOR OVER 24 HOURS.*
Watch features:The watch features an automatic AS 1700/01 automatic 17 jewel Swiss movement, which dates the watch to the 60's.It has a round stainless steel case - 34mm without crown / 41mm lug2lug / 18mm lug length / 11mm thick with crystal. The crown is unsigned, and potentially could be a replacement The dial is a "pie pan" style in silver with applied silver indices and hands. Front of watch is listed: Rado, AutomaticThe movement has the following engravings: Rado Watch Co, Seventeen 17 Jewels, Unadjusted, Unadjusted, Swiss, Rado Watch Co, UOR, AS 1700/01The back of the case has the following engraving: Rado, Swiss, 11826, Swiss Made, Waterproof, Antimagnetic, Automatic, Incabloc, Stainless SteelInside the case has the following engravings: Rado Watch Co, SwissIt comes on a replacement black leather strap without a signed buckle.
Watch condition:The watch is currently running and keeps good time over a 24 hour period. The case is in good shape, with some scratches. There is area on the caseback that could be either scratched up or rather caked on dirt. It could use a good polish. The crown does not appear to be original and is in good shape. The dial appears to be in great condition.The hour and minute hands have some minor spotting but in good condition otherwise.Crystal has minor scratches throughout, but those should be able to be buffed out. The watch band is in OK shape, with signs of wear and some patina on the underside of the buckle.Unsure of the maintenance history for this watch, so I would recommend that it be cleaned and serviced before any regular use.
Offering FREE USPS Priority Mail shipping in the US.And Global shipping costs are based on country of origin.
Buyer assumes all tax, VAT, duties, customs, etc.
No returns.
Watch is sold as is.
*NOTE* - The display stand seen in the photos does not come with the watch.
