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How old is the Rado Watch Company?

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How old is the Rado Watch Company?
The Rado Watch Company is more than 100 years old. Brothers Ernst, Fritz and Werner Schlup founded the company as Schlup & Co. in Lengnau, Switzerland, in 1917. During the 1950s, the brothers introduced the Rado watch brand and subsequently changed the name of their company to correspond with their successful collection. Find a range of Rado watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
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Rado DiaStar Stainless Steel Date Electrosonic Men’s Watch
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
A bold and highly collectible vintage timepiece from Rado, this DiaStar Electrosonic showcases the brand’s innovative spirit and unmistakable 1970s design language. The substantial f...
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rado Original NCC303 with Original SS Bracelet Silver 42mm Automatic
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Rado Model: NCC303 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 42 mm. (with...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rado Titanium Automatic Wrist Watch Ref.764.0172.3, Hyper Chrome 1616, Collector
By RADO
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rado Titanium Automatic Wrist Watch Ref. 764.0172.3 ,Hyperchrome, Unworn Box & Papers Full Set Extremely rare and collectors watch ! Hyper Chrome 1616 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

RADO Watch. Rado Ceramic Diamond Ladies. Rado Integral MOP Diamond Dial
By RADO
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
RADO Integral Ladies watch. Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds. Diamond Bezel. Silver Tone with White ceramic bracelet. 23mm by 33mm Case. Condition: Excellent Condition. New Batt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rado Diastar, Swiss. Men's wristwatch. 1970s/80s.
By RADO
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rado Diastar, Swiss. Men's wristwatch. 1970s/80s. French calendar. In good condition with signs of use. The watch is not running and needs servicing. D...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rado Voyager Automatic Stainless Steel Rare Dial AMMAN Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Rado Model: Voyager Automatic Stainless Steel Reference Number: 636.3581.4S Price :125 USD Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Mat...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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