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How old is the Rado Watch Company?
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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.
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[WTS] Classic RADO Stag Stainless Steel Automatic Day / Date Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rado
Model: Stag
Reference Number: 603.3177.4
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Measurements :36mm diameter (excl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rado Diastar Original Automatic 63603083 Two Tone Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description
Brand: Rado
Model: Diastar
Reference Number : 636.0308.3
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Tungsten & Stainless steel
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
[WTS] Vintage Rado Brienzer Rare Dial Automatic Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rado
Model: Brienzer
Price: 175 USD
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Measurements :35mm diameter (excluding crown...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rado NCC 101 Automatic DAY/DATE TV Dial Gold Plated Full Original Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description
Brand: Rado
Model: NCC101
Reference Number: 11945
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless steel
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rado NCC 303 Day Date Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 11949
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unapologetically retro, this Rado NCC 303 men’s watch (Ref. 11949) captures the distinctive design language of the 1970s with its dramatic brushed gold-tone finish and angular tonneau-shaped stainless steel case. The sunburst champagne dial features faceted baton hour markers and hands, paired with a day-date display at 3 o’clock—highlighted by Rado’s signature rotating anchor logo at 12. The integrated case and bracelet design lend the watch a seamless, sculptural appearance, while the automatic movement ensures reliable timekeeping with vintage mechanical charm. Notable for its robust presence and unique styling, the NCC 303 stands as a rare and collectible piece from Rado’s forward-thinking NCC (New Conception Construction) series. A must-have for fans of vintage Swiss watches...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rado NCC 505 Automatic Day & Date Calendar TV Style Rare Dial Stainless Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description
Brand: Rado
Price: 250 USD
Model: NCC 505
Reference: 625.3037.4
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless steel
Measurement...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
