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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

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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 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 Measure...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rado Ncc 505 Silver Square Purple Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand : Rado Model: Ncc 505 Reference Number: 625.3174.4 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements : Case...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

RADO Sintra Jubile Analog/Digital Silver Dial Men's Watch
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Model: Rado Sintra Display: Analog & Digital Department: Men Brand: Rado Watch Shape: Rectangle Case Size: 31mmx27mm Age Group: Adult Water Resistance: ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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