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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.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
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Rado Jubile Centrix Automatic Black Ceramic, S/Steel, Diamond Mens' Dress Watch
By RADO
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in Stainless Steel & elegant Black Ceramic,
this sophisticated timepiece
by Swiss luxury watch brand RADO
(ref 01.658.0941.3.070)
is in beautiful condition & in excellent working order
It comes in a full set: original outer box, papers, card case,
brand new cloth, inner case, booklet/manual.
Case is comfortable & well-proportioned –
at 38mm it has a great presence on a wrist
Sturdy yet dressy,
it is crafted in stainless steel,
with scratch-resistant ceramic bezel;
case is completed by winder bearing a famous anchor -
a symbol of all Rado automatic...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Rado Hyperchrome Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic 43mm Ref: R32144102
By RADO
Located in București, București
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. It shows slight signs of wear. The watch comes with an AGS Jewelry wooden box, along with an AGS Jewelry warranty card. F...
Category
2010s Romanian Wrist Watches
Rado Hyperchrome Captain Cook 42mm Steel Automatic Ref: R32505019
By RADO
Located in București, București
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. It shows slight signs of wear and scratches. The watch comes with an AGS Jewelry wooden box, along with an AGS Jewelry wa...
Category
2010s Romanian Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rado Stag Gold Plated Rare Brown Dial Automatic Day / Date Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rado
Model: Stag
Reference Number: 6253179
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless Steel
Measurements :36mm diamete...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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RADO Watch. Rado Ceramic Diamond Ladies. Rado Integral Diamond Dial
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Located in Port Charlotte, FL
RADO Integral Ladies watch.
Dial with Diamonds. Diamond Bezel.
Silver Tone with White ceramic bracelet.
23mm by 33mm Case.
Condition: Excellent Condition. New Battery installed. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage women's Rado CAPTAIN COOK automatic Ref 727/1 wristwatch case
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rado
Model: CAPTAIN COOK
Reference Number: 727/1
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Steel
Measurements 25mm diameter (excluding cro...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel