RADO Watches

To know if your Rado watch is an original, the Swiss watchmaker recommends that you consult an expert. Specifically, Rado advises anyone who wants to determine the authenticity of a Rado watch to visit an authorized Rado retailer or service center. You can find a list of retailers and centers on the official Rado website. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Rado watches.

To identify your Rado watch, check for a serial number. On the back of an authentic Rado watch case, there should be an 8-digit serial number engraved by the manufacturer. 

For a Rado serial number check, visit the “Service” section of Rado’s official website. The watch’s serial number can be used to secure a copy of the user manual for your timepiece when you enter the number into the company’s database. When you download a copy of the manual, your serial number can be used to identify your Rado watch’s movement caliber. Information about your watch’s movement caliber can be found in the user manual. 

There aren’t registered serial numbers for Rado watches manufactured prior to 1966. For Rado watches made before 1966, the brand recommends that watch owners use the watch’s reference number to find the piece’s movement caliber. 

Contact the Rado service team via the company’s website for any questions about your timepiece. 

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To tell if a Rado is real, the Swiss luxury watchmaker recommends that you take your timepiece to an authorized Rado retailer or service center. Doing so will allow you to get an expert opinion. A complete list of Rado retailers and service centers is available on the official Rado website. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Rado watches from some of the world's top dealers.

Yes, Rado watches are generally considered to be good options. Nicknamed the Master of Materials, the Swiss watchmaker has built a stellar reputation for integrating innovative fine materials like novel forms of ceramic into their designs. Rado handcrafts its watches and uses Swiss-made quartz or standard ETA movements to power their timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Rado watches.

Yes, many watch lovers believe that Rado watches are worth the money. Rado is known for using innovative, high-tech materials like ultra-lightweight ceramic to produce unique luxury timepieces. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Rado watches is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Rado watches and other watches on 1stDibs.