Title RADO Golden Sabre Date Automatic Watch with Cut Glass Crystal, Silver-Tone Case Introduction This is a vintage RADO Golden Sabre model, featuring a silver-toned dial with applied baton-style hour markers and a date window positioned at three o'clock. The dial displays the RADO logo along with the "Golden Sabre" model name, rendered with a crossed-sabre emblem in red and black. The case is of a tonneau (barrel) shape with faceted, cut-glass crystal detailing along the bezel, a design characteristic of RADO models from this period. The watch is fitted with a matching metal bracelet, and the overall design reflects the styling conventions typical of Swiss-made watches from its era. Historical & Collector Value RADO, founded in Switzerland, became known during the twentieth century for combining traditional watchmaking with innovative materials and case designs, and the Golden Sabre line represents one of the brand's model families from this period. The use of a cut-glass crystal and integrated bracelet design reflects broader design trends seen in Swiss watchmaking during the mid-to-late twentieth century, when manufacturers experimented with sculptural case forms and multi-faceted crystal surfaces. The automatic movement housed within the watch is representative of the mechanical winding technology widely adopted by Swiss manufacturers before the introduction of quartz movements. Specifications – Brand: RADO – Model: Golden Sabre – Movement: Automatic – Case Size: 36mm – Dial: Silver-tone with date window – Crystal: Cut glass (faceted) – Functions: Date – Bracelet: Metal bracelet Condition The seller has graded this watch as "Very Good," which for a pre-owned vintage piece indicates overall sound condition with some visible signs of age. The case shows surface scratches consistent with age and prior use, as noted by the seller and visible in the accompanying photographs. The dial remains legible and presents cleanly for a vintage piece of its age, though some light wear should be expected upon close inspection. As a pre-owned vintage watch, it shows signs of age and use consistent with its era. The watch has been tested and is in working condition. Please refer to the photographs for further visual details of the case and bracelet condition. Important Notes This is a vintage watch. Minor signs of age and use should be expected. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Shipping & Customs The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking from Japan. Since the item will be shipped from Japan, customs duties may apply upon arrival. For more details, please refer to the following link: https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/fees/do-i-have-to-pay-customs-fees Management Number: A0584