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This Rado Elegance is a quintessential dress watch that lives up to its name, offering a sophisticated profile on the wrist. With its stunning gold-tone sunburst dial and refined manual-wind movement, it captures the charm of mid-century Swiss design. Recently serviced, the movement ensures reliable timekeeping and smooth operation. A perfect choice for the collector seeking a slim, classic timepiece that transitions effortlessly from casual to formal wear.

Brand: Rado
Model: Elegance
Reference Number: N1070366
Movement: Manual Wind Caliber 506
Dial: Champagne Sunburst
Case Size: 33 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Gold Plated
Production Year: c. 1970s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with the serviced movement running beautifully and the aesthetic presentation remaining sharp and clean. Timegrapher testing shows the watch is running between -3 and -5 seconds per day with strong amplitude, which indicates a very healthy movement offering reliable vintage performance. The movement has been recently serviced for optimal reliability.

Dial and Hands
The champagne gold dial features a beautiful sunburst finish that catches the light dynamically. It is adorned with applied baton hour markers featuring black inlays, perfectly matching the slender black stick hands for excellent legibility. The dial is signed with the applied Rado anchor logo and the distinct Elegance script, presenting a clean and sophisticated visage free from spotting or damage.

Case and Crystal
The gold-plated case measures 33 mm and features elegant, slightly twisted lugs that add unique character to the silhouette. The plating remains rich and consistent, showing only minimal signs of handling consistent with a well-preserved vintage piece. The stainless steel caseback retains remains of its protective blue sticker, suggesting very limited wear over the decades. The original crown is signed with the Rado anchor, and the crystal is clear and free of significant scratches.

Movement
Powering the watch is the manual-winding Rado Caliber 506, a Swiss mechanism chosen for its slim profile. The movement is clean and visually appealing, featuring 17 jewels and Rado branding on the bridge. Timegrapher testing shows the watch is running between -3 and -5 seconds per day with strong amplitude, which indicates a very healthy movement offering reliable vintage performance. The movement has been recently serviced for optimal reliability.

Strap
The watch is fitted with a high-quality burgundy leather strap featuring decorative stitching and a geometric textured finish. It complements the gold tones of the case beautifully and comes with a gold-tone pin buckle, providing a comfortable fit and a stylish look.

Condition
This timepiece is in excellent vintage condition. The dial is pristine, and the case edges remain sharp. The presence of the protective sticker residue on the caseback indicates it has been cherished and protected. It is a running example that has been tested and performs exceptionally well for its age.

Dimensions
The case measures 33 mm in diameter excluding the crown, a classic size for vintage dress watches. The slim profile ensures it slides easily under a shirt cuff, making it an ideal companion for formal attire.

Remarks
This Rado Elegance is a superb example of the brand's dress watch capabilities outside of their tungsten carbide range. The combination of the sharp case lines, the clean manual wind movement, and the flawless dial makes this a collector-grade piece. It is rare to find dress watches from this era preserved with such care.

History
Rado is a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1917, renowned for its innovation in materials and design. While famous for the scratch-resistant DiaStar, Rado also produced refined dress watches like the Elegance line during the mid-20th century. These pieces emphasized slender profiles and classic Swiss aesthetics, representing a time when Rado competed directly with other major Swiss houses in the traditional dress watch category.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1-3 days after purchase.
The watch will be securely packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
Please review the pictures carefully before bidding. We strive to showcase the watch from multiple angles for an accurate representation.
As with all vintage watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
The watch will be delivered in fully functional working condition.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends.

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SKU: RAD-REN-0001

Manual winding - Gold-plated

Rado - Elegance - No reserve price - N1070366 - Men - 1970-1979 

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