Rado - Conway - No reserve price - 3030666 - Men - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This Rado Conway features a striking blue gradient dial that immediately commands attention, complemented by the brand's signature rotating anchor logo. Retaining its original signed stainless steel bracelet and presenting a classic 1970s Rado design, this timepiece offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a vibrant and highly characteristic example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking.

Brand: Rado
Model: Conway
Reference Number: 3030666
Movement: Automatic, Caliber 312
Dial: Blue gradient with applied faceted indices and rotating anchor logo
Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 1970s
Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +20+25s/day, running strong and steady.

Dial and Hands
The dial displays a vibrant and well-preserved striking blue gradient finish. It features applied faceted indices and the applied Rado logo, alongside the famous rotating anchor logo complete with a visible ruby bearing. The surface remains remarkably clean, showing minimal signs of degradation. The baton style hands display visible oxidation and aging on the metal surfaces, presenting a character that has aged appropriately for the era of the watch.

Case and Crystal
The 38 mm stainless steel case is constructed with a brushed front and polished flanks. It presents honest vintage wear, showing moderate scratches and scuffs consistent with age and use, while the edges remain reasonably defined. The polished integrated bezel ring displays scratches and wear consistent with the rest of the case. The watch retains a signed crown featuring the Rado anchor logo, with knurled edges that show normal wear. The domed acrylic crystal exhibits light surface scratches visible under angled lighting, with no major cracks or chips present.

Movement
Powering the watch is the automatic Caliber 312, equipped with a signed rotor. The movement features clear engravings reading RADO, CONWAY, 17 JEWELS, SWISS, and 312. It maintains a generally clean appearance with minor signs of handling and no severe corrosion visible on the components. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. The timegrapher records a rate of +20+25s/day.

Strap
The watch is fitted with its original signed bracelet, featuring folded link stainless steel construction. It displays moderate stretch and surface scratches consistent with its original and worn character. The clasp is correctly signed with the Rado seahorse logo. The bracelet will accommodate a maximum wrist size of 18 cm.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The timepiece displays an honest, worn character across its stainless steel case and original bracelet, with moderate scratches, scuffs, and stretch expected from regular use over the decades. The dial remains exceptionally clean and vibrant, offering a strong visual contrast to the visible oxidation present on the original hands.

Dimensions
Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown)

Remarks
This Conway is a fantastic example of classic 1970s Rado design, highlighted by a highly attractive blue gradient dial. The presence of the original signed bracelet, the signed crown, and the functioning rotating anchor logo make this a highly appealing choice for collectors of distinctive vintage aesthetics.

History
Rado established a highly distinct visual identity during the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by bold case geometries, vibrant dial finishing, and the signature rotating anchor logo. The Conway line reflects this creative era of Swiss watchmaking, offering robust automatic movements housed within striking designs. The brand's focus on memorable styling and unconventional dial treatments during this decade left a lasting mark on watch design, making well-preserved standard production models from this period highly appreciated by collectors of mid-century horology.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends.

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SKU: RAD-CXX-0021