Rado - World Travel - No reserve price - 343942 - Men - 1960-1969
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Rado World Travel, reference 343942, from the 1960s, automatic movement, 30 jewels, 35 mm gold-plated case, black leather strap, silver dial with concentric texture and a red date window, good vintage condition.
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Now available at auction from Second Vintage
This classic vintage Rado World Travel highlights the brand's mid-century design language with a highly distinctive concentric circular dial texture. Featuring a vibrant red date display, a signed Rado anchor crown, and a 30-jewel automatic movement, it presents a charming configuration for the vintage enthusiast.
Brand: Rado
Model: World Travel
Reference Number: 343942
Movement: Automatic, caliber AS 1901, 30 jewels
Dial: Silver with concentric circular texture, applied indices, red date
Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Gold-tone, stainless steel caseback
Production Year: 1960s
Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +9+13s/day, performing remarkably well.
Dial and Hands
The silver dial features a distinctive concentric circular texture, complemented by applied indices and the signature Rado anchor logo. A vibrant red date display sits at three o'clock, adding a subtle touch of color. The dial exhibits noticeable age-related spotting and patina across its surface. The original gold-tone dauphine hands show age-appropriate oxidation and spotting, matching the honest character of the dial.
Case and Crystal
The 35 mm gold-tone case is paired with a smooth gold-tone bezel and a stainless steel caseback. The case shows honest wear consistent with age, including moderate scratches and handling marks throughout, along with some wear to the gold-tone finish on the lug edges. The gold-tone crown is signed with the Rado anchor logo and features knurled edges that display light wear. A domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, remaining clear with minimal visible scratches.
Movement
Powering this World Travel is the 30-jewel automatic caliber AS 1901. The movement presents a generally clean appearance with minor surface marks, featuring a signed rotor engraved with the Rado and World Travel branding. The AS 1901 caliber stamp is visible under the balance. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The recorded timegrapher result is +9+13s/day.
Strap
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The strap shows light wear and presents in good condition, pairing well with the gold-tone case.
Condition
Good vintage condition. The watch displays honest wear consistent with its age. The textured dial shows noticeable spotting and patina across its surface, while the dauphine hands exhibit matching oxidation. The gold-tone case and bezel present moderate scratches and handling marks, with some finish wear visible on the lug edges. The signed crown and domed acrylic crystal remain in highly presentable shape. Supported by the timegrapher reading of +9+13s/day, the automatic movement is performing very strongly.
Dimensions
The case measures 35 mm (excluding the crown).
Remarks
This classic vintage Rado World Travel offers an appealing combination of 1960s design and mechanical reliability. The distinctive concentric circular dial texture and the vibrant red date display provide excellent visual interest. Driven by the 30-jewel automatic AS 1901 movement, it remains a charming and capable timepiece for the dedicated collector.
History
During the mid-twentieth century, Rado established a reputation for producing robust and distinctive automatic watches. The reference 343942 was utilized across multiple notable Rado model lines from the era, including the World Travel, Golden Horse, and Starliner, rather than being tied to a single configuration. Automatic variants of this reference are known to be equipped with capable 30-jewel movements, housed in 35 mm or 36 mm cases. Gold-plated iterations were practically paired with stainless steel casebacks, a structural choice that highlights the brand's attention to durability during the 1960s.
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.
/ Second Vintage
SKU: RAD-WJX-0001
Seller's Story
Welcome to Second Vintage. Our weekly selections feature carefully curated vintage timepieces from iconic brands such as Rolex, Omega, Longines, Seiko, and many more. Each watch is thoroughly inspected and always delivered in working condition. We are a team of dedicated vintage watch enthusiasts with deep expertise in the details that truly matter – from reference numbers and movements to authenticity, design, and historical nuance.
With thousands of successful auctions and satisfied customers across the globe, we are proud to be recognized as a Top Seller on Catawiki. Our reputation is built on trust, transparency, and consistent quality. You can bid with confidence knowing that your satisfaction is our highest priority.
We ship quickly and securely, using professional packaging to ensure your watch arrives safely and exactly as described. All items are dispatched within 2–3 business days after payment. In the rare event that something occurs during transport, vintage watches can occasionally be affected by handling. Should an issue arise, we respond promptly and are always ready to assist in finding a solution. Your satisfaction comes first.
Learn more about our brand at Second Vintage
Now available at auction from Second Vintage
This classic vintage Rado World Travel highlights the brand's mid-century design language with a highly distinctive concentric circular dial texture. Featuring a vibrant red date display, a signed Rado anchor crown, and a 30-jewel automatic movement, it presents a charming configuration for the vintage enthusiast.
Brand: Rado
Model: World Travel
Reference Number: 343942
Movement: Automatic, caliber AS 1901, 30 jewels
Dial: Silver with concentric circular texture, applied indices, red date
Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Gold-tone, stainless steel caseback
Production Year: 1960s
Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +9+13s/day, performing remarkably well.
Dial and Hands
The silver dial features a distinctive concentric circular texture, complemented by applied indices and the signature Rado anchor logo. A vibrant red date display sits at three o'clock, adding a subtle touch of color. The dial exhibits noticeable age-related spotting and patina across its surface. The original gold-tone dauphine hands show age-appropriate oxidation and spotting, matching the honest character of the dial.
Case and Crystal
The 35 mm gold-tone case is paired with a smooth gold-tone bezel and a stainless steel caseback. The case shows honest wear consistent with age, including moderate scratches and handling marks throughout, along with some wear to the gold-tone finish on the lug edges. The gold-tone crown is signed with the Rado anchor logo and features knurled edges that display light wear. A domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, remaining clear with minimal visible scratches.
Movement
Powering this World Travel is the 30-jewel automatic caliber AS 1901. The movement presents a generally clean appearance with minor surface marks, featuring a signed rotor engraved with the Rado and World Travel branding. The AS 1901 caliber stamp is visible under the balance. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The recorded timegrapher result is +9+13s/day.
Strap
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The strap shows light wear and presents in good condition, pairing well with the gold-tone case.
Condition
Good vintage condition. The watch displays honest wear consistent with its age. The textured dial shows noticeable spotting and patina across its surface, while the dauphine hands exhibit matching oxidation. The gold-tone case and bezel present moderate scratches and handling marks, with some finish wear visible on the lug edges. The signed crown and domed acrylic crystal remain in highly presentable shape. Supported by the timegrapher reading of +9+13s/day, the automatic movement is performing very strongly.
Dimensions
The case measures 35 mm (excluding the crown).
Remarks
This classic vintage Rado World Travel offers an appealing combination of 1960s design and mechanical reliability. The distinctive concentric circular dial texture and the vibrant red date display provide excellent visual interest. Driven by the 30-jewel automatic AS 1901 movement, it remains a charming and capable timepiece for the dedicated collector.
History
During the mid-twentieth century, Rado established a reputation for producing robust and distinctive automatic watches. The reference 343942 was utilized across multiple notable Rado model lines from the era, including the World Travel, Golden Horse, and Starliner, rather than being tied to a single configuration. Automatic variants of this reference are known to be equipped with capable 30-jewel movements, housed in 35 mm or 36 mm cases. Gold-plated iterations were practically paired with stainless steel casebacks, a structural choice that highlights the brand's attention to durability during the 1960s.
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.
/ Second Vintage
SKU: RAD-WJX-0001
Seller's Story
Welcome to Second Vintage. Our weekly selections feature carefully curated vintage timepieces from iconic brands such as Rolex, Omega, Longines, Seiko, and many more. Each watch is thoroughly inspected and always delivered in working condition. We are a team of dedicated vintage watch enthusiasts with deep expertise in the details that truly matter – from reference numbers and movements to authenticity, design, and historical nuance.
With thousands of successful auctions and satisfied customers across the globe, we are proud to be recognized as a Top Seller on Catawiki. Our reputation is built on trust, transparency, and consistent quality. You can bid with confidence knowing that your satisfaction is our highest priority.
We ship quickly and securely, using professional packaging to ensure your watch arrives safely and exactly as described. All items are dispatched within 2–3 business days after payment. In the rare event that something occurs during transport, vintage watches can occasionally be affected by handling. Should an issue arise, we respond promptly and are always ready to assist in finding a solution. Your satisfaction comes first.
Learn more about our brand at Second Vintage
Details
Brand
Rado
Gender
Men
Model
World Travel
Reference number
343942
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1960-1969
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Case material
Gold-plated
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
35 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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