Title Rado Balboa Automatic Vintage Watch with Red Dial – Case Size 36mm Introduction This vintage timepiece from Rado's Balboa line presents a distinctive cushion-shaped case with a deep red dial, a design characteristic of the brand's output during the 1970s. The dial features applied baton-style hour markers with a mix of luminous material, a date window positioned at the three o'clock position, and the Rado anchor emblem above the logo. The overall silhouette, with its pronounced tonneau case and integrated lug lines, reflects the bold design trends favored in that era. The watch is fitted with a newly replaced leather strap, which is not the original manufacturer's strap. Historical & Collector Value Rado, founded in Switzerland in the early twentieth century, became known during the 1960s and 1970s for experimenting with unconventional case shapes and surface finishes, departing from more traditional round dress watch designs. The Balboa line belongs to this period of design exploration, characterized by angular cases and color-saturated dials. This example, equipped with an automatic movement, illustrates the mechanical watchmaking standards typical of mid-twentieth-century production before the widespread adoption of quartz technology. Specifications – Brand: Rado – Model: Balboa – Movement: Automatic – Case Size: 36mm – Dial: Red, with baton-style hour markers and date window – Functions: Date display – Strap: Leather, newly replaced (non-original) Condition Overall condition has been graded as Good by the seller. As a pre-owned vintage watch, it shows signs of age and use consistent with its era, including light surface wear to the case visible in the photographs. The dial retains its color with some natural aging to the luminous material on the hour markers. The crystal shows light wear consistent with the watch's age. The leather strap has been newly replaced and is not original to the piece. The watch has been tested and is in working condition. Please refer to the photographs for further details on 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: A0895