--- Introduction --- A handsome vintage automatic from Rado, the Manchester Sapphire is a well-proportioned 1970s dress model. This example features a rounded stainless steel case with an integrated look, and a warm champagne dial with applied faceted markers, dauphine hands, a red-accented date window and the Rado red anchor emblem, signed RADO / Manchester / Sapphire. Presented on a stainless steel bracelet. --- Specifications --- Brand: Rado Series: Manchester Sapphire Reference: Manchester Sapphire Movement: Automatic (self-winding) Case Material: Stainless steel Crystal: Sapphire Dial: Champagne with applied markers and date Case Back: Stainless steel, marked RADO Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet with signed Rado clasp Period: 1970-1979 Country of Origin: Switzerland --- Condition Report --- Overall: An honest vintage example in good pre-owned condition, showing signs of wear consistent with age. Case & Bezel: The stainless steel case shows surface marks, light scratches and minor dings consistent with vintage use. Dial & Crystal: The champagne dial shows an even warm patina with markers, date and hands intact. The sapphire crystal shows only minor surface marks. Bracelet & Clasp: The steel bracelet shows light wear consistent with use; the signed clasp fastens securely. Functions: Running at the time of listing, with functioning date. The watch has not been recently serviced and no service history is known. --- International Shipping & Customs --- The watch will be shipped fully insured and tracked. Please note that any import duties, taxes or customs charges levied by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the purchase or shipping price.