Introduction: Up for auction is a museum-grade, 100% fully original example of the iconic Rado NCC 303 automatic timepiece from the early 1970s. This specific watch is an extraordinary find for vintage watch connoisseurs, preserved in breathtaking, time-capsule condition. It still retains its original factory purple/clear water seal protection sticker intact on the case back, a true rarity for a timepiece over 50 years old. The "NCC" Innovation The NCC (New Conception Construction / New Case Construction) line represents Rado’s famous space-age engineering legacy. Instead of a traditional casing system, Rado utilized a patented, highly advanced internal elastomeric gasket setup that completely suspended the movement inside the massive outer shell. This system provided revolutionary shockproofing and water resistance for its era. Condition Report Overall State: Mint condition, 100% all-original parts. Unpolished, retaining crisp factory sharp edges and brushed finishing. Case Back: Features the highly coveted, original factory water-seal sticker protecting the crisp Rado medallion markings underneath. Dial & Hands: Blemish-free, silver-satin sunburst dial. Features blocky multi-faceted 3D hour indices and original tritium lume plots. The Rotating Anchor: The famous Rado pivoting anchor logo below 12 o'clock rotates flawlessly with the movement of the wrist. Crystal: Flawless, original faceted mineral crystal with zero scratches. Bracelet: Fully original, integrated Rado stainless steel link bracelet with the correct signed folding clasp. Full length. Movement: Swiss-made high-grade automatic movement with Day/Date complication. Keeps excellent time, and the quickset day/date function snaps sharply into place. Technical Specifications Brand: Rado (Swiss Made) Model: NCC 303 Reference Number: 11922 Gender: Men's / Unisex Period: 1970–1979 Movement: Automatic mechanical Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Dimensions: Approx. 42mm x 38mm (excluding original signed crown) Dial: Silver sunburst with vertical dual-day/date window Bracelet Material: Original Rado Stainless Steel Shipping & Packing The watch will be packaged with extreme care in a protective box and shipped worldwide via tracked, insured express courier (DHL Express/FedEx/UPS). Do not miss this incredibly rare opportunity to own a flawless piece of 1970s horological design in untouched factory condition! Any customs duties or import fees will be paid by the buyer.