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How old is the Rado Watch Company?
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The Rado Watch Company is more than 100 years old. Brothers Ernst, Fritz and Werner Schlup founded the company as Schlup & Co. in Lengnau, Switzerland, in 1917. During the 1950s, the brothers introduced the Rado watch brand and subsequently changed the name of their company to correspond with their successful collection. Find a range of Rado watches on 1stDibs.
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Rado DiaStar Stainless Steel Date Electrosonic Men’s Watch
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
A bold and highly collectible vintage timepiece from Rado, this DiaStar Electrosonic showcases the brand’s innovative spirit and unmistakable 1970s design language. The substantial f...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rado Original NCC303 with Original SS Bracelet Silver 42mm Automatic
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description
Brand: Rado
Model: NCC303
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless steel
Measurements : Case width: 42 mm. (with...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rado Ncc 505 Silver Square Purple Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description
Brand : Rado
Model: Ncc 505
Reference Number: 625.3174.4
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Measurements : Case...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rado Titanium Automatic Wrist Watch Ref.764.0172.3, Hyper Chrome 1616, Collector
By RADO
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rado Titanium Automatic Wrist Watch Ref. 764.0172.3 ,Hyperchrome, Unworn Box & Papers Full Set
Extremely rare and collectors watch !
Hyper Chrome 1616
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Rado Diastar Original Automatic 63603083 Two Tone Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description
Brand: Rado
Model: Diastar
Reference Number : 636.0308.3
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Tungsten & Stainless steel
Measure...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rado Diastar, Swiss. Men's wristwatch. 1970s/80s.
By RADO
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rado Diastar, Swiss. Men's wristwatch.
1970s/80s.
French calendar.
In good condition with signs of use.
The watch is not running and needs servicing.
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