This was distinct from “scratch resistant,” since the hardest case materials in watches at the time were typically steel alloys.Īlthough steel is harder than gold and silver, it is soft and ductile next to what Rado had in store. When this watch came out, the company touted it as “the world’s first scratchproof watch.” Where the brand truly took off, however, was with 1962’s DiaStar 1. The DiaStar: The First Scratchproof Watch Out of these, the Green Horse and 18K gold Golden Horse that came afterwards are the best-known today. This was a water resistant watch sold especially to Asian countries, where it performed well.īecause of the Green Horse’s success, other Horse series watches soon came out: Purple Horse, Silver Horse, and Golden Horse. Its first successful watch in this era was the Green Horse, a variant of the Exacto Oceanmaster. Surface Treatments The Rado Way: The V10Kĭuring the 1950s, Schlup & Co.The DiaStar: The First Scratchproof Watch.Use the links below to jump head or scroll down to keep reading: The latter of these, however, was difficult to copyright in Spanish-speaking countries. focused chiefly on ébauche, the creation of movement blanks to serve as the basis for assembled watches.ĭuring the next few decades, Schlup & Co began releasing watch collections of its own.Īlthough there were many of these, the most popular were Rado and Exacto. in their parents’ Lengnau, Switzerland home in 1917. We will be more than happy to assist you.Similarly to many other Swiss watchmakers, Rado’s very beginnings are in a family home business.īrothers Fritz, Ernst and Werner Schlup began Schlup & Co. However, please allow 24 - 48 business hours for us to get back to you. We can be reached through the contact seller option. We're here to service you and to ensure that you are completely satisfied. If you have any queries, please contact us. Please note any customs charge which as levied by buyers country have to be paid by buyer it self. The Watch quality and condition is the same as the photos provided in the listing. Original Vintage Rado Diastar Automatic 25 Jewels Eta Movt 2836 Made In Swiss Men's Wrist-Watch.ĭetail of the Watch Part are as follows :Ĭountry/Region of Manufacture: SwitzerlandĬase Material: Stainless Steel (Gold Plated)
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