Rado - World Travel - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This Rado World Travel captures the golden era of mid-century watchmaking, offering collectors a charismatic blend of elegant design and reliable Swiss mechanics. Featuring the iconic rotating anchor logo and a distinctive seahorse caseback, this piece represents Rado's historic commitment to durable, travel-ready timepieces. The beautiful sunburst dial and classic proportions make it a versatile and eye-catching addition to any vintage collection, presenting a warm and highly appealing aesthetic on the wrist. Brand: Rado Model: World Travel Movement: Automatic, 25 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices and rotating anchor logo Case Size: 35 mm Case Material: Gold-plated Production Year: c. 1960s Condition: Good vintage condition. Running at +10 to +15 seconds per day on the timegrapher, which indicates a healthy movement. Dial and Hands The silver sunburst dial is exceptionally well preserved, radiating a subtle elegance that plays beautifully in the light. It features applied gold-tone faceted baton hour markers, each tipped with nicely aged luminous plots. At the twelve o'clock position sits Rado's signature freely rotating anchor logo set against a deep red background. The golden dauphine hands retain their luminous inserts and display a gentle, natural oxidation consistent with the watch's age. A framed date window at three o'clock reveals an attractive red numeral display beneath the crystal magnifier, completing the classic layout. Case and Crystal The 35 mm gold-plated case showcases classic mid-century lines with elegantly sweeping lugs and a smooth bezel. It exhibits honest vintage wear, with noticeable plating loss and brassing on the sharper edges of the lugs and the signed Rado crown. The stainless steel caseback is a highlight, featuring the deeply engraved twin seahorse emblem and Water-Sealed text, alongside the deeply stamped patent numbers. The acrylic crystal remains in very good condition, presenting clear views of the dial with its integrated date magnifier over the three o'clock position. Movement Powering this World Travel is a robust Swiss-made automatic movement, specifically the caliber 1700/01 base, finished with 25 jewels. The rotor is handsomely signed with the Rado name and twin anchor motifs. This mechanical caliber is renowned for offering reliable vintage performance and stands as a testament to the era's durable engineering standards. Strap The watch is fitted with a classic brown leather strap featuring an alligator grain pattern. The rich tones of the leather perfectly complement the gold-plated case and dial details, secured by a standard gold-tone pin buckle for comfortable daily wear. Condition This timepiece is presented in good vintage condition. The dial remains remarkably clean and vibrant, while the case shows normal signs of its journey, including visible wear and plating loss typical of vintage gold-plated watches. The caseback engravings remain sharp and legible. Timegrapher readings show the watch running at +10 to +15 seconds per day, which indicates a healthy movement. Overall, it retains a highly attractive and honest presentation for a vintage timepiece. Dimensions The case measures a classic 35 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. This proportion was the standard for men's dress and everyday watches of the era, offering a refined and understated presence that translates perfectly to modern wrists. Remarks The Rado World Travel is an excellent representation of the brand's mid-twentieth-century identity, combining adventurous naming conventions with elegant aesthetics. The inclusion of the iconic rotating anchor and the seahorse caseback makes this a particularly appealing find for enthusiasts of distinct vintage Swiss design. Its warm golden tones and striking red accents ensure it stands out as a character-rich conversation piece. History Founded in Lengnau, Switzerland in 1917 as Schlup & Co., the company officially became Rado in the 1950s and quickly built a reputation for innovative designs and robust watches. The World Travel series was introduced during the golden age of global aviation and exploration, designed to appeal to the modern jet-setter. The brand's signature rotating anchor logo was introduced during this era, initially serving as a functional indicator of when the automatic movement needed servicing, though it soon became a beloved aesthetic hallmark of Rado's enduring legacy. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-RWT-0007