Rado - Golden Horse - No reserve price - 11675 - Men - 1960-1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic and highly attractive Rado Golden Horse, this timepiece is defined by its exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial and crisp applied indices. Preserved in excellent condition, the watch features the brand's rotating anchor logo and a distinctive caseback bearing the deeply embossed seahorse medallion, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts of mid-century design. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Reference Number: 11675 Movement: Automatic, caliber AS 1789, 30 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices and red date display Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1960s Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +8+12s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The pristine and highly attractive silver sunburst dial is exceptionally clean, showing no visible spotting, staining, or moisture damage. It features crisp applied indices alongside Rado's signature rotating anchor logo. The printed text remains fully intact with no visible loss, and an attractive red date display sits prominently at three o'clock. The silver-tone dauphine-style hands match the dial furniture beautifully, remaining in excellent condition with only minimal signs of oxidation visible under magnification. Case and Crystal The crisp and well-preserved stainless steel case retains sharp lug geometry and defined edges. It shows only light superficial scratches consistent with careful wear over the decades. A smooth fixed bezel integrates smoothly with the overall case design, displaying light handling marks but no significant dents. The winding crown is clearly signed with the Rado anchor logo and features well-defined knurling. Turning the watch over reveals a distinctive caseback featuring the deeply embossed Rado seahorse medallion. A domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, remaining clear with no major scratches, chips, or crazing, providing a distortion-free view. Movement Inside beats the 30-jewel automatic caliber AS 1789. The movement is visually clean with no obvious corrosion, featuring a well-preserved gold-tone rotor and clearly legible base plate markings. The timegrapher records +8+12s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a complementary black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. It appears lightly used with minimal creasing and is secured by an unsigned buckle. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, matched by crisp hands showing only minor oxidation under magnification. The stainless steel case retains strong lines and sharp lug geometry, exhibiting light superficial scratches consistent with normal use. The movement is visually clean and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Rado Golden Horse stands out for its pristine silver sunburst dial and the sharp preservation of its stainless steel case. With its rotating anchor logo and strong mechanical performance, it represents a highly attractive example of classic mid-century watchmaking. History Introduced in the late 1950s, the Golden Horse was a defining model for Rado, helping to establish the brand's reputation for distinctive design and robust automatic movements. The inclusion of the rotating anchor logo on the dial became a signature element, originally intended to indicate when the watch required mechanical attention if it stopped spinning freely. Paired with reliable Swiss calibers, the Golden Horse remains a celebrated pillar of Rado's mid-century catalog, appreciated by collectors for its character and enduring style. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-GHX-0004