Rado Golden Horse 11674 (1960-1969)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A vintage Rado Golden Horse, presenting a classic design with a well-preserved silver sunburst dial and a striking red date display. Powered by a 30-jewel automatic movement, this piece retains its distinctive seahorse caseback medallion and original signed crown, offering authentic character and mid-century charm for the collector. Brand: Rado Model: Rado Golden Horse (165016) Reference Number: 11674 Movement: 30-jewel automatic AS 1789 Dial: Silver sunburst finish with applied gold-tone indices and red date display Case Size: 35mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-tone, stainless steel back Production Year: 1960s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -20-22s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The well-preserved dial features a silver sunburst finish that remains clean overall with minimal signs of aging. It is detailed with applied gold-tone indices, matching logos, and a distinctive red date display positioned at 3 o'clock. The gold-tone dauphine style hands display visible oxidation and spotting on their surfaces, adding honest aged character to the display. Case and Crystal The case features a gold-tone finish and a smooth integrated bezel, displaying honest wear through scratches and handling marks on the flanks and lugs, alongside visible plating wear on the lug edges. The stainless steel caseback retains clear engravings, including the distinctive Rado seahorse medallion. A signed crown bearing the Rado anchor logo shows light wear to its knurling. The domed acrylic crystal exhibits light surface scratches and scuffs. Movement Powering the watch is a clean 30-jewel automatic AS 1789 movement. The caliber features a signed gold-tone rotor and displays no obvious signs of corrosion or damage, with clear engravings noting the maker and jewel count. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial is well preserved and clean, while the hands show expected oxidation and spotting. The gold-tone case presents honest wear, including scratches, handling marks, and plating wear on the lug edges, with light scratches also visible on the crystal and bezel. The automatic movement is clean and, supported by the timegrapher data, is running strong and steady. Dimensions The case measures 35mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Golden Horse offers a highly recognizable 1960s Rado aesthetic with its striking red date display and distinctive seahorse caseback medallion. It represents an honest, well-preserved example of one of the brand's most celebrated early collections. History The Golden Horse collection was introduced in the late 1950s and quickly became one of Rado's earliest and most successful lines. A hallmark of the brand's mid-century design, the twin seahorse emblem featured on the caseback was chosen by Rado to symbolize reliability. This collection helped establish Rado's reputation for distinctive styling and robust mechanical performance during a formative era of watchmaking. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-GHX-0014