Rado - Golden Horse - No reserve price - 49061292 - Men - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic vintage Rado dress watch with a striking dial, this 1970s Golden Horse highlights the enduring appeal of mid-century Swiss design. While the case shows its history, the exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial and vibrant red date numeral present a beautiful face, anchored by the classic seahorse engraving on the stainless steel caseback. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Reference Number: 49061292 Movement: Mechanical, Caliber 2789, 25 Jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied gold-tone indices and red date numerals Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-tone Production Year: 1970s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -30-32s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The exceptionally clean and attractive silver dial features a well-preserved sunburst finish that plays beautifully with the light. Applied gold-tone indices remain clean, and the printed text and logos are crisp. A distinctive red date display at three o'clock adds a vibrant touch of color to the monochromatic layout. The original gold-tone dauphine hands maintain their shape and structural integrity, showing noticeable surface oxidation and spotting under macro inspection that provides expected age-related patina. Case and Crystal The gold-tone case presents a heavily worn character, with notable degradation on the crown side. There is significant plating loss and pitting on the case flank near the crown, along with scratches and wear on the lugs and case sides. A smooth gold-tone bezel surrounds the dial, showing general surface scratches and light wear consistent with age. The signed Rado anchor crown shows plating wear and softening of its knurled edges. Turning the watch over reveals a stainless steel caseback in good condition, featuring clear and crisp seahorse engravings. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, with no major scratches, cracks, or crazing visible. Movement Inside beats a Swiss-made mechanical movement, stamped Caliber 2789 under the balance wheel. The movement features a gold-colored rotor finished with a distinctive grid pattern and is engraved with Rado and 25 Jewels. The caliber appears generally clean with no obvious severe corrosion. The timegrapher records -30-32s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. It is secured by an unsigned gold-tone buckle and remains in good wearable condition. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch presents a beautifully preserved dial and clear acrylic crystal, contrasting with a heavily worn case. The gold-tone case exhibits significant plating loss and pitting on the flank near the crown, as well as general scratches on the lugs and sides. The hands display noticeable surface oxidation and spotting. The stainless steel caseback remains well-preserved with clear engravings. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This Golden Horse pairs an exceptionally preserved dial with the vibrant character of a red date wheel. The crisp seahorse caseback engraving and the signed anchor crown complete the details of this charming vintage Rado. History Introduced in the late 1950s, the Golden Horse line was instrumental in establishing Rado's reputation for robust, well-designed mechanical watches. The twin seahorse emblem on the caseback quickly became a signature element of the brand's mid-century aesthetic, representing reliability and classic Swiss styling. Powered by the ETA 2789 base caliber, a reliable workhorse movement of the 1970s, this era of the Golden Horse reflects a period of confident mechanical watchmaking before the quartz crisis fully took hold. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-RGH-0039