Rado Golden Horse 345602 (1960-1969)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential vintage Rado dress watch, this Golden Horse features a distinctive red roulette-style date display and the signature twin seahorse caseback engraving, powered by a 30-jewel AS 1789 automatic movement. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Reference Number: 345602 Serial Number: 11676 Movement: 30-jewel AS 1789 automatic Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices and red date display; noticeable spotting on the left side Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1960s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +20+25s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The dial features a silver sunburst finish complemented by intact applied indices and logos, offering an attractive layout. A distinctive red date display is positioned at three o'clock. The dial exhibits noticeable surface spotting, with white spots and particulate matter scattered across the left side. The dauphine style hands are aged, showing visible oxidation and spotting on their metal surfaces. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case features a polished finish, presenting honest wear consistent with age. Moderate scratches and handling marks are visible on the lugs and case flanks. A smooth polished steel bezel surrounds the domed acrylic crystal, which shows light surface scratches visible under direct lighting. The watch retains its crown signed with the letter 'R', showing moderate wear to the knurling. The caseback displays clear twin seahorse engravings alongside some scratches. Movement Inside is the automatic AS 1789 caliber, featuring a gold-tone rotor signed by Rado. The movement is marked with 30 jewels. Visual inspection reveals some scratches and handling marks on the rotor, as well as dirt and grime visible around the inner case edge where the caseback seats. The timegrapher records +20+25s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrasting white stitching. The strap appears to be in lightly used condition. Condition Good vintage condition. The stainless steel case shows honest wear with moderate scratches on the lugs, case flanks, and smooth bezel. The caseback has visible scratches but retains clear engravings. The silver sunburst dial has noticeable white spotting and particulate matter on the left side, while the dauphine hands show oxidation. The domed acrylic crystal bears light surface scratches. The movement exhibits some dirt around the inner case edge and scratches on the rotor. The timegrapher records +20+25s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Golden Horse offers a classic 1960s aesthetic with its attractive silver sunburst dial and striking red date display. The signed crown and clear caseback engravings add appealing detail for collectors of mid-century dress watches. History The Golden Horse collection was introduced in the late 1950s and became one of Rado's earliest successful lines. The twin seahorse emblem found on the caseback was chosen by the brand to represent reliability, becoming a recognizable signature of the era. This model line helped establish Rado's reputation for producing distinctive and dependable mechanical watches during the mid-twentieth century. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-RGH-0064