Rado - Serbia - No reserve price - G1004725 - Men - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This striking Rado Serbia immediately commands attention with its exceptionally clean and vibrant deep blue dial, perfectly accented by a contrasting red date display. Featuring an uncommon model designation from the 1970s, the watch is housed in a sharp, well-preserved tonneau case that highlights the brand's charismatic design language of the era. Brand: Rado Model: Serbia Reference Number: G1004725 Movement: Automatic, ETA caliber 2783 base Dial: Deep blue with applied indices and red date display Case Size: 37mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: -10-16s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The exceptionally clean and vibrant deep blue dial features a smooth, even finish. The applied faceted indices and the signature Rado anchor logo are bright and fully intact. All printed text, including the Rado and Serbia designations, remains crisp with no visible loss. A striking red date wheel provides a strong visual contrast against the blue backdrop. The dial shows no visible spotting, staining, or moisture damage. The silver-tone baton-style hands are bright with minimal signs of oxidation, featuring luminous fill that appears intact and matches the dial indices beautifully. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case features a classic tonneau shape, retaining strong original geometry with sharp transitions between the brushed top surfaces and polished flanks. It shows light superficial scratches consistent with careful wear, with no major dents or dings visible. The polished steel bezel ring surrounding the crystal exhibits light hairline scratches but no deep marks. On the reverse, the caseback features a crisp and well-defined Rado seahorse medallion. The watch is fitted with a signed crown displaying the Rado anchor logo and well-defined knurling. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, showing no significant scratches, crazing, or chips, and provides a distortion-free view of the dial. Movement Inside is a gold-finished automatic movement, based on the ETA caliber 2783. The caliber features clean plates and bridges with no obvious signs of corrosion or moisture damage. The rotor is clearly signed, and the ETA shield along with the caliber number 2783 are visible beneath the balance wheel. The movement bears engravings noting 25 jewels. Timegrapher: -10-16s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is paired with a black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. It appears to be in new or very lightly used condition, complementing the deep blue dial perfectly. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally clean and vibrant, while the hands show minimal signs of aging. The stainless steel case is well-preserved, maintaining its sharp lines and attractive brushed and polished finishes, with only light superficial wear. The caseback medallion remains crisp. The domed acrylic crystal is clear. The movement is performing strongly, supported by the recorded timegrapher data. Dimensions 37mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Rado Serbia stands out with its uncommon model designation and striking visual presence. The combination of the deep blue dial, contrasting red date display, and sharp tonneau case makes it a highly appealing and sought-after configuration for collectors of 1970s design. History During the 1970s, Rado produced a fascinating variety of boldly styled watches, often experimenting with cushion cases, vibrant dial colors, and unique model names. While lines like the DiaStar and Golden Horse are widely recognized today, Rado also released specific themed designations such as the Serbia, which remain much less commonly seen. Powered by reliable Swiss automatic calibers like the ETA 2783, these models represent an era of distinct creativity in watchmaking, offering robust performance alongside charismatic aesthetics. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-SGX-0005