Rado Ticino 'Serviced' 8212850 (1970-1979)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This 1970s Rado Ticino immediately draws the eye with its striking gradient grey to brown dial and distinctive faceted crystal. Featuring an integrated stainless steel design and a clean ETA based automatic movement, it presents a highly compelling and well preserved aesthetic from a bold era of watchmaking. Brand: Rado Model: Ticino Reference Number: 8212850 Movement: Automatic, ETA Caliber 2782 base, 25 jewels Dial: Gradient grey to brown with applied faceted indices and red date Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Good vintage condition. Movement serviced on 12 September 2026. Timegrapher: -5-8s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial presents a striking gradient grey to brown finish, creating a highly attractive and well preserved 1970s aesthetic. Applied faceted indices and the applied Rado anchor logo with its signature red background provide excellent depth, while the red date numerals at three o'clock add a sharp pop of color. The surface remains clean with no visible damage or heavy patina. Silver tone faceted hands retain their luminous fill and show clean surfaces with minimal oxidation, matching the dial indices perfectly. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case features an integrated lug design with brushed top surfaces transitioning into polished bevels. It shows honest wear consistent with age, retaining its original geometry alongside visible scratches and small dings along the case edges and lugs. The distinctive faceted crystal enhances the visual presence of the dial, though it exhibits minor flea bites and light scratches along the facet edges. A signed crown with the Rado anchor logo and well defined knurling completes the case profile. Movement Powering this watch is an automatic movement based on the ETA caliber 2782, featuring 25 jewels. The movement displays a clean gold tone finish, a rotor signed Rado, and base plate stampings including the ETA shield and caliber designation. The surfaces show no visible corrosion or significant scratches. Recording -5-8s/day on the timegrapher, it is exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The movement was serviced on 12 September 2026. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed bracelet, featuring an integrated flat link stainless steel design. It shows scratches and scuffs consistent with regular use, presenting an honest character. The clasp is signed with a stamped Rado seahorse logo. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist size of 18cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The movement was serviced on 12 September 2026 and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. The dial and hands are excellently preserved, showing no heavy patina or damage. The case retains its original geometry but displays visible scratches and small dings along the edges and lugs. The faceted crystal shows minor flea bites and light scratches. The original integrated bracelet exhibits expected scuffs and scratches from regular wear. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This Ticino stands out through its highly attractive gradient dial and original faceted crystal. The presence of its original signed integrated bracelet and a freshly serviced, strongly performing automatic movement make it a highly wearable and appealing 1970s watch. History During the 1970s, Rado embraced bold case geometries, integrated bracelets, and highly distinctive dials, setting themselves apart in the Swiss watch industry. The Ticino line reflects this adventurous design language perfectly, utilizing faceted crystals and gradient dials to create a striking visual presence. Powered by reliable ETA based automatic calibers, these watches offered robust mechanical performance alongside their unique aesthetics, making them a fascinating chapter in vintage watch design. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-TXX-0002