Rado - Voyager - No reserve price - 11814 - Men - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic 1970s Rado Voyager featuring a distinctive vertical day/date layout. This particular example distinguishes itself through an exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial and the characteristic cushion case geometry that defined the era's design language. The unusual positioning of the calendar window at six o'clock provides a pleasing symmetry to the dial, making this a highly wearable and visually engaging vintage piece. Brand: Rado Model: Voyager Reference Number: 11814 Movement: Automatic, 25 Jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with vertical day/date at 6 o'clock Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +13+15s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, presenting a brilliant silver sunburst finish that catches the light beautifully. Its most prominent feature is the distinctive vertical day and date window positioned at six o'clock, displaying the day in English. Applied indices with black and white accents provide excellent legibility, balanced by the applied Rado anchor logo located below the twelve o'clock position. There is no significant spotting, staining, or damage visible on the dial surface. The baton style hands feature black central stripes that complement the hour markers. Under magnification, the hands show minor oxidation and aging consistent with the production era, maintaining an honest and original appearance. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case features a classic 1970s cushion shape with an integrated bezel design. The finishing transitions nicely between the brushed top surfaces and the polished flanks, while the case edges remain reasonably defined. The case displays honest vintage wear, with light scratches and handling marks consistent with age and normal use over the decades. The flat crystal is clear, showing no significant scratches, chips, or crazing. The watch is fitted with a Rado crown signed with the anchor logo, which remains in good condition with defined knurling for easy operation. Movement Powering the watch is a gold-tone automatic movement featuring a signed rotor engraved with Rado and 25 Jewels Swiss. The caliber presents a clean visual appearance with no obvious corrosion or heavy wear visible on the surfaces. Recording +13+15s/day on the timegrapher. 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 and an unsigned buckle. The strap appears lightly used and pairs well with the black accents on the dial and hands. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The stainless steel cushion case displays honest vintage wear, with light scratches and handling marks consistent with normal use. The silver sunburst dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, showing no significant flaws. The hands exhibit minor oxidation visible under magnification. The movement is clean and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. Dimensions Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Rado Voyager offers a highly attractive dial configuration with its symmetrical vertical calendar layout. The exceptionally clean silver sunburst finish and classic cushion case make it a highly capable daily wearer with distinct 1970s character. History During the 1970s, Rado became highly regarded for experimenting with unconventional case shapes and distinctive dial layouts. The Voyager line served as a robust and reliable option within the Rado catalog, often featuring automatic movements and practical calendar complications. By utilizing cushion cases and interesting calendar placements, Rado ensured that even their more standard production models retained a unique visual identity that distinguished them from other Swiss manufacturers of the period. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-VXX-0013