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

Presented for auction by Second Vintage A classic 1970s Rado Voyager featuring a distinctive vertical day and date layout. This specific watch draws the eye with its attractive grey and brown dial, complete with a fine concentric circular texture that plays beautifully with the light, offering a highly engaging configuration for the vintage enthusiast. Brand: Rado Model: Voyager Reference Number: 11814 Movement: Automatic Dial: Grey and brown with fine concentric circular texture and vertical day/date Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -15-18s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The grey and brown dial features a fine concentric circular texture, offering a highly distinctive visual presence. Applied faceted indices with white inserts complement the polished baton hour and minute hands, which also feature matching white inserts. A polished sweeping seconds hand reaches across the dial. At six o'clock, a vertical day and date window provides an unusual and appealing layout. The applied Rado anchor logo sits on a red background, while all printed text remains crisp and intact. The hands appear clean with minimal oxidation, and the dial shows no significant spotting or damage, remaining exceptionally well preserved. Case and Crystal The cushion-shaped stainless steel case displays honest vintage wear while preserving its original finishing contrasts. The top surfaces retain their brushed finish, transitioning to polished flanks. The case edges remain reasonably defined, exhibiting moderate scratches and handling marks consistent with age. A polished steel bezel ring surrounds the domed acrylic crystal, which shows some light surface scratches visible under direct light. The fluted crown is clearly signed with the Rado anchor logo. Movement Inside beats an automatic movement featuring a gold-colored rotor and plates, engraved with Rado and 25 jewels. While some spotting and light oxidation are visible on the rotor surface, the screws and components appear intact. The timegrapher records a rate of -15-18s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed multi-link stainless steel bracelet. The fold-over clasp is clearly signed with the Rado anchor and text. The bracelet shows moderate wear and scratches consistent with the case, offering a maximum wrist fit of 18cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The case and original bracelet display honest moderate scratches and handling marks, yet retain their defined edges and original finishing contrasts. The textured dial and handset are remarkably well preserved, free from significant spotting or damage. The domed acrylic crystal shows light surface scratches under direct lighting. The automatic movement displays light oxidation on the rotor but, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. Dimensions The case size is 36 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Voyager offers a highly engaging configuration for the vintage enthusiast. The vertical day and date display, combined with the concentric textured dial and original signed bracelet, make this a compelling and highly wearable 1970s timepiece. History During the 1970s, Rado established a strong reputation for distinctive case geometries and creative dial executions. The Voyager line represented a reliable, everyday automatic watch that did not compromise on visual character. Cushion cases and unusual calendar layouts were hallmarks of the era, reflecting a period of bold design choices in Swiss watchmaking. This model perfectly demonstrates the creative energy of 1970s Rado production. Payment and Shipping Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase. Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination. Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age. We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description. The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use. If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you. As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-VXX-0017