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

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This Rado Voyager presents a highly attractive combination of 1970s design elements, highlighted by a striking silver sunburst dial and an unusual vertical day-date display at six o'clock. Housed in a well-preserved tonneau case that retains its original factory finishing, this classic mechanical timepiece offers distinct character and strong visual presence, made completely ready for the wrist by its original signed multi-link bracelet. Brand: Rado Model: Voyager Reference Number: 11814 Movement: Automatic, 25 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with vertical day-date display Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: -10-15s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The exceptionally clean and striking silver dial features a vibrant sunburst finish that catches the light beautifully. At twelve o'clock sits the applied Rado anchor logo, balanced perfectly by the unique vertical day-date window at six o'clock, which is bordered by a bright silver frame. The applied faceted indices feature black inserts that match the baton-style hands, ensuring excellent legibility. A simple, clean sweep seconds hand completes the display. The printed text remains crisp and entirely intact, and the dial shows no visible spotting, staining, or significant patina. The hands are equally well-preserved, showing no visible corrosion or significant oxidation. Case and Crystal The distinctive stainless steel tonneau case is a superb example of period geometry. It retains strong vertical brushing across its upper surface, contrasting nicely with the polished flanks. The edges remain well-defined, and the case shows only light handling marks on the polished sides, with no major dents or deep scratches visible. The crown features crisp fluting and is clearly signed with the Rado anchor logo. A clear, flat acrylic crystal protects the dial, displaying no significant scratches, crazing, or chips. Movement Inside is a clean gold-tone automatic movement, engraved with "RADO" and "25 JEWELS SWISS" on the signed rotor. The plates and bridges are highly presentable, showing no visible corrosion or significant staining. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher records a rate of -10-15s/day. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed multi-link stainless steel bracelet. It remains in excellent condition, showing only light wear consistent with its age and no major stretching or visible damage. The folding clasp is proudly stamped with the Rado seahorse logo. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist size of 17.5 cm. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The case retains its strong original brushing and sharp transitions, with only light, age-appropriate handling marks on the polished flanks. The silver sunburst dial is remarkably clean and vibrant, free of significant aging or marks. The hands and indices are bright and well-preserved. The original signed bracelet remains structurally sound with only light wear. The movement is remarkably clean and is performing excellently on the timegrapher. Dimensions The case measures 36 mm in diameter (excluding the crown). Remarks This Voyager is a highly compelling find due to the superb preservation of its silver sunburst dial and the charming vertical day-date configuration. The presence of the original Rado-signed bracelet and the crisp, well-preserved appearance of the tonneau case make this an excellent acquisition for fans of distinct 1970s watchmaking. History During the 1970s, Rado fully embraced bold case geometries and creative dial layouts, setting a distinct design language that separated the brand from traditional Swiss competitors. The Voyager line was designed as a robust and reliable everyday automatic watch, often incorporating interesting aesthetic touches. The vertical day-date display found on this particular model is a wonderful representation of the era, offering a balanced and highly symmetrical approach to a practical complication. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-VXX-0018