Rado - Golden Horse Sport - Sans prix de réserve - 11743 - Homme - 1960-1969

Offered in this auction by Second Vintage This distinctive Rado Golden Horse Sport is a sought-after configuration featuring an elegant fluted bezel, a striking red date display, and a highly legible, well-preserved dial. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Sport Reference Number: 11743 Serial Number: G33712643 Movement: Automatic, AS 1858, 30 Jewels Dial: Clean white and silver-tone with applied faceted indices and red date display Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1960s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +41s/d, running in operational condition. Dial and Hands The clean white and silver-tone dial is well-preserved and highly legible, featuring crisp printed text alongside an applied Rado anchor logo. Applied faceted indices with textured centers provide attractive depth and catch the light beautifully. At the three o'clock position, a striking red date display adds a vibrant touch to the layout. The Dauphine style hands are heavily patinated, displaying significant oxidation, pitting, and spotting across the surfaces of the hour and minute hands. The sweep second hand shows minor oxidation, completing the authentic aging of the handset. Case and Crystal The polished stainless steel case presents honest vintage wear consistent with its age. Moderate scratches and handling marks are visible on the lugs and case flanks. The watch features a distinctive stainless steel fluted bezel, with edges that show some softening and light wear from use. The caseback shows clear engravings, including the iconic Rado seahorse medallion, along with some surface scratches. The signed Rado crown displays the anchor logo and shows normal wear. A domed acrylic crystal, featuring a date magnifier over the three o'clock position, protects the dial and exhibits minor surface scratches visible under direct light. Movement Inside the case beats the AS 1858 caliber, featuring a gold-tone finished rotor and plates. The movement has a generally clean appearance with some minor surface scratches visible on the rotor. The engravings proudly note Rado, 30 Jewels, and Swiss, with the AS 1858 caliber stamp clearly visible under the balance wheel. The timegrapher records a rate of +41s/d. Running in operational condition. Maintains the authentic mechanical character of the watch. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrast white and orange stitching. The strap appears to be in near-new condition and complements the vintage aesthetic nicely. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial remains in excellent, well-preserved shape, contrasting with the heavily patinated and oxidized hands. The polished stainless steel case and fluted bezel show moderate scratches, softening, and handling marks that reflect honest use over the decades. The domed acrylic crystal bears minor surface scratches. Dimensions The case measures 36 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Golden Horse Sport stands out through its compelling visual configuration. The combination of the fluted bezel, the crisp dial with its applied anchor logo, and the striking red date display makes this a highly attractive vintage timepiece for the dedicated collector. History The Golden Horse line is a celebrated pillar of Rado history, representing the brand during a highly creative period of mid-century watchmaking. This Sport variant, equipped with the AS 1858 movement, a fluted bezel, and a red date wheel, offers a slightly less common and highly appealing aesthetic. It reflects the bold yet refined styling that made Rado a favorite among enthusiasts during the 1960s. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-GHJ-0007