Rado - Golden Horse - Senza prezzo di riserva - 6841059 - Uomo - 1960-1969

Offered in this auction by Second Vintage A captivating example of mid-century Swiss design, the Rado Golden Horse stands as a testament to the brand's pioneering spirit in creating robust, elegant, and water-resistant timepieces. With its iconic rotating anchor logo and distinctive twin seahorse emblem, this model captures the golden era of mechanical watchmaking. The watch exhibits a beautifully aged aesthetic, offering collectors a piece with genuine vintage character and undeniable charm. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Reference Number: 6841059 Dial: Silver sunburst dial featuring the signature rotating anchor, applied indices, and visible age-consistent spotting and patina throughout Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1960s Condition: Good vintage condition with honest wear and attractive, pronounced dial patina Dial and Hands The silver sunburst dial is a focal point of vintage character, proudly displaying the iconic red-backed rotating Rado anchor at twelve o'clock and the applied twin seahorse logo above six o'clock. Applied faceted silver-tone indices provide excellent depth and catch the light beautifully. The dial exhibits significant, even spotting and champagne-toned patina across the surface, indicative of its age and history. The silver-tone dauphine hands and sweeping center seconds hand show moderate oxidation and aging, perfectly complementing the dial's authentic vintage aesthetic. A framed date window sits elegantly at the three o'clock position. Case and Crystal The 35mm stainless steel case features a classic round profile with nicely tapered lugs and a smooth polished bezel. The case and bezel display moderate surface scratches and honest wear consistent with decades of use, while retaining their fundamental geometry and charm. The stainless steel screw-down caseback is deeply engraved with the Rado water-sealed seahorse medallion, remaining highly legible and distinct. The acrylic crystal is fitted with a cyclops date magnifier over the three o'clock position and shows visible surface scratches that align with the watch's unpolished vintage nature. Movement Inside beats a Rado-signed Swiss automatic movement, featuring 25 jewels and a rich gold-plated finish. The rotor is clearly engraved with the Rado branding, showcasing the mechanical reliability that built the brand's mid-century reputation. The movement presents cleanly in the photographs, maintaining the authentic mechanical character of the era. Strap The watch is fitted with its original stainless steel beads of rice bracelet, culminating in a Rado-signed folding clasp. The bracelet shows typical vintage stretch and surface wear, perfectly matching the aesthetic of the case, and accommodates a wrist size of up to 18cm. Condition This timepiece is presented in good vintage condition. It shows clear signs of wear, including visible marks and scratches on the case and crystal, alongside heavy but even patina on the dial. The overall appearance is highly authentic and appealing for collectors who appreciate untouched, original aesthetics and honest aging. Dimensions Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown). Wrist Size: 18 cm. Remarks The Rado Golden Horse is a highly recognizable and historically significant model for the brand. This specific example, with its pronounced dial aging and original signed components, offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a piece of mid-century Swiss horology with genuine character and undeniable wrist presence. History Introduced in the late 1950s, the Golden Horse was one of Rado's first major global successes and played a crucial role in establishing the brand's reputation for producing durable, water-resistant automatic watches. The model introduced the now-legendary rotating anchor logo, which served both as a striking visual element and a clever indicator of service intervals, as the anchor's rotation would theoretically slow when the movement required lubrication. The Golden Horse remains a cornerstone of Rado's rich heritage and a favorite among vintage enthusiasts. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-RGH-0082