Rado - Conway - No reserve price - 1061785 - Men - 1970-1979

Presented for auction by Second Vintage A well-preserved example of Rado's distinctive 1970s design language, this Conway commands attention with its striking silver dial and heavy vertical brushing. The distinctive vertical day and date display at six o'clock anchors the dial, perfectly complementing the silver-tone faceted case geometry that defined this era of Rado styling. Brand: Rado Model: Conway Reference Number: 1061785 Serial Number: 1006 Movement: Automatic, Caliber 2789, 17 Jewels Dial: Silver with vertical brushing and vertical day/date display Case Size: 37 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Silver-tone Production Year: 1970s Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: -20-22s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The dial is pristine and highly textured, featuring a striking silver surface defined by prominent vertical brushing. Applied faceted indices with black central stripes provide excellent contrast, perfectly matched by the clean, original polished baton hands that carry the same black striping. A distinctive vertical day and date aperture sits cleanly at six o'clock, balancing the applied Rado logo and Conway script across the upper half. The dial exhibits no visible staining or significant degradation, preserving its strong visual presence. Case and Crystal The silver-tone faceted case showcases a unibody top design, featuring brushed upper surfaces that transition sharply into polished flanks. The case edges and facets remain well-defined, displaying only light surface scratches consistent with careful use. A polished crown, cleanly signed with the Rado anchor logo and showing defined knurling, sits at the three o'clock position. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, presenting no major scratches, cracks, or chips. Movement Powering the watch is a clean 17-jewel automatic movement, visibly stamped with Caliber 2789 under the balance wheel. The rotor is handsomely signed "Rado Conway," and the movement itself shows no visible corrosion or significant wear. On the timegrapher, it measures -20-22s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with a black textured leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. The strap shows light wear and complements the sharp geometry of the case. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The silver-tone faceted case remains sharp and well-defined, showing only light surface scratches from careful handling. The heavily brushed silver dial is exceptionally preserved, free of staining or significant degradation, and the hands remain pristine. The domed acrylic crystal is clear and free of major marks. The automatic movement is clean and running strong and steady, supported by the timegrapher results. Dimensions The case measures 37 mm in diameter (excluding the crown). Remarks This Rado Conway stands out for its exceptional dial texture and unusual vertical day and date configuration. The well-preserved faceted case and striking silver dial make it a highly compelling mechanical timepiece from a deeply creative era of watch design. History During the 1970s, Rado established a distinct visual language defined by faceted cases, unusual dial layouts, and robust automatic movements. The Conway model represents this creative era, utilizing the reliable ETA 2789 caliber to power its unique vertical day and date complication. Today, well-preserved examples offer collectors a highly wearable and visually striking piece of mid-century Swiss design. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-CXX-0016