Rado Golden Horse 11674 (1960-1969)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic Rado Golden Horse is defined by its exceptionally well-preserved silver sunburst dial, featuring bright applied logos and a striking date display with red numerals. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Reference Number: 11674 Movement: 30-jewel automatic Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices and red date numerals Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-tone, stainless steel caseback Production Year: 1960s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -30-36s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The dial is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a clean silver sunburst finish. Applied indices and the classic Rado anchor and seahorse logos remain intact and bright. Crisp printing with no visible loss complements the distinctive roulette-style date display with red numerals. The gold-tone dauphine hands are original and display age-appropriate character, with visible oxidation and spotting on their surfaces. Case and Crystal The 35 mm gold-tone case is paired with a stainless steel caseback. It is heavily worn, showing significant plating loss and brassing on the lugs and case flanks that reveal the base metal beneath. Moderate scratches and handling marks are present throughout the case and the integrated smooth bezel. The stainless steel caseback shows surface scratches, and the unsigned domed crown exhibits visible plating wear. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, presenting no major cracks or chips, and shows only minor surface wear consistent with age. Movement The watch is powered by a 30-jewel automatic movement based on the AS 1700/01 caliber. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. The timegrapher records a rate of -30-36s/day. Strap The timepiece is fitted with a black textured strap featuring orange contrast stitching, presenting in excellent condition with minimal wear. Condition Good vintage condition. The exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial stands out beautifully against the heavily worn gold-tone case, which displays significant plating loss, brassing, and moderate scratches throughout. The original dauphine hands show visible oxidation, while the domed acrylic crystal remains clear with minor age-related wear. The watch is performing well within expected vintage tolerances, supported by the recorded timegrapher result of -30-36s/day. Dimensions Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Golden Horse offers a highly attractive and well-preserved dial configuration with its red date numerals and bright applied logos. The classic 1960s styling makes it a charming and distinctive vintage timepiece. History The Golden Horse collection was introduced in 1957 and holds the distinction of being the first collection presented under the Rado brand name. The 30-jewel version of the reference 11674 is powered by an automatic movement based on the AS 1700/01 caliber, representing a foundational era of Rado mid-century production. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-GHX-0007