Rado - Golden Horse - No reserve price - 11674/2 - Men - 1960-1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential vintage Rado dress watch, this Golden Horse features the model's distinctive rotating red anchor logo and applied seahorses set against a clean silver sunburst dial. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Reference Number: 11674/2 Movement: Automatic, 25 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied gold-tone 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: -3-6s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The clean and attractive vintage dial features a well-preserved silver sunburst finish. Applied gold-tone indices are joined by the signature applied seahorse logo and the distinctive rotating red anchor logo. A red date display is visible through the internal magnifier. Minor dust or spotting can be seen under macro inspection. The original gold-tone dauphine hands show age-appropriate oxidation and spotting on their surfaces. Case and Crystal The gold-tone case presents honest wear, with visible plating loss on the lug edges and flanks. Scratches and handling marks are present throughout the case and the integrated gold-tone bezel, consistent with age and use. The gold-tone crown is signed with the Rado anchor logo and exhibits plating wear on its knurled edges. The stainless steel caseback remains in good condition with clear engravings. The domed acrylic crystal, featuring an internal date magnifier, shows light surface scratches and scuffs. Movement Inside is a clean, gold-plated 25-jewel automatic movement with no obvious corrosion. The rotor is signed by Rado. Timegrapher: -3-6s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring an alligator pattern, showing light wear. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch presents honest wear across its components, with noticeable plating loss on the case flanks, lug edges, and the signed crown. Scratches and handling marks are present on the case and bezel. The dial remains in excellent condition with minor spotting visible under macro inspection, while the hands display age-appropriate oxidation. The domed acrylic crystal has light surface scratches. The timegrapher results reflect highly accurate performance for a vintage timepiece. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This Golden Horse offers classic 1960s dress watch proportions with its 35 mm case. The combination of the silver sunburst finish, red date numerals, and the kinetic rotating anchor logo makes this a highly charming example of mid-century Rado design. History The Rado Golden Horse line was introduced in the late 1950s and quickly became a recognized emblem of the brand's design language. The model established visual signatures that Rado would carry forward for decades, most notably the kinetic rotating anchor logo on the dial. During the 1960s, the Golden Horse helped solidify Rado's reputation for producing distinctive and reliable automatic dress watches. Payment and Shipping Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase. Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination. Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age. We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description. The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use. If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you. As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-GHX-0015