Rado - Golden Horse - No reserve price - 11658 - Men - 1960-1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential vintage dress watch, this Rado Golden Horse features a beautifully preserved silver sunburst dial and the brand's signature seahorse medallion on the caseback. Powered by a 30-jewel automatic movement, it offers a highly attractive balance of mid-century design and dependable mechanical performance. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Reference Number: 11658 Serial Number: 343942 Movement: 30-jewel automatic, caliber AS 1789 Dial: Silver sunburst with applied gold-tone indices and red date display Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-tone Production Year: 1960s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -28s-31s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The well-preserved silver sunburst dial presents a clean and attractive aesthetic, highlighted by crisp, legible printed text and logos. Applied gold-tone indices mark the hours, displaying some surface oxidation and spotting consistent with age. A distinctive red date display is positioned at three o'clock. The gold-tone dauphine hands exhibit visible patina, with surface oxidation, spotting, and minor corrosion that align with the watch's vintage character. Case and Crystal The gold-tone case displays honest vintage wear, with moderate surface scratches, handling marks, and some softening of the lug edges consistent with age and use. A smooth gold-tone bezel is integrated into the case design, showing minor wear and surface scratches. The stainless steel caseback is a particular highlight, featuring a crisp embossed seahorse medallion and clear engravings. The watch is fitted with a gold-tone crown signed with the Rado anchor logo, which shows minor wear to the plating on its edges. A domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, remaining clear with minimal visible scratching and featuring an internal cyclops magnifier over the date window. Movement Inside is the automatic caliber AS 1789, marked with Rado and 30 Jewels engravings. The movement features a gold-tone rotor that shows some tarnish and wear along its outer edge, while the base plates appear generally clean with minor signs of age. The timegrapher records a rate of -28s-31s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrasting white and orange stitching. The strap appears to be in lightly used or new condition. Condition Good vintage condition. The gold-tone case shows honest moderate surface scratches and handling wear, alongside some softening of the lug edges. The silver sunburst dial remains highly attractive, while the hands and applied indices display visible patina, oxidation, and spotting. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, and the stainless steel caseback medallion remains remarkably crisp. The timegrapher results reflect a movement running strong and steady. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Rado Golden Horse is a highly appealing example of 1960s design, distinguished by its clean sunburst dial and the striking red date display. The crisp condition of the caseback medallion is a significant positive for collectors, offering a wonderful detail on a highly wearable mid-century timepiece. History During the mid-twentieth century, Rado established a strong reputation for producing robust and distinctively styled watches. The Golden Horse line emerged as a central pillar of their catalog during this period, offering a versatile dress watch profile equipped with reliable automatic movements. Recognizable by the twin seahorse logo, the Golden Horse became highly successful in international markets. Today, these models are appreciated by enthusiasts for their classic proportions, distinctive branding, and enduring mechanical charm. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-GHX-0017