Rado Golden Horse 5220558 (1960-1969)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This vintage Rado Golden Horse presents a highly attractive silver sunburst dial paired with distinctive red date numerals. The clean, well-preserved face creates a striking contrast against the honest, age-related wear of its gold-tone case, offering a classic mid-century aesthetic for the dedicated collector. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Reference Number: 5220558 Movement: Automatic 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: +55+58s/day, running in operational condition. Dial and Hands The silver sunburst dial is in excellent, well-preserved condition, showing no significant spotting or visible damage. It features applied gold-tone indices and the signature applied Rado logos, complemented by a distinctive red date display that adds a subtle touch of color. The gold-tone dauphine hands show typical vintage aging, with visible oxidation and spotting across their surfaces. Case and Crystal The 35 mm gold-tone case displays honest wear consistent with its 1960s production era. Visible scratches and handling marks are present throughout the case geometry, alongside noticeable plating wear and tarnish particularly concentrated on the lug edges and case flanks. The smooth gold-tone bezel shows scratches and minor wear consistent with the rest of the case. The watch retains a signed Rado anchor crown, which also exhibits visible wear to its gold-tone plating. The domed acrylic crystal has light surface scratches and scuffs. Turning the watch over reveals a stainless steel caseback in good condition, retaining clear engravings. Movement Inside is the automatic Rado caliber 2797, a 25-jewel movement featuring gold-colored plates and a signed, intact rotor. The movement presents a generally clean appearance with minor marks. The timegrapher records a rate of +55+58s/day. Running in operational condition. Maintains the authentic mechanical character of the watch. Strap The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The strap shows signs of light use. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial remains exceptionally clean and attractive, while the case, bezel, and crown exhibit honest vintage character through visible scratches, handling marks, and plating wear. The hands show expected oxidation, and the crystal has light surface scuffs. The movement is running in operational condition, recording +55+58s/day on the timegrapher. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This Golden Horse retains its distinctive Rado charm, anchored by the applied seahorse logo and the striking red date display. The excellent silver sunburst dial stands out as the highlight of this honest, mid-century timepiece. History The Golden Horse line emerged in the late 1950s and continued strongly through the 1960s as a central pillar of the expanding Rado catalog. Recognized by the signature twin seahorse logo on the dial, these standard production models helped establish the brand's international reputation for producing robust, attractive automatic wristwatches during a highly competitive era of Swiss manufacturing. Today, the Golden Horse remains a recognized and appreciated design among enthusiasts of mid-century watchmaking, especially when preserving an attractive dial. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-GHX-0022