Rado - Conway - Zonder minimumprijs - 625.7941.4 - Heren - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage The Rado Conway is a classic example of 1970s design, defined by its distinctive vertical day-date display at 6 o'clock. Featuring an attractive grey vertically brushed dial housed in a tonneau-shaped case, this timepiece offers genuine vintage character and dependable daily wearability. Brand: Rado Model: Conway Reference Number: 625.7941.4 Serial Number: 1088311 Movement: Automatic ETA 2789-1 Dial: Grey vertically brushed with vertical day-date Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +44+46s/day, running in operational condition. Dial and Hands The dial is well-preserved and visually striking, characterized by a beautiful grey vertically brushed finish. Applied indices with crisp white inserts complement the baton-style hands, which remain clean and free of significant oxidation. A distinctive vertical day-date window rests at 6 o'clock, displaying the day in Spanish. The applied Rado anchor logo and text complete a clean surface with no significant visible flaws. Case and Crystal The stainless steel tonneau-shaped case features brushed top surfaces contrasting with polished flanks. It remains in honest vintage condition, showing moderate scratches and handling wear consistent with age, while the edges remain reasonably defined. A polished bezel ring frames the domed acrylic crystal, which exhibits light surface scratches and scuffs visible at certain angles. The watch is completed by a crown featuring well-defined knurling and the signed Rado anchor logo. Movement Powering this Conway is the automatic ETA 2789-1 base caliber, featuring 17 jewels. The rotor is signed by Rado and clearly engraved with the caliber reference. Visually, there is some surface oxidation and dirt present on the plates and rotor edges. +44+46s/day. Running in operational condition. Maintains the authentic mechanical character of the watch. Strap The watch is fitted with a period correct flat link stainless steel bracelet that suits the 1970s case design well. It shows moderate surface scratches and signs of use, accommodating a maximum wrist size of 17.5cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The tonneau case displays honest wear with moderate scratches, though the edges remain reasonably defined. The dial and hands are excellently preserved, presenting a clean and striking appearance. The domed acrylic crystal shows light surface scuffs, and the period correct bracelet exhibits typical signs of use. The movement is running in operational condition. Dimensions Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Conway delivers a classic 1970s Rado aesthetic with a highly engaging vertical day-date layout. Its striking grey dial and reliable ETA architecture make it a charming addition to any collection of retro timepieces. History During the 1970s, Rado embraced bold tonneau case shapes and distinctive dial layouts, moving away from traditional round profiles. The Conway model is a prime example of this design philosophy, offering a practical yet unusual vertical day-date complication powered by the robust ETA 2789-1 caliber. It represents a fascinating era of Swiss watchmaking where visual character and mechanical dependability went hand in hand. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-CXX-0013