Rado - Montana - Zonder minimumprijs - 633.3041.4 - Heren - 1970-1979

Nu beschikbaar via veiling bij Second Vintage A quintessential 1970s Rado with striking geometry and excellent preservation, this Montana combines a pristine vertically brushed silver dial with an eye-catching red date display. The sharp tonneau case and original integrated bracelet highlight the distinct design language of the era. Brand: Rado Model: Montana Reference Number: 633.3041.4 Movement: Automatic, caliber 2824, 25 jewels Dial: Vertically brushed silver with applied indices and red date Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +4+6s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The pristine dial features a clean vertical brushed silver finish that beautifully catches the light. Crisp black printing and intact applied indices with black inserts frame the display, while the applied Rado anchor logo remains clean and prominent. Striking red date numerals provide a strong visual contrast against the silver backdrop. The black baton hands are straight and clean, showing no visible corrosion or paint loss, and are complemented by a well-preserved silver sweep second hand. Case and Crystal The stainless steel tonneau case is crisp and wonderfully preserved, retaining sharp, well-defined geometry and edges. The top surface displays a well-preserved brushed finish, while the polished flanks show light, honest handling marks and superficial scratches. The watch features a signed crown with a crisp Rado anchor logo and well-defined knurling. A clear, flat crystal protects the dial, showing no significant scratches or chips. Movement The watch is powered by an automatic caliber 2824 movement, engraved with the Rado name and 25 jewels. Visual inspection reveals clean plates and bridges, a decorated rotor, and no visible corrosion or significant tool marks. The timegrapher recorded a rate of +4+6s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed block-link integrated bracelet, secured by a signed Rado clasp featuring the anchor logo. The bracelet remains well-maintained, displaying light surface scuffs consistent with careful use, and accommodates a maximum wrist fit of 17.5cm. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The watch is exceptionally well-preserved across all major components. The tonneau case retains crisp lines and sharp edges, showing only honest handling marks on the polished flanks. The brushed silver dial is pristine, and the original integrated bracelet shows careful, light use. The movement delivers strong performance, supported by excellent timegrapher results. Dimensions The case measures 36mm, excluding the crown. Remarks A classic 1970s Rado with striking geometry and excellent preservation. The crisp tonneau case, original integrated bracelet, and the eye-catching contrast of the red date display make this Montana a highly attractive and distinctly styled vintage timepiece. History During the 1970s, Rado established a strong reputation for producing watches with distinctive case geometries and robust mechanical foundations. Models like the Montana utilized reliable, proven calibers based on the ETA 2824 architecture, paired with striking dials and integrated bracelet designs that defined the era. This period of Rado production is noted for its sharp, characterful design language backed by dependable Swiss mechanics. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-MXX-0034