Rado - Purple Horse Deluxe - Zonder minimumprijs - 1471144 - Heren - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This Rado Purple Horse Deluxe presents a classic vintage Rado design, distinguished by its striking silver sunburst dial and the signature applied Rado anchor logo. The dial is beautifully accented by the distinctive seahorse motif and a vibrant red date display, offering a highly attractive configuration housed in a well-preserved steel case. Brand: Rado Model: Purple Horse Deluxe Reference Number: 1471144 Serial Number: 12147 Movement: Automatic caliber 2797, 25 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices and red date display Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: -35-40s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The dial is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a clean silver sunburst finish that catches the light beautifully. Applied indices and the signature Rado anchor logo provide excellent visual depth, while the crisp printed text and iconic seahorse motif remain sharply defined. A vibrant red date display at 3 o'clock adds a striking touch of color to the composition. The baton-style hands are fitted with black central inserts and retain a clean finish with no visible oxidation. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case displays honest vintage wear, featuring an attractive brushed top surface that transitions smoothly into polished flanks. The case edges remain relatively well-defined, showing light scratches and handling marks consistent with age. The original crown is clearly signed with the Rado anchor logo and remains in good condition with defined fluting. A flat crystal protects the dial and is clear with no significant scratches or crazing visible. Movement Powering the watch is the automatic caliber 2797. The movement presents a clean gold-tone finish with a Rado-signed rotor, showing no visible corrosion or significant wear. Engravings reading RADO, 25 JEWELS, SWISS, and 2797 are clearly visible across the caliber. Timegrapher: -35-40s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is paired with a casual black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching, which nicely complements the dial configuration. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial and hands are exceptionally well-preserved, maintaining crisp details and highly attractive surfaces. The stainless steel case shows honest vintage wear with light scratches and handling marks, while retaining well-defined edges and its brushed and polished finishes. The movement is visually clean and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Dimensions The case measures 38 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Purple Horse Deluxe offers a highly attractive execution of classic vintage Rado design. The striking silver sunburst dial, original signed crown, and well-preserved case geometry make it a compelling choice for enthusiasts of mid-century Swiss mechanical timepieces. History Rado introduced its various "Horse" collections during the mid-century period to denote robust and reliable automatic watches. The Purple Horse Deluxe represents a refined iteration of this highly successful design philosophy, characterized by the recognizable seahorse motifs on the dial. The dynamic applied anchor logo became a signature element of Rado's automatic watches during this era, cleverly symbolizing the free-swinging winding rotor within. Powered by dependable ETA-based architecture, this model highlights the enduring appeal and distinctive character of 1970s Swiss watchmaking. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-PHD-0001