Rado - Voyager - Zonder minimumprijs - 11814 / 43110218 - Heren - 1970-1979

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This classic 1970s Rado Voyager features a highly distinctive vertical day-date window at 6 o'clock and a heavily patinated dial that has developed a striking stardust-like texture over the decades. Fitted with its original signed mesh-style bracelet, this timepiece offers an appealing configuration and honest vintage character. Brand: Rado Model: Voyager Reference Number: 11814 / 43110218 Movement: Automatic ETA caliber 2836-2 with 25 jewels Dial: Heavily patinated with applied indices and a vertical day-date display Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1970s Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +25+27s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The dial presents a heavily patinated surface with heavy spotting across its entirety, creating a distinct stardust-like texture. Despite this significant surface aging, the printed text remains fully legible. The applied indices and the signature rotating Rado anchor logo remain intact, adding depth to the display. A highly distinctive vertical day-date window at 6 o'clock displays the day number, day name in English, and the date, providing an unusual and striking configuration. The baton hands feature white inserts and display some oxidation and visible aging on the metal surfaces, perfectly matching the honest character of the dial. Case and Crystal The stainless steel cushion case features a brushed top with polished flanks, showing moderate scratches and handling marks entirely consistent with its age. The edges remain reasonably defined, exhibiting honest wear from decades of use. The watch retains its signed crown bearing the Rado anchor logo, which shows normal wear. A domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, displaying light surface scratches visible under direct light, but remaining free of any major cracks or chips. Movement Powering this Voyager is the ETA caliber 2836-2, a 25-jewel automatic movement. The movement features engravings for Rado, 25 jewels, and the caliber number visible under the balance wheel. Visually, the base plates appear relatively clean, though there is heavy spotting and discoloration present on the winding rotor. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. The timegrapher recorded a rate of +25+27s/day. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed stainless steel mesh-style bracelet, completing the authentic 1970s aesthetic. The clasp features the Rado seahorse logo and shows normal wear with light scratches. The bracelet offers a comfortable fit for a maximum wrist size of 17.5cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial exhibits heavy spotting and significant patina throughout, while the hands show visible oxidation. The stainless steel case and original mesh bracelet present honest wear, with moderate scratches and handling marks typical of a watch from this era. The winding rotor displays heavy spotting and discoloration, though the base plates remain relatively clean. The timegrapher recorded a rate of +25+27s/day, performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Dimensions The case measures 36mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This Rado Voyager distinguishes itself through its unusual vertical day-date configuration at 6 o'clock and the heavy patina that has transformed the dial. Retaining its original signed mesh bracelet and anchor-signed crown, it offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a timepiece with undeniable character and period-correct details. History Founded in Lengnau, Switzerland, Rado built a reputation in the mid-twentieth century for producing distinctive designs and experimenting with unconventional materials and case shapes. The Voyager line became a staple of their collection, offering reliable automatic movements housed in robust, everyday cases. During the 1970s, watchmakers frequently experimented with dial layouts, leading to creative displays like the vertical day-date complication seen on this model. Powered by the reliable ETA 2836-2 architecture, watches from this era represent a fascinating period of design transition, appealing to collectors who appreciate unusual configurations and authentic aging. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-VXX-0015