Rado Golden Horse 'Serviced' 11675 (1960-1969)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential example of Rado's mid-century design language, this Golden Horse features the signature applied rotating Rado anchor and seahorse logos, paired with a distinctive red date display. Powered by a 30-jewel automatic movement and fitted with a period correct beads of rice bracelet, this piece presents an honest, heavily patinated character that reflects its decades of history. Brand: Rado Model: Golden Horse Reference Number: 11675 Movement: 30-jewel AS 1789 automatic Dial: Silver sunburst with widespread patina, applied logos, and red date display Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1960s Condition: Good vintage condition. Movement serviced on 14 September 2026. Timegrapher: -2-5s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The silver sunburst dial presents a heavily patinated character, defined by prominent and widespread spotting across the entire surface. This natural aging process gives the watch a unique visual texture. The applied Rado anchor and seahorse logos remain intact, adding bright metallic depth alongside the distinctive red date display prominently positioned at three o'clock. The Dauphine style hands have aged to match the dial perfectly, showing visible oxidation and spotting on their metal surfaces. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case displays honest vintage wear, with the lugs retaining their generally defined form. Moderate surface scratches and handling marks consistent with age are present throughout the case profile and the smooth steel bezel, which also shows minor dings. The watch is fitted with a domed acrylic crystal that reveals light surface scratches under certain lighting, though no major cracks or chips are present. A Rado anchor logo signed crown completes the case side, showing normal wear. Movement Inside the case beats the automatic winding AS 1789 caliber, engraved with Rado and Swiss signatures along with its 30-jewel count. The movement displays significant dark tarnish and wear visible on the outer section of the rotor, while the base plates show general aging. The timegrapher records a rate of -2-5s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The movement was serviced on 14 September 2026. Strap The watch is fitted with a period correct stainless steel beads of rice style bracelet, offering classic vintage appeal. It shows normal stretch and surface wear consistent with its age, perfectly complementing the honest condition of the case. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist size of up to 18 cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The movement was serviced on 14 September 2026 and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. The dial and hands exhibit heavy, widespread patina and oxidation, while the stainless steel case and bezel show moderate scratches and minor dings indicative of honest use. The movement's outer rotor displays significant dark tarnish, and the period correct bracelet exhibits normal stretch. Dimensions The case measures 35 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Golden Horse delivers striking visual character through its heavily aged dial and distinctive red date display. The combination of the classic beads of rice bracelet and the freshly serviced 30-jewel movement makes this an appealing choice for enthusiasts of mid-century Swiss design. History The Golden Horse is a well-known and widely produced model from Rado's vintage catalog, representing the brand's mid-century expansion into robust automatic timepieces. During the 1960s, Rado established a strong visual identity through the use of distinctive branding elements, most notably the rotating anchor logo and the seahorse emblem. Powered by dependable Swiss calibers like the AS 1789, these watches were built to offer reliable daily performance wrapped in classic steel cases. Today, they remain highly appreciated by collectors of mid-century Swiss design. / Second Vintage SKU: RAD-GHJ-0006