A composite of metal and high-tech ceramics, Ceramos is lightweight, quickly adjusts to skin temperature, and is visually appealing the Golden Horse’s polished Ceramos is slightly darker than the stainless steel, but under different lighting it is mercurial, resembling variously steel, platinum or even polished titanium. As with many Rado watches produced since the introduction of the Diastar in 1962 (though quite rare on a Horse model), Rado employs sapphire for the crystals, but the significant new feature of this model is the combination of Ceramos (for center bracelet links, case inserts and bezel) and steel with Rado’s proprietary hardening treatment. Although this piece hearkens to a bygone age, Rado has not forsaken the forward-thinking use of new materials which is their hallmark today.
Fans of Rado, including aficionados of vintage timepieces, took note and on-line response for the design has largely been quite positive. The Golden Horse was once Rado’s top-of-the-range automatic model and m any elements of the classic Rado lineage were retained the shape of the hands and case, plus both the rotating anchor and the applied twin seahorse emblem are installed on the dial. This limited-edition timepiece celebrates the inauguration in 1957 of the venerable Rado Horse Collection-a line of watches whose subtle evolution spans more than five decades. Late in 2012, Rado introduced the addition of a commemorative Golden Horse chronometer to their HyperChrome family of automatic watches. Originally published in WristWatch Magazine Winter 2013 ↔ A modern watch for the vintage watch lover 35 USDEU takes 4 - 6 days in working day 55 USDASIA, AFRICA 5 - 8 days in working day 55 USDSome countries charge customs tax, not include US.I will declare a low value, unless buyer expressly request different Condition: Used, Condition: All Original, In Great Condition, Eta 2824-2, Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant, Number of Jewels: 25 Jewels, Model: Rado Golden Horse, Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland, Watch Shape: Round, Department: Men, Style: Luxury, Case Color: Silver, Case Material: Stainless Steel, Movement: Mechanical (Automatic), Band Material: Stainless Steel, Type: Wristwatch, Band Width: 18 mm, Features: Chronometer, Date Indicator, Year Manufactured: 2000-2009, Indices: Non-Numeric Hour Marks, Dial Color: Black, Band Color: Silver, Display: Analog, Brand: Rado, Case Size: 35.Rado Golden Horse Chronometer HyperChrome
The steel only version was listed at 126,000 Yen (US$1100 then) but was not available outside of Japan.All original, the watch keeps time, the movement is functioning properlyQuickset calendar in good conditionPlexiglass not scratchesOriginal bracelet fits a wrist max 18 cmCase in good condition (see photos) 35.5 mm without crown x 43 mm lugs.Not water resistance We use FEDEX for delivery Delivery Time US takes 3 days in working day. 2824-2 25 jewels In 2007, Rado issued a commemorative 50th anniversary edition of the Golden Horse Chronometer only for Japan. Rado Golden Horse Chronometer Re-issue - Automatic- wristwatch- men’s Eta. Item: 255140117094 Rado Golden Horse Chronometer Re-issue - Automatic- wristwatch- men’s.