1,750 CHF
RADO 56H, CHRONOMETER Rado, 56H, Chronometer. Made in 911 examples in 1964 . Fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, 18k yellow gold Chronometer wristwatch with date. Accompanied by the original warranty and COSC certificate and original fitted box. Three-body, polished, lapidated bezel, case back with logo. Silver, applied gold baton indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated "Dauphine" hands. Cal. 1700/01, rhodium-plated, 30 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Notes DIAM. 35 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. Made in only 911 examples between 1957 and 1972, this Rado represented the best the company made. With a 30 jewels chronometer movement, this example is a time capsule having remained in its original box with all documentation and even retaining the original leather band and buckle
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2013-11-10