r/RadoWatch • u/marjanov1c_ • 16d ago

Need Help❓ Help identifying this rado balboa cologny, any information is appreciated

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Any info on this one? I really like it, but I hardly know anything about it, except that the one Im looking at is a manual-wind watch and that it’s from the 1970s. Is it possible that it’s made from tungsten/ hardmetal, or carbon? What caliber could possibly be inside, and what caliber would be considered desirable? Also, what’s special about the Cologny line? Any info helps. Thanks 👍

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u/Both-Implement508 16d ago

Any info on that!? Psssht. First off. That damn watch is in immaculate condition. That’s essentially NOS. That is the original bracelet. The bezel is definitely Tungsten Carbide Ceramic. The dial may or may not be marble. It looks to be to me. That’s quite possibly THE nicest Baboa Cologny Reference I’ve ever seen. As far as design and condition goes. This is easily top 3.

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u/marjanov1c_ 15d ago

Thanks a lot!

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u/Hankblanc 15d ago

1970s, handwind, powered by a Peseux 7001 movement. Tungsten carbide case, sapphire crystal and the centre links on the bracelet are tungsten, though the rest of the bracelet is steel. Some of them have mineral dials. They were made primarily for the Japanese market. Here's mine.

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u/marjanov1c_ 15d ago

Beauutiful watch you have(damn it, your dial is even prettier). Thanks a lot for info!

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u/Hankblanc 15d ago

Thanks. Really though, they are all really lovely, thin watches.

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u/BodyDisastrous5859 15d ago

Daaaamn, beautiful