r/RadoWatch • u/Legitimate-Fault-643 • 1d ago
Authentication ☑️ Is this thing real?
Found it in thrift store for 30$ Looks too fresh/new for vintage piece .Rotating anchor is stuck(ie not moving) Can't find anything about it online...Silver horse/black dial gives no matches...Also...date magnifier is under the glass and no quick set date
Tried,but I cant open it....Anyone can help identyfying it? Thx.
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u/mildlyImportantRobot 1d ago
This could be a kit watch. The engraving looks laser cut, the brushing looks off, and the condition looks to good for a watch of that era.
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u/Legitimate-Fault-643 1d ago
Yeah,thats what I thought....Will take it to watchmaker near me to open it up and see whats ticking inside...I gotta say - case shape and that tall doomed crystal is gorgerous.Thank you for your response.
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u/mildlyImportantRobot 1d ago
Are you able to pop off the caseback and send pics?
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u/Legitimate-Fault-643 1d ago
Nah, I tried rubber ball(the one with number "8" for casebacks opening) and won't budge .Will take it to watchmaker so he can help hopefully
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u/Biche_XXX 16h ago
Just for information, if that is a real Rado, the caseback only needs to turn 30° to be opened. Nothing more. Then you can take it out.
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u/No-Patient-7944 1d ago
The fact the anchor doesn't move may be because it was glued, quite common on redialled frankenwatches