RADO Divers & RADO more generally

[Scarface]

Guys,

What do you think of RADO watches?

This one captured my attention - from an aesthetic point of view:

http://www.rado.com/en/Collection/Or...658.0639.3.002

It is rated for 300 metres and I found that it uses an automatic ETA 2824-2 movement with 25 jewels that provides a power reserve of 38 hours. Extra-strong SuperLuminova (SLN) luminescent treatment on the hands and the red index dots should provide a good luminosity.

[Letsgodiving]

I don't know anything about Rado but I kind of like that as an over the top diver's watch. I would like to see a more natural shot of it but from a purely aesthetic perspective I think it is pretty cool looking. Looks very retro.

[Scarface]

Rado (watch)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rado is a Swiss manufacturer of watches, with headquarters in Lengnau, Switzerland. It is noted for its use of scratch-proof materials, a field in which it is considered a pioneer. Today the company produces about half a million watches a year with a staff of about 300 in total.

History
Formed in 1917, Rado initially produced watch movements only. In 1957 the company launched its first collection of watches under the Rado brand. In 1962 the Rado Diastar Original, the world's first scratch-proof watch, was launched. It has been in production ever since.

In 1983 Rado became part of the SMH group which was renamed in 1998 as the Swatch Group.

Design
Rado differs from some of the more traditional Swiss watchmakers in that it often uses unconventional materials and designs. Rado has pioneered the use of a number materials unique to watchmaking, e.g. ceramics, lanthanum and sapphire crystal.

Other than the material, newer Rado watches also look very different from those from most other makers. Market reaction to this is generally mixed, with some preferring the look of the more traditional makers, and others appreciating the more distinct Rado look.

[TheDude]

If I'm not mistaken, that model is a throwback to their original design - still for sale new. Larger than you'd expect, I have tried one on and it was quite nice.

[JJ Irani]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH!!!

[Scarface]

Hey JJ, why 's that ? They 're not compared to Rolex anyway - they should be judged on their individual merits

[Scarface]

Noone with experience on Rado watches to give any comments ?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Scarface

Noone with experience on Rado watches to give any comments ?

The very name leaves most of us awe-struck and tongue-tied!!

[Scarface]

Yes JJ, I understood that you hate it

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Scarface

Yes JJ, I understood that you hate it

Well, that hatered stems from a very deep set background. Let me explain....

Back home in India, the "dowry" system still prevails. It's where the father of the bride-to-be bestows upon his son-in-law to be several gifts.....one of them being the very popular RADO Diastar.

Now I hate that "dowry" system and I've always been against it. The custom is prevalent amongst the Hindus and is still in vogue even today. And when that bloody RADO is associated with a custom I'm deadly against....you can imagine how I feel.

Besides, and I'm being real honest here.....most of their designs look "pimpish" and "hookerish" to me!!

Sorry, just being honest. Their designs suck big time. I wouldn't have a RADO on my dead body.

JJ

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, that hatered stems from a very deep set background. Let me explain....

Back home in India, the "dowry" system still prevails. It's where the father of the bride-to-be bestows upon his son-in-law to be several gifts.....one of them being the very popular RADO Diastar.

Now I hate that "dowry" system and I've always been against it. The custom is prevalent amongst the Hindus and is still in vogue even today. And when that bloody RADO is associated with a custom I'm deadly against....you can imagine how I feel.

Besides, and I'm being real honest here.....most of their designs look "pimpish" and "hookerish" to me!!

Sorry, just being honest. Their designs suck big time. I wouldn't have a RADO on my dead body.

JJ

Wooow, thats an interesting story...thank you for sharing this JJ - as well as the deep sincere comments my friend

[vukotab]

For me,the things are more simple - I hate their design(I`m talking about ceramic ones),in combination with cheap(I didn`t say bad!) quartz and mechanic ETA movements.And all of that for price of one nice Omega,which is ridiculous to me.
But,model on your pic actually looks nice!

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by vukotab

For me,the things are more simple - I hate their design(I`m talking about ceramic ones),in combination with cheap(I didn`t say bad!) quartz and mechanic ETA movements.And all of that for price of one nice Omega,which is ridiculous to me.
But,model on your pic actually looks nice!

I agree, the ceramics don't appeal to my taste too.
But I found this one interesting and a nice retro look - and, for £675 or less, they are not expensive at all, taking into account the 300m rating and the ETA automatic (just remember that a Bell & Ross or a Panerai with the same kind of movement costs £3000+...not that I don't like them, of course, but I find this specific one a very honest deal).

[Welshwatchman]

This one is interesting.

Quality automatic movement, split seconds.

[Scarface]

Yes it belongs to the Rado Original line. I like their case designs.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

This one is interesting.

Quality automatic movement, split seconds.

We have a RADO AD in our mall and that very model has been lying there unsold since the last 12 months or so.

JJ

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

We have a RADO AD in our mall and that very model has been lying their unsold since the last 12 months or so.

JJ

OMG JJ....hijacking the thread every second message

Ok.....

I saw the truth....the real light....finally....I was lost and I convert to the ONLY ONE. NOTHING BUT ROLEX.

I hate RADO. I HATE RADO. I HATE RADO.
I WILL NOT SPEAK ANYMORE OF RADO.
I hate RADO. I HATE RADO. I HATE RADO.
I WILL NOT SPEAK ANYMORE OF RADO.
I hate RADO. I HATE RADO. I HATE RADO.
I WILL NOT SPEAK ANYMORE OF RADO.
:r ofl:

Thank you JJ

[mailman]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, that hatered stems from a very deep set background. Let me explain....

Back home in India, the "dowry" system still prevails. It's where the father of the bride-to-be bestows upon his son-in-law to be several gifts.....one of them being the very popular RADO Diastar.

Now I hate that "dowry" system and I've always been against it. The custom is prevalent amongst the Hindus and is still in vogue even today. And when that bloody RADO is associated with a custom I'm deadly against....you can imagine how I feel.

Besides, and I'm being real honest here.....most of their designs look "pimpish" and "hookerish" to me!!

Sorry, just being honest. Their designs suck big time. I wouldn't have a RADO on my dead body.

JJ

So what did you do with the one that Zemina's father gave you? Put it here

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by mailman

So what did you do with the one that Zemina's father gave you? Put it here

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by mailman

So what did you do with the one that Zemina's father gave you? Put it here

Read my post carefully, tosser......I said the "dowry" system prevails amongst the Hindus. Do I look like a Hindu? Wait - don't answer that!!

[mailman]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Read my post carefully, tosser......I said the "dowry" system prevails amongst the Hindus. Do I look like a Hindu? Wait - don't answer that!!

Seeing how you asked nicely, I won't say what you look like

[Henry T]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

The very name leaves most of us awe-struck and tongue-tied!!

Why? It is just Radio without the i.

[oneillba]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

This one is interesting.

Quality automatic movement, split seconds.

Oops, I forgot to lay in with my comment. I don't like either of them either. I've seen their dress models and they don't do anything for me as well.

[asadtiger]

seriously, here in Pakistan I can understand what JJ means by hating the dowry system and the "rado" that comes with it..:)..and notr just that..we also associate the brand here with cheap labour returning from labour work in middle east ..sorry but thats how it is here :)

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by asadtiger

seriously, here in Pakistan I can understand what JJ means by hating the dowry system and the "rado" that comes with it..:)..and notr just that..we also associate the brand here with cheap labour returning from labour work in middle east ..sorry but thats how it is here :)

Thanks, Asad......and welcome to TRF!!

[RW16610]

It could be a decent watch but certainly not my style.