Rado is a high range brand that today is part of the Swatch Group. Rado is a watchmaker with advanced material research and development, it was first founded in 1917 as Schlup & Co. by three brothers: Fritz, Ernst and Werner Schlup; their humble atelier was located in a converted part of their parent's house in Lengnau, Switzerland. The original plan was to specialize in making movement but by the end of the 1920's, the company began making finished watches as well. 

The brothers were characterized by their tireless energy and uncanny ability to spot new opportunities, which enabled Schlup & Co. to sign deals with a wide range of importers around the world.

By the time when WW2 erupted, Schlup & Co. had become one of the largest producers of watch movements in the world, its name synonymous with Swiss-made quality; this laid the ground for the brother's next adventure, the launch of their own brand, Rado. The name Rado -in Esperanto language translates as 'wheel'- was registered in 1928. The name was only used in international markets, beginning in South America and Asia before reaching Switzerland. 

UNIQUE & STUNNING! This is a vintage Rado Diastar Jubile dress wristwatch, model ref. 152.0347.3 and dated from the 2010s.

Scratchproof and watersealed.

It has a Swiss high-end quartz movement, tree hands, date indicator.

Lovely black dial with 4 diamonds hour marks and gold matching hands. The date window is located at 6. Also, the dial is signed RADO jubile.

Very unique 27.5mm rectangle case all in dark gray high-tech ceramic with stainless steel back cover. The bracelet is dark gray ceramic and stainless steel with a titanium double folding push button clasp.

It is a very good looking wristwatch. After almost 20 years, it is still an unique watch, it is in great condition, fresh battery!    

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.    

Case Back Markers:   
RADO
DIASTAR
SWISS
152.0347.3

HIGH-TECH
CERAMICS
SCRATCHPROOF
WATERSEALED
37990886 

Measures (mm):  
Case 27.5
Case Lug to Lug 31.8
Case Thickness 7.5
Lug Width 27
Band Width 27

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. 

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. 

The condition is pre-owned. 
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. 
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any. 

It will be carefully packed. 

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