Rado Golden Horse - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Rado, Golden Horse, 37 mm, auto and red dial...reissue from 1957. I wasn't looking at this brand. I was stuck on the old models in black ceramic, shiny, square...not my thing. And then while searching for a watch with a red dial, I came across this limited series. It has all the codes I like. Size, color, style, decorated full case back, finish...I love it. The imitation crocodile leather strap does the vintage job. Very good purchase.

What attracts the eye to a watch? What catches the eye first: the dial, here the red is powerful, warm and moiré, constantly changing according to the light, captivating. This precious and rather rare shade could be sufficient in itself but the assets do not stop there. We then linger on the general architecture, the 37 mm case, its proportions, its alternations of polished or brushed steel, more conventional but all in harmony. Then the eye rests on the details. We notice the relief of the smoked dial, slightly co…