G99
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a pretty faithful rendition of the original Don.
perhaps even better looking. i dont recall the original 'horse' models having certified movements so that is certainly 1 improvement.
very much like Eternas heritage range. good looking with decent movements and at a reasonable price point.
on another model, i believe the Tungsten case from the diastar was used on the Omega Anakin Skywalker speedmaster of the early 70's. the dates seem to fit with Rado's entry into the swatch fold. i've always liked the diastar and the re edition is another very faithful rendition of the original.
very nice piece, thanks for showing us.
Graham
Retro Rado
My newest daily wearer, a Rado Golden Horse Chronometer. I had the chance to pick up this re-edition of the Golden Horse, a Rado model first introduced in 1958, and am enjoying it greatly. At 35.2mm in diameter it is the smallest watch I own, but it has g...
Damn, Don! Do you have a picture of the original model, just to compare the volumes and
the look? Lovely catch, my friend. Once again, I would love to see it without date ( was the original " dateless "? ) but a nice small bulky but full of character Watch. Love these Under the radar watches of ours! Best, and congratulations, my friend. Nic...
Wonderful find
What a wonderful find. I love the pivoting logo. I do wonder why the name "Golden Horse" and not "Golden Seahorse". The seahorse is very popular here in China for food. It is typically dried, and put in double boiled soups and apparently have some medical...
i'm sure that seahorse soup has no medicinal qualities
but the Asian world has a lot of 'medicinal' uses for endangered species. i always wondered the same question, but they used to have a greenhorse range as well. best G
Small world ...
Don, Very nice watch. Congratulations. Now the coincidence: I saw a vintage one on a flea market some days back. I will check next weekend to see if its there and go to take pics. Cheers, Nilo
Don, you scored...
... a true beauty. Totally digging the facing seahorses. Tres cool. - Scott
Rado Golden Horse Chronometer Re-issue 2007
Don, In 2007, Rado issued a commemorative 50th anniversary edition of the Golden Horse Chronometer only for Japan. The steel only version was listed at 126,000 Yen (US$1100 then) but was not available outside of Japan. Features of this Golden Horse watch ...
Thanks for the info Melvyn...
I knew that someone here would be able to tell me more than Rado was able to themselves. Don
the steel ltd ed is the one to search for Melvyn
it will be a difficult search though and may take many years. best Graham
Problem...what problem?
G99, What problem? There is the Rado Golden Horse 2007 edition right next to my Bulgari P10 edition! :-) I bought them both new at authorised dealers in 2011......the former in Kuala Lumpur and the latter in Las Vegas. hehehe. Regards, MTF
a pretty faithful rendition of the original Don.
perhaps even better looking. i dont recall the original 'horse' models having certified movements so that is certainly 1 improvement. very much like Eternas heritage range. good looking with decent movements and at a reasonable price point. on another mod...
A nice looking watch Don.........
I have not followed Rado before, as the designs of their cases etc are not to my taste. But this I like, it must be an age thing! ;) A vintage looking piece. The whole appearance is very pleasing to my eye and I like the way that the "Cyclops is located i...