Vintage Rado DiaStar 565.0106.3 Automatic Champagne Dial Stones 34mm Watch Box

About this watch

A vintage Rado DiaStar automatic, reference 565.0106.3 on the caseback, described by the owner as unused old stock. The champagne-gold dial has a fine satin texture, applied baton markers, slim gold-tone hands and six clear stones arranged in pairs at 12, 3 and 9 o'clock, with a framed date window at 6.

The geometric gold-tone tonneau case measures approximately 34mm and has a steel back secured by four screws, marked Rado 565.0106.3 Scratchproof Watersealed. It is fitted with a gold-plated bracelet of broad horizontal links and comes with the Rado presentation box and stamped Rado International Guarantee booklet shown.

Brand heritage

Rado grew out of Schlup & Co., a movement workshop founded in Lengnau, Switzerland, in 1917, and began selling watches under the Rado name in the 1950s. Its trademark is the small anchor on the dial, which on automatic models is mounted so that it can swing freely.

Rado became known as the "Master of Materials" after launching the DiaStar in 1962, promoted as the world's first scratch-resistant watch thanks to its hardmetal (tungsten carbide) case and sapphire crystal. Through the 1960s and 1970s its bold automatic watches were especially popular across the Middle East and Asia.

Why this one is special

• New old stock DiaStar, the model that made Rado famous
• Champagne dial with six clear stones
• Swiss automatic movement with date
• Comes with Rado box and guarantee booklet

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Rado DiaStar
• Reference: 565.0106.3
• Era: late 1970s to 1980s
• Movement: Swiss automatic, date
• Case: gold-tone DiaStar tonneau case, approx. 34mm, screwed steel back
• Dial: champagne-gold satin with six clear stones, date at 6
• Bracelet: gold plated with broad horizontal links

Condition

Described by the owner as unused old stock. The watch nevertheless shows visible signs of age, storage and handling, with marks and discoloration around the caseback and bracelet connections. The box and booklet show age, and the booklet has not been verified as matching this watch. The identity of the clear dial stones has not been independently confirmed. Please examine all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

Rado presentation box and Rado International Guarantee booklet.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.