Vintage Rado DiaStar Ladies 850.0206 Silver Pyramid Dial Date 25mm Watch Box

About this watch

A 1970s ladies' Rado DiaStar in the brand's signature scratch-resistant hardmetal case, here in a faceted octagonal shape with a wide flat bezel. The silver dial has a striking pyramid ("clous de Paris") texture that sparkles from every angle, with the red Rado anchor logo above the RADO wordmark, "DiaStar" below centre, applied baton markers with black inlay, cream luminous dots and a framed date window at 3 o'clock. The dial is signed "T Swiss Made T" (tritium era). The caseback carries Rado's famous seahorse emblem with "Water Sealed" and the reference number 850.0206. Supplied on its Rado-signed steel link bracelet and in a vintage Rado presentation box.

Brand heritage

Rado traces its roots to the Schlup & Co. watch factory founded in 1917 in Lengnau, Switzerland, and adopted the Rado name in the 1950s. In 1962 Rado launched the DiaStar, the world's first scratch-resistant watch, with a case made of hardmetal (tungsten carbide) and a sapphire crystal. The DiaStar made Rado's name as the master of hard materials and remains in the collection today.

Why this one is special

• Genuine vintage Rado DiaStar with the scratch-resistant hardmetal case the line is famous for
• Eye-catching silver pyramid-textured dial with the red Rado anchor logo
• Elegant small 25mm octagonal case, ideal for a ladies' wrist
• Rado seahorse "Water Sealed" caseback with reference 850.0206
• Original Rado-signed bracelet clasp and a vintage Rado box

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Rado DiaStar (ladies)
• Reference: 850.0206 (engraved on caseback)
• Movement: Swiss mechanical with date (caseback not opened)
• Case: octagonal faceted grey hardmetal case with flat bezel, approx. 25 mm excluding crown (measured; about 26.2 mm including crown), crown at 3 o'clock
• Dial: silver pyramid texture, red Rado anchor logo, applied baton markers with black inlay, luminous dots, date at 3 o'clock, "T Swiss Made T"
• Caseback: steel, Rado seahorse emblem, "Water Sealed"; not tested, please treat as not water resistant
• Bracelet: stainless steel link bracelet with Rado-signed fold-over clasp
• Era: 1970s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The dial is clean and bright with light age spotting at the outer edge; the luminous dots have aged to a cream tone. The hardmetal case shows light marks consistent with age, the steel caseback has visible scratches, and the bracelet has normal signs of wear. Working at time of listing. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The watch on its Rado steel bracelet and a vintage Rado presentation box (retailer-stamped). No papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.