Vintage Rado NCC 444 Ladies Watch 558.3018.2 Gold Dial Date Cobra 30mm Rado Box

About this watch

A vintage 1970s Rado NCC 444 for ladies, the asymmetric "Cobra head" design from Rado's NCC family. The gold-plated case has a sculpted cushion/TV shape with the crown set at the lower right, framing a champagne gold sunburst dial with the applied RADO logo, the red Rado anchor emblem, "NCC 444" signature, double-faceted baton markers with black inlay and a date window above 6 o'clock. Steel screw-down caseback engraved with case reference 558.3018.2, the Rado "Water Sealed" emblem and serial number. Supplied with a gold-tone link bracelet and a Rado box.

Brand heritage

Rado was founded in 1917 in Lengnau, Switzerland, by the Schlup brothers as Schlup & Co., and the Rado name was introduced in 1957. Known for bold, design-led cases in the 1960s and 1970s, Rado went on to pioneer scratch-resistant hard metal with the DiaStar in 1962. The moving red anchor emblem on the dial is one of the brand's best-known signatures.

Why this one is special

• Distinctive asymmetric NCC 444 "Cobra" case, a true 1970s design piece
• Warm champagne gold sunburst dial with applied RADO logo and red anchor emblem
• Small, elegant 30 mm ladies size
• Comes with a Rado box

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Rado NCC 444 (ladies)
• Case reference: 558.3018.2 (engraved on caseback)
• Case size: 30 mm x 27 mm (excluding crown)
• Movement: Swiss mechanical
• Case: gold-plated, asymmetric cushion shape, steel screw caseback, crown at 4 o'clock
• Dial: champagne gold sunburst, baton markers, date window, signed "RADO NCC 444 - Swiss Made"
• Bracelet: gold-tone link bracelet
• Era: 1970s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible wear: scratches and scuffs on the gold-plated bezel and case, small dings on the case edge, plating wear, some light marks on the dial, and wear/discolouration on the bracelet and caseback. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on its bracelet and a Rado box. No papers.

Shipping & Returns

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