Constructed out of 316L stainless steel, the case measures with a lug to lug distance of 49mm and a case thickness of 10.4mm. R33101203 comes in a modern 42mm case, displaying a modest size that boasts a stronger, and bolder wrist presence. Visually contrasting from the 37mm period-accurate limited edition Golden Horse, the Golden Horse Hyperchrome Automatic Blue - Ref. Although the implementation of ceramic is widely seen across innumerable watch brands in this day and age, Rado revolutionized the industry with the birth of the Rado Integral back in 1986 with its use of scratch-resistant high-tech ceramic in the bracelet. Rado is perhaps best known for their innovative use of technologically advanced materials, being one of the pioneers in the watchmaking industry adopting high-tech ceramics in their watches. While originally founded in Lengnau, Biel/Bienne, Switzerland in 1917 as ‘Schlup & Co.’ by brothers Fritz, Ernst and Werner Schlup, it wasn’t until the brand took off in the early 1950s, selling watches under the ‘Rado’ name we’re familiar with today.Įver since its founding, Rado has fostered the philosophy “if we can imagine it, we can make it”, which still holds true today, reflected by the brand’s highly-durable, innovatively designed timepieces.
Rado is a well-respected name that is no stranger to the watch world, producing incredibly robust timepieces that pushes the boundaries of what was achievable with luxury watchmaking with top-class Swiss craftsmanship, revolutionary high-tech materials and outstanding timekeeping performance. R33101203įrom a brand that was initially conceived as a small atelier, to become an industry leader for innovation more than a century later. Rado Golden Horse HyperChrome Classic Automatic Blue Ref.
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The Rado Golden Horse Hyperchrome Automatic collection creatively fuses Rado’s high-tech ceramic and the Golden Horse’s retro design to create a compelling timepiece full of contemporary character while closely upholding the design of the 1959 original. First debuted in 1957, this classic three-hander was a huge leap for Rado as the first ever collection presented under the brand’s name. However, before a time when Rado became synonymous with producing avant-garde timepieces with ceramic, there was a collection of exquisite Rado timepieces from the late 1950s that held a rather simple but exquisite appearance - it was none other than the legendary Rado Golden Horse. Rado’s ardent spirit of innovation and their use of state-of-the-art materials such as their signature high-tech ceramic has unquestionably groomed the brand to become the prestigious and globally recognized Swiss watch manufacturer it is today.
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