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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.
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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.