i love rado, in india it is considered as top of the line since generations. I dont know why but my father is 53 and he and his friend always talk about RADO as best of best, it is famous even in remote villages. Cheers for RADO and thanks teddy for appreciating this brand and exploring many options.
Simply Rado had worked for good standing for years in India and now Swatch Group is doing their best to sustain this image. Company itself was always regarded on par with e.g. Longines as for quality or excellence, no wonder it is still popular in your country. There are more old Swiss watch companies which concentrate mainly on eastern markets than Europe and North America and that's OK!
@@piotrkaczmarczyk1792 yea thats true I heard this story of rado ‘s advertisement In india in 1980 to early 2000 before cell popularising cell phone, it was a great deal of having a rado. But honestly it had proved its quality and image in India.
Perception of Rado is same in Pakistan. The Diastar model here is the most excessively popular model with cheap knockoffs also selling like pancakes. Its crazy just how popular Rado is in India & Pakistan.
Had one of these, really really liked it for all the reasons Teddy mentions here. Heads up to potential buyers: in normal light (not under the bright studio lights) the handset is often tough to see against the black dial--legibility / readability might be an issue for you.
I have the Red version and had to order the bracelet (the red comes on leather). It's such a comfortable and stunning watch. Fits perfectly on my 6.75" wrist. Definitely leans towards the dress watch end -- but I'm glad it does. I would have hated it with lume. I love the textured dial on this black version. It was a close second for me. Nice review, Teddy.
Definitely will look for it at our local RADO boutique in the Philippines if it's still available also be getting the Captain Cook and the new Centrix.
I think RADO make some great pieces. A brand that certainly should get more love here in the UK I think. The Golden Horse looks great in my opinion with just the right amount of personality, the dial looks classy and although generally I'm not a fan of the date at three it work's OK on this one, I'd guess as it has a border and the watch does not have lume. If it was at the six it would off balance the RADO anchor and seahorses that sit well between the pinion and the hour markers.
That is one beauty of a dress watch. If I were working in an environment where traditional business dress was required (I'm retired now, but used to work in software development, where it definitely wasn't), I'd be definitely looking at this one.
Gergeous watch! The real issue I think Rado has is that they went all in with ceramic watches and now that's what everyone will relate them with. When in reality they have some exceptional pieces in their line that are overlooked, the Captain Cook being one that springs to mind.
Rado are nice looking watches. I have a Rado Coupole. It's a gold case with a dark brown sunburst dial. It looks great when wearing a dark brown suit or sports coat.
The blue-dial golden horse you reviewed last year really had my attention, top two on my list. I smile ear-to-ear every time I see it. Alas, the Meistersinger Neo blue-dial won out for my new dress watch (purchased from your site, of course!) as it allowed me to also get the 'everyday' watch I forgot I was waiting for from Nodus. Both of these also make me smile every time I wear them! The black dial is an interesting proposition, I don't have a black-dial dress watch yet... (oh, what have I gotten myself in to with this hobby?)
I had my eye on this watch for a long time, but the lack of microadjustment was a complete deal breaker. What was Rado thinking? As crazy as it seems, people do like their $2,000 watches to fit properly.
Teddy please please please take a look at the Gemini from the swiss microbrand Nove. They basically created something very similiar to the JLC but soo much different. Would really love to see a review of it!
Me: “What’s with the ‘Golden Horse’ name when it has that weird 6:00 logo that looks like an angry monkey?” Wife: “it’s two gold seahorses” Me: “Oh. I see it now. But also, you can’t unsee the weird angry monkey now, can you?” Wife: “No.”
Make it 1K $ and screw-down crown and I buy it. We'd also appreciate it carried an ETA 2892 or Sellita 300 movement with a modern antimagnetic spiral and it would be really awesome. As it stands, its just an overpriced nice piece to look at. As for sizes, this is the way to go. In times of internet and everyone having a smart phone close at hand, whats the use - or the need - of a big, clunky watch that interferes with with your left hand all the time? I guess they hope us to measure time also by how tired we feel on our left compared to the right... The need of a watch itself is in question. I guess ppl must decide that they don't need ANY watch before the industry gurus start to think they need to build smaller pieces.
Beautiful watch, but I would rather have accuracy than power reserve. If I were to purchase one it would be on my wrist all the time, so would always be wound.
It’s a beautiful watch. Not sure however where this price comes from. Perhaps the movement is a higher grade 2824? I was expecting a bit lower than that. We are at Aikon level here.
@@peterlaurence-couzens8913 got it. Mido and Hamilton both have similar movement variations at that price points. I’m not sure why this one should cost three times as much. Perhaps superior finishing? And the bracelet does look good. Still, I’n wondering.
Didn’t know these models from rado till We saw a rado model in the front window for my wife’s collection to try (the lady’s version) and when we tried some jewels at our AD, we ask the try with same strap, radiant dark blue and ceramic bezel plus diamond indexes. She instantly liked it (like she did with her Tiffany 36mm superocean from Breitling). Her collection is strong now with the other pieces she got (omega constellation ‘61, omega aqua terra lady, Casio oak, chrono panda dial mechanical bicompax)…another 35 navitimer from Breitling and a nomos is on her list (a Rolex 36mm as well but hard to get at an AD now…)
I saw a Rado hard metal sapphire crystal watch on Jomashop. All it said was Swiss made! called customer service gave me Ref # 03.74..852 looked it up. It Appears to be a Hong Kong company swiss made is not what it used to be!
I own two Rado timepieces and find the Powermatic 80 keeps excellent time, long power reserve, and quite robust in nature. Do you own a timepiece with the Powermatic movement, or are you simply parroting an opinion you heard on RUclips?
@@Pg91357 Multiple reasons. I'd rather have the higher beat rate of the 2824-2. I don't like the use of plastic parts as opposed to all-metal construction. Metal may get worn down over extreme lengths of time, but metal parts can last a very long time with proper lubrication. Plastic WILL dry out and become brittle as it ages, and you can't do anything about it. I also don't like that the Powermatic 80 can't be regulated by a watchmaker. I would agree that the initial laser regulation at the factory is likely superior on the newer movements than on the 2824-2s, but that regulation is subject to being thrown off over time, whether by the watch getting bumped or knocked or any number of other reasons. ETA's solution to "servicing" these movements is wholesale replacement.
I just don't like how the text is printed on top of the pattern, like the black + rose gold Tag Heuer Carrera 3-hand. It makes the whole thing look like an afterthought.
This is a worst brand anyone can buy , get a tag heuer same price , valjoux movement Tissot same price , some of the omegas are around 2k bucks in secondary market good models too
@@mohamedfarsin7305 rado has more than 80 years of history , no in house movement , most of them have eta or salita and some have miyota movements in Asian markets rest of them have quartz , can u pay more than 2000 dollars for a god foresake quartz ?? For 2 grand person can buy best valjoux Tissot heritage 1973 watch it's decoration is some of the best in business for its price point . Tag heuer is a racing brand look at Monaco for 1500 bucks . Good square chassis and lovely decoration , if u wanna get 2 watches get Tissot le locle or chimes edition best decoration .
@@hellslayer9638 alright thanks for your explanation,but idk why here in india rado is valued right under rolex …it’s not just the case in india but also in most of the south asian countries.people don’t even recognise other swiss brands like omega,zenith,tudor here
@@hellslayer9638 i was planning to buy a rado true square as i i was not able to find any other good skeleton watch under 2k , do you have any suggestion.what’s your opinion ?
@@mohamedfarsin7305 this is because rado has celebrities as it's face. Look at most rado watches under 2000 bucks most of them are quartz . It's the worst watch brand . It's not even Swiss anymore it's assembled in china and Vietnam , Swiss watch is made and assembled in Switzerland
Teddong, why are you speak so quickly? Are someone from cia, kgb, m16 or mossad after you? Learn to speak slowly, you sound treably and like a ladyboy-the sound comes from your nasal congestion..
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i love rado, in india it is considered as top of the line since generations. I dont know why but my father is 53 and he and his friend always talk about RADO as best of best, it is famous even in remote villages. Cheers for RADO and thanks teddy for appreciating this brand and exploring many options.
That's interesting. Wonder what the history of Rado is in India to get that level of praise/recognition?
Thanks for sharing!
Simply Rado had worked for good standing for years in India and now Swatch Group is doing their best to sustain this image. Company itself was always regarded on par with e.g. Longines as for quality or excellence, no wonder it is still popular in your country. There are more old Swiss watch companies which concentrate mainly on eastern markets than Europe and North America and that's OK!
@@piotrkaczmarczyk1792 yea thats true
I heard this story of rado ‘s advertisement
In india in 1980 to early 2000 before cell popularising cell phone, it was a great deal of having a rado.
But honestly it had proved its quality and image in India.
Perception of Rado is same in Pakistan. The Diastar model here is the most excessively popular model with cheap knockoffs also selling like pancakes. Its crazy just how popular Rado is in India & Pakistan.
Also in France Rado is quite loved brand among watch connoisseurs.
Had one of these, really really liked it for all the reasons Teddy mentions here. Heads up to potential buyers: in normal light (not under the bright studio lights) the handset is often tough to see against the black dial--legibility / readability might be an issue for you.
I have the Red version and had to order the bracelet (the red comes on leather). It's such a comfortable and stunning watch. Fits perfectly on my 6.75" wrist. Definitely leans towards the dress watch end -- but I'm glad it does. I would have hated it with lume.
I love the textured dial on this black version. It was a close second for me. Nice review, Teddy.
Definitely will look for it at our local RADO boutique in the Philippines if it's still available also be getting the Captain Cook and the new Centrix.
I think RADO make some great pieces. A brand that certainly should get more love here in the UK I think. The Golden Horse looks great in my opinion with just the right amount of personality, the dial looks classy and although generally I'm not a fan of the date at three it work's OK on this one, I'd guess as it has a border and the watch does not have lume. If it was at the six it would off balance the RADO anchor and seahorses that sit well between the pinion and the hour markers.
That is one beauty of a dress watch. If I were working in an environment where traditional business dress was required (I'm retired now, but used to work in software development, where it definitely wasn't), I'd be definitely looking at this one.
Rado is top of their class. Finish like a Grand Seiko and affordable. I love the brand!
gs is way above than rado
Love to see a top 10 “everyday dress watch” list on your other channel, maybe keep it under $5k for us mere mortals.
Gergeous watch! The real issue I think Rado has is that they went all in with ceramic watches and now that's what everyone will relate them with. When in reality they have some exceptional pieces in their line that are overlooked, the Captain Cook being one that springs to mind.
Watch connoisseurs love Rado for other icons watches as well.
I have the 2012 LE with chronometer 2824. That one is more a mix of old and new style Rado, and also extremely comfortable.
Wear Rado, love Rado. Always like new. A trusted brand from Switzerland.😁😁😄💪👏
This is a strong contender to the new King Seiko
I had a Rado original Hard Metal original when I was a kid. I. always wanted an other one!
Rado are nice looking watches. I have a Rado Coupole. It's a gold case with a dark brown sunburst dial. It looks great when wearing a dark brown suit or sports coat.
Personally, I prefer the DiaMaster from Rado due to the interesting designs.
RADO has never sold well in the United States, but hopefully you shall change that!
Lume! we need Lume on watches!
The blue-dial golden horse you reviewed last year really had my attention, top two on my list. I smile ear-to-ear every time I see it. Alas, the Meistersinger Neo blue-dial won out for my new dress watch (purchased from your site, of course!) as it allowed me to also get the 'everyday' watch I forgot I was waiting for from Nodus. Both of these also make me smile every time I wear them!
The black dial is an interesting proposition, I don't have a black-dial dress watch yet... (oh, what have I gotten myself in to with this hobby?)
Beautiful piece. Actually looking into it…
I’ll stick my Oris Classic Date. But the 37mm Rado Captain Cook I could go for.
Your website says that the lug-to-lug of this model is 40.6mm, yet this video is saying 44.4mm. So which is it?
Hi, big fan, could you review the rado True diamonds please? Would love to see your opninion on these !
Hi Teddy,
The lug to lug size appears to be 40.6mm in your shop.
However, in your video you specified it as 44.4mm.
Which one is real?
Almost perfect. Exhibition case missing 😢
Nah, that would make it unnecessarily thick. I love a well made engraved SS caseback.
Once again, a great video, thanks for the insights Teddy!!
Amazing piece but id prefer slightly bigger dimensions of maybe 39-41mm and ofc that 19 mm lug to lug kills it.
It’s actually refreshing that there is an option for smaller wrists. Let us have something!
I had my eye on this watch for a long time, but the lack of microadjustment was a complete deal breaker. What was Rado thinking? As crazy as it seems, people do like their $2,000 watches to fit properly.
Swap the bracelet? Maybe?
Teddy please please please take a look at the Gemini from the swiss microbrand Nove. They basically created something very similiar to the JLC but soo much different. Would really love to see a review of it!
Its a shame there’s no minute markings.
Nice watch
Mesmerising indeed
Great dimensions!
Me: “What’s with the ‘Golden Horse’ name when it has that weird 6:00 logo that looks like an angry monkey?”
Wife: “it’s two gold seahorses”
Me: “Oh. I see it now. But also, you can’t unsee the weird angry monkey now, can you?”
Wife: “No.”
RADO is fkinnnnn Rad,yo
My favorite timepiece, a watch that you can't tell what time it is.
This watch, will be perfect for me, but size is too small. Prope size for me 39, 40 mm. Thanks for movie😊.
Make it 1K $ and screw-down crown and I buy it. We'd also appreciate it carried an ETA 2892 or Sellita 300 movement with a modern antimagnetic spiral and it would be really awesome.
As it stands, its just an overpriced nice piece to look at.
As for sizes, this is the way to go. In times of internet and everyone having a smart phone close at hand, whats the use - or the need - of a big, clunky watch that interferes with with your left hand all the time? I guess they hope us to measure time also by how tired we feel on our left compared to the right...
The need of a watch itself is in question. I guess ppl must decide that they don't need ANY watch before the industry gurus start to think they need to build smaller pieces.
Beautiful watch, but I would rather have accuracy than power reserve. If I were to purchase one it would be on my wrist all the time, so would always be wound.
Hi can do a comparison between tag heuer aquaracer 41 and formula1 41 thanks!
It’s a beautiful watch. Not sure however where this price comes from. Perhaps the movement is a higher grade 2824? I was expecting a bit lower than that. We are at Aikon level here.
Nope, just a cheap etac07.611 same as Certina watches for 5/600 dollars.
@@peterlaurence-couzens8913 got it. Mido and Hamilton both have similar movement variations at that price points. I’m not sure why this one should cost three times as much. Perhaps superior finishing? And the bracelet does look good. Still, I’n wondering.
The movement and finishing is top notch.
A Little survey: do you prefer the black or the blue dial?
Can you review Liv watches? I'm hesitant to purchase.
Didn’t know these models from rado till We saw a rado model in the front window for my wife’s collection to try (the lady’s version) and when we tried some jewels at our AD, we ask the try with same strap, radiant dark blue and ceramic bezel plus diamond indexes. She instantly liked it (like she did with her Tiffany 36mm superocean from Breitling). Her collection is strong now with the other pieces she got (omega constellation ‘61, omega aqua terra lady, Casio oak, chrono panda dial mechanical bicompax)…another 35 navitimer from Breitling and a nomos is on her list (a Rolex 36mm as well but hard to get at an AD now…)
Interesante reloj pero me gustaría que el dial tuviera las marcas de los minutos👍
In love with this watch. Wish I was rich.
Great videp
Rado brand is big in India ....
Also in France.
Sea horses, I see! But 50m water resistant?... what am I missing?!
50 meters water resistance by Rado is already a lot and enough.
Edoardo take a breath or you will pass out (lol), Nice watch, just out of curiosity what would a service cost on said watch? Ball park figure.
This is great watch for someone who loves the indoors! (No sarcasm intended.)
Some watches leap out at you from across the room. Rolex is one, Rado is the other.
I would choose Rado over Rolex. Rolex is all about “status” while Rado is just cooler brand.
I saw a Rado hard metal sapphire crystal watch on Jomashop. All it said was Swiss made! called customer service gave me Ref # 03.74..852 looked it up. It Appears to be a Hong Kong company swiss made is not what it used to be!
I love this watch. It just too shiny. Brush finish it!
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ok so you guys think its a dress watch? i think in 1957 this would be considered a sports watch. nowadays because of its size most think its dress.
It's a very pretty watch -- but I despise the Powermatic 80 movement. I'd rather have a 2824-2.
Curious to know why you hate the powermatic 80?
I own two Rado timepieces and find the Powermatic 80 keeps excellent time, long power reserve, and quite robust in nature. Do you own a timepiece with the Powermatic movement, or are you simply parroting an opinion you heard on RUclips?
@@Pg91357 Multiple reasons. I'd rather have the higher beat rate of the 2824-2. I don't like the use of plastic parts as opposed to all-metal construction. Metal may get worn down over extreme lengths of time, but metal parts can last a very long time with proper lubrication. Plastic WILL dry out and become brittle as it ages, and you can't do anything about it. I also don't like that the Powermatic 80 can't be regulated by a watchmaker. I would agree that the initial laser regulation at the factory is likely superior on the newer movements than on the 2824-2s, but that regulation is subject to being thrown off over time, whether by the watch getting bumped or knocked or any number of other reasons. ETA's solution to "servicing" these movements is wholesale replacement.
@@jeeperspeepers8323 Neither. See my prior response to PG for my reasons why.
@@LTC_Tiger Its silicone and it has its advantages, like strong antimagnetic properties.
In the video’s title, why is “dress” in ✌🏻air quotes✌🏻? That’s some shade right there.
I think this is a daily beater which will make it a casual watch
$1800 for an 'everyday' watch?
I just don't like how the text is printed on top of the pattern, like the black + rose gold Tag Heuer Carrera 3-hand. It makes the whole thing look like an afterthought.
“With some avant-Garde styling” in what sense? This looks like any other “nice” mens watch
This must be the 6-inch wrist youtube watch channel. Its way too small for me.
First xD Thats my first first too
"In de United States and other parts of Europe"... reality check.
This is a worst brand anyone can buy , get a tag heuer same price , valjoux movement Tissot same price , some of the omegas are around 2k bucks in secondary market good models too
Why would you say that ? What make rado a worse brand ,could you please explain?
@@mohamedfarsin7305 rado has more than 80 years of history , no in house movement , most of them have eta or salita and some have miyota movements in Asian markets rest of them have quartz , can u pay more than 2000 dollars for a god foresake quartz ?? For 2 grand person can buy best valjoux Tissot heritage 1973 watch it's decoration is some of the best in business for its price point . Tag heuer is a racing brand look at Monaco for 1500 bucks . Good square chassis and lovely decoration , if u wanna get 2 watches get Tissot le locle or chimes edition best decoration .
@@hellslayer9638 alright thanks for your explanation,but idk why here in india rado is valued right under rolex …it’s not just the case in india but also in most of the south asian countries.people don’t even recognise other swiss brands like omega,zenith,tudor here
@@hellslayer9638 i was planning to buy a rado true square as i i was not able to find any other good skeleton watch under 2k , do you have any suggestion.what’s your opinion ?
@@mohamedfarsin7305 this is because rado has celebrities as it's face. Look at most rado watches under 2000 bucks most of them are quartz . It's the worst watch brand . It's not even Swiss anymore it's assembled in china and Vietnam , Swiss watch is made and assembled in Switzerland
Teddong, why are you speak so quickly? Are someone from cia, kgb, m16 or mossad after you?
Learn to speak slowly, you sound treably and like a ladyboy-the sound comes from your nasal congestion..