{"product_id":"rado","title":"Rado Royal Elegance","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eRado Royal Elegance – Vintage Swiss Rectangular Dress Watch (c. 1960s–70s)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003eA striking example of Rado’s mid-century design language, this \u003cstrong data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003eRoyal Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases bold architectural casework paired with minimalist Swiss dial execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003eThe rectangular gold-tone case features a beautifully executed \u003cstrong data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003ecross-hatched guilloché bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by stepped horizontal ribbing at the top and bottom—an unmistakable nod to late Art Deco and early 1970s modernism. The case retains crisp lines and strong definition, indicating minimal polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2376\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003eThe original black dial displays elegant age-appropriate patina and is signed with the applied \u003cstrong data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003eRado anchor logo\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed \u003cstrong data-end=\"2195\" data-start=\"2187\"\u003eRADO\u003c\/strong\u003e, flowing \u003cstrong data-end=\"2225\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e“Royal Elegance”\u003c\/strong\u003e script, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"2247\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003eSWISS\u003c\/strong\u003e designation. Gold faceted dauphine hands complete the refined two-hand layout, emphasizing the watch’s formal dress orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2564\" data-start=\"2378\"\u003eThe watch is powered by a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003eSwiss manual-wind Rado-signed movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, most commonly the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2466\"\u003eETA 2360\u003c\/strong\u003e, a proven and easily serviceable caliber used extensively by Rado during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2728\" data-start=\"2566\"\u003eThe stainless steel screw-down caseback is correctly engraved “RADO – STAINLESS STEEL BACK” with serial \u003cstrong data-end=\"2682\" data-start=\"2670\"\u003eK1564256\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with original factory production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2728\" data-start=\"2566\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2882\" data-start=\"2864\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul 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logo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3255\" data-start=\"3231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3255\" data-start=\"3233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3245\" data-start=\"3233\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3298\" data-start=\"3256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3298\" data-start=\"3258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3268\" data-start=\"3258\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather (replacement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3305\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3508\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3347\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3347\" data-start=\"3321\"\u003eHonest vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3422\" data-start=\"3348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3422\" data-start=\"3350\"\u003eDial shows visible age and surface wear consistent with decades of use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3473\" data-start=\"3423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3473\" data-start=\"3425\"\u003eCase retains sharp geometry and strong texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3508\" data-start=\"3474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3508\" data-start=\"3476\"\u003eCaseback engravings remain clear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct File\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBrand: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanesefactory.com\/collections\/casio\"\u003eRado\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanesefactory.com\/collections\/wristwatch\"\u003eWristwatch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollection: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thejapanesefactory.com\/collections\/vintage\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMovement: \u003ca 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