Rado welcomes the new DiaStar Original Skeleton
The Master of Materials and its unrelenting pursuit of innovation.
If there’s one thing we know about Rado, it’s that the expert in cutting-edge materials has no qualms about reimagining its classic models. The Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton follows the 1962 diver watch, the Captain Cook, in appearing in black ceramic with an openworked dial. The latest iteration of the DiaStar not only offers an openworked dial showcasing the R808 automatic movement but also a Ceramos™ bezel that reflects light like a mirror.
Designed to stand out from the other models on the market, the 1962 DiaStar was lauded as the world-first scratchproof watch constructed from ultra-resilient hard-metal tungsten carbide and a revolutionary case. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, its case is upgraded from its original case to a composite material called Ceramos™, which combines the hardness of ceramic with the shine and durability of a metal alloy while remaining lighter than its predecessor.
This new iteration represents a continuation across Rado’s multiple product lines, expanding its innovative “The Art of Skeletonisation” concept with a grey and horizontally brushed R808 automatic calibre, which matches the other bridges over the movement. Both the dial and the rear of the case are sapphire crystal windows, allowing the magnificent movement to be admired in all its detail. The movement has been tested in all five positions, and it comes with an antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring and an 80-hour power reserve to assure accuracy and reliability.
In an interesting composition that any fans of timepieces will enjoy, the Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton holds firmly to the basic personality of its predecessors, but its design has been modernised and modified to represent the wearer's sense of maturity. With its suspended hour markers over the movement and three golden central hands treated with Super-LumiNova for great readability in low light, the new DiaStar Original has a lighter feel thanks to its open structure. A few pops of colour within the mechanism or bicolour components, such as the hands and indices, provide a striking contrast to the overall darkness.
Measuring a diameter of 38 mm, a length of 45 mm and a height of 11.9 mm, the oval-shaped case is accompanied by a polished Ceramos™ bezel, a polished stainless steel middle case and a very comfortable triple-row type bracelet, as well as is water-resistant to a depth of 100 m. No details were left untouched, from the white printed Rado and DiaStar logos on the sapphire crystal to the signature gold pivoting Rado anchor perched at 9 o’clock.
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