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A Love of Rado Watches

12.30.09

When many people think of Switzerland, they often associate it to fine watches with high quality craftsmanship. Such is the case with Rado Ceramic Watches, located in Lengnau, Switzerland; it is known for its cutting edge scratch proof watches producing 500 thousand every year. Established in 1917 as the Schlup & Company they originally made watch movements.

Then, in 1957 the company entered the wrist watch market. The first major break through for them came in 1962, with the introduction of the Rado Diastar this is the first scratch proof watch ever developed and is still in production to this day now being sold under the name Diastar The Original. Since that time the company has become one of the top watch makers in the world known for it use of cutting edge materials, style and beauty. Over time these watches have become collectors items, often replacing tradional hobbies such as coin collecting.

Their watches are made from scratch proof ceramic, caoutchouc and Hard Metal. With the glass being made from sapphire. It comes in black and platinum, while the movement is precession Swiss craftsmanship in either analogue or digital, giving you a sheik yet conservative look. Some of the more popular models include: Rado Original: This is a classic diver