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Rado Jubilé Ladies Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Rado Jubilé ladies wristwatch features a rectangular black ceramic case accented with gold-toned vertical borders and is fitted to a matching ceramic and gold-plated link bracelet. The black dial presents four small diamond indices at the cardinal positions along with two central gold-toned hands, the 'RADO' brand mark, and 'jubilé' script. According to the auction house, the timepiece is powered by a quartz movement, measures 18 mm in width and 18 cm in length, and was in working order at the time of sale.

Front view of the Rado Jubilé ceramic and gold-plated ladies wristwatch
Front view of the Rado Jubilé ceramic and gold-plated ladies wristwatch — Twents Veilinghuis. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Wristwatch · Ladies ceramic quartz wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rado
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
580
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet Construction

The watch features a rectangular black ceramic case bordered by vertical gold-toned stripes and is fitted with a bracelet made of black ceramic segments connected by gold-plated links. The auction catalog records the item as a "black ceramic model with gold-plated links" measuring 18 mm in width and 18 cm in length.

A fluted gold-toned crown is located at the 3 o'clock position on the side of the case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rectangular black ceramic case bordered by vertical gold-toned stripes”
  • “black ceramic model with gold-plated links”
  • “Width 18 mm.”
  • “Length 18 cm.”
  • “Fluted gold-toned crown positioned at 3 o'clock”
  • “Bracelet constructed with black ceramic horizontal segments joined by gold-plated links”

Dial and Display

The timepiece presents a plain black dial appointed with four small diamond hour markers positioned at the cardinal points. The auction description notes a "black dial with 4 small diamonds as index".

Display is provided by two central gold-toned hands without a running seconds hand. The dial is marked with text reading "RADO" positioned above the center arbor and "jubilé" below center.

Evidence for this section
  • “Plain black dial featuring four small diamond hour markers at the cardinal positions”
  • “black dial with 4 small diamonds as index”
  • “Two gold-toned central hands without a running seconds hand”
  • “Text reading 'RADO' above center and 'jubilé' below center”

Movement and Operational Reporting

The watch is catalogued by the auctioneer as having a quartz movement. The seller or auction house further described the piece as "In good condition. Working."

Specific movement caliber numbers, reference numbers, and case back inscriptions are not recorded in the provided source or images.

Evidence for this section
  • “Quartz.”
  • “In good condition. Working.”

Open research questions

  • What reference number and serial number are marked on the case back?
  • What specific quartz movement caliber is housed inside the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rado Jubilé Ladies Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case and Bracelet MaterialBlack ceramic model with gold-plated links“black ceramic model with gold-plated links”
Dial FeaturesBlack dial with 4 small diamonds as indices“black dial with 4 small diamonds as index”
Movement TypeQuartz“Quartz.”
Case Width18 mm“Width 18 mm.”
Length18 cm“Length 18 cm.”
Reported ConditionIn good condition, working“In good condition. Working.”
Auction HouseTwents Veilinghuis“Twents Veilinghuis 7522 PS Enschede, Netherlands”
Auction DateOctober 10, 2024“Octoberauction Day 1 by Twents Veilinghuis October 10, 2024, 10:00 AM CET”
Lot Number580“Lot 580 : Rado jubilee watch”

Visible details

  • Rectangular black ceramic case bordered by vertical gold-toned stripes
  • Plain black dial featuring four small diamond hour markers at the cardinal positions
  • Two gold-toned central hands without a running seconds hand
  • Text reading 'RADO' above center and 'jubilé' below center
  • Fluted gold-toned crown positioned at 3 o'clock
  • Bracelet constructed with black ceramic horizontal segments joined by gold-plated links

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber, reference number, and serial number are not visible as the case back and interior are unpictured
  • Working order and gemstone authenticity rely on auctioneer descriptions

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Sold at Auction: Rado jubilee watch

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record b77cefab81

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