I have the chronograph version of this watch, it was gifted to me by my dad back in 2016. There was a time when i absolutely hated it and thought about selling it every single day but i kept it because it was the most expensive gift that i have ever received. Then suddenly one fine day i started loving it, i don’t know what happened, but i was absolutely stunned with a changed perspective of how unique this watch actually is and how as a watch lover this watch would increase the charm of my collection. I own tissot , a couple casios and am planning to buy a cartier santos in the near future but i feel this will be my favourite watch ever. Sometimes i just laugh over the fact that how could i hate this piece of art with such rich history.
@botvenikmikail-qv6od17 күн бұрын
Simple hard-hitting bubble telling time anytime correctly..😢😢
@mariumrajah2 ай бұрын
I’ve been Rocking a Rado Diastar Original Gold Jubilee for 20 years now as a daily wear, My Dad bought it on holiday Qatar 🇶🇦 1991, Sadly RIP 2004, Since dad passed away I’ve been wearing it & loving it, Serviced it twice changed 3 chains all original, Looks new 30 years on serious unbelievable. It’s not my only watch it’s my most worn , Ps I wore my Dads Rado on my wedding, my son hopefully will wear it on his wedding too
@HussamMasry-rr2bb2 ай бұрын
"Rado watches are built to last for decades and be passed down to our loved ones."RIP to your Father.
@sorabdb9925 Жыл бұрын
Rado Diastar used to be (and to some extent still is) a symbol of wealth in india in 80s 90s through 2000s Tourists from india coming to Singapore usually has this model on their purchase list … I’m also a proud owner of this green dial model bought in Jan end 2023 and love wearing it
@Rusianskatingfan Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch
@MAELOB Жыл бұрын
Also in Puerto Rico and Latin American was a status watch in the 70s and 80s
@dragonblade689210 ай бұрын
Not just in India also in Pakistan
@oblivion_0078 ай бұрын
@@dragonblade6892thats what he said. India.. Pakistan is just India.
@Juanjo1912 ай бұрын
Here I am 10 months latter after the release of this video (according to KZbin) rewatching this video cause the day of my wedding my aunt give me my Grand Fathers watch as a wedding present. Which happens to be a Rado DiaStar he bought in 1977
@charliegabriel7431 Жыл бұрын
It's not a watch that i like at first glance but it has slowly grow into me, seriously considering purchase one, especially the 60th anniversary edition.
@TeddyBaldassarreReviews Жыл бұрын
They do offer some sneaky charm.
@TheZooness Жыл бұрын
My dad's first swiss watch was a 2 tone original bought back in the early 90s, he wore it daily and it still looks brand new.
@talhamughal1739 Жыл бұрын
You finally got a Diastar on the channel. Thanks a lot.
@AbdulRWatches Жыл бұрын
Big fan of Rado, my grandfather used to wear his Rado watch, still really big in the middle east as well.
@silverfish764 Жыл бұрын
The original is one of those timeless beauties. 35 mm specifically. First production model came in 1961 and has remained unchanged till now. The dimensions, material, features essentialy the same even today & Rado says it will remain unchanged for at least another 100 years. It's this timelessness of this piece that appeal to me so much. And ofcouse it's breathtakingly beautiful as well. I own gold model with Champagne dial.
@pistonburner6448 Жыл бұрын
What about DiaStar Original Skeleton? *_That's_* the watch to do a video on! Just *beautiful* !
@alias110 Жыл бұрын
In the middle east specifically saudi it's considered as a luxury watch in the middle class of people 👍 my father and grandfather owned one
@elpueltorro8400 Жыл бұрын
Fun Fact I live in Puerto Rico and this watch is usually worn by older people and usually they tend to like Salsa (music genre), they have a white buttoned shirt (Guayabera), kaki’s or chino pants and some Oxford, but most importantly of all, the fedora.
@topquality85088 ай бұрын
I have one Rado Diastar 35 mm from the year 1975 with blue mineral face (Goldstone), have the caliber Rado 309 (ETA 2789) in fantastic condition. It's my daily beater. Amazing watch with a unique and different Style. Love it 😍😍😍😍😍
@yvesmichel41018 ай бұрын
Mine is from 1972 and the watch itself looks like new ! Only bracelet is showing its age
@WatchMalaya Жыл бұрын
Thank you Teddy for the informative video. I have always been curious about Rado. Here in Malaysia, I observe that the brand is mainly popular amongst the baby boomers generation and foreign workers from South Asia ie. India, Pakistan & Bangladesh, fairly alien to the younger citizens. Now I know the reasons why. Keep up the good work!
@MuhammadAhmed-dn9dn6 ай бұрын
Here in Pakistan , this original diastar golden model is "ROLEX"😂, people here wear it as a status symbol and even in villages it is the only watch that is recognized by everyone still . Love it
@dennis12dec10 ай бұрын
I have the RADO Diastar as a dress watch ⌚ in silver and black dial with diamonds and it's with me for 20 years without any issues. It's very reliable and fashionable.
@Nae39511 ай бұрын
This brand is for those who have no insecurity issues, tattoos, leased hypercars or lonely nights. Rado is a brand for those with natural class and very comfortable in their own shell.
@Ast.Rickley9 ай бұрын
You must hate that I , a tattoed construction worker, own an automatic diastar and captain Cook
@Nae3959 ай бұрын
@@Ast.Rickley lol, do you have lonely nights though?
@1234swingit7 ай бұрын
😂right on
@lukejames6208Ай бұрын
Incorrect. This brand is for INDIAN PEOPLE
@Nae395Ай бұрын
@@lukejames6208 your point Rolex chump?
@DavidDatura Жыл бұрын
I love this model! It’s my favorite Rado by far. And I think reasonably priced for what you get.
@jayanthgabriel5593 Жыл бұрын
The gold plated diastar was one the most conterfieted model in India. One of the most recognized premimum brand. The chosen one for custom 22K solid gold bracelets. Such an icon and aspriatinal model. Common sight in 3rd party service centers to boast their skill.
@joseantonioarandagarcia9966 Жыл бұрын
Love it! Not a Rado fan, but this -in green- is on my wish list!
@marcgoulding5230 Жыл бұрын
"Crazy-looking" = gorgeous. I really appreciate that you mention trying it on a NATO. I would, admittedly, have difficulty without any kind of indices. Thanks as always, Teddy.
@TeddyBaldassarreReviews Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@samadkariyaniya196 Жыл бұрын
I have a old Diastar in Yellow . It has diamond hour markers . It was given a gift to my grand father in his first visit to Pakistan in the 1980s by his brother . Still the watch does not have a single scratch on it. But yes the starp is completely worn out. It still works absolutely fine and has not been serviced ever in almost 40 years
@Kajendra Жыл бұрын
Just got mine in green, looks great on my wrist, its a beautiful time piece.
@TeddyBaldassarreReviews Жыл бұрын
Good choice! Enjoy!
@SayakvidsАй бұрын
I'm from India and lot of people here love Rado. I really don't get them but the watch is pretty cool and after watching your video I'm starting to like it now.
@MrPINKFL0YD5 ай бұрын
Always loved the watch.
@oblivion_0078 ай бұрын
Evergreen design by Rado.
@JamesAlexander14 Жыл бұрын
I like this watch. It is different and less conservative. Quite bold design and effort❤️🙏
@astorbeijer9424 Жыл бұрын
This watch is really cool. I would get one if I hadn't just gotten a PSR. I might have to start a three watch 60s-70s collection 😊
@EricMiller10 ай бұрын
This model is very comfortable to wear. I have the XL and love it
@jasongultjaeff9397 Жыл бұрын
I recently bought the blue dial version. I liked the marketing pictures, but I wasn't sure on the first look, but was still interested. Tried it on for the second look and it was an instant yes. It looks great, light, extremely comfortable and slips under a sleave really well. Just love it. I like how it sparkles in the light, especially the faceted crystal. Thanks for posting this review. Rado and especially these tend to be overlooked, but I am so tired of the steel bracelet dive style watches / tool / field watches that everyone wears. These aren't for everyone, perhaps, but if they click for you, they are great. :)
@TeddyBaldassarreReviews Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree. It's nice to have some unique designs on the market, especially when they are well executed like the DiaStar.
@explore.knowledge Жыл бұрын
The rado model was actually popular in middle east and from there it propagated to subcontinent india pakistan and bangladesh. It is still symbol of wealth after roled here
@gogoalakazam29735 ай бұрын
During my school age, I only knew Rado. Later, Rolex and Omega for luxury Swiss watches not including Japanese watches such as Seiko and Citizens.
@MrPleers Жыл бұрын
I love that design !!! By the way. I,ve seen these Rado's a lot on wrists in Thailand. Seems Rado has a lot of fans in Asia.
@oblivion_0078 ай бұрын
In india back in the 70s/80s/90s only swiss watch brand we know are rolex and Rado! Diastar being the most favorite one
@samuelandersson2779 Жыл бұрын
I have a Rado Diastar from 1971👍
@Rusianskatingfan Жыл бұрын
On my shopping list
@atorbtech8 ай бұрын
Rado is huge in India.
@geopapak2632 Жыл бұрын
A fine watch very vintage appearance Iove green dial and with affordable price love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@TeddyBaldassarreReviews Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@dadwholovessneakers19824 ай бұрын
I own the gold version diastar and I love a ton.
@TheHoth1 Жыл бұрын
I would definitely have a hard time to set the exact time:)
@jasongultjaeff93977 ай бұрын
Set on the hour, qtr past, half past, etc. That's the easist and most accurate way.....
@jhoag2577 Жыл бұрын
In the movie Thunderball Bond wears a Brietling with a Rado made case to help him find a Nuke.
@1250GSX Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to thin out the collection but oh my..
@henrywest7217 Жыл бұрын
I wanna look away, but I can't...it's interesting.
@tpoz48 Жыл бұрын
I like it. It's unique, but in some ways, it has a conservative look.
@ShadowLearner Жыл бұрын
This is my first lux watch
@nicoraba11 ай бұрын
I was thinking you would be a perfect Peter Parker
@greenfroth Жыл бұрын
Hi, Teddy. You might like to know that RADO means “I scratch” in Latin and MIDO means “I measure”. VOLVO means “I rotate”. Enjoy your watches !
@simonwright6882 Жыл бұрын
The only part of this design I can't deal with is the lack of hr/min markers.
@ForMyWrist5 ай бұрын
Another cool watch for my wrist
@peterdegelaen Жыл бұрын
The movement cannot be ETA C07.611. That is a "date only" movement. It must be C07.621, which is a "day-date" movement. By the way, it's what Tissot and Certina call a Powermatic 80 movement.
@piotrszmidel Жыл бұрын
No indices are a no,I like latest skele version though.Besides the price,Swatch brands recently upped their prices 1/3
@rado5192 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Like always. Hey guys, maybe a bit off topic, I only wanna share the feelilng, they just called me from watch store that my ordered Golden Horse is delivered. 7 weeks waiting and now it s here. Hope i ll like them at least as on pictures, never seen alive. Do You prefer buying watches in classic shop or online? I wanted to enjoy the moment of the sale in person, not through the e-shop. Btw my name is Rado. Like always.
@Spectrecontrol Жыл бұрын
Would look great in bronze
@birdytiger Жыл бұрын
I've always loved this shape but I don't think it's easy to pull off
@jasongultjaeff9397 Жыл бұрын
It's actually pretty versatile, especially with sleeves, jackets, jumpers, etc. Slips under a sleeve easily. The trick is the size, where its small like a dress watch. It's the opposite of the big 43-44 dive watch styles that people wear for all occasions and clothes these days. It's probably not the best shorts and t-shirt watch though. Too dressy.
@stringsdlx7 ай бұрын
I need service center info for this watch around the Michigan area
@Peter_WongVI Жыл бұрын
I like it!
@geraldconnolly2140 Жыл бұрын
It’s nice to watch a Teddy video and not immediately want to buy the watch lol
@mlzs_3 күн бұрын
So basically a hamilton h10 inside
@DaveMagtuba12 күн бұрын
Mag kano po ba yan
@MiguelBricaBrac Жыл бұрын
How peculiar, been looking at vintage Rado watches and The Balboa model used to be the Rado model with the faceted crystal and similarly tungsten case as the Diastar.
@user-cf6vh2gq3w6 ай бұрын
Mine gusslThe watch arrived quickly and is in very good condition. I am ecstatic with my purchase and the excellent quality. Very recommended
@Thepackman1997 Жыл бұрын
It looks straight out of the future. Is it available as a quartz?
@TeddyBaldassarreReviews Жыл бұрын
Rado does make a few different models in quartz, just not in this configuration.
@daniellobres-br1lt Жыл бұрын
how much is the rado diastar starlight red dial
@timhughes368410 ай бұрын
@@TeddyBaldassarreReviewsit is availabile in quartz Teddy is wrong
@oblivion_0078 ай бұрын
Quartz diastar is available. And its cheap too
@Tommass793 ай бұрын
Love the design of the case and bracelet but you can’t really tell the time accurately at all that glass distortion of the hands and lack of indices kills it for me as a time piece it’s a retro/contemporary piece of bracelet jewellery for sure.
@Juanjo191 Жыл бұрын
If you’re under 50 it would be really hard to pull this off. I thinks this 90’s look is for people who were around their 20’s or early 30’s in the 90’s
@rickfanning5647 Жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who thinks they should lose the seconds hand? It would be cleaner. Also, the seconds hand seems kinda useless without the maters. (I guess you can be accurate if you want to time something in 15 seconds intervals.)
@arabculture9201 Жыл бұрын
Rado = 🇮🇳
@howardchen3456 Жыл бұрын
Did anyone else think it said Rado disaster? 😂
@DeltaXLL Жыл бұрын
It is a disaster design
@jasongultjaeff9397 Жыл бұрын
Can't be that bad, it's been around a long time.
@Danlikescheesteaks Жыл бұрын
I wonder if Indian dudes will be all over this one like every other Rado
@jurajkovacik2430 Жыл бұрын
wow, that one is exceptionally nice....the only thing with rado is they sell their watches very overpriced.....
@jollyrob Жыл бұрын
Bold and different but more disaster than diastar for me.
@astrostl Жыл бұрын
Hideous IMO. But still glad it's out there for those who disagree!
@mollari2261 Жыл бұрын
Always shown on a 6.5” wrist, what about 7.5”? Too small I bet. Swatch Group continues to disappoint with cheapness in movements. No good reason not to get proper 4 Hz beat rate this high in the SG hierarchy and at this price (for a basic 3-hander).
@FelNiode Жыл бұрын
Dressy Seiko Turtle.
@jasongultjaeff939710 ай бұрын
The DiaStar came before the turtle.
@ClaxtonBay123 Жыл бұрын
Rado has a lot of nice watches. This is not one of them.
@oblivion_0078 ай бұрын
This is rado's most iconic and most sold model ever!