A Crazy Looking Watch With A Few Tricks Up Its Sleeve - Rado Diastar Original

[@kishanagarwal637]

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-qv6od]

Simple hard-hitting bubble telling time anytime correctly..😢😢

[@mariumrajah]

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-rr2bb]

"Rado watches are built to last for decades and be passed down to our loved ones."RIP to your Father.

[@sorabdb9925]

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]

Beautiful watch

[@MAELOB]

Also in Puerto Rico and Latin American was a status watch in the 70s and 80s

[@dragonblade6892]

Not just in India also in Pakistan

[@oblivion_007]

​@@dragonblade6892thats what he said. India.. Pakistan is just India.

[@Juanjo191]

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]

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]

They do offer some sneaky charm.

[@TheZooness]

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]

You finally got a Diastar on the channel. Thanks a lot.

[@AbdulRWatches]

Big fan of Rado, my grandfather used to wear his Rado watch, still really big in the middle east as well.

[@silverfish764]

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]

What about DiaStar Original Skeleton? *_That's_* the watch to do a video on! Just *beautiful* !

[@alias110]

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]

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.

[@topquality8508]

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 😍😍😍😍😍

[@yvesmichel4101]

Mine is from 1972 and the watch itself looks like new ! Only bracelet is showing its age

[@WatchMalaya]

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-dn9dn]

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

[@dennis12dec]

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.

[@Nae395]

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.Rickley]

You must hate that I , a tattoed construction worker, own an automatic diastar and captain Cook

[@Nae395]

@@Ast.Rickley lol, do you have lonely nights though?

[@1234swingit]

😂right on

[@lukejames6208]

Incorrect. This brand is for INDIAN PEOPLE

[@Nae395]

@@lukejames6208 your point Rolex chump?

[@DavidDatura]

I love this model! It’s my favorite Rado by far. And I think reasonably priced for what you get.

[@jayanthgabriel5593]

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]

Love it! Not a Rado fan, but this -in green- is on my wish list!

[@marcgoulding5230]

"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]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samadkariyaniya196]

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]

Just got mine in green, looks great on my wrist, its a beautiful time piece.

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

Good choice! Enjoy!

[@Sayakvids]

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.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Always loved the watch.

[@oblivion_007]

Evergreen design by Rado.

[@JamesAlexander14]

I like this watch. It is different and less conservative. Quite bold design and effort❤️🙏

[@astorbeijer9424]

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 😊

[@EricMiller]

This model is very comfortable to wear. I have the XL and love it

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

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]

Absolutely agree. It's nice to have some unique designs on the market, especially when they are well executed like the DiaStar.

[@explore.knowledge]

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

[@gogoalakazam2973]

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]

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_007]

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]

I have a Rado Diastar from 1971👍

[@Rusianskatingfan]

On my shopping list

[@atorbtech]

Rado is huge in India.

[@geopapak2632]

A fine watch very vintage appearance Iove green dial and with affordable price love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

Totally agree!

[@dadwholovessneakers1982]

I own the gold version diastar and I love a ton.

[@TheHoth1]

I would definitely have a hard time to set the exact time:)

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

Set on the hour, qtr past, half past, etc. That's the easist and most accurate way.....

[@jhoag2577]

In the movie Thunderball Bond wears a Brietling with a Rado made case to help him find a Nuke.

[@1250GSX]

I'm trying to thin out the collection but oh my..

[@henrywest7217]

I wanna look away, but I can't...it's interesting.

[@tpoz48]

I like it. It's unique, but in some ways, it has a conservative look.

[@ShadowLearner]

This is my first lux watch

[@nicoraba]

I was thinking you would be a perfect Peter Parker

[@greenfroth]

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]

The only part of this design I can't deal with is the lack of hr/min markers.

[@ForMyWrist]

Another cool watch for my wrist

[@peterdegelaen]

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]

No indices are a no,I like latest skele version though.Besides the price,Swatch brands recently upped their prices 1/3

[@rado5192]

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]

Would look great in bronze

[@birdytiger]

I've always loved this shape but I don't think it's easy to pull off

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

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.

[@stringsdlx]

I need service center info for this watch around the Michigan area

[@Peter_WongVI]

I like it!

[@geraldconnolly2140]

It’s nice to watch a Teddy video and not immediately want to buy the watch lol

[@mlzs_]

So basically a hamilton h10 inside

[@DaveMagtuba]

Mag kano po ba yan

[@MiguelBricaBrac]

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-cf6vh2gq3w]

Mine gusslThe watch arrived quickly and is in very good condition. I am ecstatic with my purchase and the excellent quality. Very recommended

[@Thepackman1997]

It looks straight out of the future. Is it available as a quartz?

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

Rado does make a few different models in quartz, just not in this configuration.

[@daniellobres-br1lt]

how much is the rado diastar starlight red dial

[@timhughes3684]

@@TeddyBaldassarreReviewsit is availabile in quartz Teddy is wrong

[@oblivion_007]

Quartz diastar is available. And its cheap too

[@Tommass79]

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]

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]

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]

Rado = 🇮🇳

[@howardchen3456]

Did anyone else think it said Rado disaster? 😂

[@DeltaXLL]

It is a disaster design

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

Can't be that bad, it's been around a long time.

[@Danlikescheesteaks]

I wonder if Indian dudes will be all over this one like every other Rado

[@jurajkovacik2430]

wow, that one is exceptionally nice....the only thing with rado is they sell their watches very overpriced.....

[@jollyrob]

Bold and different but more disaster than diastar for me.

[@astrostl]

Hideous IMO. But still glad it's out there for those who disagree!

[@mollari2261]

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]

Dressy Seiko Turtle.

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

The DiaStar came before the turtle.

[@ClaxtonBay123]

Rado has a lot of nice watches. This is not one of them.

[@oblivion_007]

This is rado's most iconic and most sold model ever!

[@Bestow3000]

Definitely the ugliest watch ever.

[@yogzm5645]

Ugly looking watch

[@koraybiber652]

it's ugly.