Rado DiaStar Skeleton sports a shiny Ceramos case

Rado’s watchmaking journey is a curious one, and it’s surprising that their achievements aren’t cause for more popularity. Between creating the first scratch-resistant watch in 1962 and the world’s hardest watch possible in 2005, their quest for blemish-free watches is simultaneously an artistic and technological endeavour. While that 1962 release was only made of tungsten carbide common in tooling, it kickstarted the genre which has led to the development of ceramics and even sapphire watch cases that are now everywhere. Among the latest developments is the Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton, blending the retro flair of the ‘60s with modern technology.
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Brand - Rado
Model - DiaStar Original Skeleton
Reference Number - R12162153
Case Dimensions - 38mm (D) x 11.9mm (T) x 45mm (LTL)
Case Material - Ceramos and stainless steel
Water Resistance - 100 metres
Crystal(s) - Sapphire
Dial - Skeletonised
Strap -Steel bracelet
Movement - R808, ETA C07-based, automatic
Power Reserve - 80 hours
Functions - Hours, minutes, seconds
Availability - Available now
Price - A$3,250
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[@tislam410]

I received this watch as a wedding anniversary gift. At first , I thought it was a tad gaudy - but to make my wife happy, I wore it basically everyday to work and other places. Fast forward a month, I've gained more compliments on this watch when wearing this everyday in public than I ever have on any other watches in my 13-strong collection (Tudor, Mido, Hamilton, Certina, Tissot, Seiko, Citizen, Bulova, etc.) It astounds me how many people notice this watch because of the unique DiaStar pattern, skeletonized body, and prism crystal face that shines and reflects. It REALLY stands out. The only other watch that comes close to standing out like this is my Hamilton Ventura but I never got the kind of chatter this piece seems to bring about in non-watch hobbyists. The watch has grown on me and is now my favorite watch in my collection....yes, beating out my Tudor Black Bay 58....

[@tonyl7000]

Looks great. Question, does it have a screw-down crown?

[@tislam410]

Yup it has a screw down crown@@tonyl7000

[@tislam410]

Yes it does @@tonyl7000

[@apparaoapparao]

Love, love this watch. Bold, brave uniqueness.

[@sajidmohammed8539]

Which one you owns? Gold or silver?

[@matamorosar]

Recibí el mío hoy. Recuerdo hace 35 años cuando mi papá compró el suyo. Para mí, tradición. Feliz con la compra.

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

Absolutely stunning. I bought one of the new Diastar Originals recently (the recent 2022 releases) and this one is seriously tempting. Love it.

[@courtpaul9334]

With a Rado on you don't really need any other accessories it's the center piece ❤

[@9er..]

Best comment!

[@fmarque2007]

Loved it!!! It modernizes the rado DNA with stunning textures and colours. Now I know what I want for Xmas 🥰

[@morgan97475]

Very interesting. That facetted crystal is very funky....love it.

[@yojimbo21]

As a rule, I don’t like Rados. I started the video sticking to my rule but, as it went on, I couldn’t help but appreciate the modernist styling. And that crystal! It definitely doesn’t look like anything else. Has to go in the “considering” pile. And a beautifully shot piece, as always.

[@marcusflack1523]

Yessss I love it when all the pieces fall into place. And I could not agree more. Wow that freaking crystal. Just bonkers

[@florencegeorge335]

I'm planning to get this watch. Looks absolutely beautiful. Really resonates with me. Will comment again after I've bought it.

[@Realgamechanger3209]

Did you get it?

[@tougenomikado]

this watch is definitely out there, but somehow I'm drawn to it

[@jramz8724]

Master of Materials, a perfect innovation and technology from other brands 👍

[@elhuichomer]

Just got one and is nothing short of amazing!!! 😁👍

[@rubengalassi4023]

se me salen los ojos de lo bello que es. Bravo RADO !

[@DrDarkStar68]

The peculiar distinction of being best Diastar yet.

[@MathewBT81]

Hollyshit...when that light hit the sapphire 😮😅

[@masterwatch]

that look nice actually.

[@JamesAlexander14]

Love it! This so interesting

[@tngchinghwa]

this is a retro futuristic watch, an oxymoron, what a watch!

[@dska2294]

I like it

[@diegopatete7648]

Mi ricordo male se dico che Frodo, al suo risveglio a Granburrone, trova Gandalf che gli dice non solo che giorno era ma anche che ora del mattino fosse? Segno che, in fin dei conti, anche nelle stanze di un reame elfico si stava attenti all'orario e persino un Istari lo guardava. 🧐

[@user-ss8mx5ln2r]

👍

[@csgautham]

Great video! I’m readying myself for my next watch purchase and torn between this RADO and Longines Hydroconquest Khaki green as both are in the same price range. As you have reviewed both, which you think is better value between the two?

[@adhila.a2315]

Same doubt

[@1234swingit]

The Rado! Cause it is more special and individualistic. Woulld also like to have it! Maybe one day ...

[@artificialtelemetry]

WOW

[@seandavie3672]

Absolutely awesome! Is the case material still scratch resistant?

[@tougenomikado]

I was wondering the same

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

It is. I've got the DiaStar Original with Ceramos. It's highly scratch proof...haven't been able to scratch it! Its way more scratch resistant than steel.

[@edek13371]

Its scratch resistant and has a running reserve of 70 hours, and is waterproof so u can swimm with it(i was told) I got it yesterday and got already compliments haha

[@Dpak1980]

Will it be a good idea to wear it on a rubber strap or Nato?

[@yvesleroy5740]

This watch would have been so much better without logos ...

[@edek13371]

I like it like it is- got it yesterday- getting many compliments! :D

[@tonyl7000]

The Rado brand name holds a lot of cache in many parts of the world... so it makes sense to include it.

[@Stardustpostbox]

Confused with this one and Versace V legend skeleton

[@biyahenidontebor6357]

Is this available in saudi arabia

[@shehzadazahid8434]

Price plz bro

[@Feinley]

Pm price sir

[@me-cq7wv]

Like an old girl friend beautiful but too big. Us with wrists like sticks it would not work. But very nice watch.

[@hamdanae]

Beautiful, but It's small...! and it's says unisex, i don't like small watches, paying that much i should get something that can be seen from 10 meters not 2 meters

[@user-jy5cx6yd7h]

38 mm too small, too bad was going to buy it if it was 44 mm

[@samii-ullah8802]

I am. Buying. Guide. Me

[@HashBrownDoyler]

ew

[@PacificDownstreams]

Powermatic 80? What a rip-off. The Tissot Gentleman automatic has better movement than this.

[@FratDede]

May i know is it bad or generic movement?

[@shehzadazahid8434]

Price plz bro

[@shehzadazahid8434]

Price plz bro

[@yvesmichel4101]

Watch video…

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