{"product_id":"000000006352","title":"Rado Balboa Great Tungsten Carbide Case, 7-Facet Crystal, Cal.2824, 25 Jewels, Automatic, Overhauled, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Rado \u003cstrong\u003eBalboa Great\u003c\/strong\u003e, a model that gained popularity for its hardmetal case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balboa series adopted \"\u003cstrong\u003eHardmetal\u003c\/strong\u003e\" for its excellent durability from around the 1960s to the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a glamorous model featuring a \u003cstrong\u003eseven-faceted crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ebrown gradient dial\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial at the 12 o'clock position features Rado's brand symbol, the \"\u003cstrong\u003eanchor mark\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (which rotates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe anchor mark section is designed to reveal the movement's \u003cstrong\u003eIncabloc shock absorption system\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a very rare and elaborate design befitting a high-end model (please refer to the second image).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecase back is a screw-back type\u003c\/strong\u003e with engravings of \u003cstrong\u003ethree seahorses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown also features the anchor mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet is a valuable genuine item with the RADO engraving on the buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Operate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate the crown upwards in the normal position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eDue to the crown's recessed design within the case, manual winding can be difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out two clicks and rotate it downwards (the second hand stops when pulled out two clicks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Quick Set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out one click and rotate it upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the quick-set function is convenient, performing the quick-set operation when the watch is indicating between 9 PM and 2 AM can cause damage to the gears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend setting the time to around 6 o'clock before performing the quick-set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cstrong\u003eoverhauled by our store\u003c\/strong\u003e and is ready for immediate use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal is in beautiful condition with no noticeable scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatches with cut glass in such good condition are becoming increasingly rare over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its age, please avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days, and use it as a non-waterproof watch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56189577789745,"sku":"000000006352-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/1_000000006352.jpg?v=1788944159","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000006352","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}