{"product_id":"000000007841","title":"Rado Golden Horse 57 Jewels Ref. 11675 AS1789 Automatic OH Serviced Circa 1957 Rado","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erare 57-jewel model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of the Rado \u003cb\u003eGolden Horse\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThe 57-jewel model is the \u003cstrong\u003etop-tier Golden Horse model\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in limited quantities to commemorate the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003elaunch of the Rado brand in 1957\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThe Golden Horse was a popular model known for its \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwiss-made automatic movement\u003c\/b\u003e (with manual winding capability)\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewater-resistant case\u003c\/b\u003e (by standards of the time)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA common feature of the Horse series is the \u003cb\u003eseahorse\u003c\/b\u003e, the iconic symbol of Rado's water-resistant cases, depicted on both the dial and the case back.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece features two seahorses facing each other on the dial and case back.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003escrew-back\u003c\/b\u003e case back is engraved with '\u003cb\u003eWater-Sealed\u003c\/b\u003e'.\u003cbr\u003e(Due to the watch's age, please use it as non-water resistant.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seahorse logo covers a large portion of the case back.\u003cbr\u003eIt features an attractive design combining \u003cb\u003emirror polishing\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ehairline finishing\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the 12 o'clock position on the dial is Rado's brand symbol, the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eanchor mark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which occasionally rotates with wrist movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe indices at the 12, 6, and 9 o'clock positions are unusual \u003cb\u003ewedge-shaped\u003c\/b\u003e indices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial was originally silver, but the entire surface has yellowed, giving this piece a unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOperation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate the crown upwards in the normal position\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out one click and rotate it downwards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Quick Set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out one click and move the hands back and forth between '8:30 PM and 12:00 AM' during time setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e1) Move the hands until 12:00 AM (24:00).\u003cbr\u003e　　If the date changes, it's 12:00 AM. If it doesn't change, it's 12:00 PM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2) Once you confirm the date has changed, move the hands back to 8:30 PM.\u003cbr\u003e　　This prepares the watch to display the next day's calendar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3) Advance the hands to 12:00 AM.\u003cbr\u003e　　Confirm that the date has advanced by one day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRepeat steps 1-3 to quick-set the date one day at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ePlease operate slowly to reduce stress on the movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoverhauled and externally polished\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by our store.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crown is genuine Rado, with the R mark.\u003cbr\u003eThere are dents, bends, and scratches on the crown head, but operation is not affected.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estrap has been replaced with a new one (Morellato)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, ensuring comfortable wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ecrystal has been replaced with a new one (matching type)\u003c\/span\u003e and is clean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire dial shows signs of burning (patina).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, this watch is not water-resistant.\u003cbr\u003ePlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, be careful of impacts and magnetic fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190045651249,"sku":"000000007841-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/9_000000007841.jpg?v=1788946017","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007841","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}