{"product_id":"000000008131","title":"Rado Golden Horse 57 Jewels Ref. 11675, original bracelet, Cal. 1700\/01, automatic, circa 1957","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare \u003cb\u003e57-jewel model\u003c\/b\u003e of the Rado \u003cb\u003eGolden Horse\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 57-jewel model is the \u003cstrong\u003etop-tier version of the Golden Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in limited quantities to commemorate the birth of the Rado brand in 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eThe Golden Horse gained popularity as a \u003cb\u003eSwiss-made automatic\u003c\/b\u003e (with hand-winding) model featuring a \u003cb\u003ewater-resistant case\u003c\/b\u003e (by the standards of the time).\u003cbr\u003e\nA common feature of the Horse series is the \u003cb\u003eSeahorse\u003c\/b\u003e, Rado's icon for water-resistant cases, which is placed on both the dial and the case back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece features two facing seahorses on the dial and the case back.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cb\u003escrew-back\u003c\/b\u003e case features an \"\u003cb\u003eWater-Sealed\u003c\/b\u003e\" engraving. (Please note that it is no longer water-resistant due to the age of the watch.)\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe seahorse logo is featured in a size that occupies most of the case back.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt boasts an attractive design that combines a \u003cb\u003epolished finish\u003c\/b\u003e with a \u003cb\u003ematte (satin) finish\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rado brand symbol, the \u003cb\u003eanchor logo\u003c\/b\u003e, is placed at the 12 o'clock position on the dial. It moves occasionally.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe indices at the 12, 6, and 9 o'clock positions feature a rare \u003cb\u003ewedge shape\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOperation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: With the crown in the normal position, rotate upwards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out to the first click and rotate downwards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate quick-set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out to the first click and move the time back and forth between \"8:20 PM and 12:00 AM.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e1) Advance the hands until the date changes to confirm it is midnight.\u003cbr\u003e\n　　If the date changes, it is midnight. If it does not, it is noon.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n2) Once you have confirmed the date has changed, turn the hands back to 8:20 PM.\u003cbr\u003e\n　　This prepares the calendar to advance to the next day.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n3) Advance the hands to midnight again.\u003cbr\u003e\n　　Confirm that the date has advanced by one day.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy repeating steps 1) through 3), you can quickly advance the date one day at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ePlease operate slowly to reduce stress on the movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been overhauled and the exterior has been refinished.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe crown is original to Rado and features the anchor logo\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-winding operation is smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bracelet is original and can accommodate a wrist size of up to 190mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crystal has some fine scratches and linear marks that could not be removed by polishing, but dial visibility remains good.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial shows some aging, but has a champagne gold hue that gives it an authentic vintage feel.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are faint cracks on the bezel near the 7 and 11 o'clock positions, but they do not affect wearability.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, it is not water-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, be careful to avoid shocks and magnetic fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190196416817,"sku":"000000008131-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/1_000000008131.jpg?v=1788946737","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008131","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}