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PRODUCT INFORMATION
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MATERIALS
HIGH-TECH CERAMIC
Innovative, durable and skin-friendly: intro-
duced by Rado in 1986, high-tech ceramic
has become our signature. In metallic
or non-metallic colors, with a glossy, matt,
satin-brushed or decorated finish,
it is the most versatile of our materials.
HIGH-TECH HARDMETAL
Pure, simple and tough: we pioneered the
use of this material by introducing the
scratch-resistant watch, Diastar 1
(TheOriginal), in 1962.
CERAMOS
Ceramos™ combines high-tech ceramic -
specifically titanium carbide – with a metallic
alloy. Light and adaptable to skin
temperature, it has the same qualities and
benefits as high-tech ceramic, enhanced by
a metallic luster.
CARBON DIFFUSED STEEL
Through the diffusion of a high quantity of
carbon at a low temperature, this treatment
makes it possible to harden the surface of
steel parts.
SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL
High-tech sapphire crystal is used through-
out our collection. The application of edge-
to-edge crystal and metallization are
standard features of Rado.
NOTE: In order to reduce reection, the
sapphire crystal of some Rado collections
has an anti-reective coating on both sides.
With time scratches may appear on the anti-
reective coating, this is normal wear and
tear.
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HOW HARD IS HARD?
The hardness of Rado high-tech materials
guarantees durability and brilliance. The
Vickers scale is used to indicate hardness:
the higher a value, the greater the
resistance.
The value of 10,000 is attributed only
to natural diamonds and to the Rado high-
tech diamond surface.
NOTE: Rado watches are hard but not
indestructible. Although our high-tech
materials are resistant, Rado watches must
be treated with care. They should not be
dropped, and sharp knocks should be
avoided. If hit hard enough, the materials
may break.
PRECIOUS STONES
The name “Jubilé” refers to all the Rado
products with diamonds or other precious
stones. Depending on the model, the name
“Jubilé” may or may not figure on the dial.
Details regarding the precious stones used
on Jubilé watches may be found
on the accompanying Precious Stone
Certificate.
The quality of a diamond is defined by 4C’s:
Carat, Clarity, Color and Cut.
CARAT
The weight of a diamond is measured
in carats. 1 carat is the equivalent
of 0.2 grams.
Stones of various weight classes and sizes
are used in Rado “Jubilé” models.
CLARITY
The diamond clarity rating of stones used by
Rado is generally VVS (Very Very Small
Inclusions) on the case and VS-SI (Very
Small - Small Inclusions) on the dial.
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COLOR
The color spectrum ranges from colorless
to yellow.
Rado uses Top Wesselton (superior quality)
diamonds.
CUT
The cut determines the fire, brilliance
and the luster of the diamond. Nearly
all Rado diamonds are classed as 8/8 or full
cut (brilliant).
OTHER PRECIOUS STONES
There is no uniform nomenclature for
describing the purity and color of other
precious stones. Rado uses only
precious stones of high quality.
QUARTZ WATCHES
Rado quartz watches are equipped with
top-quality Swiss button-type zinc-
silver oxide or lithium batteries. Under
normal conditions, a battery should last
at least 30 months. The battery must
be changed when the seconds hand starts
to move in 4-second intervals (or when,
on a multifunction watch, the digital display
begins to blink). Battery exhaustion in
a watch without a seconds hand becomes
apparent only when the hands stop moving
altogether. Battery changes should only
be performed by an authorized Rado dealer
or Service Center to ensure that only original
parts are used and that your watch is prop-
erly tested for water resistance. A worn-out
battery should be replaced immediately
in order to reduce the risk of leakage and
consequent damage to the movement.
Collection and treatment of end
of life quartz watches*: This symbol
indicates that this product should
not be disposed with household waste. It
has to be returned to a local authorized col-
lection system. By following this procedure
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you will contribute to the protection of the
environment and human health. The recy-
cling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
*
Valid in the EU member states and
in any countries with correspond-
ing legislation.
AUTOMATIC WATCHES
Automatic watches are precision instru-
ments powered by the wearer’s movement.
Before using your automatic watch, we
strongly advise winding the watch by turning
the crown 15-20 times. A fully wound Rado
automatic watch has a running reserve of at
least 36 hours. If the watch stops (e.g. if it
has not been worn for some time or during
periods of low activity), it should be wound
manually. To wind an automatic watch man-
ually: place the crown in position 1. Turn the
crown forwards several times.
IMPORTANT: Magnetic elds can affect the
accuracy of the watch.
NOTE: Date setting is not recommended
between 8 pm and 2 am.
SWISS PRECISION
The name Rado guarantees a Swiss quality
watch movement of great precision. Every
movement undergoes numerous controls
before being installed in a Rado watch. The
average deviation of a Rado quartz watch
should not exceed 15 seconds per month.
The average deviation of a Rado automatic
watch should not exceed -5 to +20 seconds
per day.
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WATER RESISTANCE
All Rado watches are water-resistant. They
can withstand a water pressure of at least
3bar (depth of 30 meters). Water resistance
is not a permanent condition. To ensure
permanent water resistance, the watch
should be checked once a year.
To ensure conformance with the warranty
regulations, these operations must be
performed by an authorized Rado dealer
or authorized Rado Service Center.
NOTE: Water resistance information
in “meters” or “bar” refers to theoretical
pressure and temperature test norms and
does not indicate actual diving depths.
IMPORTANT: To ensure optimal water
resistance, the following must be observed:
after every operation involving the crown,
return it to position 1 or screw it back in by
pressing and turning it forwards
simultaneously. Avoid shocks to the crown.
Do not use either the crown or chronograph
pushers underwater.
TEMPERATURE
Avoid exposing your Rado watch to extreme
temperatures (higher than 60°C/140° F or
lower than 0°C/32°F), extreme changes in
temperature, or high humidity.
MAINTENANCE
Please note that having your Rado watch
serviced every 5 to 7 years will not only
prolong its life but also maintain its value.
For perfect maintenance, please visit only
your official Rado dealer or Service Center
(a list of Rado Service Centers can be found
at the end of this manual or on the Internet).
Your Rado watch will also benefit from being
cleaned from time to time with lukewarm,
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slightly soapy water and the help of a
toothbrush. This cleaning is especially
recommended if the watch has been
in contact with salt water or cosmetics.
LEATHER STRAPS
Rado straps are made using leathers that
were treated to achieve a special look and
feel. Each piece can differ and the colour
may vary slightly.
To preserve the condition of your leather
strap for as long as possible please avoid
contact with water, dampness, prolonged
exposure to sunlight or with greasy sub-
stances and cosmetic products.
SKIN-FRIENDLINESS
For Rado, luxury means not only beauty and
exquisite materials, but also personal
comfort. Apart from ensuring durability, our
high-tech materials ensure that Rado
watches are gentle to the skin and smooth
on the wrist.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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QUARTZ WATCHES
WITH DATE DISPLAY
CALIBERS: O73, 079, 082, 111, 113,
115*, 129*, 152, 156, 157*, 160, 161*,
212, 218, 219, 239, 256, 271, 278*, 291
* On certain models these movements
have no date display (jewelry version) and
only the positions 1 and 3 are functional.
THE CROWN HAS 3 POSITIONS
1. Normal position
When pressed in against the case
(position 1), the crown ensures that the
watch is water-resistant (if not damaged).
2. To set the date
Pull the crown out to position 2, turn it
forwards or backwards (depending on the
movement) to the desired date.
Push the crown back to position 1.
3. To set the time
Pull the crown out to position 3 and turn
it forwards or backwards to the desired time.
If the watch is equipped with a seconds
hand, accept by pushing the crown back to
position 1 to coincide with a given time sig-
nal.
A
B
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QUARTZ SPLIT- AND ADD-SECONDS
CHRONOGRAPH WATCHES
CALIBER: 289
THE WATCH IS DELIVERED IN ‘ENERGY-
SAVING’ MODE
The crown is extended, the hands are at
twelve o’clock. The crown is extended to
position 2 held by a small “black cap”
around the winding stem, which needs to be
removed before the first use. Once the
crown has been pushed in from position 2,
the watch automatically changes to the
Swiss time and date. It must then be set to
the local time. If the user pulls the crown to
position 2, the hands return to twelve
o’clock and the watch goes back into
‘energy-saving’ mode after about 1 minute.
PRECIDRIVE OF ± 10 SECONDS PER
YEAR
The watch ensures the display of hours,
minutes and seconds to an accuracy of
± 10 sec / year. This extreme accuracy is
achieved through an ultra-precise quartz
combined with time display correction in the
event of a disturbance.
GPD SYSTEM
The GPD system (Gear Position Detection) is
the watch’s key device. It allows to
automatically reset the hands after a shock,
either immediately or at 3am if the problem
isn’t resolved right away. The GPD system
also includes automatic correction at 3am
every three days to ensure the precision.
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