A Crazy Looking Watch With A Few Tricks Up Its Sleeve - Rado Diastar Original

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  • @kishanagarwal637
    @kishanagarwal637 3 місяці тому +11

    I have the chronograph version of this watch, it was gifted to me by my dad back in 2016. There was a time when i absolutely hated it and thought about selling it every single day but i kept it because it was the most expensive gift that i have ever received. Then suddenly one fine day i started loving it, i don’t know what happened, but i was absolutely stunned with a changed perspective of how unique this watch actually is and how as a watch lover this watch would increase the charm of my collection. I own tissot , a couple casios and am planning to buy a cartier santos in the near future but i feel this will be my favourite watch ever. Sometimes i just laugh over the fact that how could i hate this piece of art with such rich history.

  • @sorabdb9925
    @sorabdb9925 Рік тому +60

    Rado Diastar used to be (and to some extent still is) a symbol of wealth in india in 80s 90s through 2000s
    Tourists from india coming to Singapore usually has this model on their purchase list … I’m also a proud owner of this green dial model bought in Jan end 2023 and love wearing it

    • @Rusianskatingfan
      @Rusianskatingfan Рік тому

      Beautiful watch

    • @MAELOB
      @MAELOB Рік тому +6

      Also in Puerto Rico and Latin American was a status watch in the 70s and 80s

    • @dragonblade6892
      @dragonblade6892 9 місяців тому +2

      Not just in India also in Pakistan

    • @oblivion_007
      @oblivion_007 8 місяців тому +2

      ​@@dragonblade6892thats what he said. India.. Pakistan is just India.

  • @mariumrajah
    @mariumrajah 2 місяці тому +11

    I’ve been Rocking a Rado Diastar Original Gold Jubilee for 20 years now as a daily wear,
    My Dad bought it on holiday Qatar 🇶🇦 1991, Sadly RIP 2004,
    Since dad passed away I’ve been wearing it & loving it,
    Serviced it twice changed 3 chains all original,
    Looks new 30 years on serious unbelievable.
    It’s not my only watch it’s my most worn ,
    Ps I wore my Dads Rado on my wedding, my son hopefully will wear it on his wedding too

    • @HussamMasry-rr2bb
      @HussamMasry-rr2bb Місяць тому +1

      "Rado watches are built to last for decades and be passed down to our loved ones."RIP to your Father.

  • @Juanjo191
    @Juanjo191 2 місяці тому +3

    Here I am 10 months latter after the release of this video (according to UA-cam) rewatching this video cause the day of my wedding my aunt give me my Grand Fathers watch as a wedding present. Which happens to be a Rado DiaStar he bought in 1977

  • @AbdulRWatches
    @AbdulRWatches Рік тому +8

    Big fan of Rado, my grandfather used to wear his Rado watch, still really big in the middle east as well.

  • @charliegabriel7431
    @charliegabriel7431 Рік тому +9

    It's not a watch that i like at first glance but it has slowly grow into me, seriously considering purchase one, especially the 60th anniversary edition.

  • @TheZooness
    @TheZooness Рік тому +10

    My dad's first swiss watch was a 2 tone original bought back in the early 90s, he wore it daily and it still looks brand new.

  • @silverfish764
    @silverfish764 Рік тому +7

    The original is one of those timeless beauties. 35 mm specifically. First production model came in 1961 and has remained unchanged till now. The dimensions, material, features essentialy the same even today & Rado says it will remain unchanged for at least another 100 years. It's this timelessness of this piece that appeal to me so much. And ofcouse it's breathtakingly beautiful as well. I own gold model with Champagne dial.

  • @talhamughal1739
    @talhamughal1739 Рік тому +11

    You finally got a Diastar on the channel. Thanks a lot.

  • @alias110
    @alias110 Рік тому +8

    In the middle east specifically saudi it's considered as a luxury watch in the middle class of people 👍 my father and grandfather owned one

  • @pistonburner6448
    @pistonburner6448 Рік тому +9

    What about DiaStar Original Skeleton? *_That's_* the watch to do a video on! Just *beautiful* !

  • @topquality8508
    @topquality8508 8 місяців тому +5

    I have one Rado Diastar 35 mm from the year 1975 with blue mineral face (Goldstone), have the caliber Rado 309 (ETA 2789) in fantastic condition. It's my daily beater. Amazing watch with a unique and different Style. Love it 😍😍😍😍😍

    • @yvesmichel4101
      @yvesmichel4101 7 місяців тому +2

      Mine is from 1972 and the watch itself looks like new ! Only bracelet is showing its age

  • @dennis12dec
    @dennis12dec 9 місяців тому +2

    I have the RADO Diastar as a dress watch ⌚ in silver and black dial with diamonds and it's with me for 20 years without any issues. It's very reliable and fashionable.

  • @WatchMalaya
    @WatchMalaya Рік тому +13

    Thank you Teddy for the informative video. I have always been curious about Rado. Here in Malaysia, I observe that the brand is mainly popular amongst the baby boomers generation and foreign workers from South Asia ie. India, Pakistan & Bangladesh, fairly alien to the younger citizens. Now I know the reasons why. Keep up the good work!

  • @DavidDatura
    @DavidDatura Рік тому +8

    I love this model! It’s my favorite Rado by far. And I think reasonably priced for what you get.

  • @jayanthgabriel5593
    @jayanthgabriel5593 Рік тому +5

    The gold plated diastar was one the most conterfieted model in India. One of the most recognized premimum brand. The chosen one for custom 22K solid gold bracelets. Such an icon and aspriatinal model. Common sight in 3rd party service centers to boast their skill.

  • @elpueltorro8400
    @elpueltorro8400 Рік тому +10

    Fun Fact
    I live in Puerto Rico and this watch is usually worn by older people and usually they tend to like Salsa (music genre), they have a white buttoned shirt (Guayabera), kaki’s or chino pants and some Oxford, but most importantly of all, the fedora.

  • @samadkariyaniya196
    @samadkariyaniya196 Рік тому +2

    I have a old Diastar in Yellow . It has diamond hour markers . It was given a gift to my grand father in his first visit to Pakistan in the 1980s by his brother . Still the watch does not have a single scratch on it. But yes the starp is completely worn out. It still works absolutely fine and has not been serviced ever in almost 40 years

  • @MuhammadAhmed-dn9dn
    @MuhammadAhmed-dn9dn 6 місяців тому +5

    Here in Pakistan , this original diastar golden model is "ROLEX"😂, people here wear it as a status symbol and even in villages it is the only watch that is recognized by everyone still . Love it

  • @marcgoulding5230
    @marcgoulding5230 Рік тому +2

    "Crazy-looking" = gorgeous. I really appreciate that you mention trying it on a NATO. I would, admittedly, have difficulty without any kind of indices. Thanks as always, Teddy.

  • @joseantonioarandagarcia9966
    @joseantonioarandagarcia9966 Рік тому +8

    Love it! Not a Rado fan, but this -in green- is on my wish list!

  • @astorbeijer9424
    @astorbeijer9424 Рік тому +1

    This watch is really cool. I would get one if I hadn't just gotten a PSR. I might have to start a three watch 60s-70s collection 😊

  • @EricMiller
    @EricMiller 9 місяців тому +1

    This model is very comfortable to wear. I have the XL and love it

  • @Kajendra
    @Kajendra Рік тому +6

    Just got mine in green, looks great on my wrist, its a beautiful time piece.

  • @JamesAlexander14
    @JamesAlexander14 Рік тому +2

    I like this watch. It is different and less conservative. Quite bold design and effort❤️🙏

  • @Sayakvids
    @Sayakvids Місяць тому

    I'm from India and lot of people here love Rado. I really don't get them but the watch is pretty cool and after watching your video I'm starting to like it now.

  • @oblivion_007
    @oblivion_007 8 місяців тому +1

    Evergreen design by Rado.

  • @MrPINKFL0YD
    @MrPINKFL0YD 5 місяців тому +2

    Always loved the watch.

  • @dadwholovessneakers1982
    @dadwholovessneakers1982 3 місяці тому

    I own the gold version diastar and I love a ton.

  • @Rusianskatingfan
    @Rusianskatingfan Рік тому +2

    On my shopping list

  • @explore.knowledge
    @explore.knowledge Рік тому +1

    The rado model was actually popular in middle east and from there it propagated to subcontinent india pakistan and bangladesh. It is still symbol of wealth after roled here

  • @ForMyWrist
    @ForMyWrist 4 місяці тому

    Another cool watch for my wrist

  • @geopapak2632
    @geopapak2632 Рік тому +1

    A fine watch very vintage appearance Iove green dial and with affordable price love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @samuelandersson2779
    @samuelandersson2779 Рік тому +2

    I have a Rado Diastar from 1971👍

  • @gogoalakazam2973
    @gogoalakazam2973 4 місяці тому

    During my school age, I only knew Rado. Later, Rolex and Omega for luxury Swiss watches not including Japanese watches such as Seiko and Citizens.

  • @atorbtech
    @atorbtech 7 місяців тому +1

    Rado is huge in India.

  • @Peter_WongVI
    @Peter_WongVI Рік тому +1

    I like it!

  • @MrPleers
    @MrPleers Рік тому +2

    I love that design !!! By the way. I,ve seen these Rado's a lot on wrists in Thailand. Seems Rado has a lot of fans in Asia.

    • @oblivion_007
      @oblivion_007 8 місяців тому +1

      In india back in the 70s/80s/90s only swiss watch brand we know are rolex and Rado! Diastar being the most favorite one

  • @ShadowLearner
    @ShadowLearner 11 місяців тому

    This is my first lux watch

  • @jasongultjaeff9397
    @jasongultjaeff9397 Рік тому +3

    I recently bought the blue dial version. I liked the marketing pictures, but I wasn't sure on the first look, but was still interested. Tried it on for the second look and it was an instant yes. It looks great, light, extremely comfortable and slips under a sleave really well. Just love it. I like how it sparkles in the light, especially the faceted crystal. Thanks for posting this review. Rado and especially these tend to be overlooked, but I am so tired of the steel bracelet dive style watches / tool / field watches that everyone wears. These aren't for everyone, perhaps, but if they click for you, they are great. :)

    • @TeddyBaldassarreReviews
      @TeddyBaldassarreReviews  Рік тому +3

      Absolutely agree. It's nice to have some unique designs on the market, especially when they are well executed like the DiaStar.

  • @stringsdlx
    @stringsdlx 7 місяців тому

    I need service center info
    for this watch around the Michigan area

  • @geraldconnolly2140
    @geraldconnolly2140 Рік тому

    It’s nice to watch a Teddy video and not immediately want to buy the watch lol

  • @jhoag2577
    @jhoag2577 Рік тому +1

    In the movie Thunderball Bond wears a Brietling with a Rado made case to help him find a Nuke.

  • @Spectrecontrol
    @Spectrecontrol Рік тому +1

    Would look great in bronze

  • @1250GSX
    @1250GSX Рік тому +3

    I'm trying to thin out the collection but oh my..

  • @rado5192
    @rado5192 Рік тому

    Nice video. Like always. Hey guys, maybe a bit off topic, I only wanna share the feelilng, they just called me from watch store that my ordered Golden Horse is delivered. 7 weeks waiting and now it s here. Hope i ll like them at least as on pictures, never seen alive. Do You prefer buying watches in classic shop or online? I wanted to enjoy the moment of the sale in person, not through the e-shop. Btw my name is Rado. Like always.

  • @greenfroth
    @greenfroth 11 місяців тому +3

    Hi, Teddy. You might like to know that RADO means “I scratch” in Latin and MIDO means “I measure”. VOLVO means “I rotate”. Enjoy your watches !

  • @henrywest7217
    @henrywest7217 Рік тому +3

    I wanna look away, but I can't...it's interesting.

  • @TheHoth1
    @TheHoth1 Рік тому +3

    I would definitely have a hard time to set the exact time:)

    • @jasongultjaeff9397
      @jasongultjaeff9397 6 місяців тому +1

      Set on the hour, qtr past, half past, etc. That's the easist and most accurate way.....

  • @simonwright6882
    @simonwright6882 Рік тому +2

    The only part of this design I can't deal with is the lack of hr/min markers.

  • @nicoraba
    @nicoraba 10 місяців тому +1

    I was thinking you would be a perfect Peter Parker

  • @peterdegelaen
    @peterdegelaen Рік тому +1

    The movement cannot be ETA C07.611. That is a "date only" movement. It must be C07.621, which is a "day-date" movement. By the way, it's what Tissot and Certina call a Powermatic 80 movement.

  • @piotrszmidel
    @piotrszmidel Рік тому +1

    No indices are a no,I like latest skele version though.Besides the price,Swatch brands recently upped their prices 1/3

  • @MiguelBricaBrac
    @MiguelBricaBrac Рік тому

    How peculiar, been looking at vintage Rado watches and The Balboa model used to be the Rado model with the faceted crystal and similarly tungsten case as the Diastar.

  • @tpoz48
    @tpoz48 Рік тому +1

    I like it. It's unique, but in some ways, it has a conservative look.

  • @birdytiger
    @birdytiger Рік тому +2

    I've always loved this shape but I don't think it's easy to pull off

    • @jasongultjaeff9397
      @jasongultjaeff9397 Рік тому +1

      It's actually pretty versatile, especially with sleeves, jackets, jumpers, etc. Slips under a sleeve easily. The trick is the size, where its small like a dress watch. It's the opposite of the big 43-44 dive watch styles that people wear for all occasions and clothes these days. It's probably not the best shorts and t-shirt watch though. Too dressy.

  • @Nae395
    @Nae395 11 місяців тому +22

    This brand is for those who have no insecurity issues, tattoos, leased hypercars or lonely nights. Rado is a brand for those with natural class and very comfortable in their own shell.

    • @Ast.Rickley
      @Ast.Rickley 9 місяців тому

      You must hate that I , a tattoed construction worker, own an automatic diastar and captain Cook

    • @Nae395
      @Nae395 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Ast.Rickley lol, do you have lonely nights though?

    • @1234swingit
      @1234swingit 6 місяців тому +1

      😂right on

    • @lukejames6208
      @lukejames6208 16 днів тому

      Incorrect. This brand is for INDIAN PEOPLE

    • @Nae395
      @Nae395 16 днів тому

      @@lukejames6208 your point Rolex chump?

  • @Thepackman1997
    @Thepackman1997 Рік тому +1

    It looks straight out of the future. Is it available as a quartz?

    • @TeddyBaldassarreReviews
      @TeddyBaldassarreReviews  Рік тому +1

      Rado does make a few different models in quartz, just not in this configuration.

    • @daniellobres-br1lt
      @daniellobres-br1lt Рік тому

      how much is the rado diastar starlight red dial

    • @timhughes3684
      @timhughes3684 10 місяців тому

      @@TeddyBaldassarreReviewsit is availabile in quartz Teddy is wrong

    • @oblivion_007
      @oblivion_007 8 місяців тому

      Quartz diastar is available. And its cheap too

  • @Tommass79
    @Tommass79 3 місяці тому

    Love the design of the case and bracelet but you can’t really tell the time accurately at all that glass distortion of the hands and lack of indices kills it for me as a time piece it’s a retro/contemporary piece of bracelet jewellery for sure.

  • @Juanjo191
    @Juanjo191 Рік тому +2

    If you’re under 50 it would be really hard to pull this off. I thinks this 90’s look is for people who were around their 20’s or early 30’s in the 90’s

  • @rickfanning5647
    @rickfanning5647 Рік тому

    Am I the only one who thinks they should lose the seconds hand? It would be cleaner. Also, the seconds hand seems kinda useless without the maters. (I guess you can be accurate if you want to time something in 15 seconds intervals.)

  • @arabculture9201
    @arabculture9201 Рік тому +1

    Rado = 🇮🇳

  • @howardchen3456
    @howardchen3456 Рік тому +1

    Did anyone else think it said Rado disaster? 😂

  • @Danlikescheesteaks
    @Danlikescheesteaks Рік тому +1

    I wonder if Indian dudes will be all over this one like every other Rado

  • @jurajkovacik2430
    @jurajkovacik2430 Рік тому

    wow, that one is exceptionally nice....the only thing with rado is they sell their watches very overpriced.....

  • @astrostl
    @astrostl Рік тому +1

    Hideous IMO. But still glad it's out there for those who disagree!

  • @user-cf6vh2gq3w
    @user-cf6vh2gq3w 5 місяців тому

    Mine gusslThe watch arrived quickly and is in very good condition. I am ecstatic with my purchase and the excellent quality. Very recommended

  • @mollari2261
    @mollari2261 Рік тому

    Always shown on a 6.5” wrist, what about 7.5”? Too small I bet.
    Swatch Group continues to disappoint with cheapness in movements. No good reason not to get proper 4 Hz beat rate this high in the SG hierarchy and at this price (for a basic 3-hander).

  • @jollyrob
    @jollyrob Рік тому +3

    Bold and different but more disaster than diastar for me.

  • @FelNiode
    @FelNiode 11 місяців тому

    Dressy Seiko Turtle.

  • @ClaxtonBay123
    @ClaxtonBay123 Рік тому

    Rado has a lot of nice watches. This is not one of them.

    • @oblivion_007
      @oblivion_007 8 місяців тому +1

      This is rado's most iconic and most sold model ever!

  • @Bestow3000
    @Bestow3000 Рік тому +3

    Definitely the ugliest watch ever.

  • @yogzm5645
    @yogzm5645 Рік тому

    Ugly looking watch

  • @koraybiber652
    @koraybiber652 Рік тому

    it's ugly.