Rado Diastar 196.0364.3 - High-Tech Ceramics, Black Dial, Quartz, Full Set (2004)
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| Brand | Rado |
|---|---|
| Model | Diastar |
| Reference | 196.0364.3 |
| Year | 2004 |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Set | Box & Papers |
| Location | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Movement | |
| Type | Quartz |
| Case | |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Size | 24 mm |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
| Bezel | Ceramic |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Dial | Black |
| Bracelet / Strap | |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Color | Black |
| Clasp | Fold clasp, hidden |
| Bracelet Length | Fits up to 18 cm wrist |
| Functions | |
| Features | Chronograph, Date, Weekday, Month, Alarm, GMT |
| Service History | |
| Last Service | 18.07.2025 by in-house certified watchmaker |
The Rado DiaStar High-Tech Ceramics Ref. 196.0364.3 is a rare hybrid quartz timepiece that fuses modern utility with Rado’s signature ceramic design. Housed in a compact high-tech black ceramic case, this model offers both analog and digital displays—a unique combination that makes it as functional as it is elegant. The black dial features gold-tone stick hands and applied indices, complemented by a digital screen at 6 o’clock that enhances versatility.
This watch features a wide array of useful functions:
Analog time display with central hour and minute hands
Digital time display
Alarm function
Chronograph (stopwatch)
Date and day display
Second time zone (dual time)
This example is in excellent condition, fully serviced by our in-house Omega-certified watchmaker, and comes as a full set. Included are the original Rado presentation box, WorldWide Guarantee booklet, Rado Service Centers booklet, and the International Guarantee card dated 2003. The ceramic bracelet is suitable for wrist sizes up to 18 cm.
Sleek, reliable, and packed with features, this Rado DiaStar offers a perfect blend of elegance and daily functionality—ideal for collectors of early multifunction quartz or anyone seeking a durable and stylish timepiece with true character.
Founded in 1917 by brothers Fritz, Ernst, and Werner Schlup in Lengnau, Switzerland, Rado has built its legacy on innovation, design, and the fearless pursuit of the extraordinary. From its earliest beginnings as Schlup & Co., the brand evolved into one of Switzerland’s most forward-thinking watchmakers, renowned for transforming unconventional materials into masterpieces of modern luxury. Every Rado timepiece reflects a perfect harmony of technological innovation and contemporary elegance — made for those who see style as a statement of individuality.
Rado made history in 1962 with the introduction of the DiaStar 1, the world’s first scratch-resistant watch, crafted from hardmetal and sapphire crystal — a revolutionary breakthrough that redefined durability in horology. This pioneering spirit continued with the use of high-tech ceramic, a material now synonymous with the brand, combining lightness, strength, and comfort. The Integral (1986) and Ceramica (1990) collections brought a sleek, futuristic aesthetic to wristwear, while the True Thinline, introduced in 2011, showcased Rado’s mastery of ultra-thin ceramic engineering.
Today, icons such as the Captain Cook celebrate Rado’s adventurous heritage — fusing vintage design with cutting-edge materials like plasma high-tech ceramic, titanium, and sapphire. Whether classic or contemporary, every Rado watch is built to endure both time and trend.
To wear a Rado is to embrace innovation, elegance, and resilience. It is a watch for the bold — for those who value design as much as precision, and who seek a timepiece that feels as timeless as it looks. With Rado, luxury meets technology, creating watches that are as enduring as the vision that inspired them.