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 Posted: Mon Jan 2nd, 2012 08:35 pm
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very cool imho,being a huge RADO fan...click on pics for larger view!happy guy.gif

ng crew of new automatic Rado timepieces demonstrates watertight style, teamed with reliable performance above and below sea level. In the Rado D-Star 200 watches, diving-inspired design features flow into an eye-catching case, all sealed by water resistance up to 20 bar. As the latest additions to the Rado D-Star family, they cause a refreshing visual splash with their looks, and give these depth with a Swiss automatic movement, robust materials and uncompromising attention to detail. There are five chronograph versions and five classic three-hand models. These watches belong to the essential equipment of sporty individuals in all locations, regardless of whether they are wearing a dry suit or a business suit.
   
From a performance perspective, the Rado D-Star 200 watches are ready to navigate new waters confidently. The main family descends directly from the Rado DiaStar, the world’s first scratch-resistant watch, launched in 1962. Elegantly punctuating this heritage with modern touches, the three-hand executions integrate a Cyclops cut magnifying lens in the gently domed sapphire crystal, over the date display. Meticulous design detail adds further buoyancy to wearability and practicality, such as bracelets integrating high-tech ceramic links or sturdy rubber straps. This finds further expression in metallised, steel- and gold-coloured applied indexes, a uni-directional bezel inserted with high-tech ceramic and a moving anchor symbol, trademark of the Swiss-made automatic movement inside.
   
Each of the ten Rado D-Star 200 watches has its own distinctive identity. Immersing itself in the nautical theme is a model with a glimmering ocean-blue dial and matching bezel. Brushed and polished stainless steel further mirrors the maritime mood. Moving closer to dry land is a piece combining sleek black elements with the shining stainless steel structure, ideal equipment for sporty individuals. And captaining a classical look is a version with an elegant grey dial, black bezel and silver-coloured stainless steel bracelet. Wearers will never be at sea when it comes to choosing the appropriate watch to time their active, fast-paced lifestyles.
SPECIFICATIONS: Rado D-Star 200 Automatic
Movement: 11 ½ ETA 2824-2, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands, date at 3 o‘clock, 38 hours power reserve, decorated movement
Dial: Blue, sunbrushed with 11 steel-colour applied indexes with white luminous
Anchor moving symbol, Silver-colour printed Rado and Automatic logos
Case: Polished steel, Steel turning bezel with blue ceramic insert and steel-colour metallised numerals
Steel middle part, Pressed on steel back with sapphire crystal, Curved sapphire crystal with integrated magnifier, Steel crown
Water resistant up to 20 bar (200m)
Hands: Steel-colour with printed blue line, white luminous
Steel-colour second hand
Bracelet: 3-row solid steel, satin brushed and polished, Titanium 3-fold buckle
Dimensions: 42.0 x 46.0 x 12.5 (WxLxH in mm)
 
Rado D-Star 200 Automatic Chronograph
Movement: 13 ¼ ETA A05.H31, automatic chronograph, 27 jewels, 5 hands, date at 6 o‘clock, 54 hours power reserve, Small seconds, 30-minute and 60-second counters, Add and Split functions, black oscillating mass, Movement exclusive to Rado
Dial: Black, sunbrushed with 9 steel colour applied indexes with white luminous Anchor moving symbol,
White printed Rado and Automatic logos
Case: Polished steel with steel turning bezel with black high-tech ceramic insert and steel-colour metallised numerals
Steel middle part, Pressed on steel back with sapphire crystal, Curved sapphire crystal with integrated magnifier
Water resistant to 20 bar (200m)
Hands: Steel-colour with printed black line, white luminous
Steel-colour second and counter hands
Bracelet: 3 row solid steel with black high tech ceramic middle links
Titanium 3-fold buckle
Dimensions: 44.0 x 48.2 x 15.7 (WxLxH in mm)