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[93EXCivic]

Lovely collection!

Rado has to be the only watch brand that can make diamonds/jewels look good for a men's watch.


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[mlcor]

Thanks for that wonderful post. I really like the 40th anniversary as well, although that model 55 could get my vote if not for the crystals. The dial itself looks really cool.

[Henry Krinkle]

Amazing collection, HK! I love your passion for DiaStars, and I really appreciate you sharing them with us.


~Sherry.

Thank you sherry. My love of...the quirky (?) extends far beyond Diastars.

[Henry Krinkle]

Amazing collection of iconic watches Henry.
I don't know about my DS"0" being better than yours but I'll take the compliment gratefully.
I must say that I've never noticed the DS55's similarity to the Deluxe before, another example of parts bin raiding, eh?
I really must get around to doing a SOTC showing my 13 Diastars, 12 Balboas and bunch of Steelers.

First- Yes you must!

I think the 55 is definitely a case of raiding the bin. It is uncommon enough that when I started collecting there was much debate about it's authenticity. I have still seen fewer than half a dozen models.The screw down caseback gives it away as an authentic model though.

I just now noticed something r4eally interesting. Diastars are known for their faceted crystals yet two thirds of mine have flat sapphire. Other than some of those nice early 80s quartz I don't think there can be too many more.

[Henry Krinkle]

Those are amazing Rados!!!

luv them very much and your amazing photographs really enhance the appeal of these legendary beauty... hope i can score one someday! thanks for the inspiration Henry!

Thank you and you are most welcome. If you ever find one and have any questions do not hesitate to ask. I will gladly answer anything I can.

[Henry Krinkle]

great photo's stunning as always some wonderful Rado's there

Thank you very much. Now we need Scott to show his.

[Henry Krinkle]

Beautiful collection!

'Thank you.

[is that my watch]

Thank you very much. Now we need Scott to show his.

no. thank you

yep have already started to nag him

[Henry Krinkle]

Thanks for posting your collection of Diastars, Henry! For a collection that shares a common name, there is a remarkable variety among the different models.

I had forgotten that the Diastar name wasn't associated with a single case shape. The variety among the "standard" case is surprising. The use of a faceted crystal dramatically changed the look, but the colored cases seem even more extreme. It's hard to imagine the Diastar 62 and 40 share so much in common.

Based on that sampling alone, I am actually surprised that your Diastar collection only has 14 pieces.

As always, a beautiful and informative post. Thanks, Henry!

Thanks Brian. I believe that their are around 100 numbered models, including numerous case styles and variations that I do not have. I could easily have many more but my collection is already much bigger than it should be and I do try to have other brands as well. While I am more than happy to have Diastars as the cornerstone and the heart of my collection, I would not want them to be all of it.

[scottjc]

First- Yes you must!

I think the 55 is definitely a case of raiding the bin. It is uncommon enough that when I started collecting there was much debate about it's authenticity. I have still seen fewer than half a dozen models.The screw down caseback gives it away as an authentic model though.

I just now noticed something r4eally interesting. Diastars are known for their faceted crystals yet two thirds of mine have flat sapphire. Other than some of those nice early 80s quartz I don't think there can be too many more.

I can understand why its authenticity was questioned, especially with the number of frankens out there, however I know your collection fairly well and if you have it then it's genuine.
I used to have a DS1 like your new arrival but I currently only have four Diastar with flat crystals, the "0", 1, silver 13-g and, unsurprisingly, the 82 LCD.