I missed this thread completely

That one looks authentic, but the case seems to have been polished at some point. It even seems to have the correct integrated bracelet. I think Scott is buying more vintage than me lately, so he probably knows better about price these days. I don't look at too many of the auction sites nowadays.


Some things to look out for:
Most Rados with acrylic crystals have a small anchor cast into the centre,

You want one that has an anchor disc and hands that match the case. It is almost unheard of for Rado to put gold hands or an anchor in a steel watch.

Look for a well engraved Rado on the winding rotor. Only the AS-1876 was ever used in a Rado without an engraved rotor, and they only appear in two or three models.

Pre-1968 a Rado will most likely have an A Scilhd movement. After that they transition over to exclusive use of ETAs. Unless it is something like a Voyager, Companion the movement should be a higher end ETA or A Schild with a high jewel count.

If you are looking to buy a tungsten carbide model, look for cracks or chips. They happen.