Nostalgia is a mood, retro is an element, and retro is an attitude. Retro is not the retrogression of the times, but the fashion of the new era. In 2013, RADO presented the DiaMaster series of high-tech ceramics for the first time ever. This is a complete redesign, retaining only the name of the previous series, but the new DiaMaster series also attracts a large number of enthusiasts. Today we bring you a Diamond Ba Series small three-hand watch, the official model: R14129306.

Radar drill fighter series R14129306

   Radar has always been at the forefront of the watch industry in new materials used in watches, and this retro-style, exquisite workmanship watch uses plasma-polished high-tech ceramic materials to create a round case, and an elegant retro brown dial Use the elegant small three-handed dial with an exquisite and beautiful dark brown strap.

Crown

   The crown of the watch is bright and shiny, and the side is decorated with pits to make it easy to grasp the adjustment time. The top is decorated with a radar anchor logo.

Strap

   The strap is a dark brown crocodile leather strap with a retro style. Dark brown is not only a representative of retro colors, but also gives a mature, stable, elegant visual impression. The strap is cut reasonably and stitched with brown stitching. The texture is clear and beautiful and comfortable to wear. Strap with folding clasp.

Case

   The watch case with a thickness of 11.8 mm is polished and smooth. The case is made of plasma ceramic. This material has a complicated workmanship. It is made of a white high-tech machine and then placed in a plasma ceramic sintering furnace. When the plasma high-tech ceramics reached 900 degrees Celsius, the warm gray metallic luster of the watch slowly emerged. And ceramic has a very skin-friendly property, and it will have an excellent wearing experience when worn on the wrist.

dial

Hour and minute hands

Second dial

   The watch uses an elegant brown dial with a small three-hand design. On the right side of the dial is a dial indicating ‘hours’ and ‘minutes’, and on the left is a dial indicating ‘seconds’. Both dials are corrugated and elegant. At the same time, there is a date display window on the dial.

Lugs

   The watch lugs are small and exquisite. The lugs and case are cast in one piece. They are also made of plasma high-tech ceramics. The lugs are polished and smooth.

Table bottom

   The watch uses a back-through movement, which allows a clear view of the internal movement. The watch is equipped with a 42-hour automatic mechanical movement with a power reserve.

Summary: Radar has always been at the forefront of fashion watchmaking, not only taking the lead in applying ceramic materials to watches, but also continuously incorporating modern elements into it. On the plasma ceramic case, this watch not only contains the superb craftsmanship of radar for many years, but also the perfect interpretation of the refined vintage style of the Diamond Pa series.

Read More »