Rado True Square Skeleton New Models
Swiss watch brand Rado expands the True Square Skeleton series by introducing a trio of new timepieces.
Centerpiece of this new edition is a model (R27196152) with a matt plasma high-tech ceramic case, crown and bracelet.
This is the first time Rado has deployed a matt plasma finish on the True Square line. Its gun-metal vibes convey a self-conscious, confident simplicity.
The pared-back, elemental look is complemented by the movement’s horizontal brushed decoration and anthracite coating, along with sandblasting across the hands, dial background and case back. This new generation also features bolder, blunter hands than before – a subtle but sturdy update.
It is partnered by a matt-black sibling (R27197152), similarly constructed from high-tech ceramic – across case, crown and bracelet – plus the same anthracite and sandblasted detailing.
The third in the line-up is also a matt black variant (R27197169) in high-tech ceramic, but with a few differences.
The most obvious is its black rubber strap, which gives it an athletic edge. Up close, it has a few more considered aesthetic details, like a horizontal Côtes de Genève finish to the movement, and polished, rather than sandblasted, hands.
The Rado True Square Skeleton’s indexes are hewn from single blocks of Super-LumiNova®, rather than mere layers or strips, they glorify in its innate luminosity, offering exceptional clarity after dark. All as you’d expect from the Master of Materials.
Framed by the three windows of the jet-black dial background, the Rado calibre R808 automatic skeleton movement shows off the intricate harmony of its springs, cogs, wheels and balances. It comes with an 80-hour power reserve.
Rado True Square Skeleton New Models
References
R27196152
R27197152
R27197169
Movement
Rado calibre R808, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands
80-hour power reserve, antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy
R27196152: Dial side with horizontal brushed decoration and anthracite coating, reverse side in nickel colour
R27197152: Dial side with horizontal brushed decoration and anthracite coating, reverse side in nickel colour
R27197169: Dial side with horizontal Côtes de Genève decoration and anthracite coating, reverse side in nickel colour
Case
R27196152: Matt plasma high-tech ceramic case and crown, monobloc construction, sandblasted titanium case back with sapphire crystal
R27197152: Matt black high-tech ceramic case and crown, monobloc construction, black PVD sandblasted titanium case back with sapphire crystal
R27197169: Matt black high-tech ceramic case and crown, monobloc construction, black PVD sandblasted titanium case back with sapphire crystal
Flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Dimensions: 38.0 x 44.2 x 9.7 (L x W x H in mm)
Water-resistant to 5 bar (50 metres)
Dial
Two-level dial, top plate skeletonised, black sandblasted background
Applied indexes made of white Super-LumiNova®
White-printed minute track
Rhodium-coloured moving anchor symbol on black background
White-printed Rado and Automatic logos
Bottom plate decorated in continuity with the movement
Hands
R27196152: Rhodium-coloured, sandblasted with white Super-LumiNova®, Rhodium-coloured, sandblasted second hand
R27197152: Rhodium-coloured, sandblasted with white Super-LumiNova®, Rhodium-coloured, sandblasted second hand
R27197169: Rhodium-coloured, polished with white Super-LumiNova®, Rhodium-coloured, polished second hand
Bracelet
R27196152: Matt plasma high-tech ceramic, titanium 3-fold clasp
R27197152: Matt black high-tech ceramic, titanium 3-fold clasp
R27197169: Black rubber, matt black high-tech ceramic cover, stainless steel extendable folding clasp
