Rado Diastar, Ref. 152.0341.3, Men’s Quartz Watch

A wide, high-gloss hardmetal bezel surrounds the black dial of this Rado Diastar watch from 1994, reference 152.0341.3. The 37 mm round head combines tungsten carbide above a steel mid-case, with hidden lugs leading into its original polished steel bracelet. White dial furniture and a framed date at 6 give the men's quartz model a particularly clear, centred layout.

White graphics against matte charcoal

The finely grained dial has a matte black-charcoal appearance. A white printed minute track and rectangular hour plots stand out against it, with thicker plots at the cardinal positions. The applied RADO signature and framed date at 6 keep the composition compact and balanced.

Broad, bright white baton hour and minute hands continue that contrast. The minute hand meets the track, while the shorter hour hand stays inside it. A slim central seconds hand provides the third time indication without competing with the broad main hands.

Hardmetal ring, sapphire and brick links

The high-gloss bezel is made from tungsten-carbide hardmetal and sits over a stainless steel mid-case. The hardmetal bezel and sapphire crystal resist surface scratching. The crystal's profile is flat to slightly domed, and its surface is clean.

Hidden integrated lugs preserve the circular, disc-like outline. A small, signed crown sits flush with the flank at 3, with fine knurling for time setting and quick date adjustment. Its action is positive.

The original multi-link stainless steel bracelet uses short, polished brick-shaped links that articulate smoothly. Its signed folding clasp closes securely, holding the head flat on the wrist. The continuous case-and-bracelet construction gives the watch a slim profile despite the broad reflective bezel.

Diastar design and quartz timekeeping

Since 1962, the Diastar line has combined hardmetal construction with strong geometric forms. The line's watches from the 1990s adopted slimmer cases, integrated bracelets and restrained graphics. This reference expresses that progression through hidden lugs, the circular hardmetal ring and the symmetrical date-at-6 dial.

The quartz watch is powered by a Swiss movement with central seconds and a quick-set date. Quartz regulation uses an oscillator with a standard frequency of 32,768 Hz, without a hand-winding routine.

This used watch is carefully preserved, with crisp printing, clean sapphire and an intact hardmetal bezel. It is fully serviced and fully operational; movement inspection, calendar synchronization, gasket checks and a fresh battery formed part of the service. The original signed crown, bracelet and clasp remain fitted. It comes with a 12-month warranty, and worldwide shipping is available.