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MATERIALS
HIGH-TECH CERAMIC
Innovative, durable and skin-friendly: intro-
duced by Rado in 1986, high-tech ceramic
has become our signature. In metallic
or non-metallic colors, with a glossy, matt,
satin-brushed or decorated finish,
it is the most versatile of our materials.
HIGH-TECH HARDMETAL
Pure, simple and tough: we pioneered the
use of this material by introducing the
scratch-resistant watch, Diastar 1
(The Original), in 1962.
CERAMOS
Ceramos
™
combines high-tech ceramic -
specifically titanium carbide – with a metallic
alloy. Light and adaptable to skin
temperature, it has the same qualities and
benefits as high-tech ceramic, enhanced by
a metallic luster.
CARBON DIFFUSED STEEL
Through the diffusion of a high quantity of
carbon at a low temperature, this treatment
makes it possible to harden the surface of
steel parts.
SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL
High-tech sapphire crystal is used through-
out our collection. The application of edge-
to-edge crystal and metallization are
standard features of Rado.
NOTE: In order to reduce reflection, the
sapphire crystal of some Rado collections
has an anti-reflective coating on both sides.
With time scratches may appear on the anti-
reflective coating, this is normal wear and
tear.