Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton Automatic Watch 38mm

Celebrating the pioneering legacy of the world’s first scratch-proof timepiece, the Rado DiaStar Original Skeleton 38mm  merges retro-futuristic 1962 heritage with avant-garde Swiss openworked mechanics. Engineered with an ultra-hard Ceramos™ bezel coiffe, a faceted sapphire crystal, an anthracite-coated Swiss automatic Calibre R808, and an extended 80-hour power reserve, this luxury timepiece delivers high scratch resistance, architectural depth, and iconic wrist presence.

Key Highlights

• Ultra-Hard Ceramos™ Bezel Coiffe: Crafted from Rado’s patented composite of 90% high-tech ceramic and 10% metal alloy, delivering a platinum-like metallic sheen, lightweight wear, and supreme scratch resistance (~1,750 Vickers).

• Skeletonized Swiss Automatic Calibre R808: Openworked mechanical movement with anthracite-grey coatings, equipped with an anti-magnetic Nivachron™ hairspring, tested across 5 positions for precision, and offering up to 80 hours of autonomous running time.

• Geometric Faceted Sapphire Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal engineered with parallel linear facets on the inner surface to create dynamic optical play across the openworked movement.

• Dual Sapphire Transparency: Openworked front dial combined with a transparent sapphire exhibition case back, allowing light to pass directly through the gear train and oscillating balance wheel.

• Iconic 38mm Oval Silhouette: Signature DiaStar helmet-shaped case architecture crafted in polished 316L stainless steel for an ergonomic, contoured fit on the wrist.

• Floating Indices & Signature Moving Anchor: Applied yellow-gold-toned floating hour markers and hands treated with white Super-LumiNova, complemented by Rado’s free-spinning anchor at 9 o'clock.

• 100-Metre Water Resistance: Rated for 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft) to protect against swimming, rain, and everyday water exposure.

• 5-Year Official International Warranty: Fully covered worldwide under Rado’s authorized manufacturer guarantee.

Design & Craftsmanship

The Evolution of the World's First Scratch-Proof Watch

When Rado debuted the original DiaStar in 1962, it transformed watchmaking history by introducing hardmetal and sapphire crystal. The DiaStar Original Skeleton redefines that legendary oval silhouette for the modern era by stripping away the solid dial to reveal the intricate architecture of the Swiss mechanical calibre within.

Ceramos™: Ceramic Toughness with Metallic Luster

Engineered by Rado—the "Master of Materials"—the polished bezel is made from Ceramos™. Sintered at extreme temperatures, this proprietary material unites the hardness, lightness, and thermal comfort of ceramic with the brilliant lustre of platinum-toned metal, ensuring the iconic bezel remains untarnished and scratch-free for decades.

Swiss Calibre R808 with Nivachron™ Hairspring

At the heart of the timepiece beats the skeletonized automatic Calibre R808. Fitted with a titanium-based Nivachron™ hairspring, the movement shields the watch against magnetic fields from smartphones, laptops, and electronic devices, maintaining precision across an 80-hour power reserve.