Rado has unveiled the "True Round Open Heart Limited Edition," a limited-edition model featuring an openwork dial with an "8" motif symbolizing eternity and good fortune, and a case made of high-tech ceramic in a pale rose color. The dial employs a shimmering photochromic effect, and the pale rose color, the same as the case, changes to a vibrant magenta when exposed to ultraviolet light. This model will be sold in a limited edition of 888 pieces worldwide, in honor of the "8" incorporated into the dial.
A limited edition model featuring a soft rose color scheme has been released.
Rado has unveiled the "True Round Open Heart Limited Edition," a watch featuring a single tone of pale rose color. The term "open heart" refers to a design where the movement, the heart of the watch, is visible through an opening. This particular model features an openwork design with the number "8," symbolizing eternity and good fortune. Furthermore, one of the watch's charms is the ability to enjoy watching the energy stored in the mainspring power the gear train and the balance wheel beat in a steady rhythm through the dial. This model will be sold in a limited edition of 888 pieces worldwide, in reference to the "8" in the openwork design.
Automatic movement (Cal. R734). 25 jewels. 21,600 vibrations/hour. Power reserve approximately 80 hours. Ceramic and titanium case (40.0mm diameter, 10.4mm thickness). 50m water resistance. Limited edition of 888 pieces worldwide. 453,200 yen (tax included).
This timepiece features a design unified in a soft rose color. The gold tones of the hands, indices, openworked edges, balance wheel, and gears add a soft and elegant touch, while the silver color of the movement's base plate provides a sense of sophistication. The case is made of high-tech ceramic in the same soft rose color as the dial, and the crown is also made of high-tech ceramic, creating a cohesive design.
A dial that changes color when exposed to ultraviolet light.
The dial of this watch features a photochromic (light-reflecting) effect. This means that while it appears as a pale rose color, matching the case, indoors, it vividly transforms into a deeper magenta in bright outdoor sunlight. This magenta change creates a striking contrast with the gold hands and indices, as well as the silver movement, resulting in a captivating new look.
Rado specializes in high-tech ceramics.
Rado was a pioneer in incorporating ceramic materials into its watches, starting in 1986. The high-tech ceramics used by Rado are attractive because they are lightweight, have a unique luster, and feel smooth against the skin, while also possessing excellent scratch resistance and durability. Furthermore, they quickly adapt to the wearer's body temperature, resulting in a natural and comfortable fit that feels like an extension of the body.
Manufacturing watch cases from high-tech ceramics requires advanced technology and rigorous process control. As a preparatory step, high-purity zirconium oxide powder with uniform particle size is mixed with a proprietary plastic carrier material and injection-molded into a precision mold at a pressure of approximately 1000 atmospheres. From there, the carrier material is dissolved and removed through heating and cooling of the mold, and then reheated to 1450°C. Through the accumulation of know-how regarding these materials and processes, Rado's high-tech ceramics possess a density that surpasses ordinary ceramics and a hardness of Vickers 1250.
