Brand: Rado

Model: NCC 101

Ref.: 11944

Issued: 1970-1972

Case: Stainless steel with Rado's NCC-System

Bracelet: Stainless steel with Rado clasp

Movement: This watch has not been opened to determine the caliber, but it is presumably an ETA 2824 or similar

Description: This is a pristine example of a 1970-1979 NCC 101, the first of the NCC models issued by Rado beginning in 1970. According to anecdotal evidence and a period advertisement from Japan, NCC stands for New Conception Construction*--a new secure method of encasing the movement and dial which provides both shock resistance and protection from the elements. The NCC models were known for having large cases, unusual shapes, and often bold color. This example features a case TV-screen style case with a slight peak at the 12:00 position. This watch has a metallic silver dial with thick markers appearing to extend from the rehaut. The various layers, accentuate the depth of the watch which is substantial though, with the flat sapphire crystal and bezel, does not make the overall size of the watch overly cumbersome.

A 22mm bracelet with signed Rado clasp is present on this watch. Condition of the watch is like new.

*If you are willing to provide other documentation of NCC, or a translation of this Japanese advertisement, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Images of and information about Rado's later NCC 505 model can be found here.

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This watch has been sold.