Brand: Rado

Model: Princess

Ref.: 7040

Issued Ca. 1971

Case: Stainless steel with screw-on back

Crystal: Plexiglass

Bracelet: N/A

Movement: ETA 2651, 17j automatic with date, gilt.

Description: Here are two examples of an early 1970s ladies model with the then-new 17.2 mm ETA caliber 2651 with quick-set calendar and a frequency of 21,600 vph. The elongated octagonal case is stainless steel; the silver dial features luminous indices, a sweep-seconds hand and a diminutive rotating anchor logo. The crown is signed with the anchor as well.

The case shows minimal wear and the back has only minor scratches. The movement is running smoothly but its service history is unknown. The textured 3-row bracelet shown is original to this model. Rado Princess inner and outer boxes are also present.

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This watch has been sold.

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