Purple Horse Watch Appraisal

Rado Purple Horse Automatic 22mm Bicolore

This is a vintage Rado Purple Horse automatic wristwatch featuring a 22mm small-format case, typically designed for women. The timepiece showcases a two-tone (bicolore) aesthetic with a stainless steel base and gold-plated accents on the bezel, crown, and center links of the jubilee-style bracelet. The champagne-colored sunburst dial is highly characteristic of the mid-20th-century aesthetic, likely dating from the 1970s or 1980s. It features applied gold-tone indices, baton hands, and a date window at the 3 o'clock position. A signature element is the rotating anchor logo at the 12 o'clock position, a hallmark of Rado's automatic movements. The lower half of the dial bears the 'Purple Horse' script along with the iconic twin seahorse motif. While the image shows typical vintage wear such as minor surface scratches on the metal and crystal, the overall condition appears well-maintained for its age. The jubilee bracelet utilizes a five-link construction for flexibility and comfort. This piece represents Rado's historic transition into high-precision automatic movements and water-resistant dress watches.