RADO INTEGRAL: A LEGACY REIMAGINED IN HIGH-TECH CERAMIC
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Integral, Rado presents a limited edition that combines some of the collection’s most distinctive elements with a new aesthetic configuration. The timepiece features a yellow gold-tone dial, five baguette-cut diamonds with black color treatment, and a bracelet with polished black high-tech ceramic center links. Production is limited to 1,986 pieces, referencing the year the first Integral was introduced.
A Contrast of Gold and Black
The dial introduces a new expression for the collection, featuring a yellow gold-tone finish with vertical brushing. Five baguette-cut diamonds with black color treatment mark the main hour positions, contrasting with the black hour and minute hands.
The Jubilé logo appears in black on the lower half of the dial, accompanied by a gold-tone date window at 6 o’clock. The design is protected by a curved sapphire crystal and framed by a stainless steel case with yellow gold-tone PVD coating.
The bracelet continues this combination with polished black high-tech ceramic center links surrounded by yellow gold-tone stainless steel. A polished stainless steel folding clasp completes the design.
The Material That Defined the Integral
Introduced in 1986, the Integral was Rado’s first collection to incorporate high-tech ceramic. Lightweight, highly resistant, and distinguished by its characteristic silky touch, the material became one of the defining elements of the collection.
In this edition, the polished black ceramic links provide resistance to wear while retaining the material’s lasting shine. The curved sapphire crystal, metallized to emphasize the watch’s square profile, follows the contours of the case and contributes to wearing comfort on the wrist.
Details That Complete the Design
The stainless steel case back, featuring polished and brushed finishes, is engraved with “LIMITED EDITION, XXXX/1986” to identify each individual piece. The crown, made of stainless steel with yellow gold-tone PVD coating, features a raised anchor emblem and laser-enhanced details.
The watch is powered by Rado’s R279 quartz calibre, featuring eight synthetic jewels, two hands, a date display at 6 o’clock, and PreciDrive technology. The case measures 28.0 × 39.8 × 7.3 mm and offers water resistance to 5 bar, equivalent to 50 meters.
An Anniversary Edition
With reference R20254702, the Integral Limited Edition brings together a yellow gold-tone dial, black baguette-cut diamonds, high-tech ceramic, and the characteristic elements of the collection. Limited to 1,986 pieces, the model commemorates four decades since the first Integral was introduced in 1986, keeping alive the material that helped define its place within Rado watchmaking.
