The Rado DiaStar Original is the modern successor to the DiaStar introduced in 1962, and one of the brand's most recognisable shapes. The men's model in our range comes with an automatic movement and 10 atm (100 m) water resistance. As an official Rado dealer we deliver it to your door with the manufacturer warranty, and our own watch service adjusts the bracelet to size.
What is the history of the Rado DiaStar?
The DiaStar appeared in 1962, the same year as the Captain Cook. By Rado's own account, this watch started its commitment to scratch-resistant materials, which is why the brand is often called the "master of materials" today. The DiaStar Original brings back that distinctive case shape from the sixties.
What is the DiaStar Original like?
- Men's size, elegant style – it goes with a suit and with jeans alike.
- Automatic movement: no battery needed, and it keeps running with daily wear.
- 10 atm (100 m) water resistance: swimming and showering are fine, but we don't recommend it for diving.
Who do we recommend the DiaStar to?
To anyone who wants a retro-flavoured Swiss watch that can still be worn every day, without accepting the bulk of dive watches. Among Rado automatics the DiaStar Original is a favourable entry point, which is why many people start the brand with it. For other collections, check the full list of Rado watches.
How to look after an automatic DiaStar
If you wear it daily, the movement of your wrist winds it. If it sits in a drawer for a few days and stops, a few turns of the crown will restart it, and then you set the exact time. The maintenance an automatic movement needs every few years can also be done by our own watch service.
DiaStar Original – what is worth knowing
When did the Rado DiaStar appear?
The Rado DiaStar was introduced in 1962 and lives on today as the DiaStar Original. The Captain Cook was presented in the same year.
What movement does the DiaStar Original have?
An automatic movement that draws its energy from the motion of your wrist, so there is no battery in it. With daily wear it keeps running continuously.
Can you swim with the DiaStar Original?
Yes, the DiaStar Original is water resistant to 10 atm (100 m), so you can swim and shower with it. For diving, choose a 30 atm watch instead.