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Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton

R27197152

The Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton is a current-production dress watch with a black black ceramic case. It measures 38.0 mm across, 9.7 mm thick, and is water resistant to 50 m. Inside is the R808 automatic movement, with 80 hours power reserve. Complications: Time only. Priced from $3,450. Brand origin: Switzerland.

Ceramic dress watchesBlack ceramicOn a ceramic braceletDisplay backUnder $5,000
Reference
R27197152
Type
Dress
Price
$3,450
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Thickness
9.7 mm
Lug-to-lug
–
Water resistance
50 m
Weight
–
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
R808
Power reserve
80 hours
Complications
Time only
Ceramic
Black ceramic
Colour
Black
Hardness
–
Construction
Monobloc
Surface treatment
–
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Not verified (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Matte black high-tech ceramic bracelet with titanium 3-fold clasp
Ceramic bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Black skeletonised dial with rhodium colored accents, white Super-LumiNova indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Maker Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of ceramic is the Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton?

The Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton has a black black ceramic case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton?

It is 38.0 mm in diameter, 9.7 mm thick, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $3,450.

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