The Wristwatch Field Guide

Rado True Square Automatic (black)

R27078172

The Rado True Square Automatic (black) is a current-production dress watch with a high-tech ceramic case. At 117 g it sits among the heavier dress watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $643 median for the category. It ships on a matching exotic-material bracelet rather than a strap.

All Rado watchesExotic-material dress watchesCeramicBlackUnder $5,000
Price
$2,450
Material
Ceramic
Grade / type
High-tech ceramic
Weight
117 g (with bracelet)
Water resistance
50 m
Reference
R27078172
Type
Dress
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Thickness
9.6 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Rado calibre R763
Power reserve
~80 h
Complications
Date
Colour
Black
Construction
Monobloc
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Not verified (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
High-tech ceramic bracelet with titanium 3-fold clasp
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black with rose gold coloured hands and indexes
Dial colours
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Surface treatment
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Rado True Square Automatic R27078172 (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Rado True Square Automatic (black)?

The Rado True Square Automatic (black) has a high-tech ceramic case with a titanium caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Rado True Square Automatic (black)?

It is 38.0 mm in diameter, 9.6 mm thick, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Rado True Square Automatic (black) weigh?

About 117 g (w/ bracelet).

How much does the Rado True Square Automatic (black) cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $2,450.

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