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Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton

R27178205

The Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton is a current-production dress watch with a black ceramic case. It is priced well above the $663 median for the category. It ships on a matching exotic-material bracelet rather than a strap.

All Rado watchesExotic-material dress watchesCeramicBlackDisplay backUnder $5,000
Price
$3,300
Material
Ceramic
Grade / type
Black ceramic
Water resistance
50 m
Reference
R27178205
Type
Dress
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic skeletonised
Caliber
Rado R808
Power reserve
80h
Complications
Time only
Colour
Black
Construction
Monobloc
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Not verified (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
High-tech ceramic bracelet with titanium clasp
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Openworked skeleton
Availability
Offered
Not published
Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Lume, Status
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Maker
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton?

The Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton has a black ceramic case with a sapphire caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Rado True Square Automatic Skeleton?

It is 38.0 mm in diameter, 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 $3,300.

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