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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 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
$3,450
Material
Ceramic
Grade / type
Black ceramic
Water resistance
50 m
Reference
R27197152
Type
Dress
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Thickness
9.7 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
R808
Power reserve
80 hours
Complications
Time only
Colour
Black
Construction
Monobloc
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
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Black skeletonised dial with rhodium colored accents, white Super-LumiNova indexes
Dial colours
Black White Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment
High 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 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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