Rado True Square Automatic (black)

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 $542 median for the category. It ships on a matching ceramic bracelet rather than a strap.

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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

Finish technology

Natural finish

Caseback

Titanium

Nickel-free

Unconfirmed (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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