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VIDEO: Rado’s off-centre DiaMaster proves that life isn’t always balanced VIDEO: Rado’s off-centre DiaMaster proves that life isn’t always balanced

VIDEO: Rado’s off-centre DiaMaster proves that life isn’t always balanced

Felix Scholz

If you’re looking for a watch that’s a little left-of-centre style-wise, look no further. Rado’s idiosyncratic DiaMaster takes many of the conventions of fine watchmaking and turns them, if not on their heads, at least a little bit sideways. And the resulting watch is, it must be said, quite charming.

Of course, there are still some familiar Rado hallmarks on display, like the high-tech ceramic case. There’s also an ever-reliable automatic movement that isn’t content to be relegated to the caseback, instead taking centre stage on the dial side — to great effect. The case is hefty, at 43mm, and rated to 100 metres, which is a nice touch. There are four different variations on the theme, but we were most taken by this black-on-black option. 

Rado DiaMaster XL Automatic Australian pricing

Rado DiaMaster XL Automatic, black ceramic case, $3850