Bidspirit auction | Rabio Swiss Made Automatic Day-Date
Rabio Swiss Made Automatic Day-Date Watch Movement and Dial Assembly - A watch movement and dial assembly marked Rabio. The gold-tone sunburst dial features an arched day aperture at the twelve o clock position and a rectangular date window at the three o clock position. The hour markers consist of ten clear stones in square gold-tone settings, which the dial identifies as natural diamonds. The dial is printed with the text RABIO, NATURAL DIAMOND, DAY-DATE, 18K GOLD, SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL, and the misspelled word ELEGANGS. The base of the dial is marked T SWISS MOVE T. The assembly includes a gold-tone handset with white luminescent inserts on the hour and minute hands. The movement is a 25-jewel Swiss-made automatic caliber with a gold-tone finish, featuring a rotor marked 25 JEWELS SWISS MADE. The unit is held in a white plastic spacer ring and includes a winding stem with a gold-tone fluted crown. Dial diameter: approximately 28.5 mm. This is a loose movement and dial assembly intended for parts or restoration. The dial surface shows minor scuffing and light dust. The luminescent material on the hands shows age-related discoloration. The movement is untested for mechanical functionality, accuracy, or power reserve.