Rado Centrix Diamonds 30.5mm Ladies Watch

Ref. R30025742

The Centrix has been through several iterations, and this update is the most resolved: the case lugs were redrawn to flow into the bracelet without a visible break, and the sapphire crystal was made to curve all the way to the edge of the case so that the dial reads as a continuous surface rather than a window set into a frame. The black lacquered dial itself is stamped into shape first, then filled — which gives the facets something to catch even in flat light, and makes the 12 diamond hour markers feel considered rather than applied. The two-tone bracelet — polished gold PVD steel with black high-tech ceramic centre links — carries more weight than it looks at 30.5mm, coming in at 79 grams on the wrist. That is substantial for a dress piece of this size, but the butterfly clasp adjusts smoothly and the mass settles quickly. The R079 movement includes Rado's PreciDrive and HeavyDrive technologies, which together tighten accuracy and harden the movement against knocks — practical additions in a watch worn daily rather than kept for occasions.

Reference

R30025742

Brand

Rado

Case size

30.5mm

Case thickness

8.9mm

Case material

Stainless steel

Case shape

Round

Dial

Black

Crystal

Sapphire

Movement

Quartz

Calibre

R079

Functions

Date

Water resistance

50m

Bracelet / strap

Stainless steel bracelet

Strap colour

Silver

Clasp

Butterfly clasp

Retailer

Goldsmiths