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Rado — HyperChrome

Also known as: HyperChrome

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Maker / issuer

Rado

HyperChrome is a wristwatch family made by Rado. Recorded movements are ETA caliber 2892-A2 and ETA caliber 2824-2, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and date.

The sampled references record case diameters of 40–42 mm and water resistance of 50 m. Reference examples: ref. R32253152 (Hyperchrome 42; 42.00 mm); ref. R32978112 (Golden Horse Limited Edition 40; 40.00 mm); ref. R32265152 (Hyperchrome 42; 42.00 mm). 1 of the sampled references is recorded as limited editions (R32978112: 1957 units).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
4

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Open
Case shape
Round
Case diameter (sampled references)
40–42 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Movements recorded
ETA caliber 2892-A2 · ETA caliber 2824-2
Water resistance recorded
50 m

Design

Hands
Stick
Hour markers
Stick / Dot
Dial colours recorded
Black, Silver

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
HyperChrome
References sampled
R32253152 — Hyperchrome 42 · R32978112 — Golden Horse Limited Edition 40 · R32265152 — Hyperchrome 42
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
R32253152
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 21 references under this family name; this entry summarises 3 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. WatchBase does not record production years for the references sampled here, so the family's introduction date and production span remain Research Required.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. R32253152 — Hyperchrome 42

    ETA caliber 2892-A2; 42.00 mm; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. R32978112 — Golden Horse Limited Edition 40

    ETA caliber 2824-2; 40.00 mm; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. R32265152 — Hyperchrome 42

    ETA caliber 2892-A2; 42.00 mm; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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