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The True Thinline Automatic pushes Rado's ceramic mastery into ultra-thin territory, delivering a 5mm case that disappears under a shirt cuff. Full high-tech ceramic on both case and bracelet means it will outlast any steel equivalent in scratch resistance. This is a serious dress watch for collectors who want something genuinely different from the usual suspects.
Rado introduced the True Thinline Automatic in 2017 as a refinement of the broader True line, applying the brand's decades of ceramic expertise to a format dominated by traditional metal cases. The 40mm reference combines a monolithic high-tech ceramic case and integrated bracelet with a movement thin enough to keep the overall profile at 5mm. Rado's ceramic is plasma-treated and fired at extreme temperatures, producing hardness that approaches sapphire without the brittleness of glass.
The R27071172 sits at the intersection of two things Rado does better than almost anyone: ultra-thin construction and scratch-proof ceramic finishing.
Ceramic is hard but not indestructible. It resists scratches far better than steel, but a sharp impact on a corner or a hard drop can chip or crack the case. The integrated ceramic bracelet is comfortable but non-adjustable through traditional means, so fit needs to be confirmed before purchase.
The 30m water resistance is a dress-only specification and should be treated as such: no swimming, no showers, no rain exposure beyond the incidental. Finding a used example in truly pristine condition is possible given the scratch resistance, but inspect the bracelet links carefully because chips near the clasp area are not rare. Replacement bracelet links can be sourced through Rado but at meaningful cost.
The R27071172 trades at a significant discount to its retail price on the secondary market, which makes it an honest value for what it delivers. Comparable ultra-thin ceramic construction in a Swiss watch would cost considerably more from most other manufacturers. Demand is steady but not speculative, so there is no rush premium and no artificial scarcity to navigate.
The ETA 2671 is a reliable, widely-serviced automatic with a proven service record. Any watchmaker comfortable with ETA movements can service this caliber, and parts availability is good. Recommended service interval is every 5 to 7 years, and Rado's own service centers can handle the ceramic case work if the bracelet or case ever needs attention beyond movement service.
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The True Thinline Automatic must measure its stated sub-5mm thickness; any thicker example has a different or incorrect movement installed.
| Area | What to check | What is correct | Red flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| case | Case thickness measurement | Sub-5mm total case thickness as stated by Rado | Thickness exceeds specification; wrong or non-genuine movement installed |
| movement | ETA 2671 micro-rotor architecture through caseback | Micro-rotor visible through caseback; consistent with ETA 2671 | Full-size rotor or non-micro-rotor architecture; movement swap |
| case | Ceramic case surface condition | Scratch-free ceramic surfaces | Scratched surfaces; non-genuine or incorrect case material |
| caseback |
| Rado serial and reference engravings |
| Rado name, reference, and serial correctly engraved |
| Missing or incorrect engravings; non-genuine caseback |
