Editorial
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.
