With very few exceptions, like certain Murano models, the hands, markers and anchor are the same colour as the case. Two-tone cases are almost unheard of in vintage Rados.
If it is a Rado with a model name on the caseback that does not match the model name on the dial, do not buy it. Unless the dial says jubilé, it does not have diamonds, no matter what the seller says. After this until around 2000 the anchor disc will be pink/red anodized aluminum. From 1962 through to the mid seventies all automatic Rados will have a rotating anchor disc made from the same synthetic ruby as used in movement jewels. The notable exception are the early 60s Rados that featured acrylic crystals with cyclops magnifiers. From 1962 through to around 1975 all acrylic Rado crystals have a tiny anchor cast into the centre of it. Seek advice if you are tempted to buy one. Reference numbers prior to 1973 had 5, 4 or 3 digits those after 1972 used a format of this type: 123.4567.8. Pre-1968 Rados were powered almost exclusively by A Schild movements, though there are a few Felsa powered watches from the late 50s/early 60s. If you can see the movement and it does not have a Rado logo on the rotor do not buy it. If it is older than about 2000 and it has a display back- DO NOT BUY IT. Until you know better, don't buy a Voyager. There is a similar seller in Korea and another in New York (?) Do not buy from them for the same reason. Do not buy from them if you want anything authentic. There are a series of "different" sellers located in Hollywood that sell really shiny watches for very high prices. Exercise extreme caution when buying from Korea or the Phillipines. Until you know better do not buy anything from India or Pakistan. These rules come from various members and will be modified as needed. Almost every one of these rules has exceptions, but until one knows the difference it is safest to assume that if it matches one of these rules it should be avoided. The modern market is flooded with fakes whereas the vintage market is predominantly troubled by frankens. 
The rules for buying modern Rados are quite different than these.
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