The evolution of the Rado Captain Cook continues with more high-tech ceramic models
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Until five years ago, the Rado Captain Cook was a largely forgotten watch. This handsome skin diver with a rotating bezel was in circulation from 1962 to 1972, before Rado moved onto fresh horological pastures and began establishing its reputation in the world of high-tech ceramics. But then in 2017, the brand surprised the watch world with an unexpected reissue. The Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook Limited Edition was a limited-edition heritage piece that measured a modest 37.3mm. Out of nowhere, it proved the unlikely hit of that year's Baselworld fair.
Buoyed by that success, Rado expanded the Captain Cook family in subsequent years. The range grew to include all sorts of different iterations - fresh colourways, bronze cases and, last year, a high-tech ceramic model with a smoked sapphire dial. By the looks of things, they're not done yet either. This year, another six references have been rolled out in high-tech ceramic as the Captain Cook reaffirms its positioning as a watch aimed at the modern adventurer.
This outdoorsy angle that Rado are pushing for the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic models is actually merited given how a good dive watch can really stand up to pretty much anything when required. The use of ceramic as a case material isn’t just about the colour variety and liquid-like shine when polished, it’s also fantastic for activity because it's scratch and heat-resistant making it both more comfortable in the summer and less susceptible to wear. That said, Rado’s mastery of ceramic has been apparent for many years now, and they’re not afraid to show it with the variety of polished, brushed and matte finishes across the watches and the bracelets.
At 43mm in diameter, 49.8mm lug-to-lug and 14.6mm thick, there's no denying this is a sizeable watch that’s built to withstand the knocks of a full-contact lifestyle. It's made to perform in the water, too, becoming the first Rado qualifying for the ISO 6425 dive watch certification thanks, in part, to a water resistance of 300m.
The pick of the six new references is hewn from a silvery grey ceramic with a grey fumé dial and a two-tone finish created simply by the different polished and matte surfaces. Other versions of the case come in a charcoal black or a dusty khaki with each watch offering a choice of a matching ceramic bracelet or a beads-of-rice effect rubber strap.
The main change between the initial Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic and the new additions is the use of opaque dials. It's a move that you'd imagine would only accelerate the Captain Cook's momentum with skeletonised dials being a fairly polarising feature on last year's releases. Check out the video to see what Andrew and Borna made of the new collection.
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I have the 2019 42mm brown captain cook, so I don't need another one. However that black captain cook on the rubber strap looks super nice. Very sleek and very sporty at the same time
Nice choice 👍🏻
Searching for a review and stumbling upon an ad disguised as a review is bewildering
Picked up a black no date on rubber with the smoked sapphire dial after watching your video - everything you said was bang on and it's a strong favourite. Thanks chaps.
You are mistaken. Rado was not founded in 1957. They were founded in 1917 as Shulpe & Company and rebranded in '57 as Rado. A name change does not necessarily constitute a new company, just a marketing decision. Subway was founded as Pete's Super Submarine in 1965 and changed their name to Suway in 1968. Domino's pizza was originally called DomiNick's before changing to Domino's. Same companies, different names.
Would love a blue dial Cook 🍳
Right ON! When he said DIastar. Liked and Subscribed
Will you review the Rado Over Pole edition
Yes we will - and spoiler alert, we dig it a lotttt
@@Timeandtidewatches I plan to buy it once it available in SG
Hmmmm am I the only one? That Rado logo looks like a Star Wars wing fighter plane 🤣 Probably the only thing that catch my eyes.
i wish i could see it as that… always see it as something i cant unsee no matter how hard i try😂
I like the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic R32127152, not shown.
Good spot 👌🏻
Nice 👌👌
Liked Subscribe due to Rado and great insight presented.
What is with the anchor below the 12 o'clock position, and why is it not in the same position on every watch? Is there a link between its position and model??
The anchor is not fixed but can swing just like the rotor of the movement, following gravity
None is for me , 14.6 mm way too thick. What about the weight , on the ceramic probably ok but on non ceramic models probably chunky and heavy at 43 mm and 14.6 mm thick. And how come all talk about the design elements and nothing about what’s inside the watch , the most important part : the movement ? That’s because inside there is probably some cheap , laser regulated ETA movement . At an average of $5000 Aussie you would have to be a real schmuck to buy one of these. If ever you wanted to sell it someday you would get peanuts for it. Once again Swiss corporate greed trying to lure in un savvy watch buyers with cool design elements and “ posh” materials ; but skimping on the important features in a diver : practical dimensions for everyday wear, the movement and a functional micro adjustment on the fly clasp for example.
Bring back Felix!