The Rado Captain Cook collection is a skilful blend of retro vibes and high-tech materials. Ok, it’s also available in more conventional stainless steel or bronze but the high-tech ceramic models will always be a bit extra special. It displays Rado’s industry-leading know-how of the material and the brand’s ability to apply it to any style of … Read more

Originally marketed as “the world’s first scratch-proof watch” when it was released in 1962, Rado’s unmistakable DiaStar has once again captured the attention of watch collectors by launching three new versions of the RADO DiaStar Original and a special 60th anniversary model with a new modern design. One of the interesting things about enduring watch icons is … Read more

As Brooklyn-rapper Your Old Droog (YOD) eloquently examined in his rap masterclass album TIME, released earlier this year, it’s easy to take time for granted. While you could argue that time doesn’t actually exist, an argument YOD touches upon in-between duets with MF Doom and raunchy recounts of late-night affairs, the world still runs on … Read more

Ashleigh Barty unveiled her third luxury timepiece in collaboration with Rado, and it’s packed with references to the former world No. 1’s career. The Rado True Square x Ash Barty Limited Edition boasts a 80-hour power reserve, and is made with a polished light rose high-tech ceramic monobloc case. The timepiece’s boxy profile is a nod to … Read more

Swatch-owned Rado has entered a new era of exploration for their Captain Cook line, which is fitting considering the diver is named after famous adventurer Thomas Cook. First, late last year, the “Masters of Materials” introduced four new captivating 43mm Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic models that allowed the viewer to examine the inner workings of the … Read more

When watch collectors think ceramic, Rado is often the first brand to come to mind. The company has a history of pushing the boundaries of this scratch-resistant material and often combines it with avant-garde designs. Models such as its Diastar and True Square are just a few examples of the brand’s creative use of ceramic. … Read more

Long-time brand ambassador and Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan joins forces with Rado to create his own special edition timepiece. He chooses the vintage-inspired Captain Cook model as his foundation, opting for a gorgeous emerald green dial, matching green ceramic bezel and an automatic winding movement within. Here’s everything you need to know about the new … Read more

Rado is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its classic DiaStar model with a reference reimagined by Zurich-based designer, Alfredo Häberli. The Rado DiaStar Original 60-Year Anniversary Edition features a slightly refined version of the 1962 DiaStar’s distinctive case shape, while Häberli has reduced the number of facets applied to the DiaStar’s sapphire crystal watch glass from 12 … Read more

Since its revival five years ago, the Rado Captain Cook watch collection has become an easy favourite for collectors with a love of vintage-inspired dive watches. In what is relatively a short period of time, we have seen the design evolve from classic steel-engineered automatic models to bronze cased editions and more recently, those with full high-tech … Read more

Growing up, I was always aware of Rado as a watch brand. Before my obsession with watches began, I knew of the brand thanks to my mother’s love for tennis and Rado’s connection to the tennis world. My mother is a keen tennis player and expressed a fondness for the Rado tennis watch on more … Read more