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The applied indices that we were first graced with on the Bronze Captain Cooks continue here, with Rado creating a non sapphire rim, just below the minute track, on which they are placed. Rado were even able to still give us the rotating anchor at twelve. The hands remain the same classic arrowhead and sword, a mainstay of the Captain Cook collection. The crystal has the same smoky dark grey appearance as the caseback. One of the most noticeable design elements of the watch is that the dials of the new Rado Captain Cook High Tech Ceramic sub-collection are made of sapphire crystal.
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When you take into account this case is a sapphire sandwich (all references have a sapphire smokey dark gray caseback) design, while still providing 300 metres of water-resistance, the size becomes an understandable aspect of the watch. Furthermore, the 43mm width for a diver still constitutes a reasonable size for such a purpose-built tool watch. Don’t let that thickness deter you as the curvature of the lugs, 50mm lug-to-lug and the boxed sapphire crystal make the watch wear smaller. R32128202 is grey, blue and white.Īll four cases come in at 43mm with a thickness of 14.6 mm. R32127162 is a mixture of black, gold and white. In terms of colour, two of the four references, R32127152 and R32127156, have a black and white colour way, differing only in the strap or bracelet provided. More specifically, the polished surfaces outline the most significant parts of the watch the hands, indices, bezel and screw-down crown. In hand, you quickly realise how Rado makes perfect use of contrast between these matte finishes and the polished surfaces on the watch. Three of the four references (R32127152, R32127156, R32127162) are predominantly black ceramic matte while the remaining reference (R32128202) is a predominantly grey ceramic matte. The Captain Cook High Tech Ceramic sub-collection has two distinct cases.
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In the process, Rado has returned to its signature material, taking full advantage of the scratch-resistant and hypoallergenic properties of high-tech ceramic. But this year, the brand has taken its “Master of Materials” moniker to heart with the release of the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic to show the design in a whole new light. We have seen more sizes introduced, the addition of a contemporary bracelet and a bevy of fresh new colours. Subsequently, Rado has refused to rest on their laurels by continuously evolving the line.
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Sparking positive reactions from the watch media, while making a strong connection with many a vintage watch lover’s heart, it became an instant success. In 2017, Rado decided to bring back their 1960s classic, the Captain Cook diver. I/trending 19094 The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic takes a bold leap into the future Time+Tide