Vintage rado voyager
R32500305 absolutely gleams under the light. Pairing up with the handsome glossy high-tech ceramic bezel insert, the Captain Cook Automatic Vintage Ref. Even for the ladies, this would look enchanting on the wrist with the striking wrist presence of a dive watch.įinished impeccably with a predominantly highly polished finish at the top of the lugs and the side of the case, the lustrous case radiantly captures the light to emit a glamorous presence on this wrist. Measuring with a lug to lug distance of 48mm and a case thickness of merely 11.1mm, these tasteful dimensions express an attractive vintage appeal on the wrist, displaying a retro 60s charm in a modern package. R32500305 is modelled after the original 37mm Captain Cook from back in 1962, presented in a historically accurate 37mm stainless steel case with sharp and defined lines.
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Staying true to the 1962 Captain Cook, the Rado Captain Cook Automatic Vintage Ref. Named in honour of the 18th century British navigator and explorer Captain James Cook famed for his voyages that accurately mapped out the Pacific, the Rado Captain Cook is a true naval workhorse transcended through time. In an endeavour to produce a robust dive watch offering, Rado introduced the first ever Rado Captain Cook in 1962 with its iconic inward-sloping dive bezel and arrow-shaped hour hand, a timeless design that truly aged beautifully till this very day. The ever-popular dive watch was certainly one of the genres of watches adopted by many major players in the market and you’ve guessed it, Rado was no exception. Although the implementation of ceramic is widely seen across innumerable watch brands in this day and age, Rado revolutionized the industry with the birth of the Rado Integral back in 1986 with its use of scratch-resistant high-tech ceramic in the bracelet.įor the watchmaking industry, the 1960s was a booming period of valiant exploration and innovation for countless illustrious watch brands, it was arguably the golden age of wristwatches with watch manufacturers delving into unchartered waters when it comes to design and mechanical engineering. Rado is perhaps best known for their innovative use of technologically advanced materials, being one of the pioneers in the watchmaking industry adopting high-tech ceramics in their watches. R32500305Įver since its founding, Rado has fostered the philosophy “if we can imagine it, we can make it”, which still holds true today, reflected by the brand’s highly-durable, innovatively designed timepieces. Rado Captain Cook Automatic Vintage - Ltd Ed 1962pcs Ref. While originally founded in Lengnau, Biel/Bienne, Switzerland in 1917 as ‘Schlup & Co.’ by brothers Fritz, Ernst and Werner Schlup, it wasn’t until the brand took off in the early 1950s, selling watches under the ‘Rado’ name we’re familiar with today. Rado is a well-respected name that is no stranger to the watch world, producing incredibly robust timepieces that pushes the boundaries of what was achievable with luxury watchmaking with top-class Swiss craftsmanship, revolutionary high-tech materials and outstanding timekeeping performance. However, this stunning 37mm edition will certainly capture the hearts of those who crave an exceptional vintage-style diver that manages to flawlessly combine all the right retro elements in a complete package with modern, robust materials.įrom a brand that was initially conceived as a small atelier, to become an industry leader for innovation more than a century later.
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The Captain Cook line up has provided us with numerous exciting flavors to choose from, including a contemporary 42mm model for modern explorers. There’s just so much to love about Rado’s limited edition Captain Cook model that calls upon the alluring vintage appearance of the 1962 classic.