That will be a much better determining factor for interested Rado bidders to confirm its authenticity, as opposed to relying on a couple of external details. Fair enough, but it would be more conclusive to just have the back opened and the internals examined, as that would also give you an opportunity to photograph the movement inside. More details at that you're not looking for someone to confirm that it's real, but for someone to confirm (or not) that those two main things could be considered tipoffs of a fake. The new Rado Captain Cook Bronze Burgundy Automatic is launched as part of the permanent collection and will be priced at CHF 2,600 (same price as other bronze models). Thanks to a reworked kinetic chain and a lower frequency of 3Hz, the power reserve is boosted to 80 hours – that’s equivalent to over 3 days, when most watches in this range boast less than 40 hours of power reserve. This evolution of the ETA 2824-2 is meant to become the new standard engine of the Group and to offer a serious competitive advantage in this highly competitive price range. Powering this watch is the calibre ETA C07, also known as Powermatic in other Swatch Group brands. The hallmark rotating ‘pendulum’ anchor symbol with its synthetic ruby backplate moves according to the wearer’s wrist movements. The hands and applied indexes are golden, and the date wheel now features red numerals. It is equipped with a solid titanium caseback, and the watch is water-resistant to 300m.Īpart from its colour, the dial is the same as all Captain Cook watches with its sunray-brushed finishing, which combined with the domed profile adds a great sense of depth. Its surfaces are mostly brushed with sharp edges that contrast with the curved shapes of the dial and bezel. The case, in CuAl bronze alloy (more stable than traditional bronze alloys), measures 42mm in diameter and 12.5mm in height. Other than the new brushed dial and ceramic bezel in red, the Captain Cook Bronze Burgundy retains identical specifications. The buckle and loops are executed in brushed bronze. To add the final touch to this striking colour scheme, Rado equips its Captain Cook Bronze Burgundy with a matching textile NATO strap, in burgundy with a gold-coloured central stripe. For the end of the year, a new version with a striking golden bronze case and burgundy dial and bezel joins the collection. Earlier this year, Rado introduced its retro-styled diver in an appealing and trendy sub-collection composed of three bronze models with colourful dials and bezel – the latter executed in ceramic, of course. The three versions of the Rado Captain Cook Bronze launched early 2020, in grey/brown, blue and green.Īll of these elements were brought back to life in 2017 with the first re-edition of the Rado Captain Cook, and in all subsequent watches in the collection. Finally, a small detail of importance, there was a rotating anchor logo positioned at 12 o’clock – a sort of pendulum to animate the dial.
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The dial stood out with its brushed grey surface, large painted indexes and arrow-shaped minute hand. It featured an original combination of curved shapes, with a bowl-shaped, concave inward-sloping bezel with a domed crystal and a domed dial. While technically classic (automatic movement, 220m water-resistance, time-and-date display, 60-min diving bezel), the design really sets this model apart. This watch was released in 1962 with a 37mm case and named after the British explorer, Captain Cook. A vintage example of the Rado Captain Cook – photo: Michael Stockton, Fratello WatchesĪs explained in this article on the previous Captain Cook Bronze watches, this watch is inspired by a glorious and quite conspicuous watch produced by the brand during the golden age of the dive watch. In addition to the green, grey/brown and blue models, today Rado launches a new and striking version: the Captain Cook Bronze Burgundy. Inspired by a 1962 piece with a distinctive case/bezel design, the Captain Cook has been released in multiple iterations, such as compact 37mm limited editions and, more recently, some enlarged yet very appealing bronze versions. Largely associated with the use of high-tech ceramics, Rado also benefits from a rich history, and several emblematic watches from the past have been reintroduced. Since 2017, Rado has found a spot in the market for cool, vintage-oriented dive watches with its successful Captain Cook model.