Hands-On with the New Rado Captain Cook Shimmering Intensity

by Brent Robillard Back to basics Every once in a while, Rado reminds me why the Captain Cook remains my favourite collection in its catalogue. While the brand continues to push the boundaries of high-tech ceramic—and I genuinely admire much of that work—I keep finding myself drawn back to the stainless steel Captain Cook models. They have a straightforward honesty about them, combining vintage-inspired proportions … Continue reading Hands-On with the New Rado Captain Cook Shimmering Intensity

2024 RADO Captain Cook Automatic

It will come as no surprise to frequent readers of The Calibrated Wrist that my favourite watch in the RADO lineup is the Captain Cook. I even had the opportunity to take one diving last summer. Originally launched in 1962, and retired in 1968, the diver was not produced in large quantities and may even have faded from horological memory were it not for its … Continue reading 2024 RADO Captain Cook Automatic