Inside RADO’s High-Tech Ceramic Process at Comadur

by Brent Robillard The Powerhouse Behind RADO’s Revolutionary Materials When it comes to materials innovation in the world of watchmaking, few names resonate quite like Comadur—a Swatch Group company that stands as the beating heart of RADO’s groundbreaking high-tech ceramic watches. With over 1,300 employees across seven Swiss facilities, Comadur is not only one of the most important ceramic producers in horology, it’s also a … Continue reading Inside RADO’s High-Tech Ceramic Process at Comadur

Off the Cuff: Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Limited Edition

Building on the success of its flagship dive watch, as well as its expertise in high-tech ceramic, Rado has released a sleek and stealthy Limited Edition of the Captain Cook. This newest iteration features a blacked out matte case and bracelet fashioned from high-tech ceramic and a skeletonized dial, which offers an unobstructed view of the redesigned R808. Restricted to a mere 1962 pieces (to commemorate the launch year of the Captain Cook), the diver may prove elusive if you wait too long to pick one up. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Limited Edition