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RADO Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton in Blue

Last month, Rado released two new additions to its popular High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton collection–both in late-night blue. Today, we have the pleasure of featuring the Captain Cook. Well known for its innovative use of materials, Rado has doubled down, of late, on the use of high-tech ceramic. Lightweight, scratch resistant, and hypoallergenic, the material is a no-brainer for durability; however, mastering its use in watchmaking … Continue reading RADO Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton in Blue

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Other Watchy Bits: A Brief History of Rado

The beginning of the 20th century saw the boom of Swiss watchmaking and the origins of what we know as Rado watches. Three brothers, Friedrich, Ernest and Werner Schlup, would begin paving the way for Rado in 1917 by founding their first company, Schlup & Co. Located in their home village of Lengnau, halfway between the watchmaking centres Biel/Bienne and Grenchen, their first workshop was in their parent’s home and primarily manufactured hand-winding anchor movements. Continue reading Other Watchy Bits: A Brief History of Rado

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