By Brent Robillard An interesting collaboration Let me just begin with this: Cricket is a mystery to me. I am only somewhat comforted by the fact that I am not alone. It is widely considered to be one of the world’s most complex sports. But it is also one of the world’s most watched and played–second only to football (ahem, that’s soccer). That little factoid … Continue reading Hands-On with the Rado Captain Cook x European Cricket
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
by Brent Robillard There’s a certain magic to the Captain Cook collection. Maybe it’s the sloped bezels and domed crystals, the taut case geometry, or the vintage bones cleverly hiding under layers of modern finish. I’ve worn a fair few—everything from high-tech ceramic models to two-tone variants to the new ceramic chronographs—and I even took one wreck diving in Georgian Bay. But for me, the … Continue reading Global Intentions, Vintage Execution: The RADO Captain Cook Over-Pole Limited Edition
