Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronograph: Blue Dial, Plasma Ceramic

by Brent Robillard A compelling colourway When Rado unveiled the first Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronographs last year, it felt like a natural extension of what the brand already does exceptionally well. The Captain Cook collection had spent the better part of the previous decade evolving from a faithful vintage-inspired diver into something much broader. The addition of a ceramic chronograph wasn’t merely a larger … Continue reading Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronograph: Blue Dial, Plasma Ceramic

The Rado Anatom Skeleton in Plasma High-Tech Ceramic

By Brent Robillard Transparency with restraint I was lucky enough to be in Miami during Art Basel 2023 when Rado officially reintroduced the Anatom after a forty-year absence from the catalogue. It was a big moment for the brand—and rightly so. The original Anatom, a quartz watch rendered in Rado’s proprietary hardmetal, returned as a fully modern object: high-tech ceramic case, curved sapphire crystal with … Continue reading The Rado Anatom Skeleton in Plasma High-Tech Ceramic

Rado Captain Cook 39mm Ocean Ready

by Brent Robillard The depths of summer I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with more than a few Rado watches over the past couple of years. The Anatom has been a personal favourite in my collection, and I’ve taken the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic diving—an experience that deepened my appreciation for the brand’s blend of modern materials and purposeful design. I’ve also spoken with … Continue reading Rado Captain Cook 39mm Ocean Ready