In order to always stay one step ahead, we need to look back into the past and learn from history. Rado’s Captain Cook collection is a part of their Tradition collection. Inspired by designs from the 1950s and 1960s, the models have kept the distinctive vintage shape and colours. Improved to fit a modern aesthetic, the models from the Captain Cook collection are robust, reliable and hold a fragment of Rado’s history.  

The six core features of a Rado watch

• Rado design features high-tech materials that will stand the test of time Swiss watch brand Rado is famous for the use of revolutionary materials to create some of the world’s most stylish and durable watches. The brand philosophy is “if we can imagine it, we can make it” still holding true today.
• Rado has won numerous prestigious design awards and is regarded as the most progressive design player in watchmaking today. Specialising in high-tech ceramic watches, Rado is considered the Master of materials.
• Rado watches feature a pioneering process to create plasma high-tech ceramic. Gases activated at 20,000°C transform the ceramic into a unique material with an otherworldly shine. 
• Rado watches use cutting-edge nanotechnology, the Rado dream became a reality with the unveiling of the Rado V10K watch. With its uniquely resistant high-tech diamond surface, the Rado V10K achieves a hardness of 10,000 Vickers.
• Rado, In 1962, created the iconic Rado DiaStar 1, a scratch-resistant watch at a time when this was far from the norm. The secret behind this creation? Hardmetal. Still used by Rado, is a robust material – far more durable than steel and capable of withstanding the stresses of everyday life.
• Rado timepieces only use fine white Top Wesselton diamonds. Rado only buys diamonds that meet the requirements of the Kimberley Process, which prevents the use of blood diamonds.

Model Specifications: R32504315

• The round case is made from high-tech ceramic. The case measures at a thickness of 12.5 mm and sports a screw-down crown.
• The ridged bronze bezel is in a complementary to the dial, brown colour. 
• Large luminescent indices and large bulky hands lined in bronze contrast the dial and accentuate the vintage-inspired design. 
• A brown leather strap ties in the design. 
• A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the dial.
• Functions - Hours, minutes, second and a date display. 
• This model is water-resistant up to 30 bars. 
• Movement Type - Automatic with a power reserve of up to 80 hours.