The Captain Cook collection, a reinterpretation of the 1962 diver's watch, combines a vintage look with modern elements. The latest addition is Rado's first ISO 6425-compliant tool watch.
Plasma-treated high-tech ceramic takes on a different appearance depending on the surface finish. The shiny metallic links on the bracelet are a good example. Automatic movement (Cal. R763). 25 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve: approximately 80 hours. Plasma high-tech ceramic x Ti (diameter 43mm, thickness 14.6mm). Water resistant to 300m. Price: 466,400 yen (tax included).
Edited & Text by Kouki Doi (Chronos-Japan)
[Article published in the July 2022 issue of Kronos Japan]
Authentic tool watch made with high-tech ceramic
The highlight of this unified black model is the difference in surface treatment. The case and outer links of the bracelet are matte-finished, while the bezel insert and inner links are mirror-finished. Automatic movement (Cal. R763). 25 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve approximately 80 hours. High-tech ceramic and Ti (diameter 43mm, thickness 14.6mm). Water resistant to 300m. Price: 459,800 yen (tax included).
Known as the "Master of Materials," Rado is a brand that is constantly developing new materials. Its specialty is ceramic technology, and its rich expressive power in terms of shape and color is unmatched in the watch industry. Since adopting its proprietary, high-hardness ceramic material for the exterior of its watches for the first time in 1986, Rado has continued research and development for nearly 40 years.
Rado has publicly declared that the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Diver and the Captain Cook Plasma High-Tech Ceramic Diver are the culmination of this effort. Both watches are the brand's first full-scale diver's watches that comply with ISO 6425 and are water resistant to 300m.
The main difference between the two watches isn't just their coloring. While the black has a ceramic-like texture, the gray has a metallic sheen. This is the power of the "plasma" in the model's name. After firing the raw materials, they are placed in a special furnace that can artificially change the composition of the material, and then a plasma treatment is performed to achieve the metallic texture. The Captain Cook watch makes the most of the benefits of this material: it is hypoallergenic, highly durable, lighter than metal, and does not fade.
Both models share the same caliber R763 movement, which has a power reserve of approximately 80 hours. The Nivachron balance spring, which is resistant to magnetic fields, contributes to further practicality. Features like the large, easy-to-operate bezel, box-shaped crystal, sunray-finished bombé dial, and red date display remain faithful to the original. Combining vintage design with modern technology, this is a new-generation tool watch perfect for adventurers.
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