{"id":772589,"date":"2026-07-01T18:09:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/772589\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T18:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:09:10","slug":"first-look-the-new-rado-captain-cook-with-shimmering-gold-dial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/772589\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look: The New Rado Captain Cook With Shimmering Gold Dial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since its revival in 2017, the Captain Cook<\/a> has become one of Rado\u2019s<\/a> greatest success stories. Originally introduced in 1962, the collection has grown into a very diverse family, ranging from compact vintage-inspired divers to high-tech ceramic models<\/a>, skeleton watches<\/a>\u00a0and chronographs<\/a>. Rado<\/a> has also experimented with materials, colours and finishes while preserving the distinctive character of its retro dive watch; look at last year\u2019s releases with gradient dials. The latest addition focuses on what immediately catches the eye: a new golden dial that adds a fresh personality to the versatile 39mm Captain Cook series.<\/p>\n

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The new watch retains the stainless steel case introduced as the middle ground between the 37mm and 43mm versions. Measuring 39mm in diameter, 45.5mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thick, it offers proportions that suit a wide variety of wrists without losing the robust character expected from a capable dive watch. Water-resistance remains at 300m, thanks to the screw-down crown and caseback, making this far more than a stylish everyday watch. The overall construction remains. The polished case features a rotating bezel in yellow gold-coloured PVD-coated steel, with a polished black high-tech ceramic bezel insert with white Super-LumiNova-filled numerals and markers. A box-shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on both sides completes the package, offering the pleasant edge distortion that fans have come to love.<\/p>\n

For this release, Rado has created a new dial finish using a multi-stage process that produces a sparkling, diamond-powder-like golden surface. The textured finish constantly changes with the light, creating the impression of movement with every wrist turn. The effect is bold, a bit extravagant, an unexpected guise for the otherwise familiar Captain Cook layout. The dial retains all the practical elements. Large applied indices receive yellow gold-coloured PVD treatment and are filled with white Super-LumiNova, with time indicated by broad hands for excellent readability. The signature moving anchor logo continues to rotate below 12 o\u2019clock, and the date window remains at 3 o\u2019clock.<\/p>\n

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The watch is powered by the familiar automatic calibre R763 (which is in fact an ETA C07.611 \u201cPowermatic 80\u201d with a branded rotor). Beating at 21,600 vibrations\/hour, it delivers an 80-hour power reserve and incorporates a Nivachron balance spring for improved resistance to magnetic fields.<\/p>\n

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This new Rado Captain Cook reference is supplied with a stainless steel bracelet and a black textured rubber strap. The bracelet combines brushed outer links with polished rice-grain centre links, continuing the vintage inspiration while offering comfort. Using Rado\u2019s EasyClip quick-release system, changing to the supplied rubber strap requires no tools. The price is CHF 2,450.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit Rado.com.<\/p>\n

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