Rado - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Rado Captain Cook bronze bordeaux (ref: R32504407). This watch has a special flavor for me because I fell in love with it about 1 year ago. I am a modest amateur online poker player and I challenged myself to finance it with my winnings. It has been a source of motivation for me to work on my game but also of self-denial because I have spent an average of 4 evenings per week "grinding" for almost 1 year to collect the necessary 2300€. It required so much effort from me that the pleasure of wearing it is immeasurable! This is a superb 42 mm diver's watch, water-resistant to 300 meters with its screw-down crown. The case is made of brushed bronze. However, this is a special alloy since classic bronze is a mixture of copper and tin while this one is made of copper and aluminum (copper-aluminum or CuAl). The objective is to reduce oxidation as much as possible to greatly limit the patina. The case back engraved with 3 seahorses is made of titanium. The red ceramic bezel is slightly concave, which gives it the curve of a Roman amphitheater. The dial is beautifully sunlit with chocolate tones against the light. The date in red is located at 3 o'clock and changes in a flash at midnight (top!). Finally, the dial proudly displays the Rado coat of arms at 12 o'clock, which represents an anchor that moves with the movements of the wrist. The burgundy nato strap with its gold edging and bronze buckles is of excellent quality and goes perfectly with this flamboyant timepiece. The power reserve is 80 hours thanks to the Rado 763 automatic caliber (a modified ETA C07 base). Regarding the few minor drawbacks, we can note the noise of the 120-click unidirectional bezel which is a bit "cheap" as well as a significant amount of play. Finally, I think that this diver would have deserved an ISO 6425 "Diver's watch" certification. If you are looking for a bronze watch, I can only recommend this model which certainly will not go unnoticed but will offer you a visual spectacle at all times. A very nice alternative to the Tudor black bay bronze....

This model is a reissue of a model from the 70s. The vintage side is there, everything is successful, the watch gives an impression of impressive quality (which justifies the 2000€ that had to be invested to afford it). However, I almost regret having taken this model because the 200m water resistance seems weak to fill the diver's box in my collection. Nevertheless, I appreciate its finesse, finishes and the way its dial plays with the light. A nice watch in short, but I recommend going for the new version which displays better water resistance (300m).

A ceramic dress watch at a reasonable price. A magnificent watch with very precise watchmaking precision I highly recommend this watch. Ceramic bracelet which makes this piece a magnificent watch but unfortunately a little fragile. A watch to wear for beautiful occasions