Why customers love Rado?

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

Bought in 2016 I fell in love with this ceramic watch, a Rado specialty, it has an original shape in a single block where we managed to work the middle of the case with its edges. I love a fairly thick and imposing chronograph with its 44mm diameter and a thickness of 14mm but frankly I am still delighted with it after all these years.

This is my very first automatic watch, given to me by my wife for our wedding. Beyond its inestimable sentimental value, I love this timepiece for many reasons: first of all, its elegance, which I attribute in large part to its open heart. The passage of time does not diminish my pleasure in watching it beat. I find its 38mm diameter ideal for this type of watch. Its bracelet is particularly comfortable thanks to the combination of steel, titanium and ceramic, synonymous with lightness. Its large power reserve is another of its assets. Rather rare, I finally find it very pleasant not to have come across it on another wrist until now.

What attracts the eye to a watch? What catches the eye first: the dial, here the red is powerful, warm and moiré, constantly changing according to the light, captivating. This precious and rather rare shade could be sufficient in itself but the assets do not stop there. We then linger on the general architecture, the 37 mm case, its proportions, its alternations of polished or brushed steel, more conventional but all in harmony. Then the eye rests on the details. We notice the relief of the smoked dial, slightly convex, an effect accentuated by the superb double domed sapphire. All this benefits the finesse of the watch, less than 11 mm thick. Applied indexes, dauphine hands, faceted date window… airs of Grand Seiko? No, Rado takes care to add its own little coquetries, the cute seahorses that kiss each other or the amusing wandering anchor that swings with the movements of the wrist. Although not particularly a fan of the brand specializing in flashy materials, this reissue of the oldest Rado model has totally won me over. Not only is the design very accomplished but the watch also has modern attributes that do not limit it to the simple role of a graceful dress watch. Delicate but solid case, reassuring sapphire crystal, respectable water resistance of 5 ATM, ETA 80 h movement, all this gives it a great versatility despite the intimidating color. The crocodile-style strap is of quality but I am seriously eyeing the rice grain-style metal to further increase this versatility and perfect the vintage panoply. To be continued…

I present to you my RADO DiaStar Anatom, a model released in 1984. The RADOs of that era inspire me Roland-Garros, with, on the fir green decors on an ochre clay court background, the RADO brand, in the firmament. Official sponsor and timekeeper of the Grand Slam tournament at the Porte d'Auteuil. It inspires me the unique atmosphere of the central court, with the silences of the crowd, respecting the players on serve, Mc Enroe, Connors, Noah (and Gabriela Sabatini 😍) alternating with the ball strikes and the codified applause of the spectators. This Anatom also inspires me the Honda Prelude and Civic CRX of that era (both released in 1983). A sporty-chic watch, small format, rectangular dial, at the top of the avant-garde of watchmaking technologies of the time (ceramic insert, Swiss quartz, ultra-thin case, domed sapphire crystal, which covers the entire dial, integrated bracelet... a watch that could be in the list of iconic sporty-chic watches, Royal Oak, Nautilus, and others. A watch that obviously fits perfectly under the sleeve of a shirt, beautiful, elegant, unique... I really like wearing it!,

RADO Diastar Diver's 300m. Watch with a very Seventees design, oblong bezel in Tungsten Carbide resistant to 2600 vickers, rotating internal bezel, screw-down crowns. The anchor of the dial turns. It has a steel bracelet, polished on the sides brushed in the center. 2 seahorses engraved on the back.