Vintage style at its best – the Rado Captain Cook line builds a bridge from the past to the here and now. The classics of yesteryear have been reinterpreted and now sport a distinctly contemporary look. In terms of production and technology, they are absolutely up to date, giving the design language of the 1950s and 1960s a surprisingly modern feel.

Design with a finger on the pulse

In keeping with its name, the Rado Captain Cook line looks back to the early years of the Swiss brand. Founded in 1957, Rado made a name for itself early on with innovative materials, timeless design and high aesthetic standards. One of the first lines was the Rado Golden Horse, a simple stainless steel watch that caused a sensation as a fashion accessory at the time. The Rado Captain Cook made big waves at the beginning of the 1960s. This diving watch has a concave bezel for setting the dive time and a slightly domed dial and its distinctive sword and arrow-shaped hands and wedge-shaped indexes that ensure perfect readability. The Captain Cook has a charisma of its own.

Authentic design

Today, the manufacturer based in Legnau puts a lot of heart and soul into reworking its classics subtly and with a love of detail and dressing them in a contemporary style. While the design of the dial, which is focused on function, is almost 1:1 similar to the original, the components and equipment meet the latest standards of today. For example, the Captain Cook of today has a bezel made of high-tech ceramic – a durable material that has been used by Rado since 1986, and instead of the acrylic glass of the 60s, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal now protects the dial. Rado was also a pioneer in this area as in 1962, the sapphire crystal was first introduced in the legendary Rado Diastar. Today, the robust and well-proportioned stainless steel cases contain reliable automatic calibers from ETA and the small anchor logo, while being another a reference to the past, bears witness to this. With a wide range of tasteful dial colors and all kinds of strap variations, Rado Captain Cook has something for all kinds of watch enthusiasts who appreciate authentic design with a personal touch.

Rado Captain Cook at Wempe

Wempe has been offering various Rado watches, including selected models from the Rado Captain Cook line, since 2014. If you can't find your favorite model online, we would be pleased to welcome you to one of our showrooms. Along with an individual consultation on the watch of your choice, we also offer comprehensive service for all aspects of your watch, from replacing the strap or bracelet to professional repairs and complete overhauls.