Many factors go into deciding whether or not to purchase a timepiece. Especially one as luxurious as a Captain Cook. You need to consider not only wearability and durability but also the quality of the movement and the brand’s overall reputation. The Captain Cook watch is part of the brand’s legacy. As it is one of the first watches released by Rado, it has cemented its place in the hearts of fans and critics alike. Below we explore 3 reasons to buy a Rado Captain Cook watch.
1.The watch’s outstanding style!
Rugged, handsome and distinguished are only some of the words which can be used to describe the Captain Cook line. Intended for “doctors, engineers, athletes, deep-sea divers, racing car drivers.”, as quoted on the brand’s website, the Captain Cook watches have a distinct masculine tone. These watches are larger and bulkier in size than some of the brand’s other timepieces. The Captain Cook watch is a timepiece you wear when you want to command attention.
RADO XL ‘Captain Cook’ Automatic Bronze R32504315
The Captain Cook XL is among the largest in the range. Its bronze case measure 42 mm in diameter and 12.5 mm in thickness. Alongside the emerald green ceramic bezel and the green dial, the watch has a green leather strap. The vibrant green colour, combined with the bronze elements makes this watch fashionable and classy. Features on the watch include a date aperture, minutes, hands and seconds. Luminescent hands and indices contrast the dial. The watch has an automatic movement with a power reserve of 80 hours. Completing the durable design is the anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
2.The Captain Cook Watch is made of high quality, highly durable materials.
Rado uses only the most high-quality materials. One of the reasons why the brand is so highly respected is due to its inventive use of ceramic. Creating new colours and ways to use them in horology has rocketed Rado into fame in recent years. Ceramic is a highly durable, scratch-resistant and hypoallergenic material. Ceramic has been utilised in watchmaking as well as in medicine and engineering.
RADO Captain Cook High-Tech Black Ceramic R32127152
This Rado Captain Cook has a case and bracelet made of black high-tech ceramic. In addition, the watch has a sapphire crystal watch which increases its durability. The crystal also has an anti-reflective coating. The case measures 43 mm in diameter. In order to honour the original purpose of the watch, this Rado has a 30 bar water resistance. Powering the watch is an automatic movement with calibre R734. As well as an impressive power reserve of up to 80 hours, the movement features a Nivachron hairspring which protects it against magnetic fields. The skeleton dial adds interest to the design.
3.To become a part of the acclaimed Rado family.
Rado, known as “Master of materials” is a brand that over time has won many awards. Praised for its innovative approach to the watch industry, Rado is a pioneer in the industry. The brand is creative not only with its designs but with its use of new materials. Rado has over a century of experience and expertise. The brand found its beginnings in 1917 in Lengnau, Switzerland under the name Schlup & Co. Several years later, the brand, now named Rado, launched its first diving watch – Captain Cook in 1962.
RADO ‘Captain Cook’ Automatic Stainless Steel Bracelet Blue Dial R32500203
This Captain Cook stands out with its simplicity. The watch features a stainless steel case measuring 37 mm in diameter and 11.1 mm in thickness. The bracelet has a rice grain design and is also made of stainless steel. The watch features a design closely resembling that of the original 1962 model. A sapphire crystal protects the blue dial. Large, vintage-inspired indices and hands contrast the dial adding to its retro design. The model has an automatic movement with a power reserve of up to 80 hours.
What do you think of the 3 reasons to buy a Rado Captain Cook watch we’ve presented above? Let us know your reasons for purchasing a Captain Cook watch.
